Salem Art Association

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PERSISTENT VOICES | SIX ARTISTS PERSPECTIVES

MAY 2 – JUNE 28 , 2025 | A.N. BUSH GALLERY

Six Artist’s Perspectives, co-curated by artist Susan Napack and Kathleen Dinges Rice, is a powerful exhibition of six artists who center their art practice on the complexity of being human, especially the social, political and personal experiences and ramifications of living as a female in our time. Working with humor, compassion and grace in a variety of media, the artists mine their own stories and explore those of others touching on aspects of history, motherhood, body autonomy, women’s societal roles, and mythologies.

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A SELECTION | JENNIFER GIMZEWSKI

MAY 2 – JUNE 28, 2025 | ANNEX GALLERY

Using imaginary landscapes, I create my canvases in a way that is suggestive of a place and time but in reality is about the placing of colours next to and on top of one another in a way that speaks to me. I never have a finished painting in mind, but rather allow the work to develop as I paint, discovering what is pleasing to me and eliminating what isn't.

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COLORFUL CHRONICLES | ART OF ERIC WUEST

MAY 2 – JUNE 28 , 2025 | CAMAS GALLERY

Selected paintings from the studio of Eric Wuest 1990-2025

Eric’s artistic repertoire includes drawing, painting, figure studies, and printmaking. He is known for his unique approach to creating images that reveal different perspectives when viewed from varying distances. His work often encourages viewers to look beyond the surface and discover new dimensions.

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VEILED AND REVEALED | ANDREA LOPEZ CHEN

MAY 2 – JUNE 28 , 2025 | FOCUS Gallery

Veiled & Revealed explores the tension between concealment and discovery, the seen and the unseen. This series of portrait paintings on paper presents faces partially obscured by masks, hinting at identities both hidden and exposed. The act of masking raises questions—what do we choose to reveal, and what remains beneath the surface?

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FAVORITE THINGS II | JASON HILL

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – JUNE 29, 2025 | BUSH HOUSE MUSEUM AMERICA WALDO BOGLE GALLERY

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

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EARLYBIRD ARTIST APPLICATIONS

SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL

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!)

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OUR POST ELECTION COMMITMENT

Message from Executive Director Matthew Boulay

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Bush Barn Art Center & Annex

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

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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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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