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Sisters Staying Inside the Hula Hoop" Lucy Hewitt
COSMIC HORROR AND OTHER NIGHTMARES | JESÚS SANTILLANES
OCTOBER 4 – 27, 2024 | FOCUS GALLERY

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.

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seen | JULIO ALEMAN
SEPTEMBER 4-30, 2024 | ANNEX STUDIO

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.

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music with Machado Mijiga at the Bush House Museum!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the magic of Machado Mijiga’s jazz drumming in the historic setting of the Bush House Museum.

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CALL FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS
Deadline Friday, November 15, 2024.

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.

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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.

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THE CALL TO ADVENTURE | SAMUEL S. HOSKINS
SEPTEMBER 6 – OOCTOBER 27, 2024 | CAMAS GALLERY
RECEPTION: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. WELCOME AND ARTIST INTRODUCTIONS AT 6:00 P.M.

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.

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AUTHOR TALK WITH DR. DAVID LEWIS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024. DOORS OPEN AT 5:45 P.M. AND THE PROGRAM RUNS FROM 6 – 7 P.M.

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.

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SAA is excited to bring back Art Classes for adults! We value your input and want to create the best experiences for all participants. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with us by completing a brief 5-minute survey via this Google Forms link. Your feedback will help us tailor the classes to best meet our community’s needs. Thank you in advance for contributing to our vibrant arts education programs!

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The Bush Barn Art Center & Annex are open to the public Wednesday - Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.

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