Great skate shop! Not just because it's the only one around. Even if there were hundreds in the…read morearea, it would still be great! These guys have helped me out many times when I had questions about products and super informative. Their online shop is awesome as well. Highly recommend checking them out

Nowhere fast is an amazing locally owned business with all of the top skate gear and inspiring art…read more Grab your favorite board, shoot the shit with Kevin at the shop, and check out some of the amazing art posted throughout. All of their clothing is super good quality and pre shrunk so you don't have to worry about anything shrinking on you. The selection is incredibly tasteful and the shop clearly has its own vibe to it that is really cool. Support your local skate shop!!!

Working artist studios; once in a while they open up the studios for public visitors and walk-in…read moresales. Really neat location and set-up: four floors of engaging art, artists engaged in sharing their work, and an aura of conviviality, particularly during the holidays. A really nice scene; support your local arts communities!

From the owner: We are a community of over 50 artists, and a contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions.read more

They are phenomenal. They have a huge selection of custom frames that are so beautiful and…read moreKatherine is always so easy to work with. I'm a photographer who's is just starting to exhibit in galleries and art associations and I had a framing emergency this week. Katherine saved the day in about 15 minutes. Huge shoutout to her! I wouldn't go anywhere else!

A very pleasant, thoughtful professionalism comes through when dealing with the owners of the…read moregallery, George and Katherine. They are extremely knowledgeable and clear about the framing process and how best to show off your piece. This is not like dropping off your art at Michael's, to be delivered into the hands of a clueless 20 year-old who will have nothing to do with the framing once they ship it off. Mingo has exceeded my expectations on the pieces my husband and I have brought in, and done it at a fair price. Their creativity and skill made even a simple poster I've had since college look like it should be hanging in a much nicer house. : ) As mentioned, their gallery shows are top-notch and openings are always warm and fun. Great little spot for art in Beverly.

Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery was on my list of places to check out while visiting Salem last…read moreweek. It is located on Essex Street and they have you wait in line outside of the museum. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for kids (ages 6-12). You can either buy your tickets while waiting in line using a QR code or at the counter once you go inside. They do not allow photos or recording while walking through the gallery - the staff even states that they are watching on the surveillance cameras for anyone pulling out their phones. We enjoyed walking through each section and reading about each horror character and the fun facts about the movies or TV shows they were from. I really liked that the characters actually looked like the people and not some knock-off wax museum. Some of my favorites were the wall of actor face molds and the slasher room. I also like that you can walk through each room and area at your own pace and I never once felt rushed by the other people or staff. They have a small gift shop with t-shirts and other items you can buy. You are allowed to take photos inside of the gift shop. This is a must if you are a horror fan!

Count Orlok's is a wax museum based on monster/horror movies. I found this on Bring Fido and…read morethought it would be awesome to bring our pup through here with us. We arrived at about 5pm and they closed at 6pm but we had plenty of time to enjoy. Give yourself about 30 minutes. They ask that you not take photos inside to not spoil the surprise for others. This is not scary and I think most won't have an issue walking through here. 5 stars for being dog friendly because how many indoor places like this can you bring your pet. 4 stars for being kind of short but the price is pretty fair so I'm not mad.

Greetings, my macabre companions. Allow me to regale you with my recent foray into the dark heart…read moreof Salem, Massachusetts: headquarters to The Satanic Temple and Salem Art Gallery. I must confess, in my heart of hearts, I align more strictly with the fiercely individualistic tenets of LaVeyan Satanism. Yet, stepping onto these grounds, I found myself thoroughly enchanted. The venue is a vision of dark elegance, a magnificent Victorian house whose very architecture whispers tales of exquisite mystery. Simply wandering from room to room is an utter delight for the senses. The Paradise Lost Art Exhibit is a breathtakingly grand visual feast. The intricate, dramatic depictions inspired by Milton's epic are sheer perfection for those who appreciate romanticized darkness. The Library is absolutely phenomenal. The shelves are bursting with rare, arcane volumes and occult literature, plenty of obscure titles that even I, a seasoned connoisseur of the strange, had never laid eyes upon before. The Baphomet Monument is a towering, bronze, and triumphantly theatrical. Standing in its presence is a transcendent experience. While engrossed in a particularly dusty 19th-century volume on demonology, I attempted a subtle, grandiloquent gesture to admire the room's brooding ambiance. In doing so, my sleeve caught a tiny velvet-wrapped idol on a side table. As I lunged forward to catch it with dramatic theatrical flair, I tripped over my own velvet cape, collided with a decorative velvet rope, and landed flat on my back directly at the feet of the colossal Baphomet statue. I lay there in silent, dramatic pose for several seconds, waiting for the abyss to swallow me whole. Instead, a kindly staff member leaned over, smiled warmly, and asked if I needed a glass of water. It turns out even the Dark Lord's domain possesses immaculate hospitality. Whether you are a devout practitioner, an admirer of alternative art, or merely a seeker of unique philosophy, do not hesitate to cross this threshold. It is, quite simply, divine.

Through out the United States, there is only a handful of registered Satanic Temples. And the…read moreSatanic Temple/ Art gallery in Salem Massachusetts does not disappoint. It was easy to make reservations for the visit, the temple is well managed, staffed, and maintained. They offered an excellent selection of swag and merchandise for the believers and haters alike. The art presentations were beautifully done and well presented. The merchandise was priced fair and was plentiful. If it's your thing.. make the visit, learn a thing or two and schedule your Marriage, Un-Baptism, or your divorce at this location!

So I stopped in to check out the gallery. It's right in Downtown Salem at the Hawthorne Hotel…read more The paintings are actually beautiful pieces if work for sale. They're outside of my price range though. Although looking up some of his other works, they are very reasonable prices! It depends on what people are willing to pay for art. There are prints and sketches available as well. There's also some custom pottery by a local artist who lives on one of the islands. Her name escapes me as of this writing. That's what I like about these little known artists and stops, you're not going to find them on the internet. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this gallery again: but if you like maritime-themed paintings, or happen to be a fan of John Stobart, then this may be something that you're interested in.

From the owner: The Kensington-Stobart Gallery specializes in paintings by John Stobart with an exceptional…read moreselection of paintings by the master marine painters of the 18th and 19th centuries. The gallery also has a rotating selection of local art.

My partner and I had a lovely date night at Clay Dreaming!! We had a reservation and were welcomed…read morein as soon as we arrived. The employees showed us around and made sure we knew where everything was and how to paint our pottery. There was a wide range of items to paint, so there's something for everyone's interests and budget. There was also a wide range of colors and paint brushes. I've done pottery painting a few times and I typically feel a little let down when I get the finished piece back... but not this time! Clay dreaming's instructions and tips for painting helped my piece to turn out just how I wanted it. Thank you to clay dreaming and I recommend this place for a wonderful date night!

Painting my pottery was a great experience and I was very happy with the outcome after it was…read morefired! I am a little bummed, I forgot to add my name to the bottom of my piece and so when they added it themselves they spelt it wrong. I know this is partially my fault, however my name was on the reservation and that was not cross referenced. Still a beautiful place to paint and I would go again

What a disappointment!! This used to be a wonderful museum Now it has a fraction of the…read moredisplays and a great deal of open space. Now worth going to

What a small treasure this place is. It is not very big. A lot of interesting things to look at…read more They have a nice collection of dolls. Check it out

The buildings are falling apart and they accept literally everyone, so be prepared to be the only…read moreperson in the class without crippling disabilities Your tuition goes nowhere helpful

Represent! I loved my time here, even in 31 Essex, which I…read moremay be the only one to say that. I wish they had an MFA program, because I would surely take it. After working a brief stint as a gallery director, I know first hand how poorly other school prepare you for the "real world." The only two submission packages which I received, in the three months with TemporaryGallery, that showed any sense of professionalism were from MCAers (they will remain nameless, as they both are very humble and get rosy over compliments). But I don't only have to compare the school to others to note why I love it: Scott Hadfield, Barbara Moody, Luara Tonelli, Marjorie Augenbraum, and the list goes on. Small class sizes and great teachers make this school. Every teacher gives a new a fresh perspective, none jaded by the years of professing. OH I CAN'T FORGET LEN! Len is amazing