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As Public Artist in Residence for the 2022 season, Maia Mattson will explore the botany of Salem through the collective lens of the city’s residents.

Mayor Kim Driscoll and the Salem Public Art Commission seek creatives to take part in the City of Salem’s revitalized Artists’ Row Public Artist in Residence initiative and stalls. Artists’ Row consists of four artists ‘stalls’, a restaurant, and a public restroom and is centrally located in historic downtown Salem at 24 New Derby St., across from Old Town Hall and Derby Square. This area, at the heart of the City, was originally built as a marketplace and continues to be a thriving public plaza and pedestrian way.

Malorie Landgreen—Salem’s 2021 Public Artist in Residence is the co-owner of Colorbox Industries, a graphic design firm that specializes in visualizing complex information. Prior to starting Colorbox, she was an exhibition graphic design at the Museum of Science, Boston. She is so excited to bring her love of visual information sharing, exhibition graphic design, and crafting to this space.

On Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Artists’ Row will come alive with activity! Start the day at 10 a.m. when visitors can meet local artists, see them in their natural habitat, participate in free hands-on art-making activities, sign up for workshops, listen to some live tunes, grab a bite to eat and even do a bit of shopping. Just don a mask and come downtown for a visit.

The role of Public Artist in Residence on Artists’ Row is one of Community Engagement and Arts-Centered Programming.

The leadership, businesses, and residents of Salem are committed to the health and safety of all and we need visitors to share our commitment to safety by following the recommended guidelines while shopping, dining, and exploring Salem.