We are excited to welcome visiting Indigenous Art Co-Teachers-in-Residence from Chemeketa Community College, Nakoosa Jack and Nakeezaka Jack with two events in the month of February.
When your K-12 student participates in a Young Artists’ Showcase, they gain a stronger sense of self-expression, connect with a creative community, and are inspired to keep exploring artistic problem-solving and self-discovery. Drop off your young artists work noon to 4:00 P.M. either the weekend of February 15 & 16 or February 22 & 23.
Please join us for a panel discussion with artist Jeremy Okai Davis who has spent the last three years working on portraits of Oregon Black Pioneers commissioned by the Salem Art Association and Bush House Museum. The conversation will explore Okai Davis’ own research and process and discuss how the project came to be realized and the future of the project.
Reception Thursday, February 20th at 2:00 P.M to 3:00 P.M.
We invite you to explore “Whispers of Spring,” presented by the Ohara School of Ikebana, Oregon Chapter. Discover the serene beauty of Japanese floral art as we celebrate the arrival of spring through the grace of ikebana.
Join Tanya for open studio hours on Saturday, February 22 from 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Don’t miss the chance to see her beautiful work in process up-close!
Our invitation to Jeremy was simple: tell the story of early Black pioneers whose contributions to Oregon history have long been overlooked. The portraits are stunning – Jeremy is a highly talented artist who paints with grace and skill.
EGOR (Eilish Gormley) presents a mythology on an inquisitive woman’s choice of fate, in the form of film, music, and painting: “An Angel Will Appear” Our protagonist, in a deja vuvian moment, realizes that she is about to be visited by an angel. She is overjoyed. Her excitement fades as reality unfolds. This may not be an announcement she desires. She must act fiercely in order to take the reins of her fate.
Favorite Things is a portrait and short film series depicting regional artists with items that are precious to them. Developed by Portland filmmaker and photographer Jason Hill, this work documents a collaboration wherein artists were instructed to share and speak about a favorite item in a studio setting. The results are an experiment with light and color to create magical portraits and filmed testimonials
Applications for the 2025 Salem Art Fair & Festival Are NOW OPEN!
Calling all artists! Applications for the 76th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival, taking place September 12-14, 2025, are officially live on Zapplication. This is your chance to be a part of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most celebrated art events! The Salem Art Fair is a vibrant community celebration that draws thousands of supporters of the arts each year.
Early Bird Deadline: February 17, 2025 (Get $10 off your application with the code: "76Years")
Final Deadline: June 6, 2025 (No exceptions, so mark your calendars!)
The Bush Barn Art Center & Annex are open to the public Thursday - Saturday, 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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