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A trip to Peabody – Marina Griffin Studio
By Roby Giannapolo (@book_witch)
When Marina Griffin Studio became a member of The Collective last fall, I immediately checked out their Instagram @marina.griffin.design and fell in love with their handmade jewelry and scarves. After a long winter (is it finally spring!?), I finally had an opportunity to meet with Kelly and her family at their incredible studio.
Collective Conversations with Paige – Moody Interiors
Creative Collective is back for the second installment of Collective Conversations with Paige. In this video, we are continuing with our “Women of the Collective” series, sitting down with the wonderful Kate and Jess Moody of Moody Interiors.
Salem Photos – Punto Urban Art Museum Art Party
Northshore CDC kicked off the second year of programming of the Punto Urban Art Museum in their gorgeous loft space this past weekend.. Highlights of the event included live painting with artist Ruben Ubiera, breakdancing, live art experiences and a heart thumping performance by Grooversity!
The Big Ink visits Salem State
BIG INK is an organized network of creative thinkers focused on promoting the art of large-scale woodblock printing.
Photos – Black box at Arcworks Opening Preview

Meet the Member – Salem Witch Museum
Rachel Christ is the new Director of Education for the Salem Witch Museum – She is focusing her work on improving and expanding educational information at Salem’s most visited museum!

Meet the Member – Beyond Walls
Beyond Walls – a group of Lynn residents, business owners, and public art/placemaking enthusiasts using grassroots efforts to create a sense of place and safety in the heart of Downtown Lynn. 1) Tell us a bit about you and what you do? We are a creative placemaking organization based in Lynn, Massachusetts. Our mission is to strengthen communities through the
Salem Photos – Big Ol Dirty Bucket by Bruce Bettis
PastryCast with Josh and Alyssa Ep.6
On this episode of the PastryCast with Josh and Alyssa the discussion is very lively as they chat about the Phillips Library and the move of it’s contents to a storage facility in Rowley that has been built by Peabody Essex Museum.
Salem Photos – House of the Seven Gables – Jim Bostick
I love to tell stories within my images. Within The House of the Seven Gables who couldn’t become immersed in the idea that so many lived moments have taken place within these marvelous rooms. I imagine all the people who’ve lived in this home, both real and written by Hawthorne, every time I visit this historic place. Each image creates a thoughtful moment in my picture that you, the viewer, get to finish as a story in your mind. I’m inspired by storytelling and here attempt to portray a small bit of theater.





