From the Peabody Essex Museum A painting by esteemed American artist Jacob Lawrence, unlocated for decades, has been discovered and will join the nationally-touring exhibition Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle, organized by the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM). Panel number 16 is one of 30 that comprise Lawrence’s powerful epic series Struggle: From the History of the American People (1954–56), and it will be

From Salem Arts Association Take a virtual tour of the gallery Inspired by PEM The Salem Arts Association presents an exhibition by local artists inspired by the Peabody Essex Museum collections of art. Artists were welcome to draw inspiration from any of the work in the PEM’s outstanding special exhibits and permanent collection – virtual or in-person. Possible subjects include

by Dinah Cardinfrom the Peabody Essex Museum Here in Salem, people are cautious, paranoid. They avoid other people and are fearful about a thing they can’t see or touch. Rumors fly. Science is questioned. Communities are divided. There’s tension in the air. It’s September 2020. But it might as well be the year 1692. Join me and Chip Van Dyke,

Images by Creative Collective On September 1st, local venues across the country went red for #WeMakeEvents, a coalition of trade bodies, businesses, unions, and live events workers. They lit up venues, homes, and cities red in over 1,500 locations across North America to raise public and media awareness in support of the live events sector. Live events employ over 12

By Joey PhoenixCover Image from the National Museum of African American History and Culture 100 Years Ago women won the right to vote in the United States, but many will argue that with a presidential glass ceiling yet unbroken, stories of voter suppression still occurring throughout the country, and and a considerable lack of governmental representation for Black and Brown

From The Peabody Essex MuseumImage Credit – Nick Cave with one of his Soundsuits at PEM in 2013. Photo by Allison White/PEM Creativity and crisis are no strangers. In the ‘90s, artist Nick Cave responded to the police beating of Rodney King by building a suit made of sticks that would act as protective armor. Later, when the Boston Marathon

A message from PEM in the EIMH windows, “Hope anchors the soul.” Photo by Paige Besse/PEM. From the Peabody Essex Museum While confined to our homes and spring in bloom all around, many of us are trying to find solace in creativity. How many times has this perfectly apt Toni Morrison quote been shared lately? This is precisely the time

This year on April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and organizations around the United States are creating ways to celebrate the earth virtually. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites here, but you can also follow #EarthDayAtHome on Social Media. Spread Kindness with Alice’s Table – Magnolia Blooms In this live stream, Jeannine O’Neil of Alice’s

Museums and arts and cultural organizations across the country have shut their physical doors to the public, but have opened virtual windows for people to see what’s inside from the comfort of their homes. Here are the places offering virtual Museum tours both in Massachusetts and around the U.S. If you know of a Museum offering this that isn’t listed

Cover Photo – Imitating Life: The Audacity Of Suzanne Heintz UPDATE – Salem Film Fest 2020 has been postponed indefinitely. Salem Film Fest 2020 is from March 20-29 and will screen more than 70 documentaries from filmmakers all over the world. The festival is one of the nation’s largest documentary film festivals and in addition to the screenings themselves features