Lifelong learning at Montserrat. Located in Beverly, the Montserrat College of Art extends a warm invitation to all those interested in deepening their engagement with art and design. The Lifelong Learning program is back this spring, opening its doors wide to embrace participants of all skill levels. With a heart for nurturing creativity, Montserrat is not just a college; it’s

BEVERLY, MA – Montserrat College of Art is proud to announce the opening of two new solo exhibitions that celebrate the works of regional artists, each bringing a unique perspective and artistic narrative to the forefront. Karmimadeebora McMillan: “Wandering stars…for whom it is reserved…the blackness…the darkness…forever” Exhibition Dates: January 30 – March 6 Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 7, 5-7pm Location:

We’re all craving a bit of adventure these days. While traveling may be difficult for a number of reasons, there are things you can do right in your own backyard to help stave off boredom and get a change of scenery. Beverly is home to some of the area’s best art experiences, downtown dining, historic locales, and sprawling green spaces.

From Montserrat College of Art Montserrat College of Art welcomed nearly 360 freshmen, transfer and returning students to an expanded campus which will allow for social distancing, safe classrooms and residence halls. All faculty, staff and students returning to campus had negative COVID-19 tests and each was required to sign a CommunityPledge to follow health guidelines. In addition, everyone is required to go

The Salem Arts Association proudly presented this year’s Ellen Hardy & Paula Beaulieu Memorial Art School Scholarship to Kaylyn Sverker. Kaylyn’s art explorations have gone beyond Salem High School attending art classes for six years at RAW Art Works in Lynn. For four of those years Kaylyn participated in the Real to Reel Film School program. Kaylyn also helps her mother

“Hunters Call” Corinne Reid, Digital, 2018 – Accompanying a short story published in Encounters With the Imaginary by Boneshaker Press. by Joey Phoenix Many students study art because they want to hone their craft and become experts in their chosen medium(s). Many of them also go into this field with the hopes that they will come out of it years

Images by Creative CollectiveClick here for full gallery On September 27th, 2019, the Essex County Community Foundation hosted the Essex County Arts & Culture Summit at The Cabot and Montserrat College of Art. The Summit was part of ECCF’s Creative County Initiative, a partnership with the Barr Foundation to increase the visibility and impact of the transformative power of arts and culture.

Crossing Water (Sept. 7-14, 2019) is a week-long arts festival that will bring together the Salem and Beverly communities by fostering creation and connection through all forms of art—visual, narrative, performance, audio, and more. From lighting the bridge to poetry readings (and everything in between), Crossing Water will feature eight days of programming along the waterfronts on both sides of the Beverly-Salem bridge.