2016 Downloadable Program Book
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2016 Downloadable Program Book
TABLE OF CONTENTS: ABOUT THE FESTIVAL page 2 OLD TOWN HALL GALLERY page 4 STREET FAIRpage 4 SCHEDULE OF PERFORMERS FRIDAY, JUNE 3 page 6 SCHEDULE OF PERFORMERS SATURDAY, JUNE 4 page 7 SCHEDULE OF PERFORMERS SUNDAY, JUNE 5 page 10 MOVE WITH ME PROJECT page 13 MAP OF FESTIVAL page 14 PUBLIC ART COMMISSION page 16 MURAL SLAMpage 16 ARTISTS’ ROWpage 16 COMMUNITY ART ACTIVITIES page 17 ARTS/EVENTS AROUND TOWN page 18 LADIES OF SALEM page 20 SALEM ARTS FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER SUPPORT page 21 SALEM ARTS FESTIVAL SPONSORSpage 22 1 About the Salem Arts Festival The Salem Arts Festival is a Salem Main Streets Initiative, organized in collaboration with a number of Salem organizations and individuals. Salem Main Streets’ mission is the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round, retail, dining and cultural destination through business retention, recruitment, and the promotion of the downtown district – funded in part by the City of Salem and Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, and Destination Salem. The Salem Arts Festival promotes the arts in downtown Salem through a collaborative festival for residents and visitors providing opportunities to highlight the existing artist community and encourage general community participation in the arts. The festival celebrates the arts in all its forms: painting, photography, sculpture, installation, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theatre, poetry, and more. Printed Program Editor & Designer: Ellen Hardy, www.hardyhouse.us Logo Designer: Leland Creative Map Illustrator: Claudia Paraschiv Sound Engineer: Christopher Wilson http://www.chriswilsonsound.com/ Reception Lighting: Retonica, www.retonica.com The Salem Arts Festival Organizing Committee Kylie Sullivan, Salem Main Streets, SAF Coordinator Kate Babcock, Community Artist John Andrews, Creative Salem Stan Franzeen, Salem Film Fest Karen Gahagan, Salem State University Carissa Gerber, Salem YMCA Deborah Greel, City of Salem Ellen Hardy, Salem Arts Association/Hardy House Nicole Leotsakos, Salem YMCA Leslie Levesque, The Phoenix School Claudia Paraschiv, Salem Public Space Project Joel Richardson, Salem resident Karen Scalia, Salem Food Tours Doneeca Thurston, Peabody Essex Museum With assistance from Matt Caruso, Stacia Cooper, Kate Ferris, Kate Fox, and the Gulu-Gulu Café Support Local. j Print Local. Business Cards - Rack Cards - Invitations - Tri-fold Brochures - Banners Legal Documents - Large Format Printing and Mounting - Graphic Design Scanning - Prints - Note Cards - Postcards - Posters - And Much More 10 Colonial Rd, Ste 14| Salem, MA 01970 P: 978-741-1850 | C: 978-210-1793 [email protected] | TSLPress.com The Salem Arts Festival 2016 Jurors: Rebecca Rohloff, Sandy Heaphy, Denny Tentindo Check our website and Facebook for more up-to-date information or weather-related changes. www.salemartsfestival.com www.facebook.com/salemartsfestival 2 3 SALEM ARTS FESTIVAL 32 Derby Square Salem, MA 01970 Emily Englehardt Painting, Stuffed Animals, Pot Holders Salem, MA www.emilyenglehardt.com Friday, June 3, 6:00 – 9:00 Saturday, June 4, 11:00 – 6:00 Sunday, June 5, 11:00 – 6:00 Matthew Fraser Metal Sculpture Salem, MA OLD TOWN HALL GALLERY The Salem Arts Festival has invited artists of all media to submit work for the Old Town Hall Gallery. This special exhibit was judged and juried for prizes by a panel comprised of regional artists representing diverse media, including Rebecca Rohloff, Sandy Heaphy, and Denny Tentindo. Awards will be announced at the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5. The majority of works featured are for sale! Visit the Gallery for a full list of participating artists and artwork. Gold Dust Gallery Tattoo Art Prints Salem, MA kellydoty.bigcartel.com STREET FAIR ARTISTS *List of street fair artists is subject to change. Ancient Fire Henna Henna Body Art Amesbury, MA Chris Conant Handmade Wooden Wands Stowe, VT Christine Mendyk Jewelry Salem, MA Raelinda Woad Metal, Glass, & Paper Salem, MA www.etsy.com/shop/ storytellerjewelry Laura Henkin Soap, Jewelry, Swedish Star Lanterns North Kingstown, RI www.etsy.com/shop/LnKDesigns Archita Roy Jewelry Lexington, MA www.adcjewelrydesigns.com Diane Hoffman Textile and Designs Providence, RI www.dianehoffman.net/textiles Wendy Scruton Cat Accessories Salem, MA www.etsy.com/shop/NotsoKittyShop Beth & Larry Kirk Stained Glass & Jewelry New Bedford, MA Allison White Needlepoint Patches Lowell, MA www.allisonwhtartist.com/ Theresa Ludwig Upcycled OOAK Clothing Beverly, MA www.facebook.com/ greenphoenixthreads 4 Witch City Wicks Candles Salem, MA www.witchcitywicks.com Karol Peralta Jewelry Salem, MA www.karolperaltajewelry.com Morgan C. Leshinsky Oil Painting Rowley, MA www.paintingsbymorgancleshinsky.com Taylor Cognato Paint / Digital / Multimedia Gloucester, MA Beth McKinney Jewelry Newbury, MA www.thecoppermoonstudio.com Pamela Goldberg & Sabin Cannon Watercolor & Mixed Media Salem, MA Leeann Leftwich Plush Toys Salem, MA www.llzdesign.com Mike Cherry Pencil prints and drawings Salem, MA www.facebook.com/miketcherry.artist Alikya Wingate & Jessica Applin Fiber Arts, Wire & Gemstone Sculpture Salem, MA www.etsy.com/shop/spikesdragon Steven Manning Metal Sculpture Ludlow, VT www.silverwareart.com Deb Wolf Oil Painting Tyngsboro, MA Celebrate & Commemorate your life, your art, your business... HARDY HOUSE Publishing & Communications hardyhouse.us [email protected] 508-783-6591 5 SCHEDULE/PERFORMERS 7:00 – 7:45 pm, Derby Square Gretchen and the Pickpockets Alternative Rock www.gretchenandthepickpockets. com Since originally banding together at the University of New Hampshire over a mutual love of jazz, soul, and rock and roll, Gretchen & The Pickpockets show no signs of slowing down. In 2015 they were named the best band in NH at the New England Music Awards and this year have been nominated as best Pop Band in New England. Friday, June 3 6:00 – 6:45 pm, Old Town Hall North Shore Chamber Music Classical www.northshorechambermusic.org North Shore Chamber Music (NSCM) presents family-friendly concerts for the communities north of Boston along the Atlantic coastline. NSCM was founded in 2014 by violinist Melissa Bull and cellist Scott Thomas Lesser on the guiding principles of Great Music * Great Friends * Great Experiences. NSCM Artists perform chamber music written for a variety of ensembles that include strings. The ensemble’s Sunday matinée concert series is free admission ($10 suggested donation) and held at NSCM’s host, North Shore Community Baptist Church in Beverly. 7:50 – 8:00 pm, Old Town Hall Siren of the Circle Hoopdance www.facebook.com/SirenOfTheCircle Siren of the Circle is a hoopdance performer, instructor, and hoop burlesque artist from Salem. She’ll lure you in and make your head spin with her hypnotizing hoopdance. She completed hoop teacher training with renowned instructor Caroleeena in 2011. Siren is the founder of Salem Spinjam, a free seasonal gathering to practice movement arts for fun, fresh air and exercise. 6:50 – 7:00 pm, Derby Square Salem Cultural Council Grant Announcements The Salem Cultural Council (SCC) is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency that supports public programs and educational activities in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The SCC awards grants on an annual basis to projects that will have the greatest impact on the Salem community and promote the history, diverse culture, and positive attributes of the North Shore area. Come celebrate the FY16 Salem Cultural Council grantees (including the Salem Arts Festival)! 8:00 – 9:00 pm, Derby Square Picante Soul Latin www.gregcolesdanceanddrum.com/ Picante_Soul.html Picante Soul is an unusually versatile band for Latin and World dancers offering the most challenging mix of old school and contemporary Latin music styles from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, and Chachacha along with R&B, 6 based in Salem, Massachusetts. They play a wide variety of music and venues. From classical in traditional recital halls to pop and rock covers in bars, they strive to create an atmosphere that is fun and fresh while maintaining a high level of professional excellence. Reggae and Funk are supposed to be impossible to get from one band, but not with Picante Soul. Picante Soul brings groups of people from different backgrounds together to enjoy music delivered with passion, authenticity, and respect for the people and artists who know and make this music! 12:00 – 12:45 pm, Derby Square ElectricAcidJazzCircus Jazz/Funk/Rock electricacidjazzcircus.bandcamp. com ElectricAcidJazzCircus is a group hailing from the Boston area that plays original music in the styles of Jazz, Funk, Fusion, and Progressive Rock. They also play tasty covers of bands like Hiatus Kaiyote and Stevie Wonder. They’re here to bring good energy and fast-paced music. THIS PERFORMANCE IS SPONSORED IN PART BY THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES 12:15 am – 12:45 pm, Artists’ Row Meridian Acoustic Folk www.facebook.com/MeridianCDOG Olivia Gale and Colin de la Barre are Meridian, a Cape Ann-based duo, specializing in close two-part harmonies. Their musical chemistry together is palpable upon hearing Colin’s strong baritone compliment Olivia’s clearly sung melodies. Meridian enjoys singing both a capella, or accompanied by Olivia on the guitar or the autoharp. Saturday, June 4 11:00 – 6:00 • Juried Art Exhibit, Old Town Hall • Street Fair • Art-making Activities, Front St. • Artists’ Row 12:45 – 1:15 pm, Artists’ Row Strange Interlude Classical SimonTheCellist.com/StrangeInterlude Based in the Boston area, Strange Interlude was founded by harpist Lily 11:00 – 11:45 am, Derby Square Vermillion Strings Classical, with Rock/Pop www.vermillionstrings.com Vermillion Strings is a string trio 7 Press and cellist Simon Linn-Gerstein who have been performing as a harp and cello duo since 2007. As both a duo and larger ensemble Press and Linn-Gerstein design intimate salon-style concerts with programs that are carefully curated to include seldom-performed works, pieces by contemporary composers, and transcriptions and arrangements for their unique instrumentation. each other through the power of sound and raise the collective vibration. 1:45 – 2:15 pm, Artists’ Row Dave Bailin Blues davebailin.com Rooted in the blues, guitar and harmonica extraordinaire Dave Bailin showcases many styles including soul, country, 50’s R&B, 60’s and 70’s classic rock, Motown, reggae, and modern rock & roll. He has been performing for over 25 years, mostly on the North Shore, New Hampshire, Maine, and in the Florida Keys. 1:00 – 1:45 pm, Derby Square Adrian DiMatteo Jazz/Blues, World Music www.adriandimatteo.com Adrian DiMatteo is a guitarist, singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist from New York. He received formal training in Jazz performance, music theory and history from the Eastman School of Music under Bob Sneider. Now he studies sacred songs from around the world and the science of sound healing. His dream is to bring people in touch with themselves and 2:00 – 2:45 pm, Derby Square Greg Allen’s Fringe Religion Rock fringereligion.com Greg Allen’s Fringe Religion is a Boston-based band that formed in 2013- but they are hardly beginners when it comes to rock and roll. Hints of classic arena rock, power pop, sleazy glam, proto punk, gut bucket blues, and even some country honk serve as backdrop to Allen’s unique story telling. Allen and bassist Chicago Vin Earnshaw are joined by guitar player Curt Florczak, who rocks hard, and the equally formidable drummer Chris Michaels. 2:45 – 3:15 pm, Old Town Hall Upstairs Katherine Fuller Vocal Performance katherinefuller.weebly.com Salem resident Katherine Fuller is a lyric soprano, musical theatre actress, and music educator/director. A native Chicagoan, she made her East coast debut with the title role in Kiss Me Kate (The Longwood 8 Players). Mrs. Fuller is a conductor/ music educator in the Bedford Public Schools and a Masters candidate in vocal pedogogy at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. This weekend’s program, “Songs from the Sun and Moon,” will be accompanied by pianist Michael Valdez, currently completing his masters in jazz piano at the New England Conservatory. 4:00 – 4:30 pm, Old Town Hall Upstairs Aurora Borealis Dance Company Modern Dance auroraborealisdancecompany.weebly.com Aurora Borealis Dance Company is a professional performing company for aspiring dance artists under the age of 20 in the Boston Area. Specializing in contemporary and improvisational dance forms, ABDC provides ample opportunities for growth in addition to inspiring and uplifting each and every individual to push for more and discover themselves deeply as an artist. 2:45 – 3:15 pm, Artists’ Row Julie Dougherty Folk/Eclectic juliedougherty.net Julie Dougherty has been performing regularly for over 40 years, these days mostly on the North Shore of Boston and New Hampshire. Her style ranges from folk to country to pop with hints of blues/jazz thrown in to the mix- eclectic-roots is one way to describe it. Julie will be accompanied by her husband Woody Woodward on bass. 4:00 – 4:30 pm, Artists’ Row Francis X. Norton Acoustic Guitar Francis is a musician from Boston who has had the pleasure of performing with many great acts in various genres such as metal, jazz, and folk. When he isn’t annoying his neighbors, he does work writing scores for the theatre. Thank you to Salem for creating a creative environment for artists to thrive. 3:15 – 4:00 pm, Derby Square Sarah Messias & Hunter Bergamy Blues/Rock www.sarahmessias.com Sarah Messias is a harmonica player and singer from Brazil. Recently, Sarah played at the Lollapalooza Festival and was considered the best artist revelation of the festival by the biggest media channel from Brazil (Globo). Along with guitarist Hunter Burgamy, her set includes Blues(Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Robert Johnson), Rock(Led Zeppelin, Jack White, The Doors) and her original songs as well. 9 Performing has been an integral part of Ashley Dawn’s life since the age of two. Influenced mainly by blues, folk, and pop, her original music is laced with impeccable harmonies and heartfelt vocal melodies over feel-good piano foundations that are able to connect with a wide range of fans. You can find her performing with her band as well as solo and alongside many other musicians in both acoustic and full-band settings. diverse rhythm and sound that tell stories of loss, love, and nature. A few of the songs are acoustic, but most are driven by atmospheric, reverb-soaked electric guitar. 4:15 – 5:00 pm, Derby Square Jalopy Funk facebook.com/jalopyfunk Jalopy is a tribute to the deep funk, soul- and acid-jazz movement of the 60s & 70s including New Orleans funk. Grant Green, Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff, “Boogaloo” Joe Jones, and the Meters are early influences. Jalopy is also inspired by the more recent renaissance and jamband fusion of this music by contemporary acts such as the New Mastersounds, the Greyboy Allstars, Orgone, and Galactic. Sunday, June 5 11:00 – 6:00 • Juried Art Exhibit, Old Town Hall • Street Fair • Art-making Activities, Front St. 5:00 – 5:30 pm, Artists’ Row Amy Spillert Contemporary Folk Singer-songwriter Amy Spillert captures in her original songs stories of the sea & nature, history & folktales, love & friendship, and the crisis our world seems to have fallen into and a hope in human nature that could heal these wounds. • Artists’ Row 10:45 – 11:30 am, Old Town Hall Community Yoga Dance with Dale Lewinski Open to all! Let Your Yoga Dance™ is a joy-filled power dance combining yoga, the breath, and user-friendly dance with fabulous music from all around the world designed to Stimulate Your Body, Heart, Mind, & Spirit. LYYD is a joyful conscious movement program that combines gentle yoga postures with basic dance moves. LYYD is accessible to all fitness levels, and suitable for all ages. Please bring water, yoga mat not required. 5:15 – 6:00 pm, Derby Square The Tree House Charlatans Didgeridoo Bluegrass treehousecharlatans.com The Tree House Charlatans are the world’s first didgeridoo grass band, a combination of rock and bluegrass with a twist. Their music ranges from eclectic world/ jazz to sing-along folk/ rock, bluegrass gone wild and trance-based waves of sound to soothe the savage beast. 10 11:30 am to 12:15 pm, Derby Square Christopher Noran Folk/Rock chrisnoran.bandcamp.com Christopher Noran is a singersongwriter from Salem, MA, who is finishing his second album, “Grow Out”. He and his bandmates have crafted narrative songs with dynamic melodies and a detailed attention to 12:15 – 12:45 pm, Artists’ Row Joey Phoenix Contemporary Folk soundcloud.com/nefelibatamusic Joey Phoenix is a contemporary singer-songwriter with acoustic melodies inspired by human connection, historical happenings, and the magic of nature. Her influences include Lisa Hannigan, the Paper Kites, and Sam Phillips. 1:30 – 2:00 pm, Derby Square Flamenco Boston Flamenco flamencoboston.com Guitarist Antonio Tiriti and singer Ana Maria Villa deliver an authentic flamenco performance filled with intricate guitar playing and emotional singing. The duo is rooted in the traditions of flamenco, yet employ modern harmonizations and executions of the iconic rhythms. Through their own compositions and interpretations of traditional verses, the two will showcase the various styles and wide emotional range that this art form has to offer. 12:30 -1:15 pm, Derby Square Matt Heaton & the Outside Toys Rockabilly Kids’ Music www.mattheatonmusic.com Music for kids can be entertaining and enjoyable for both children and their parents. This is the mandate behind Matt Heaton’s kid music, a style he calls “toddlerbilly.” His songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, American roots and Irish traditional music, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Matt performs solo and also with his three-piece band, The Outside Toys. Children and adults respond to his musicianship and variety. And the parents and caregivers particularly appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior. 2:00 – 2:50 pm, Artists’ Row Witch City Belly Dance Belly Dance Witch City Belly Dance is comprised of professional and amateur belly dancers from Salem, with guests from the entire North Shore. They represent a tapestry of ethnic, cultural and experimental styles. From traditional to modern, they draw on the ancient dances of the Middle East and Mediterranean, adding their own fusion and flair to the mix. THIS PERFORMANCE IS SPONSORED BY ELYSE AND MATTHEW CARUSO 1:15 – 1:45 pm, Artists’ Row Ashley Dawn Folk/Blues/Pop ashleydawnmusic.com 11 2:15 – 3:00 pm, Derby Square Soft Cactus Rock www.thatsoftcactus.com Soft Cactus is a band with strong musical ideas that is unafraid to draw musical inspiration from anywhere. Soft Cactus covers a wide musical spectrum while still maintaining a focused and distinctive sound. Live shows filled with white-hot intensity, subtle musical nuances, and a focus on composition will have you always singing along and wanting more. 3:15 – 4:00 pm, Derby Square Jazz Punishers Jazz www.jazzpunishers.com The Jazz Punishers quirky name is representative of the band members’ sense of humor and lightheartedness about the music they love to play. We play a blend of classic jazz standards, many with a fresh twist, contemporary jazz, and even some R&B. 4:00 – 4:30 pm, Artists’ Row Striving Artists Theatre Company Theatre www.strivingartists.org Striving Artists Theatre Company is a performing arts organization involving local artists, patrons, and students dedicated to enriching the community with innovative theatre. Through its artistic exploration, SAC is determined to provoke discussion while educating and creating a social dialogue in the community. SAC will be performing a sneak preview of their upcoming production of “The Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare, directed by Savanah Carlson. 3:00 – 3:30 pm, Artists’ Row Thea Hopkins Contemporary Folk theahopkins.com Internationally touring songwriter Thea Hopkins offers an entertaining and family friendly mix of acoustic, rootsy music. She has been described as a “standout songwriter” by the Washington Post and as an “artist whose narratives drip with metaphor and imagery” by Americana UK. “The beauty of Thea’s voice is matched by the brilliance of her lyrics.” Roberta Schwartz of Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange remarks. 4:15 – 5:00 pm, Derby Square Deep C Divers Rock deepcdivers.bandcamp.com DeepC is an Indian born guitarist/ singer-songwriter that blends different styles of music to create an original ROCK sound. The influence of Divers, with a progressive rock guitarist, dub drummer, and reggae bassist, appeals to all audiences who listen to all genres of music. Playing straight from the heart with strong grooves and haunting melodies, DeepC Divers embodies an unique blend of far east and west. 3:00 – 3:30 pm, Old Town Hall Upstairs Molly Rose Tupper Dance Molly Rose Tupper is a dance artist currently residing in the beautiful Pioneer Valley. She creates work in the tradition of modern/contemporary concert dance drawing influence from modern dance pioneers such as Doris Humphrey and Merce Cunningham, while incorporating contemporary influences. 12 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Artists’ Row On Point, Plummer Home, and Salem YMCA Ensembles Rock The On Point program for youth is a collaboration between the Plummer Home, the Salem Police, and the Essex County Juvenile Court located in Salem’s lowest-income neighborhood. The Salem YMCA Teen Arts Center introduces students to performance, songwriting & composition, studio production and engineering, live show booking and stage production, live FOH mixing, band collaboration and communication, and tv and film music. These programs are mentored by local musicians Aaron Katz, Callie Lipton, and Sarah Blacker. MOVE WITH ME One goal of the Salem Arts Festival is to invite as many people as possible to not only enjoy but participate in the arts. This year we are introducing “Move With Me,” a collaborative public art project led by artist and architect Claudia Paraschiv, featuring an installation of pinwheels over Front Street. The playful pinwheels, powered by wind and local creativity, symbolize our past history and shared future with far-off cultures, moving in confluence when the wind is just right. As we look forward to natural resources like wind to power our collective future, we also celebrate Salem’s sailing past that connected our city with far-off places. Over the past few months, community groups and locals of all ages and abilities have decorated over several hundred individual pinwheels by drawing their own interpretations of traditional textile patterns from different cultures around the world. Move With Me is made possible by the support of our generous sponsors: The Phoenix School, Salem State University Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Salem Witch Museum, and especially Janet Doyle and Doyle Sailmakers. Many thanks to Richard Griffin Arcitects and everyone at 10 Derby Square for their support throughout this project! For more information, visit http://salemartsfestival.com/movewithme/ 5:15 – 6:00 pm, Derby Square Machine 475 Electronic Music www.machine475.com Machine 475 is a music collaborative based in Salem, MA. Its unique sound incorporates electronic beats, guitar, vocals, turntables, sitar, theremin, vocoder, accordion and percussion in styles ranging from dance to ambient, from rock to cinematic soundscape. Formed in 2006 by Richard Lewis, the band has recently released its fifth full-length album, “Cosmic Highway” and is currently playing live in the Boston area. In addition to Richard Lewis, the band features Brian Lambers (guitar), Danielle Meara (sitar), Rick Hansen (percussion), Dan Hayes (theremin and turntables) and Dan Kupka (accordion), with additional appearances from guest musicians. 13 14 15 City of Salem Public Art Commission Grace & Diggs Linda Joy Mullen Linda Joy Mullen, while an architect, has always loved to sew, knit, draw, and glue things together. Architecture has been a study in building big things, while Grace and Diggs became an outlet to make little things. From paper-bag hats and burlap wreaths, to aprons and throw-pillows, Grace and Diggs’ workshops and premade works invite the public to experiment in the design of small things. http://www.graceanddiggs.com/ of Salem Art Space Initiative and enhance the visual experience for residents and visitors in this great walking city. The Salem Public Art Commission was established in 2014 after the completion of the City of Salem Public Art Master Plan in 2013. The Commission is comprised of seven Salem residents appointed by the Mayor, who have backgrounds in art, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, art or architectural history, or design. The Commission oversees approval of an annual public art plan, reviews proposed public art projects to be recommended to the Mayor and, if applicable, the Salem Redevelopment Authority for approval; reviews and approves artist concept proposals or proposed artwork for private development projects where the developer is to provide public art as part of an agreement with the City; makes recommendations regarding proposed revisions to public art policies and procedures; and serves as an advocate for public art in Salem. Artists will be competing for People’s Choice Awards sponsored by the City of Salem Public Art Initiative, Sully’s Brand and Structures North Consulting Engineers. The 2016 selected Mural Slam artists include: Emily Larsen/Genevieve Byrne, Miguel Cruz, Keshia DeLeon, Jill Feron, Scott Froeschl, Giacomo Gallo, Yuri Hayano, Mike Lash, Jessica Mitchell/Carrie McGowan, and Julia Roth. ARTISTS’ ROW Artists’ Row, a City of Salem Arts Space Initiative, is located in historic downtown Salem at 24 New Derby Street, across from Old Town Hall and Derby Square. Historically a market place, this area continues to be an important public plaza and pedestrian way. This seasonal program provides affordable space for artisans interested in building their audience through daily engagement with residents and visitors to Salem. http://www.salem.com/artists-row www.facebook.com/ArtistRowSalemMa Austen Barron Bailly Mary Szeman Best Keshia De Leon Norene Gachignard Lillian Hsu Amanda Moore J. Michael Sullivan Operating Hours: May–November, 2016 Tuesday-Sunday, 11-6pm; Thursdays until 7pm The work of the Commission is supported by the City of Salem’s Public Art Planner, Deborah Greel. Meet the Creative Entrepreneurs on Artists’ Row! City of Salem Mural Slam The City of Salem has selected 12 artists to participate in a “Mural Slam”, a public art project to take place during the Salem Arts Festival, a first-time event! The site for the 2016 Salem Mural Slam is a series of brick walls at Artists’ Row. Murals will be actively painted during the day on Saturday and Sunday of the festival and will be completed by the end of the festival. The City has invited these artists to help transform these spaces that are part of the City Boston Woodturning Tommy Gagnon Boston Woodturning was established in 2014 and creates one-of-a-kind handcrafted fine art, as well as usable utilitarian pieces, from a variety of local wood. Discover demonstrations in Woodturning and various workshops throughout the season in our working studio. Learn and observe the process of Woodturning or 16 book a lesson. In our gallery space find practical and sculptural works of art created from wood. www.BostonWoodturning.com Kay Stained Glass Studio Kajetan Nowakowski Kano Stained Glass Studio is a locally owned and operated glass studio that specializes in the creation of glass art. Located in the heart of Salem, MA, the owner and designer Kajetan Nowakowski creates his one of a kind art glass pieces inspired by nature of New England and European influences of France, Germany, Poland, and Vienna, Austria. http://www.kanostainedglass.com/ Ceramics by Sibel Sibel Alpaslan “Ceramics by Sibel” is the working pottery studio & gallery of Sibel Alpaslan. Sibel is Turkish ceramic artist who loves the organic feeling of clay, knowing that it comes from the earth. Lately, she has been focusing on creating amphoras, vases, and covered dishes that are inspired by ancient forms, and then combining them with modern whimsical surprises. www.ceramicsbysibel.com COMMUNITY ART ACTIVITIES On Front Street throughout the weekend Creative Salem Creative Salem celebrates Salem and the North Shore as hubs of creativity, spotlighting professionals on the cutting-edge, and promoting art in the everyday. CS is dedicated to promoting collaboration, facilitating quality artistic events, and providing contemporary tools for local creative professionals to find and connect with new audiences while encouraging them to apply their skills to help solve challenges facing the community. Salem Food Tours Karen Scalia Salem Food Tours are guided food and cultural walking tours of historic Salem. Our 5-star Tours are the perfect way to explore Salem while enjoying tastings at some of Salem’s best food shops and restaurants. Enjoy talking with chefs and fellow food lovers. Learn about early colonial dinners, local history and culture, Salem’s illustrious maritime spice trades and more. www.salemfoodtours.com. History Alive! History Alive, Inc. is committed to the production of new plays and theatrical scenarios based on true stories from the past. Emphasis is given to interactive theatre so that actors and audience together, through a playful and dynamic way of engaging with history, might broaden 17 Salem YMCA their understanding of the present and gain a fresh sense of purpose within their own era. Programming for the arts is an initiative the Salem YMCA embarked upon in 2009. For ages 2 and up, we offer a variety of arts, theatre, dance and music programs that stimulate the mind, open the creative side, and explore the artist in each of us. nAGLY nAGLY is a place for youth ages 14 - 23 who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. nAGLY’s mission is to create, sustain and advocate for programs, policies, and services for the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender youth community on the North Shore of Massachusetts and beyond, providing regular support meetings as well as support groups for middle school youth; transgender youth ages 16-23; and parents, friends, and allies. Salem Y Dance Festival Jolie Tea Company June 4, Starting at 12 Noon $3 performance, free classes 1 Sewall Street Tea Bag Dress Designed for SAF 105 Essex Street Kensington-Stobart Gallery Salem Arts Center 18 Washington Square West Paint ‘n Putt June 4, 12-3 pm 179 Essex Street Free and open to all ages! Peabody Essex Museum Asia in Amsterdam ends June 5 Rodin: Transforming Sculpture, May 14 through Sept 5 161 Essex Street Gulu Gulu Café June 3, 9 pm, Jeff Savlon June 4, 9 pm, Black Dog Brother June 5, 8 pm, Deceptive Revolution 247 Essex Street On Point Program The youth of the On Point Program, with assistance from Jeannette Coleman LICSW and Claudia Paraschiv, will be presenting “Inside, Outside The On Point Program”, a project about finding personal empowerment, developing voices, self-expression, perspective, and heritage through visual images. ARTS/EVENTS AROUND TOWN Salem Arts Association H7G En Plein Air Exhibition reception The House of Seven Gables Thursday, June 2, 6-8 pm Salem Jazz and Soul Festival The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a nonprofit organization that produces free concerts and raises money to support music-education programs on Massachusetts’ North Shore. In addition to a 4-month series of free concerts in partnership with Berklee College of Music, culminating in a two-day festival at the Salem Willows in mid-August – SJSF also runs the popular MusicKidz program, a workshop for children in grades K-5, on the second Saturday of every month. nAGLLERY Salem Theatre Company Salem Theatre Company provides cultural and economic benefits to the community of Salem, and strives to create a theatre destination in a city with a diverse and creative culture. For the past 14 years, STC has offered high-quality contemporary, classic, and emerging new works, featuring visual and performing artists from the metro-Boston area. nAGLY Koto Opus The Lobster Shanty Salem Arts Center Friday & Saturday, 9 pm Featured musicians Sunday Open Mic, 9 pm 148 Derby Street Monthly featured artist 87 Washington Street Featured musicians 25 Front Street Ride for Wreaths Carnival Alex and Company Hair Salon ArtsFeast 2016 June 4, 7 pm Art and burlesque show With The Betsi Feathers 18 Commercial St $25 at the door Artwork by featured artists: Dan, Richard, Carissa & Ronny June 4, 6-8 pm, June 5, 12-5 pm Museum Place Mall Featured musicians 90 Washington Street Opus Underground Naimo Gallery 18 In A Pig’s Eye North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth Opening Reception Thursday, June 2, 6-8 p.m. 2 East India Square Museum Place, Suite #121 June 2 & 3, 6-10 pm June 4, 12 -10 pm June 5, 1-6 pm Salem Willows PEM’s Crowninshield-Bentley Lawn Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork 126 Essex Street Salem Arts Association (Salem Arts) The House of Seven Gables exhibit Salem Collective of Artists & Musicians (SCAM) 179 Essex Street Featured musicians 87 Washington Street Salem Ink Monthly featured show 201 Derby Street GALLERIES / ART SHOWS SATV Monthly featured artist 12 Front Street Ellen Hardy French Toast: images of Paris and France 285 Derby Street CinemaSalem Cats Are Aliens Paintings by Richard Flynn 1 E India Square Mall The Ugly Mug Diner Monthly featured artist 122 Washington Street Gulu Gulu Café Zephyr Gallery Monthly featured artist 247 Essex Street A Cubist Chick Ate My Baby Paintings by Patrick O’Donnell 37 Turner Street 19 THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDRAISER SUPPORTERS The Boutique 6 Front Street Salem, MA 01970 978.741.4141 The Ladies of Salem 2016 Look up, look around! The Ladies of Salem are adorning lampposts and businesses along Essex Street. A most identifiable and historic icon of the days when Salem Harbor was an international hub that welcomed thousands of sailing ships, figureheads on the prow of ships served as ornamentation and identification. These figureheads were thought to ward off evil spirits and provide protection for the ship. A Lady figurehead was thought by many sailors to be able to calm a storm at sea. The Lady of Salem public art project was launched in 2012, uniting Salem’s maritime history and cultural influence. Enjoy over 20 figurehead interpretations throughout the City, hand-painted by local artists. Made possible by Salem Beautification volunteers, local artists, and business sponsors. http://www.ladyofsalem.com Follow “Lady of Salem” on Facebook and Twitter! 20 21 Lead Sponsors ($1,000 and up) Venue Sponsor ($500) PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK YMCA City of Salem Jonathan Zorn CREATIVE SALEM THE MERCHANT Destination Salem MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL Salem Cultural Council Scarlet Letter Press MOVE WITH ME Sponsors ($250) The Phoenix School Doyle SAILMAKING Salem State University Center for Creative and Performing Arts Salem Witch Museum Performance Sponsor ($100) ELYSE & MATT CARUSO THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES 22 23 A Big Thank You to Doyle Sailmakers for their instrumental support of this year’s community art project, Move With Me. The 2016 Salem Arts Festival Community Art Project, Move With Me, was made possible by: P.O. Box 226 179 Essex Street Salem MA 01970 978-745-4850 www.salemarts.org Help us bring art in all its forms to the community and bring the community in all of its diversity to the arts in Salem, Massachusetts. Join us! All are welcome. By becoming a member of the Salem Arts Association you will receive membership benefits and meet like-minded people Bridal Sets starting at $ 3400 Through their generous donation of sailcloth to be upcycled for the project, hundreds of students, crafters, residents, and art-makers in Salem were enabled to make individual sailcloth pinwheels! Doyle Sailmakers, Inc. 96 Swampscott Road, Salem, MA 01970 T (978) 740-5950 Email us: [email protected] 24 25 26 27 28