In 2026, as part of the Salem 400+ initiative, PEM will present “Salem as Muse,” a series of talks that highlight works represented in PEM’s collection. These programs will explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem, Massachusetts. Join us for the launch of “Salem as Muse” with George Schwartz, Curator-at-Large, who …
Do you remember losing track of time for hours in play and imagination as a child? Using an assortment of tiny treasures, create your own sculpture to reflect on what your inner child loves best. Take inspiration from common household items, recycled materials and one-of-a-kind treasures and enjoy the process of creating something new! Studio Saturdays is a series of …
Join us for a reading of the book A Bird is a Bird by Lizzy Rockwell. Some birds are huge and some are tiny. Some birds are fantastically colorful and some are plain. But what do all birds share? Learn about the things that make a bird a bird, like beaks, feathers and wings! After the reading, be sure to …
Join us for a dynamic interdisciplinary conversation exploring a range of themes in the exhibition Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone. The first Black and Indigenous woman sculptor to achieve international acclaim, Lewis broke social, racial and geographical boundaries through her art. From her childhood navigating the U.S.-Canada border with her Mississauga relatives to her career as a professional artist in …
