

Call for Art: “Our Roots Run Deep” Exhibit
Call for Art: “Our Roots Run Deep: A Celebration of Culture, Heritage, and Diversity” In celebration of Salem Ancestry Days, Salem Arts Association invites artists to submit artworks celebrating culture and heritage. From portraits of our ancestors to a celebration of traditional visual culture, we encourage you to tap deep into your roots for inspiration. Open Exhibit Call for Art:


Salem Arts Association announces 2023 Art School Scholarship Applications
Salem Arts Association is pleased to announce our 2023 Art School Scholarships applications are open to graduating high school seniors to apply. These scholarship awards are an important part of our program to encourage young artists to pursue their creative talents and support art education. The Salem Arts Scholarship Program began in 2014, and has awarded 14 scholarships totaling $14,000


Montserrat College of Art Spring Exhibitions
BEVERLY – Montserrat College of Art is beginning the new academic semester with a selection of exciting exhibitions, all of which are open to the public. Allison Maria Rodriguez Legends Breathe Montserrat Gallery January 23 – March 4, 2023 Reception: Wednesday, February 1, 5-7 Artist Talk: Thursday, February 9, 11:10AM – 12:00PM, Room H201 Legends Breathe is an ongoing, flexible,


Boundaries and Boundary-Breaking in Himalayan Art at the PEM
Spirits: Tsherin Sherpa with Robert Beer On view February 4 to May 29, 2023 The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents Spirits: Tsherin Sherpa with Robert Beer, an exhibition that explores the forces of tradition and innovation through the work of two leading figures in Himalayan art. Nepalese-born Tibetan American artist Tsherin Sherpa creates captivating paintings and sculptures that stretch, bend, reconfigure and


City of Salem Request for Submissions for Temporary Interactive Public Art
The City of Salem, MA, invites artists from the greater Boston area to submit materials for consideration for the award of a $12,000 commission grant to create a temporary, interactive, public art installation in underutilized public parks in Salem, MA 01970. The Salem Public Art Commission, in conjunction with the City of Salem ‘s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services; Mayor


Meet the Member: Art by Heather Maes
Interviewee: Heather Maes (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. I am a North Shore artist who loves painting wild and weird watercolor and mixed media creations. My work is inspired by nature, science fiction and Salem’s Halloween/horror spirit, but I’m always open to new areas of inspiration. I’ve also contributed to public works of art,


Montserrat Named as Regional Top College
Montserrat College of Art has been recognized as one of the top colleges in the region by U.S. News & World Report, earning rankings in the publication’s 2023 Best Colleges issue. The annual report ranks Montserrat in 22nd place in Top Performers in the Social Mobility category and 28th place for Regional Colleges (North) category. This is the first year that Montserrat has


Arts, Culture & Live Events at Fall Newburyport ArtWalk on Oct. 15
Meet the artists, see demonstrations, and enjoy an Autumn celebration in a historic downtown Newburyport’s thriving arts and culture scene will be on full display inside and outside on Saturday, October 15 for the Fall Newburyport ArtWalk. ArtWalk, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., is a great opportunity to browse paintings, photography, sculptures and more in a self-guided tour of


Artoberfest Event October 1st Salem Arts Association Press Release
Salem Arts Association is proud to present Artoberfest. Join us for our 2nd Annual Artoberfest. It’s Octoberfest with a Creative Twist! Saturday October 1, 12-6 pm at Salem Maritime Historic Site, 160 Derby Street, located on the park next to the Salem Arts Association. A free event featuring live music, dance, art making, food, & Beer Garden. Bring a blanket,


Hawthorne and Melville Relationship Explored in Immersive Performance
Salem State’s Center for Creative and Performing Arts opens it fall season with ReWritten, Friday, September 16 at 7:30 pm in the Sophia Gordon Center, 356 Lafayette Street. ReWritten is an immersive multi-disciplinary performance that explores the often-silenced intimate relationship between authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. Moving between their lives, work, and remaining letters, ReWritten reimagines an intergenerational queer