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NAVIGATING NANTUCKET
Navigating Nantucket's Cultural District just got easier!
story by N Magazine
photography by Charity Grace Mofsen
Last month, the Nantucket Cultural District launched a brand-new website complete with a special interactive events calendar, designed to simplify the way people discover cultural attractions island-wide while continuing to promote walkable geographic areas in the heart of downtown Nantucket. Website visitors – both community members and visitors alike – will have easy access to the vast number of cultural activities offered throughout the calendar year, including direct links to the host non-profit for ticket purchases or registrations. “Cultural experiences are an essential part of keeping the community healthy, which is why we supported [this initiative]," said Virna Gonzalez, ReMain Nantucket's program and marketing manager. "We hope to see more people connect to non-profit experiences in more ways and thoroughly enjoy themselves while supporting our community.”
In addition to the website and online calendar, you’ll notice something new and exciting if you wander over to the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf – a life-size kiosk that allows viewers to walk up, find an event on the kiosk calendar, and scan a QR code on a mobile device to register or purchase tickets on the go!
That’s great news for participating NCD member organizations, who will now have the ability to add and edit events linked to their organization on the online calendar, provide direct links to their organization’s website and social media profiles, and even include a donate button where page visitors can contribute toward their nonprofit missions. This tool is free to all culturally active non-profits who are looking to market their activities.
What does that mean for Nantucketers?
- A one-stop shop for finding fun things to do around the island with Nantucket's many cultural organizations
- An easy-to-use event calendar for all Nantucket cultural events, complete with ticket links
- A downtown information kiosk for quick reference when out and about Town
“The Culture and Tourism Department is thrilled to lead this initiative, one that will positively impact all of Nantucket's cultural organizations offering a wide array of programming in the arts, history, and sciences. The hope is that by promoting collaboration over competition, we can unite our island under one mission to enhance and promote the arts and culture of our diverse community," said Director of Culture and Tourism, Shantaw Bloise-Murphy. "It is an honor to be part of the launch of this great new platform and I am certain that the benefits will be immeasurable."
So next time you're trying to figure out your social schedule or searching for a fun activity here on the island, look no further than NantucketCulturalDistrict.org!
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