Thank you to everyone…
who helped make this year’s festival a fantastic celebration of art. The SAF Committee would like to thank all the artists who donated their time and talents to the festival, all the volunteers who gave countless hours to support the festival and everyone who came out to enjoy the event. Despite threatening skies (we do live in New England!) visitors and residents alike agreed – the 2nd annual Salem Arts Festival (SAF) was a huge success.
Although the ominous weather predictions thinned some of the performance crowds, attendees were simply blown away by the caliber of art work and music that was presented. We know that the Salem Arts Festival will continue to grow and continue to be an event residents will enjoy and find great pride in.
Visitors enjoyed walking the historic downtown and taking in the arts celebration, which included an exciting variety – from painting and photography to dance, music, poetry and more. Whether it was the Gallery exhibit and performance events at Old Town Hall, the Arts Walk or Around Town events, there was literally something for everyone and every age.
Salem Arts Festival is organized by volunteers and by Salem Main Streets with assistance from the Salem Arts Association. Funding provided in part from a grant from The Salem Cultural Council (SCC) with additional funding and support provided by Digital Imaging, the PEM, HardyHouse Publishing and Communications, and Pamplemousse. We’d also like to thank Front Street Coffeehouse and CinemaSalem for the use of their sound systems and The Gathering and Victoria Station for serving as rain locations for some of our outdoor performances.
It truly was a collaborative effort and success, and a labor of love for the arts in Salem. We look forward to next year!
Salem Arts Festival Committee
The SAF promotes the arts in downtown Salem
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Experience the Salem Arts Festival, a celebration all the arts: painting, photography, sculpture, dance, music, writing, new media, performance, poetry, culinary and more!
This free and family-friendly event promotes the arts in downtown Salem in a unique and collaborative way – highlighting the existing artist community and encouraging general community participation. The Festival venues include Old Town Hall, The Salem Common and Pickering Wharf, and run the gamut from juried exhibitions and demonstrations to live performances. No matter what your level of art experience, people of all ages and backgrounds will find something that will delight and educate!
The Salem Arts Festival is a project of the Salem Main Streets Initiative – funded in part by the City of Salem, Kimberley Driscoll, Mayor and the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
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