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VISIT | JOIN Everyone is invited to join. Artists, performers, writers, art lovers. Participate in our exhibits, receive discounts on workshops, even save at local businesses. | SUPPORT Your support allows the arts to thrive. Donate to the Salem Arts Association for the enrichment of our arts community. We are so grateful for support at all levels. |
On view now the exhibition "American Dream". | 
American Dream Exhibition Opening Reception Exhibition Dates & Hours |
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"Reimagined: A Modern Approach to Traditional Art" by Bobbie Bush Opening Reception Gallery Talk with Bobbie Bush Exhibition Dates & Hours |
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Open Show at Old Town Hall - Nature and Nourishment Salem Arts Association invites artists of all backgrounds to submit work for Nature & Nourishment, a juried exhibition at Old Town Hall.
Artists are invited to submit paintings, drawings, photography, or any two-dimensional, wall-ready work for this special opportunity celebrating Salem's 400th anniversary. Due to this being a special exhibit, we welcome you to submit works that have previously shown at SAA if they are applicable to our ask and theme below. This exhibit asks artists to explore what it means to nourish — and be nourished. Work might depict the preparation or sharing of a meal, the labor of fishing or farming, a garden, a market, a kitchen, a coastline. It might capture a memory of food and family, or reflect on the relationship between a community and the land or sea that sustains it. Subject matter can be literal or interpretive, historical or contemporary, personal or communal. Artists are encouraged to consider the full arc of nourishment: where food comes from, how it is grown, caught, prepared, and shared — and what it means to a place and its people across generations. Nature & Nourishment is presented in collaboration with Salem Food Tours as part of Food at 400+, a 12-day multi-experience festival commemorating Salem's 400th anniversary through the lens of food, fishing, farming, and related traditions. The festival runs June 11–22 at Old Town Hall. For more information CLICK HERE |
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Discover unique creative gifts handmade by local artists! Our shop is filled with speciality items, including jewelry, ceramics, notecards, totes, clothing, fabric art, and of course matted & framed works of original art! Swing by the shop Friday through Sunday, 12-6. We are located right next to Finz Restaurant on Pickering Wharf. |
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2026 Exhibition Schedule at Salem ArtsThe Salem Arts Association Exhibition Committee is excited to present the 2026 Exhibition Schedule. In developing this schedule, the committee has worked to create themes that are inclusive and can be broadly interpreted. These themes should not be viewed as hard and fast rules, but more as inspiration, influencing your thinking, creative process and final outcomes. |
| The 2026 exhibition season is generously sponsored by the Peabody Essex Museum. |
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| Deadline for Student Art Scholarships is Friday May 22, 2026. |
The Salem Arts Association is proud to present “Salem Arts Creates: Windows Into Artists' Worlds,” a vibrant project that showcases the creativity of our talented artist members. With images captured by some of our member photographers, these windows offer a glimpse into the diverse artistic voices that define our community. Thanks to our partnership with the Peabody Essex Museum, we are thrilled to display these works in these Essex Street storefront windows, bringing Salem’s unique artistic spirit into the heart of the City of Salem. See the Artists Featured in this Window Display |
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"Salem Arts Creates: Window Into Artists World" on view now at 179-181 Essex Street Salem, MA.
Upcoming events
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Join us at our next opening reception.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF SUPPORTING THE ARTSYour contributions enable Salem Arts Association to continue to grow and become the space for visitors and artists to explore, experience, create and connect. Please consider a financial gift to Salem Arts Association so that we can continue to grow and flourish and offer our programs and exhibits to young and old alike. Gifts of any amount, small or large, help us in our ongoing mission. |
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Salem Arts Association is committed to our values of of inclusivity, diversity, and respect for all people! We welcome everyone in our community and offer a safe and prejudice-free environment in which every individual is respected, understood, and appreciated for who they are and how they identify. Salem Arts Association reminds our visitors, volunteers, and artists to hold each other accountable, take care of one another, and be kind. So join us. Join us as a member. Join us as a visitor. Join us as a supporter. Come share your creativity - all the arts. Come share your thoughts. Come share you with us. |
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| Salem Food Tours at Salem Arts Salem Arts Association is proud to include Salem Food Tours as a partner in our space. Food is an integrated part of the Salem creative scene. Salem Food Tours offers a variety of tour options the give guests a great overview of our delicious City. As we walk you’ll learn about our local history with a focus on our illustrious spice trade history, walking past historic landmarks, and learning about our modern day dynamic cultural scene. When we’re done you’ll know where to eat, shop, visit, etc. Visit SalemFoodTours.com for information and tour booking. |
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Sponsors and Community Partnerships
Salem Arts Association is proud to be supported by our sponsors and community partnerships.
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Night Tour
Creative Collective, Mass Cultural Council, Local Cultural Councils, Salem Main Streets, and Destination Salem.
Salem Arts Association | Hours Parking: on street when available |
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88 Wharf Street, Salem MA 01970