The Salem Arts Association is proud to present “Salem Arts Creates: Windows Into Artists' Worlds,” a vibrant project that showcases the creativity of our talented artist members. With images captured by some of our member photographers, these windows offer a glimpse into the diverse artistic voices that define our community. Thanks to our partnership with the Peabody Essex Museum, we ...
The Salem Arts Association presents “Face & Facade: Portraits of the Mind,” the second exhibition at our new gallery space at Pickering Wharf. This show explores the many ways identity is revealed or concealed through the human face and the masks we wear. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly, from literal portraiture to abstract or conceptual expressions of ...
The Salem Art Gallery is seeking artwork inspired by the historical concept of Witch Hunts and moral panics. Any work of qualifying media exploring themes of fear, persecution, and societal hysteria will be considered for this exhibit. A Witch Hunt is a campaign directed against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views. "The Satanic Panic was a period lasting from ...
This is a show about joy, absurdity, humor, release, and the strange magic of finding something funny at exactly the right or wrong time. Laughter can be loud or quiet, clever or silly, awkward or contagious. It can sneak up on you, catch in your throat, or roll in waves. However it shows up for you, we want to see ...
Wed 4/15: Build whatever your imagination dreams up in this open-ended LEGO free-build extravaganza. Towers, vehicles, creatures, or total masterpieces – if you can imagine it, you can build it in LEGO-palooza! Fri 4/17: Join Miss Shelley for Kids Yoga this Friday at 10AM. Take some time during this busy week to breathe and move your body. Sat 4/18: Join us for a Low Sensory Play Session, featuring a ...
Mon 4/20 & Tues 4/21: Happy Spring Break! As a reminder, we are OPEN on Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21 for a full week of spring fun! Wed 4/22: We’re partnering with Create & Escape to bring you this fun-filled crafting workshop! Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd at 10am to build and paint wooden flowers – a perfect craft for the springtime! Thurs ...
Exclusively for April school vacation, join us for a week-long celebration with nature, animals, and science-inspired crafts. Enjoy daily art-making activities and special workshops (see below). Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum, view our exhibitions, and more. All are welcome! Special Workshops Slime, 3 Ways: Thermochromic, Glow-in-the-Dark, & Fluffy with Outside the Box Learning Company Monday, April 20, from 11:30 am ...
Taxidermy is one of the many intersections of art and science. Insect preservation began as a scientific method for studying and cataloging the natural world. Over time, the practice evolved into an art form, with techniques for preserving insects becoming more refined and specialized. While taxidermy itself is a non-religious trade, it frequently overlaps with Satanic aesthetics due to a ...
Mark Porter was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, but is based in Brooklyn, where he has established a studio that merges sculpture, installation, and innovative construction techniques across mediums. Trained in classical sculpture, Mark worked as Boaz Vaadia’s assistant, finding a great affinity in the artist’s use of space and the natural environment in his sculptures. While Mark does not ...
Taxidermy is one of the many intersections of art and science. Insect preservation began as a scientific method for studying and cataloging the natural world. Over time, the practice evolved into an art form, with techniques for preserving insects becoming more refined and specialized. While taxidermy itself is a non-religious trade, it frequently overlaps with Satanic aesthetics due to a ...
Mark Porter was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, but is based in Brooklyn, where he has established a studio that merges sculpture, installation, and innovative construction techniques across mediums. Trained in classical sculpture, Mark worked as Boaz Vaadia’s assistant, finding a great affinity in the artist’s use of space and the natural environment in his sculptures. While Mark does not ...
Lynn has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have called this place home. While Lynn is well-known as a center of industry in the nineteenth century, there are many lesser-known stories about the people and communities that have formed this city. Today, Lynn is the largest city in Essex County with over 100,000 residents, all with ...
“Industry & Craft: People At Work In Lynn” explores the different industries of Lynn Massachusetts, and shows that the Shoe City was the origin of many inventions that revolutionized the economy. Starting with early industries making flax for clothing and ice for refrigeration to modern day industry like the General Electric Company, this exhibit displays the artifacts of the Lynn ...
February 11, 2026 – July 2026 Vessels of Slavery: Forget Me Not is a collaborative multi-year project designed to transform how a town understands its history. The project work began in 2022 and debuted at the Cape Ann Museum Green in Gloucester, MA for a two-week outdoor installation in 2024. Through this project, artists and collaborators IlaSahai Prouty, Susi Ryan, and ...
Lynn has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have called this place home. While Lynn is well-known as a center of industry in the nineteenth century, there are many lesser-known stories about the people and communities that have formed this city. Today, Lynn is the largest city in Essex County with over 100,000 residents, all with ...
“Industry & Craft: People At Work In Lynn” explores the different industries of Lynn Massachusetts, and shows that the Shoe City was the origin of many inventions that revolutionized the economy. Starting with early industries making flax for clothing and ice for refrigeration to modern day industry like the General Electric Company, this exhibit displays the artifacts of the Lynn ...
February 11, 2026 – July 2026 Vessels of Slavery: Forget Me Not is a collaborative multi-year project designed to transform how a town understands its history. The project work began in 2022 and debuted at the Cape Ann Museum Green in Gloucester, MA for a two-week outdoor installation in 2024. Through this project, artists and collaborators IlaSahai Prouty, Susi Ryan, and ...
Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for FREE admission to the Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! You can view our latest exhibitions, purchase Lynn-themed goods in our shop, check out books in our free library, and participate in art-making activities.
Lynn has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have called this place home. While Lynn is well-known as a center of industry in the nineteenth century, there are many lesser-known stories about the people and communities that have formed this city. Today, Lynn is the largest city in Essex County with over 100,000 residents, all with ...
“Industry & Craft: People At Work In Lynn” explores the different industries of Lynn Massachusetts, and shows that the Shoe City was the origin of many inventions that revolutionized the economy. Starting with early industries making flax for clothing and ice for refrigeration to modern day industry like the General Electric Company, this exhibit displays the artifacts of the Lynn ...
February 11, 2026 – July 2026 Vessels of Slavery: Forget Me Not is a collaborative multi-year project designed to transform how a town understands its history. The project work began in 2022 and debuted at the Cape Ann Museum Green in Gloucester, MA for a two-week outdoor installation in 2024. Through this project, artists and collaborators IlaSahai Prouty, Susi Ryan, and ...
Taxidermy is one of the many intersections of art and science. Insect preservation began as a scientific method for studying and cataloging the natural world. Over time, the practice evolved into an art form, with techniques for preserving insects becoming more refined and specialized. While taxidermy itself is a non-religious trade, it frequently overlaps with Satanic aesthetics due to a ...
Mark Porter was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, but is based in Brooklyn, where he has established a studio that merges sculpture, installation, and innovative construction techniques across mediums. Trained in classical sculpture, Mark worked as Boaz Vaadia’s assistant, finding a great affinity in the artist’s use of space and the natural environment in his sculptures. While Mark does not ...
Wed 4/29: Build whatever your imagination dreams up in this open-ended LEGO free-build extravaganza. Towers, vehicles, creatures, or total masterpieces – if you can imagine it, you can build it in LEGO-palooza! Sun 5/3: Join us in the back party room anytime between 12PM and 4PM on Sunday and try your hand at Lego Challenge. There will also be time for free building. Guests who attempt the ...
Taxidermy is one of the many intersections of art and science. Insect preservation began as a scientific method for studying and cataloging the natural world. Over time, the practice evolved into an art form, with techniques for preserving insects becoming more refined and specialized. While taxidermy itself is a non-religious trade, it frequently overlaps with Satanic aesthetics due to a ...
Mark Porter was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, but is based in Brooklyn, where he has established a studio that merges sculpture, installation, and innovative construction techniques across mediums. Trained in classical sculpture, Mark worked as Boaz Vaadia’s assistant, finding a great affinity in the artist’s use of space and the natural environment in his sculptures. While Mark does not ...
Taxidermy is one of the many intersections of art and science. Insect preservation began as a scientific method for studying and cataloging the natural world. Over time, the practice evolved into an art form, with techniques for preserving insects becoming more refined and specialized. While taxidermy itself is a non-religious trade, it frequently overlaps with Satanic aesthetics due to a ...
Mark Porter was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, but is based in Brooklyn, where he has established a studio that merges sculpture, installation, and innovative construction techniques across mediums. Trained in classical sculpture, Mark worked as Boaz Vaadia’s assistant, finding a great affinity in the artist’s use of space and the natural environment in his sculptures. While Mark does not ...
Lynn has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have called this place home. While Lynn is well-known as a center of industry in the nineteenth century, there are many lesser-known stories about the people and communities that have formed this city. Today, Lynn is the largest city in Essex County with over 100,000 residents, all with ...
“Industry & Craft: People At Work In Lynn” explores the different industries of Lynn Massachusetts, and shows that the Shoe City was the origin of many inventions that revolutionized the economy. Starting with early industries making flax for clothing and ice for refrigeration to modern day industry like the General Electric Company, this exhibit displays the artifacts of the Lynn ...
February 11, 2026 – July 2026 Vessels of Slavery: Forget Me Not is a collaborative multi-year project designed to transform how a town understands its history. The project work began in 2022 and debuted at the Cape Ann Museum Green in Gloucester, MA for a two-week outdoor installation in 2024. Through this project, artists and collaborators IlaSahai Prouty, Susi Ryan, and ...
Lynn has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have called this place home. While Lynn is well-known as a center of industry in the nineteenth century, there are many lesser-known stories about the people and communities that have formed this city. Today, Lynn is the largest city in Essex County with over 100,000 residents, all with ...
“Industry & Craft: People At Work In Lynn” explores the different industries of Lynn Massachusetts, and shows that the Shoe City was the origin of many inventions that revolutionized the economy. Starting with early industries making flax for clothing and ice for refrigeration to modern day industry like the General Electric Company, this exhibit displays the artifacts of the Lynn ...
February 11, 2026 – July 2026 Vessels of Slavery: Forget Me Not is a collaborative multi-year project designed to transform how a town understands its history. The project work began in 2022 and debuted at the Cape Ann Museum Green in Gloucester, MA for a two-week outdoor installation in 2024. Through this project, artists and collaborators IlaSahai Prouty, Susi Ryan, and ...
Taxidermy is one of the many intersections of art and science. Insect preservation began as a scientific method for studying and cataloging the natural world. Over time, the practice evolved into an art form, with techniques for preserving insects becoming more refined and specialized. While taxidermy itself is a non-religious trade, it frequently overlaps with Satanic aesthetics due to a ...
Mark Porter was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, but is based in Brooklyn, where he has established a studio that merges sculpture, installation, and innovative construction techniques across mediums. Trained in classical sculpture, Mark worked as Boaz Vaadia’s assistant, finding a great affinity in the artist’s use of space and the natural environment in his sculptures. While Mark does not ...
Taxidermy is one of the many intersections of art and science. Insect preservation began as a scientific method for studying and cataloging the natural world. Over time, the practice evolved into an art form, with techniques for preserving insects becoming more refined and specialized. While taxidermy itself is a non-religious trade, it frequently overlaps with Satanic aesthetics due to a ...
Mark Porter was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, but is based in Brooklyn, where he has established a studio that merges sculpture, installation, and innovative construction techniques across mediums. Trained in classical sculpture, Mark worked as Boaz Vaadia’s assistant, finding a great affinity in the artist’s use of space and the natural environment in his sculptures. While Mark does not ...