Salem State University Center for the Arts

The Salem Community Band presents its annual summer concert at Salem State on Monday, August 3 at 7 pm. This free, outdoor concert will include a range of musical styles. The ensemble is under the direction of Cynthia Napierkowski.

The concert will feature special guest Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker, narrating the piece, "JFK: In Memoriam" by James Curnow. Curnow weaves quotations from John F. Kennedy throughout the work, scored for concert band. A lifelong Salem resident, Tucker is a graduate of Salem High and Salem State. He was appointed Chief of Police in Salem in 2009 and served as a state representative before being elected as District Attorney.

This concert takes place on the Marsh Hall quad (by the fire pit) on Salem State's Harrington Campus, 71 Loring Avenue.. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Picnics are encouraged! In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move inside to the cafe located on the ground floor of the Classroom Building next to Marsh Hall.

What a fun program led by Jess Martineau and Kim Mimnaugh in Salem State Art + Design! Lots of great work created by these young photographers. Terrific partnership with Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services.

Salem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem, 1926-2026, from Thursday, June 18 to Monday, September 14 at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem. Developed as part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration, this free, public history exhibit examines the transformation of Salem over the past 100 years, combining oral histories, maps, historical photographs and more to explore how Salem evolved socially, economically and physically between the city’s 1926 tercentenary celebration and today. Curated by Salem State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Frederick E. Berry Library and Archives, the exhibit seeks to interpret the city’s history while sharing personal stories of those who live in, work in, or have had an impact on Salem over the past century.

This is a wonderful component of the University's "Mapping A Century of Salem" exhibit at Old Town Hall. Take the opportunity to learn more about Salem's rich migration and immigrant experiences in Salem over the last 100 years. Special tours are available in English, Spanish and Portugese) with one of SSU's Discovery Scholars. Complete tour schedule and more information in the shared article.

Mapping a Century of Salem, 1926-2026 | Salem State University Connect with someplace familiar, learn about someone new, and share your Salem stories.Salem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem, 1926-2026, from Thursday, June 18 to Monday, September 14 at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem.

Very excited about this exhibit! It opens this Thursday with a reception from 4 to 6 pm at Old Town Hall. Please RSVP via the link in the shared post.

The exhibit will run through September 13.

Exhibit hours going forward are:
Thursdays - 12 pm - 7 pm
Fridays through Mondays - 10 am - 4 pm

Connect with someplace familiar, learn about someone new, and share your Salem stories. "Mapping a Century of Salem, 1926 – 2026" opens Thursday, June 18 at Old Town Hall.

Part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration, this free public history exhibit examines the transformation of Salem over the past 100 years, combining oral histories, maps, historical photographs and more to explore how Salem evolved socially, economically and physically between the city’s 1926 tercentenary celebration and today.

Curated by Salem State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Frederick E. Berry Library and Archives, the exhibit interprets the city’s history while sharing personal stories of those who have lived, worked, and impacted Salem over the past century.

Join us for the opening reception from 4-6 pm to experience the exhibit and meet the contributors. Admission is free, but RSVPs for the reception are required: https://ow.ly/wSqm50ZbiJe

The 6th annual Massachusetts High School Dance Festival is happening at Salem State University on Saturday, November 14! 🤩🤩🤩

👉 Attend classes taught by SSU dance faculty in contemporary, hip hop, and jazz, and perform in an informal concert

👉 Open to individuals and groups ages 14-18.

👉 Registration opens September 10 at salemstatetickets.com.

👉 Contact [email protected] for more info or to get on our mailing list for registration reminders.

The festival will be held at:
Salem State University O'Keefe Complex
225 Canal Street
Salem, MA

We're proud to lend our support to Salem Arts Festival! Be sure to put this on your weekend calendar. Thanks to Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective MA for producing this free, family-friendly celebration of the arts!

It's time for all the tiny dances at Salem Arts Festival , June 5 - 7 in downtown Salem!

Curated by SSU dance professor Betsy Miller, these performances on a 4 x 4 platform are a mainstay of the festival. The range of styles and choreographic ingenuity is always a delightful discovery.

We sing praise to all the dancers participating on the tiny stage this weekend but want to give an extra nod to SSU affiliated performers:

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟲
🟦Abriana McCollim (11:45am - 12:15 pm and 4:30-5 pm)
🟧Sarah Soares and Aiden Jones (2:45- 3:15 pm and 4:30 - 5 pm)

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳
🟦Kaija Schram, Aiden Jones, Mackenzie Trainor and High Street Friends including Angie Benitez and Becky-Jo Roland (11:45 am - 12:15 pm)
🟧Kaija Schram, Mackenzie Trainor, Betsy Miller Dance Projects and High Street Friends including Angie Benitez and Becky-Jo Roland (2:45 – 3:15 pm)
🟦Kaija Schram, Aiden Jones, Betsy Miller Dance Projects and High Street Friends including Angie Benitez and Becky-Jo Roland (4:30-5 pm)

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟲 - large group dance
North Shore Improv Coalition - Betsy Miller and friends

Celebrate Salem's 400+ anniversary at the 18th annual Salem Arts Festival! This FREE weekend celebration (June 5-7, 2026) brings downtown Salem to life with incredible performances, a juried artisan marketplace, the 10th anniversary Mural Slam, interactive art experiences, and our beloved Community Art Project.

Salem State University Alumni Association and Foundation
Salem State University Music & Dance Department



📷 Creative Collective MA