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Poetry, Purpose, and Promise: Inside Salem’s 2026 Inauguration
Mayor Pangallo begins second term at PEM ceremony as poets and performers frame the moment—and the creative sector speaks without being named. On a Monday morning in January, just days before Salem’s official 400+ anniversary kickoff, the city inaugurated its 2026 leadership the way this city does so many things: surrounded by art, grounded in history, and looking resolutely forward.
Salem Public Art Commission announces Public Art Opportunity & Performance Mini Grants
Two big opportunities for artisans, makers, and creators. Applications are being accepted for two great programs, including Mini Grants for Salem Artists, and the 2024 Salem Public Artist in Residence (PAiR). The City of Salem Public Art Commission (PAC) is thrilled to announce Public Art & Performance Mini Grants for Salem Artists! 2024 Artists′ Row Public Artist In Residence Program
