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,

As the year draws to a close and a new one beckons, Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem invite you to an enchanting evening of celebration and community spirit. Join us for LAUNCH! – Salem’s Creative NYE Festivities! our family-friendly New Year’s Eve extravaganza, set to take place on Sunday, December 31st, from 4:30 pm to 6 pm

Photos by Espinal Creative Public artist Liz Lamanche has led a team of collaborating local artists o create new installation called “Unity Path,” on Salem’s Artists’ Row inspired by Salem’s diverse history and cultural identity which includes Latinx, African American, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, Albanian, Brazilian, Dominican, Afrohispanic, Afro-Caribbean, Puerto Rican, South Asian, and European cultures.  To celebrate the (safe) reopening

Chocolate, Wine, Ice Sculptures, shopping and more! The executive director of Salem Main Streets, Kylie Sullivan and founder of the Creative Collective John Andrews sit and chat with 104.9’s Curtains Up host Aurelia Nelson about Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Wine Festival, the Salem Flea special market, Artist’s Row and looking ahead to Artopia, the big fashion show, Salem Arts

words by Joey Phoenix The Chagall Performing Arts Collaborative (ChagallPAC) has opened up shop on Artists Row in downtown Salem, moving into the space formerly occupied by the locally esteemed woodturner Tommy Gagnon. ChagallPAC plans to transform the space into an education center, art incubator, collaborative space, and art showcase venue.  It may sound ambitious, but this is something that