The Salem Art Association (SAA) has celebrated and supported the arts in the Mid-Willamette Valley for over 88 years. In fact, the SAA is one of the largest, oldest and most comprehensive arts organizations in the Northwest.

Today, you can visit the Bush House Museum, the grand and historic mansion built by Asahel Bush II in 1877. There you’ll see century-old technology, European and American art and artifacts from the past that inform the present. Today, you can visit the Bush Barn Art Center and experience fine art in our two exhibition galleries, or purchase arts and crafts in the open and light filled Camas gallery.

SAA serves over 10,000 children, teachers, and parents in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties each year through its In School Community Arts Education program. Additionally, you and your children can experience art in one of our Community Arts Education onsite classes, workshops or camps.

It is our determined goal that the delight, perspective and inspiration we foster today will enrich our tomorrows for decades to come. We encourage you to explore our new website, to visit our galleries and the Bush House Museum, to attend any of our many events and festivals. In short, we hope you’ll participate in your arts organization. We’ll all be richer for the experience.