In the past year, students in art + design, music and dance, theatre and speech communication, and English creative writing programs have transformed the uncertainty and chaos brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic into inspiring works of art. Breaking through virtual limitations, our arts students, seniors especially, have created special works that reflect their talent, skill and ability to adapt. We invite you to view these spring 2021 highlights of our Salem State students studying dance, music, theatre, art + design, and creative writing:
Creativity Awards
Congratulations to the 2021 Creativity Award recipients! The Center for Creative and Performing Arts will present its 40th annual Creativity Awards virtually on Friday, May 21 . This annual celebration of the arts and creativity will recognize 10 students for their artistic achievement and commitment to their craft:
- Clifmon Leroy, art + design
- Michael Simpson, art + design
- Dylan Deforge, creative writing
- Kayma Snook, creative writing
- Abbie White, dance
- Molly Quinn, dance
- Annabelle Dionne, music
- J Lyons, music
- Christopher Raul Vega, theatre
- Parker Goodreau, theatre
As part of the 2021 Creativity Awards, the CCPA is also recognizing the Essex County Community Foundation鈥檚 Creative County Initiative and their support of local artists during the pandemic.
Art + Design
- Congratulations to this year鈥檚 Student Art Award winners in Salem State鈥檚 art + design department. View the 2021 Student Art Award winners with focuses in studio art, graphic design and art history.
- This mail art exhibition features climate-change-themed art on postcards.
Music
Dance
- , featuring work by Salem State student and faculty choreographers, online through May 31.
- pieces created by BG西游捕鱼 dance program alumni and faculty and inspired by poems from local poets.
Creative Writing
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, the winner of the undergraduate award in Salem State's inaugural Racial Justice Writing Competition. Christina is a senior graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Professional Writing.
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Kayma is a senior graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Theatre
Congratulations to the team behind the Salem State Theatre department鈥檚 performance of 鈥淟ong Christmas Ride Home,鈥 which won 13 awards at the Kennedy Center National Festival.
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Learn more about the Center for Creative and Performing Arts, as well as our academic programs in art + design, music and dance, theatre and speech communication, and English.