You’re Invited!

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May 312012
 

Opening day of the 4th annual Salem Arts Festival is upon us! Friday, June 1st from 5 – 7 p.m. come to the opening reception in Old Town Hall and enjoy free refreshments and a juried art exhibit of 20 local artists. Live music and dance performances start 5 p.m. Solo guitarist Brian Rolland starts off the evening with a blend of Jazz and Latin music. At 6 p.m. solo acoustic singer-songwriter, Brad Byrd, takes the stage followed at 7 p.m. by international performers The Paul Madore Chorale. At 8 and 8:30 p.m. music turns to movement with performances from Jamie “La Damasquina” Belsito, flamenco dancer and Cecilia Raassina of Codify, modern dance.

At the opening reception remarks will be made by the Salem Culural Council and the city will announce the ArtBox winners. Come enjoy this FREE event celebrating art in the Salem Community and don’t forget to check out the Salem Arts Festival website for more information regarding performers and schedules for Saturday and Sunday!

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More SAF Artist Highlights!

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May 302012
 

Joe Pino, trumpet and flugelhorn, started playing trumpet at the age of ten. In Joe’s senior year of high school, he won an outstanding soloist award from a jazz competition in New York City. Come see Joe Pino– Bebop, latin jazz, & standards play Saturday, June 2nd at 4 p.m. at the East India Fountain Stage!

If you are interested in multimedia art, come see Neophyte Capsule, the work of Glenn Church. Glenn utilizes scale model making, film, lighting, graphic design and sound to create total and immersible psychological experience. His unique multimedia experience will be shown at Gulu Gulu Cafe Sunday June 3 at 5 p.m.

For a full festival schedule or list of performers visit www.salemartsfestival.com.

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Art Downtown Salem

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Mar 222012
 

Downtown Salem has numerous opportunities for artists and art patrons. The Salem Arts Festival organized by Salem Main Streets is now accepting applications through March 31 for the Salem Arts Festival June 1 – 3. Go to the website www.salemartsfestival.com for more information. 

The City of Salem is also offering opportunities for artists. Artists are asked to submit designs for decorating downtown utility boxes by Friday, April 6. Selected artists receive $500.   See the city website at salem.com/pages/artbox to download the submission requirements and details for the Art Box Program.

The city has also just announced the opportunity for artists to apply for a spot in Artists Row for a seasonal program from May 24, 2012 – Oct 31, 2012.  Space is provided rent-free in exchange for free workshops/ performances.  Applications are available on the City’s Website at http://www.salem.com/pages/artistrow  Applications must be received by or before 4:00pm, April 11, 2012.  

Finally the Lady of Salem Downtown Beautification project is looking for business sponsors to purchase figures to be painted by local artists. For more information please contact Ellen Talkowsky at 978-619-5676 or etalkowsky@salem.com or Mary Ellen Halliwell at memhalliwell@yahoo.com.

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