The Center for Creative and Performing Arts provides diverse, high quality and affordable cultural events in theatre, dance, music, art and creative writing for all members of the college community and the greater North Shore Community. As a department of Salem State College we present about 100 events per year in conjunction with the five creative departments and other college entities bot on campus and in the community. Many of our event are free and open to the public; enjoyed by everyone from school children to senior citizens.