Salem Art Association

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Each week is different and offers high-quality opportunities for youth to learn about Art and Art History in a nurturing environment at the Salem Art Association (SAA). All camps take place at the Bush Barn Art Center & Annex in Salem's Bush's Pasture Park.

Monday 7/15 - Friday 7/19: The Earth Aquatic
Monday 7/22 - Friday 7/26: Making Myths
Monday 8/5 - Friday 8/9: Deep Space
Monday 8/12 - Friday 8/16: Dinosaurs!

Each week has two sessions: the morning session is for kids 8-10 years old and will last from 9 a.m. to noon. Afternoon sessions are for kids 11-13 years old and run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Scholarships available!

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Summer Celebration Party

Saturday, July 20, 7:00- 9:00 pm

Want to spend a summer evening with live music, art, wine, desserts and lots of friends? This is a fun indoor/outdoor event with live music from the wonderful bluegrass trio Tuesday String Band. Be sure to wear your dancin’ shoes!

Your ticket includes desserts, wine tastings, musical entertainment and time to chit chat with friends, artists and art lovers.

We’re looking forward to a beautiful summer evening celebration and hope to see you there!

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Tickets are limited and will not be available at the door, so please purchase them now.

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THE ART OF DRAG

JULY 5 – AUGUST 25, 2024

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JULY 5 FROM 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.

Come learn something you didn’t know about Drag! Featuring performances in the exhibition space on July 26, August 9, and August 23 and focused interviews that highlight local drag artists’ individual paths to becoming a drag professional. Join us this summer to learn from many community members who contributed their vision and inspiration to produce this stunning exhibition.

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MATERIAL GIRL | KAY WORTHINGTON

JULY 5 - AUGUST 25, 2024 | FOCUS & CAMAS GALLERY

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JULY 5 FROM 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, WELCOME AND ARTIST INTRODUCTIONS AT 6:00 PM

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SOMOS OAXACA: DICK KEIS

AUGUST 2 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 | ANNEX GALLERY

OPEN RECEPTION: FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, WELCOME AND ARTIST INTRODUCTIONS AT 6:00 PM

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SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 13 – 15, 2024

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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.

I SUPPORT ART IN MY COMMUNITY

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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.