The heart of downtown Salem is about to burst with creativity as Artists’ Row unveils an exciting new season of makers, workshops, and artistic experiences. Located at 24 New Derby Street, this City-sponsored art space is kicking off its 2025 season with a special opening weekend market and hands-on artmaking workshops on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 5

Montserrat Art Auction Fundraiser: The Emerald Ball Supporting Student Scholarships Join Montserrat College of Art’s premier art auction fundraiser on April 25th. This Artrageous Emerald Ball celebrates 55 years while raising essential scholarship funds through an exciting evening of art auctions and entertainment. Mark your calendars for the Montserrat art auction fundraiser, the year’s most anticipated event! Artrageous: The Emerald

Salem State Professors Transform Academic Satire into Feature Film What happens when ambitious poets gather for a remote writing residency? According to Salem State University professors Kevin Carey and Peter Sampieri, it becomes a perfect setting for murder, mystery, and academic satire. MFA murder mystery film. Their new film, “MFA: The Terminal Degree,” follows four ambitious young poets who agree

In a historic move celebrating Salem’s rich literary heritage, Mayor Dominick Pangallo and Salem Public Library Director Tara Mansfield have announced the appointment of J.D. Scrimgeour as the city’s inaugural Poet Laureate. This groundbreaking appointment comes as Salem approaches its 400th anniversary, marking a new chapter in the city’s cultural legacy. A New Cultural Milestone Establishing Salem’s first Poet Laureate