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About ACM

The Asociación Carnavalesca de Massachusetts (ACM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded around 2000 by Stelvyn Mirabal. Based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, ACM preserves and celebrates the rich carnival traditions of the Dominican Republic through public performances, cultural education, mask-making artistry, and community engagement. With 45+ active performers and a 25+ year legacy, ACM has performed at venues from the Lowell Folk Festival to the Massachusetts Governor's inauguration, bringing 500 years of Dominican folklore to life in New England.

Media Coverage

Carnival, Dominican Style

Mass Cultural Council

El Carnaval Continúa

Essex Art Center

Keepers of Tradition

Mass Folk Arts & Heritage Program

Stelvyn Mirabal — Dominican Folklorist

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council

Festival Performers — ACM

Latinx Community Center of Empowerment

The Dominican Carnival Costumes of ACM

Wonderland (Greg Cook)

Devils Dance In Streets To Kick Off Lowell Folk Fest

WBUR News

10 Must-See Artists and Events at the Lowell Folk Festival

The Boston Globe

Dominican Carnaval Tradition Comes to New Lawrence Cultural Center

Eagle-Tribune

Moran Awards $25K to Dominican Carnival Celebration Group

Eagle-Tribune

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