The Salem Arts Association is excited to usher in a new chapter with Anastasia Alter stepping in as the President of our Board. Anastasia’s recent communication to our community shared her enthusiasm for her new role and reflected a deep understanding of art’s integral role in our lives. Her belief that art should be a part of our everyday experience

Honoring Labor History, Celebrating Cultural Diversity, and Looking Forward to the Future Introduction The Bread & Roses Heritage Festival is more than an annual event; it’s a living testament to the spirit of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Celebrated each Labor Day, this festival brings the community together to honor its rich labor history, revel in its cultural diversity, and explore future possibilities.

A new literary masterpiece is on the horizon. Kevin Carey’s upcoming novel, “Junior Miles and the Junkman,” promises to be a heartwarming exploration of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of art. Synopsis: In the rustic environment of a junkyard, young Junior Miles calls it home, living among the artworks his father created from the surrounding debris. Tragedy strikes when

A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Creativity in Salem Fusion Fest is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of cultures, a convergence of art forms, and a joyous gathering for the Salem community. With a fantastic blend of live music, dance, food, and arts, Fusion Fest brings us all together at The Gables for an unforgettable experience. Fusion

“SEE ME”: A CELEBRATION OF SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS AT THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM Salem, Massachusetts – The Salem Public Schools Office of Public Relations is proud to present “SEE ME”, a multiday pop-up exhibition featuring artwork from Salem students in grades K-12. This public exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum, a world-renowned museum, celebrates the district’s core values of

This spring, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents Zachari Logan: Remembrance, an exhibition of drawings and sculpture that invites visitors to reflect on the power of loss and the healing potential of grief. Located in PEM’s Jurrien Timmer Gallery — a space dedicated to contemplation and meditation — Remembrance features drawings and sculpture by Canadian artist Zachari Logan that are as much about

Montserrat alumna Zoie Bleau (’20) has brought her career from the studio to the space station. She says she is “made for the Aviation and Aerospace Industry.” Two years ago, Bleau was still a senior at Montserrat College of Art, completing her BFA in herSculpture concentration. The pandemic was still in its early stages and classes were fully virtual.A tough

Festival season in New England usually runs from May to October, plus the sprinkling of winter markets in late November and December, and most artists, makers, creators, and performers are already considering and applying to the events they want to participate in throughout the year. Many North Shore-based festivals have released their call for art and performers, including Salem Arts

This winter, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) opens a new gallery that, for the first time, combines its Native American and American collections. On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America brings together more than 250 historical and contemporary works from its collections to consider what it means to belong to a community, place, family and nation. Spanning more than 10,000 years

From Essex Art Center 20 January – 17 March 2022 | Free Admission In her first solo exhibition in the Merrimack Valley, artist Marla L. McLeod explores contemporary social issues and symbols of pride for BIPOC Americans through painting, textile, sculpture, and photography. Marla L. McLeod (b. 1981) is a mixed-race (African-American, White, and Native) artist born in California and