Call for Artists

Call for Artists opportunities for the Bush Barn Art Center and the Annex take place throughout the year. See below for a current list of ways to get your art out into the world through the Salem Art Association.

Juried exhibitions are those where art is selected according to merit by a juror or jurors. In Non-Juried exhibitions all art is accepted as long as it meets the criteria of the call for artists.

YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE
MARCH 1 – April 27, 2025 | A.N. Bush Gallery

Now in its 16th year, the Young Artists’ Showcase has grown into a highly anticipated event for K-12 students, teachers, and parents in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. The exhibit features artwork by hundreds of students at the Bush Barn Art Center.

This is always one of our most popular exhibitions and one you won’t want to miss being a part of!

2025 Artist-In-Residence (Juried)

This residency offers a dedicated studio space for artist(s) to experiment and create new work. Application deadline December 15, 2024.

The SAA Artist-in-Residence program offers: 

• An experimental space for artists to develop their work and collaborate. 
• An opportunity for the community to engage with working artists.   The Studio is generally viewable by the public during SAA open hours. A sliding wall can either open or enclose the space for public viewing/access. 
• General professional development support for artists. 
• An exhibition in SAA’s Focus Gallery for one month.

EARLBIRD ARTIST APPLICATIONS For Salem Art Fair & Festival 2025

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!)

SECOND ANNUAL TEACHING ARTISTS exhibition

Salem Art Association (SAA) invites K-12 art Teachers to participate in the second annual Art Teachers | After Hours. The show is in conjunction with the Young Artist Showcase. 

Open call to all local art K- 12 art teachers to bring one (1) artwork to submit with a maximum size of 36” x 36.” 2D and 3D welcomed and the gallery has pedestals for sculptural artwork.

For more information on submission dates, and guidelines, visit our Call for Artists webpage.

Rental Sales Program & Gift Gallery

The Rental-Sales Program and the Gift Gallery of the Salem Art Association (SAA) are consignment venues at the Bush Barn Art Center for local, regional, and Pacific Northwest artists to display, rent and sell their work. There is no fee to submit work for consideration.

Open Call for Zines for the SAA Zine Collection and Library

The Salem Art Association (SAA) seeks artists, writers, creatives and community members to participate in zine submissions throughout the year for our Salem Art Association Zine Collection and Library. This Collection houses ZINES from across Oregon covering a wide range of topics and is permanently housed on the SAA Annex landing.

Call for artists

Exhibition Proposals (Juried)

The A. N. Bush Gallery and the Focus Gallery are exhibit venues for contemporary artists operated by the Salem Art Association (SAA). The A.N. Bush Gallery focuses on regional, national and international solo and group exhibitions. Exhibits in the A.N. Bush Gallery, covering a space of 1,270 square feet, usually include an educational component. The Focus Gallery, measuring 150 square feet, exhibits emerging and mid-career artists from the Mid-Willamette Valley and the northwest. Exhibits usually rotate every six to eight weeks.

Call for Submissions