Convocatoria para artistas

Las convocatorias de artistas para el Bush Barn Art Center y el Annex tienen lugar durante todo el año. Consulte a continuación la lista actual de formas de dar a conocer su arte al mundo a través de la Asociación de Arte de Salem.

Juried exhibitions are those where art is selected according to merit by a juror or jurors. In Non-Juried exhibitions all art is accepted as long as it meets the criteria of the call for artists.

Call for Artwork for THE MODERN STILL LIFE

The Salem Art Association (SAA) seeks painters, photographers, & multi-medium artists to participate in an exhibition in the Annex Gallery at the Bush Barn Art Center in September 2026. This exhibition presents the traditional concept of a still life but with a twist! We would like to encourage artists to seek out a new sense of the old fashioned concept of a still life. Push the boundaries on what we know of the display of inanimate objects in a creative format. Incorporate new elements in this classic art style with bold elements to rival the tried and true “bowl of fruit on the table” motif. Want to paint modern technology or products? Or rival the Dutch Still Lifes but with modern foods and objects? Maybe make a normal still life but with a modern art method not commonly used? We would be curious to see your creative ideas for submission. Show us your new take on the display of modern objects with your painted, photographed, and collaged methods for the Modern Still Life exhibition. 

• May 30, 2026 —Application Deadline (Midnight PST)

77th Salem Art Fair & Festival T-shirt Contest

The Salem Art Association invites community members to create an original T-shirt design for the 77th annual Salem Art Fair & Festival!  Selected finalists will be featured in a public vote, and the winning design will be produced as the official 2026 Festival T-shirt. 

The winner will receive: 

• A $200 prize
• 10 free T-shirts featuring the winning design ($200 retail value)
• 10 complimentary one-day tickets to the 2026 Salem Art Fair & Festival ($100 value)
• Recognition on Salem Art Association social media platforms

• Deadline for Submission: June 7th, 2026
• Voting: June 15th, 2026 – June 24th, 2026
• Winner announced: 2nd week of July

Programa de ventas de alquiler y galería de regalos

El Programa de Alquiler-Venta y la Galería de Regalos de la Asociación de Arte de Salem (SAA) son lugares de consignación en el Centro de Arte Bush Barn para que los artistas locales, regionales y del noroeste del Pacífico puedan exponer, alquilar y vender sus obras. No hay que pagar nada por presentar obras para su consideración.

Open Call for Zines for the SAA Zine Collection and Library

The Salem Art Association (SAA) seeks artists, writers, creatives and community members to participate in zine submissions throughout the year for our Salem Art Association Zine Collection and Library. This Collection houses ZINES from across Oregon covering a wide range of topics and is permanently housed on the SAA Annex landing.

Convocatoria de artistas

Propuestas de exposición (con jurado)

La A. N. Bush Gallery y la Focus Gallery son lugares de exposición para artistas contemporáneos gestionados por la Salem Art Association (SAA). La A.N. Bush Gallery se centra en exposiciones individuales y colectivas regionales, nacionales e internacionales. Las exposiciones en la A.N. Bush Gallery, que ocupa un espacio de 1.270 pies cuadrados, suelen incluir un componente educativo. La Focus Gallery, de 150 pies cuadrados, expone a artistas emergentes y a mitad de carrera del valle de Mid-Willamette y del noroeste. Las exposiciones suelen rotar cada seis u ocho semanas. Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor www.DeepL.com/Translator

Convocatoria de propuestas

CLOSED: 2026 Artist-In-Residence (Juried)

This residency offers a dedicated studio space for artist(s) to experiment and create new work. Application deadline was December 15, 2025. For 2026 questions contact kathleen@salemart.org

The SAA Artist-in-Residence program offers: 

• An experimental space for artists to develop their work and collaborate. 
• An opportunity for the community to engage with working artists.   The Studio is generally viewable by the public during SAA open hours. A sliding wall can either open or enclose the space for public viewing/access. 
• General professional development support for artists. 
• An exhibition in SAA’s Focus Gallery for one month.

(CLOSED) ARTIST APPLICATIONS For Salem Art Fair & Festival 2026

Stay tuned for applications for the 2027 or sign up to be notified when next years applications go live!

Applications for the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival, taking place September 11-13, 2026, are officially live CLOSED.

• April 12, 2026 — Early Application Deadline (Midnight PST) Use code 77Years for $10 off your application fee.
• April 26, 2026 — Final Application Deadline (Midnight PST)