Public Art Project at Palmer Cove

We are excited to see installation begin on the Muñecas Sin Rostro (The Faceless Dolls Project) at Palmer Cove park and Pioneer Terrace! Naomi and Mark were at the park on Monday when the sculptures arrived. The dolls will be painted by local artists to reflect the stories of Salem residents as a continuation of the community art project organized by the Punto Urban Art Museum. The project was inspired by the traditional Faceless Dolls made by Liliana Mera Limé, a pottery worker from the town of Moca in the Dominican Republic. The project invites residents to combine creativity and narrative through the creation of a unique paper doll.

This public art installation reflects the community's deep involvement in the transformation of Palmer Cove park which began with a master plan informed by community input facilitated by North Shore CDC and has become a multi-phase project of place making and resiliency interventions throughout the park.