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Art & Culture

A&C
Art Class

Our Mission

To inspire clubwomen, and ignite within you, a desire to make the world a more beautiful, thoughtful, and caring place.

 

Therefore, our goal is to take an active role in sponsorship, scholarship, production, direction, and performance in every aspect of all arts and from all cultures.  To be proactive in the support of all forms of Art and Culture in our local communities.

 

Creative Writing | Dance | Fine Art | Improvisation

Music | Photography | Singing | Speech | Theater

Service area includes:

  • Atkinson

  • Hampstead

  • Pelham

  • Salem

  • Windham

Supported in the Past*

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* A donation in the past is not a guarantee of a future donation.

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Contact Joanne or Shamim for more information or email SalemAreaWomensClub@Gmail.com and we'll pass your questions along.

Current Projects

2023-2024 Future Events,

Projects, and Ideas

  • Craft a Community Brochure identifying local arts and cultures

  • Create Club Cultural Cookbook and Potluck Luncheon

  • Creative Writing Contest (Nov – Feb)

  • Murder Mystery Luncheon @ Salem High School

  • One Day Trip(s) to Theater, Concert or Art venues

  • Partner with C&E or Environment for road island gardens

  • Photography Contest (Dec-Jan)

  • Salem Artists Association

  • The Flower Hug Project

  • US AirForce Band for SAWC 100th Anniversary in 2026

  • Welcome Sculpture for Salem

Completed Projects

2022-2023 Arts & Culture

Events and Projects: 

  • Creative Writing Contest 

    • 1st Place: Nancy Woodward: Gizmo

    • 2nd Place: Sandy Carlson: Treasure our Lands

    • 3rd Place: Joanne Cuomo: It was another beautiful day

  • Empower Her Comedy Night 

  • Funny Money 

  • NH Philharmonic Holiday Pops 

  • Photography Contest 

  • Ranked, the Musical

  • Staying Alive Concert  Staying Alive! Tribute Band Palace Theater, Sat. May 20, 2 pm matinee. More details are coming soon! 

  • The Flower Hugs Project 

  • Titanic Tea 

The Flower Hug Project
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The Flower Hugs Project delivers joy and hope to seniors, veterans, and caregivers living alone or in care communities by providing flower hugs. These gifts give an unexpected moment of recognition and appreciation to members of our most vulnerable populations.

 Delivering to individuals or through programs such as:

  • Adult Day Care Centers

  • Assisted Living Facilities

  • Caregivers

  • First Responders

  • Food Pantries

  • Local Hospitals

  • Long-Term Care Facilities

  • Meals on Wheels Program

  • Nursing Homes

  • Rehabilitation Centers

  • Senior Housing

  • Shelters

How do we do it? The Salem Area Women's Club partners with local florists, funeral homes, grocery stores, hotels, and venues to upcycle their slightly used flowers. We have a team of volunteers ready to pick up donated arrangements, reassemble into small bouquets, and deliver them.

 

This is awesome! How can I help? If you would like to partner with us by donating flowers  or floral supplies vases, please visit our website or contact the Arts and Culture Chairwomen Joanne Cuomo (603-247-1193, centanni@comcast.net) and Shamim Calcuttawala (603-401-4075 shamimcalc@outlook.com)

 

 

Thank you to Flower Hugs Project sponsors

Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home

Enterprise Bank

Hannaford - Hampstead

Proud to  support these talented groups of artists! 

​A public charter school that nurtures creative thinkers, active citizens, and independent learners with a curriculum that integrates the arts and academics.

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Provides performance and listening opportunities of quality orchestral music for Merrimack Valley musicians and audiences, as well as nurturing and encouraging young musicians by providing performance opportunities, training, and scholarships for the advanced study of music.

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The Palace Theatres are art venues that host a variety of programs that enrich the surrounding communities.  They host their own professional company of local and traveling talent for main stage shows, run top-tier quality youth and teen theatre programs, and scour the country for the best touring acts!

Serves students with the highest quality, most impactful, and authentic performing arts education possible.  We believe in the transformative potential of arts education.

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Summer Concert Series

All concerts begin at 6:30 PM.  Our concerts are FREE to the public.  A 50-50 Raffle is held at each concert, with the proceeds targeted for the new pavilion.  ï»¿Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy the music!

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​The Philharmonic connects people to the power of classical music, through compelling concerts and engaging education programs. We accomplish this using the model of a living laboratory, bringing together the finest student, amateur and professional musicians from around the state.

Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe

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Enhances social skills and provides knowledge of performing arts, dance, and musical ability for the physically and developmentally challenged.

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A theater group for anyone interested in helping launch and participate in community theater in Windham and our surrounding communities.

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A parent booster organization that supports the study of music and theatre in the Windham School District. 

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