by Joey Phoenix Creative expression has many interpretations. It can take the traditional forms of dance or visual art. It can take on an inward focus through yoga or self-care. Or, in the case of Linda Mullen of Grace and Diggs, it can mean digging through recycling bins and discarded materials to turn them into sculptures, installations, and wearable fashion.

A Lasting Memento: John Thomson’s Photographs Along the River Min On view June 1, 2019 through May 17, 2020 Save the Date: Press Reception on Wednesday, June 19 @ 6-8pm SALEM, MA – The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents a voyage into 19th-century China through one of PEM’s photographic treasures, John Thomson’s rare album Foochow and the River Min. More than forty striking landscapes,

Including Gifted Works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Childe Hassam and J.O.J. Frost On view May 11 through December 1, 2019 Press Preview Reception on Wednesday, May 8 @ 6-8pm SALEM, MA – The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents the debut exhibition of an outstanding collection of American painting, furniture, and decorative arts that was assembled by philanthropists, Carolyn and Peter Lynch, over the course

The days are getting longer, the sun is getting hotter, and festival season is getting well underway. Applications for festivals throughout the year have gone live, and if you’re a vendor, it’s time to fill them out and get your vending events calendar ready to go. Here are some of the upcoming North of Boston Vendor opportunities to be on

As part of Artweek 2019, Creative Collective organized an event with the House of the Seven Gables that welcomed local Instagram influencers for behind the scenes access to this iconic locations galleries! As part of the event, the Collective welcomed the local Igers network @igerssalem and a handful of well known Insta-accounts! Here are the Igers who attended! Follow them

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 9, 6-8 pmMarblehead Arts Association – King Hooper Mansion8 Hooper St. Marblehead Ma The Marblehead Arts Association is excited to welcome solo, duo and trio artists’ exhibits to the King Hooper Mansion galleries to begin the Summer season. Most artists will offer programming to accompany their exhibit. Some of the artists’ demos and gallery talks will

An evening of Women’s Networking presented by Peabody Essex Museum at Hotel Salem in Salem Mass. Story by Alyse Diamantides. Photos by Creative Collective

Kimsooja: Archive of MindJune 22, 2019 through January 19, 2020 Save the Date: Press Preview Reception | Wednesday, June 19 | 6-8 pm Salem, MA — This summer, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites you to roll up your sleeves and participate in a meditative sculptural installation by world-renowned Korean artist, Kimsooja. Archive of Mind transforms the simple, repetitive actions made by thousands of visitors

By Joey Phoenix Formed in 1922, the Marblehead Arts Association is one of the oldest Arts Associations in the United States and is still active and thriving on the North Shore today. It’s made up of members who both create and support art in all of its forms, individuals who are passionate about what they do and about what they

THE ARTS at SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Art Discover Danvers Roundtable. April 18. 7 pm.Danvers Historical Society. 13 Page St. Danvers, MA. Students in Salem State’s ART 236 class share their research on everyday objects in the Danvers Historical Society collection and what they reveal about local history and American society, past and present. Sponsored by a grant from Mass Humanities.