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!

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.

Great artists and the staff went above and beyond to help with my after care issues. Kelly was…read moreincredible to work with - definitely worth traveling from California for the experience.

I researched places to get a tattoo while visiting Salem and the studio caught my attention! It's…read morebeautiful and the artist are all so welcoming and kind. I got a flash design by Brit and my whole experience was amazing. Def make an appointment or call ahead about a walk in but was really happy with this place.

My child (age 9) has gone through many local art programs in the past few years but none seemed to…read morebe the right fit for her. She needed an output for her creativity so I was searching everywhere for the right one. After talking with one of the moms from my daughter's school she recommended the Acorn Gallery, saying her son takes a class there and it was a great place. After just the first class I could already tell this was the place we've been looking for! There's a safe environment with caring teachers that lets the children express themselves. The children make oil paintings that I am thoroughly impressed with; they are well beyond what you would expect for that age group! The location is so convenient, its just in downtown Marblehead, a five minute drive away. The teachers as I said before are so caring and all of them, Debra, Jack, and Lexie, encourage the children's creativity and teach them so much. I would recommend the program for any child, teenager, and even adult. Acorn Gallery is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

From the owner: Acorn Gallery's doors have been open for 25years. We give lessons in classically trained oil…read morepainting and figure drawing. To date our students have earned over 9 million dollars in college scholarship based on their senior portfolios! Over the years our students have won many awards ranging from best portfolio in the state of Massachusetts to Best In Show in the Marblehead Arts Festival. We are located in the sea side town of Marblehead, Massachusetts overlooking the ocean on Tuckers Wharf. We are open to the public and students travel all over the country to visit and take lesson. Our age range is from 5 years old through adult so if you are interested in taking lessons we have a class that can fit anyone's needs.

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.

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

When in Salem you have to shop and play!…read more The spirits are afoot and we need protection to shield us. The love is strong here. Are you looking for something that will make you smile and feel better let's shop in here for a while. The selection is great . The shelves are full and adorned with many different and beautiful unique flavors of Salem. Remember to be yourself and have fun ! Thank you for the kind invitation to your store. The light is strong here. Let's yours get brighter with friends you make here.

What an amazing store with different oddities and amazing smelling soaps. I enjoyed the variety of…read moreitems, and picked up a beautiful lotus ring and soap. I love stores like this, but sometimes feel the items don't speak to me. This was not the case at hive & forge! Great prices and lovely staff. I always make it a point to stop by here when I'm visiting the area.

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.

Love this store!! Recently I was visiting the Boston area…read more On a day trip my husband and I decided to check out Marblehead. Any time I'm traveling I always Google "closest bead store to my location". I am so glad I did. The owner was very welcoming and friendly. The store is full of gorgeous already made jewelry and tons of supplies to make your own. Nice selection of glass beads, findings, one of a kind artisan beads, tools, stringing material, she has it all.

Thank god for Dawn at EOS Designs for creating an amazing outlet for the stresses of everyday life!…read more I have taken classes for over a year and have created pieces that I have never thought I could make by myself! I now have a hobby (or an addiction) that I thorough enjoy and not to mention that I look way more stylish than I used to from all of my one of a kind jewelry! And the selection of beads are fantastic - I promise you will never run out of ideas!!