Salem Art Association

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 FROM 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
WELCOME AND ARTIST INTRODUCTIONS AT 6:00 P.M.

Join us for an exciting opening reception celebrating four new exhibitions. Indigenous Northwest Biennial, | Curated by Steph Littlebird, features 16 Indigenous in the A.N. Bush Gallery, Modern Still Life | curated by Melissa O’Shea in the Annex Gallery, And There Was Evening, and There Was Morning | by Taylor Manoles in the Camas Gallery, and Botanical Treasures of Silver Falls | by Aislinn Adams in the Focus Gallery. Don’t miss this evening of art, conversation, and inspiration!

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INDIGENOUS NORTHWEST BIENNIAL

SEPTEMBER 4 – October 25, 2026 | A.N. BUSH GALLERY
Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Indigenous Northwest showcases notable Indigenous artists from the region who are creating traditional and contemporary artwork. This exhibition demonstrates the immense depth of talent emanating from local Native communities, which are often overlooked. Indigenous Northwest celebrates the contributions of Native artists who carry ancestral knowledge and traditions forward while challenging viewers to expand their perceptions of what Indigenous art can be through various mediums and materials.

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MODERN STILL LIFE

September 4 - 27, 2026 | Annex Gallery

Opening Reception and Artist Introductions Friday September 4 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The traditional still life throughout art history has always had a compilation of bowls of fruit and vases of flowers. In the 21st century, we now have iPads, Diet Coke, Pokémon cards, and Labubus… why not paint them? The Modern Still Life show is an exploration of the still life in a fun and new way pushing the boundaries on what we expect in today’s contemporary still life.

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VOLUNTEER FOR THE 77th SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2026

The heart of the Salem Art Fair & Festival is our wonderful volunteer crew! When you sign up to volunteer, you’ll receive:

(1) free weekend pass to the event
(1) commemorative SAFF volunteer T-Shirt
(1) free Salem Art Association annual membership
a discount at the Salem Art Association gallery gift store
…and the joy of supporting the arts and our community!

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ART UNITES US IN ACTION

We stand together and know that art in our lives is absolutely pivotal in understanding one another, in finding common ground, and in imagining creative solutions together. Art brings us together and unites us in our humanity.

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Upcoming Events, Workshops, & Artist in residency

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Call for Artists

Call for Artists opportunities for the Bush Barn Art Center take place throughout the year. Click the link for a current list of ways to get your art out into the world through the Salem Art Association

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Supporters

Thank you to the following supporters whose generous contributions support the Salem Art Association in making art experiences possible for everyone in our community.