Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM) is thrilled to announce a call for artists for a transformative art initiative, the Muñecas Sin Rostro (Faceless Dolls) series. We invite artists nationwide to submit proposals for painting a community-inspired interpretation onto a 12-foot tall fiberglass sculpture. This project is set to enhance the boardwalks of Palmer Cove Park and Pioneer Terrace in Salem,

This May, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites the Salem community and beyond to participate in a unique, month-long collaborative art project. PEM, in collaboration with the 2019 PEM Prize recipient Marie Watt (Seneca Nation), is excited to create a cloud-like sculpture made from tin jingles. This sculpture will be unveiled at the 16th annual Salem Arts Festival on June

Celebrating 4/20 with Creative Collective: A Day of Art, Ale, and Film in Salem As the cultural epicenter of the North Shore, Salem has always embraced diverse forms of expression. This April 20th, also known as 4/20, Creative Collective members (and more) are set to host an array of events that promise to blend arts, culture, and social spirits to

Celebrating Cannabis Culture Salem, MA, is gearing up for the inaugural Seagrass 420 Film Festival, slated to unfold at Cinema Salem located in the Witch City Mall from April 18th to April 20th. This festival, presented by Seagrass, the largest cannabis dispensary on the North Shore, aims to explore and celebrate the nuanced portrayal of cannabis in popular films. Festival

Salem Springs to Life continues growing as a vibrant artistic exploration and innovation hub. The City of Salem, under the guidance of Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City’s Public Art Commission, is thrilled to announce an exciting array of unique art installations and experiences that are about to transform the cityscape. From engaging sculpture gardens to interactive art and storytelling,

Introducing the Salem Fiber Witch Festival Nestled in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts—a city synonymous with mystique and history—comes a new event destined to weave magic into the fabric of the North Shore: the inaugural Salem Fiber Witch Festival, set to cast its spell from April 19 to 21, 2024. This enchanting gathering marks a unique fusion of the fiber

Ashley Tina’s Beacon of Light and Love The narrative of Ashley Tina, an elementary school teacher specializing in ELL and Special Education, underscores the profound impact of social and emotional development on children’s academic success. This journey from educator to visionary was propelled by a deep commitment to enhancing children’s and families’ well-being. After stepping into parenthood in 2012, Ashley

Diverse Voices and Visions As April’s arrival heralds the renewal of spring, it also ushers in the celebration of National Poetry Month, a time dedicated to the profound impact of poetry in capturing the essence of the human experience, inspiring reflection, and provoking thought. In observance of this significant month, we, the Thursday Poets—a Salem, Massachusetts-based collective of professional poets

Dive into the heart of human resilience, struggle, and the indomitable spirit of change with six profound documentaries featured at this year’s Salem Film Fest. These films, each unique in their narrative, invite us on journeys of transformation, confrontation, and the relentless pursuit of justice and self-identity. From the digital battlefields of gaming culture to the physical and ideological treks

  Salem Film Fest (SFF), renowned for its commitment to showcasing the world’s most compelling independent documentaries, is excited to announce the dates for its 17th edition: March 21-24, 2024. Since its inception in 2007, SFF has established itself as the largest international documentary film festival in Massachusetts, bringing together filmmakers and audiences on Boston’s North Shore to celebrate the