The Manchester-by-the-Sea Cultural Council in partnership with the MBTS Public Library are excited to host Petra Slinkard and Nancy B. Putnam from the Peabody Essex Museum for an event titled A Collection of Collections: Navigating Design and Creative Expression at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Some of the earlies works collected by the PEM are examples of personal adornment. Join Petra Slinkard, Curator of Fashion and Design and Nancy B. Putnam, Director of Curatorial Affairs in conversation on how PEM's groundbreaking traditions harmonize into the creative, public-facing, community-focused institution it is today.

Want to check out the PEM in person? Reserve a discount Museum Pass from the library. Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library museum passes are offered by the generosity of the Friends of the Library.

This program is made possible through a partnership with the Manchester Cultural Council. The Manchester Cultural Council is a community initiative in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council working to elevate our rich cultural life in Manchester-By-The-Sea. Connect with them on Facebook. 

Registrations are required for this event as space is limited. Due to the registration volume we will be hosting this event at the Crowell Chapel. Parking during the event is allowed on both sides of Rosedale Ave but please be respectful of the Crowell's neighbors. Please register even if the event is full and please call us to cancel your registration if you are unable to attend.

Special thanks to the Manchester Parks and Recreation for helping us provide an alternative location.