Image Credit: Creative BlocksStory by Joey Phoenix Artists’ Row is opening back up for the season, and while things are going to look quite a bit different, this year’s artist cohort is developing creative methods to engage with the community while still maintaining safety standards during the pandemic.  This year’s class includes ChagallPac, Shindig! Studios, and Beverly Bees alongside the

CW: Discussions of sexual violence, systemic, racism, self-harm, and drug addiction.  by Joey PhoenixImages by Troy B. Thompson/The No Evil Project “Unless you have a secret fortress high in the mountains and are devising nefarious plots to bring about world destruction, you can help with the No Evil Project. Everyone is different, and that’s a good thing.  Everyone is labeled, and despite all the

by Joey Phoenix Right now, and honestly always, It’s really hard being a kid. The adults have their eyes glued to the news and while kids may have some sense of what’s going on in the world, they still need outlets to express themselves, space to explore, and opportunities to play.  There have been a number of youth centered organizations

#ChalkArtSaturdays Mural by Annadidathing by Joey Phoenix UPDATE 6/2 – The Art Prompt this week is Celebrate Salem Arts Festival and the artist is Maia Mattison. It’s Saturday. The sun is shining. The kids are sticky with syrup from pancakes and begging you for something fun to do.  The answer: get out the chalk.* Studioful Design, in collaboration with the

by Joey Phoenix When you’re a small business owner, moving to a new location can be harrowing enough. Doing it in the midst of a global pandemic adds a whole new level of difficulty. But for two Salem small businesses, it’s been something to look forward to.  This summer, Kate and Jess Moody of Moody’s Home and Gifts and Matt

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

From Eat Drink Explore In This episode, Day and her guest co-host, Samantha Bugler, sit down with Amy Brimicombe to discuss food and how she uses it to build community at the coworking space she manages. Listen to this episode for insight on Salems food scene and event planning tips. Why Support Creative North Shore? Help us Prevent a Paywall!

Who is? Is a series featuring community influencers whose work has caught our eye. To nominate someone for Who Is? Send the editor a message at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com All photos courtesy of Halloween Happy. Tell us about who you are and what you do?   Eek! Hi! My name is Sam. I’m originally from Wichita, Kansas but now reside in Salem, Massachusetts.

The Salem Arts Festival announces an invitation for the community to participate in the festival’s 12th year, running June 5 through June 7, 2020. Over 8,000 people regularly attend the family-friendly festival, transforming downtown Salem, MA into an opportunity for the arts community to showcase a wide range of talents. The festival includes a gallery of juried artists’ work in Old

Four students will move on to the national finals in Washington D.C. and two received internships to attend the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas. SALEM, MA – Salem State University theater students were victorious at the regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), with seven students winning a total of 14 regional awards in various competitions, including acting, directing and playwriting. The