

Celebrating Art and History: Sophia Peabody’s “Flight Into Egypt” Gets a New Life at The House of the Seven Gables
It’s a festive time at The House of the Seven Gables in Salem as it gears up to celebrate the holiday season in a truly artistic manner. The season’s highlight is the unveiling of a beautifully conserved masterpiece, “Flight Into Egypt,” by the talented Sophia Peabody, painted a few years before her marriage to the renowned Nathaniel Hawthorne. The big


Salem Arts Association announces our annual Artoberfest Exhibition
Salem Arts Association is proud to present our annual exhibit exploring Salem’s history with Autumn, Halloween, Witchcraft, Occult, and the Spirit of the season. The resulting exhibit represents diverse interpretations of the theme and how, by bringing them together, we create a collective understanding of the themes. The 2023 Artoberfest Exhibition and Festival is almost here! Visit our website for


Calling All Creatives for Burlington’s Vibrant Town Center Mural!
Burlington, Massachusetts – The Town of Burlington’s Economic Development Office is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for artists to leave their mark on the heart of Burlington’s Town Center. Seeking to enrich the area’s visual landscape, the Town is accepting proposals from mural artists for a $15,000 grant award. This grant will fund an outdoor postcard mural on


The Economic Impact of Arts and Culture in Massachusetts
As the brush strikes the canvas, as the ballet shoes glide over the stage, as the poet pens a heartfelt verse, so does the soul of a nation come alive. Art and culture are more than mere expressions of creativity—they are the threads that weave our lives’ rich tapestry. In a world often caught in the clutches of pragmatism and


Montserrat College of Art’s annual Pre-College Program is in full swing!
BEVERLY – Montserrat College of Art’s annual Pre-College Program is in full swing! High School artists from across the country live in Beverly on Montserrat’s campus to participate in Montserrat’s three-week intensive program. This year’s class includes students from across the northeast and from as far as Florida and Louisiana. Montserrat’s program has been running for more than a decade,


PEM presents New England debut of Gio Swaby: Fresh Up
On view August 12—November 26, 2023 Gio Swaby’s textile portraits celebrate self-expression, love, and the intersections of Blackness and womanhood. @gioswaby SALEM, MA – This summer, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents the New England debut of Gio Swaby: Fresh Up. Featuring nearly two dozen textile-based portraits, the exhibition celebrates self-expression and the cultivation of love through the work of Bahamian-born,


Salem Arts Association Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners
Hero image for the article by Creative Collective innovation award winner Chiara Joelle Cole. Salem Arts Association Presents 2023 Scholarships to Three Local Graduates, Gavin Legan of Salem High School, Allie Nicastro of Gloucester High School, and Chiara Cole of Salem High School. Salem Arts Scholarships are awarded each spring. This year Salem Arts Association is proudly presenting three scholarships


Charlotte Forten Memorial Project Call for Artists
The City of Salem, MA is excited to announce the long-anticipated launch of the Charlotte Forten Memorial Project Call for Artists scheduled to go live Monday, June 5, 2023. La ciudad de Salem anuncia la convocatoria de artistas para el Proyecto Conmemorativo Charlotte Forten La ciudad de Salem, MA, se complace en anunciar el tan esperado lanzamiento de la convocatoria para


PEM Announces Summer lineup of Festivals, Parties, new Exhibitions and more!
Celebrate Community, Identity, and Self-Expression all summer long SALEM, MA – Today, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites visitors to a summer-long celebration honoring community, identity, and self-expression. Kick off the summer with a Pride party, then honor the 20th anniversary of Yin Yu Tang: a Chinese Home. Take in compelling new exhibitions featuring an international array of leading Black


Salem Springs to Life With Public Art
The City of Salem is pleased to announce several new installations, murals, and public events funded by Salem’s Public Art Commission Salem, Massachusetts (May 23, 2023) – With warm weather on the way, the City of Salem’s Public Art Commission (PAC) has been diligently bringing new art into the city that the public can observe, enjoy, and even interact with.