Salem Art Association for artists living in and around Salem, MA.  Visit their website at www.salemartsassociation.org for information about events and artists.

North of Boston Convention and Visitor Bureau is the north of Boston, Massachusetts official travel and tourism center.  Visit their website www.northofboston.org for events and art experiences.

The Rockport Art Association is a private, charitable, non-profit, cultural organization dedicated to the advancement and preservation of all phases of the Visual Arts through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations, educational programs for young children and adults for the benefit of the community and the general public. You can visit their website at: http://www.rockportartassn.org/

To find out what is happening in Salem visit the Salem Chamber of Commerce website at: http://www.salem-chamber.org

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, formed in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles based writers for children, is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people. www.scbwi.org

Mandala art created on the computer with photographs by artist Debra Martelli who also designed this website. http://www.debrasstudio.com