SALEM – The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association has been awarded a grant of $7,800 from the Wyeth Foundation for American Art to support the restoration of “Flight into Egypt,” a Sophia Peabody Hawthorne painting believed to have belonged to The Gables’ founder Caroline Emmerton. Before her marriage to Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sophia Amelia Peabody Hawthorne (1809­–1871) became one

BEVERLY – On April 2nd, Montserrat College of Art will display this year’s Senior Thesis Exhibitions. These exhibitions are entirely  organized, installed, and run by the students. They serve as a capstone to their time at Montserrat, an opportunity to show how years of study have influenced their thinking and artistic practice. Each show includes a free reception, open to

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 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

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,

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

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

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

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

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,