For me, art is a continuous journey of discovery. Every time I pick up my tools, I learn something new about how fear and beauty can intersect. I want my work to make you think about the darker, more mysterious sides of our world and our place in it, drawing on the eerie vibes of 80s horror and Lovecraftian cosmic dread to create something that sticks with you.
This is a story about our need for human connection. This body of work is about being seen.
This show is an invitation to indulge, hold eye contact and share space with someone you know nothing about. To these strangers, we are the strangers; no different in our basic need to belong, to be seen, to be validated by the gaze of someone who means nothing more to us than a second of deep human connection.
This is a Call for Artists to create one to four (1-4) pieces of artwork based on the book, Why Didn’t You Tell Me? by author Carmen Rita Wong for the Salem Reads Art Exhibit.
Month of October: Pick up your copy of Why Didn’t You Tell Me? You can pick up a copy of the book at the Salem Art Association (SAA) located at 600 Mission St SE, or email Kathy Dinges at kathleen@salemart.org and coordinate a pick-up time at SAA’s Front Desk. In addition, eBooks are available to download on the cloudLibrary and Libby apps.
SEPTEMBER 6 – OCTOBER 27, 2024 | A.N. BUSH GALLERY
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, September 6 FROM 5:30 – 7:30 P.M., WELCOME AND ARTIST INTRODUCTIONS AT 6:00 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.
The Call to Adventure is an exploration of travel and discovery, both external and internal. It plays with the idea that paintings, much like humans, can act as vessels for higher truths and profound ideas. Through my personal experiences and expressions, I aim to reveal archetypal truths that are not easily contained within words.
Join curator Steph Littlebird and learn more about SAA’s Indigenous Northwest Biennial. Deepen your knowledge of contemporary Native art as she takes you on a personal tour through this inaugural exhibition.
This event is at capacity. Please email Laura@salemart.org to be added to the wait list.
The Bush Barn Art Center & Annex are open to the public Wednesday - Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.
The Salem Art Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley since 1919.
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.
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
Thank you to the following supporters whose generous contributions support the Salem Art Association in making art experiences possible for everyone in our community.
Compton Family Foundation
Michele J. Patterson
Janet Neuburg
Braemar Charitable Trust
Harvest Foundation
Bob & Marypat Hill Family Foundation
Autzen Foundation
William S. Walton Charitable Trust
Special thanks to our generous sponsors
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