We hope you enjoyed the 4th annual Salem Arts Festival! Whether you came for the music or dance, art exhibit or shopping, Salem was the place to be for inspiration this past weekend. This year boasted over 80 artists showcasing an array of talents and mediums and we are happy to say that our goal of promoting the arts in downtown Salem was well received. This year for the first time the art in the Juried Art Show was available for purchase and artists sold over $3,600 in art this past weekend. During the weekend there was painting, photography, sculpture, dance, live music, readings, film, mixed media, live theater and more. We also hope you took this opportunity to enjoy the Lady of Salem Figureheads brought to you by Salem’s Beautification Committee. Thanks to all the artists, performers, volunteers, jurors and committee members who donated their time and talents to make this all possible. The Arts Festival is just another example of what it means to be a part of the vibrant Downtown Salem community. We would also like to thank our donors: the Salem Cultural Council, Salem State University, the Peabody Essex Museum and Eastern Bank. To get involved planning the 2013 festival or to give feedback on the festival contact organizer Jennifer Bell at Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org.
