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The Salem Art Association relies on contributions and generosity of individuals and businesses who are interested in sustaining the arts in our community and who support our mission to actively engage the community in the appreciation of the arts through contemporary art exhibitions and events, and arts education for youth and adults.
You can help support Salem Art Association by donating online, by mailing in a check, or calling our office at 503-581-2228 to use a credit card over the phone.
Dear Art Lovers,
As the year draws to a close, we’re reflecting on what makes our community so special — and the Salem Art Fair is always near the top of that list.
From the music drifting through Bush Park to the first piece of art purchased for a new home to your child participating in the opening parade, the Fair brings people together in meaningful ways.
That’s why we launched the Art Fair Future Fund — to ensure that the Salem Art Fair continues to thrive for generations to come. And thanks to you, we’re over 75% of the way to our $100,000 goal!
This Giving Tuesday, you have the chance to help us cross the finish line. Once we reach $100,000, the Keller Foundation will match it dollar-for-dollar — unlocking a total of $200,000 to protect the Fair from rising costs and uncertain weather.
We’re just $25,000 away from meeting the match — and your Giving Tuesday gift can get us there. Every donation made today will be doubled, ensuring that the Salem Art Fair continues to inspire, connect, and celebrate our community for years to come.
Please make your tax-deductible Giving Tuesday gift today.
With gratitude,
Matthew Boulay
Executive Director
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor Special Events
Each year, national, regional, and local businesses sponsor Salem Art Association’s fundraising and community-building events which help sustain SAA’s year-round arts programming. Click here to learn more about sponsoring special events.
General Operating Support and Donations
Like many non-profit arts organizations, sponsorships and membership fees only cover a portion of the Association’s budget. We rely on donations from the community and fundraisers to help us fulfill our mission and vision of a vibrant and connected community that harnesses the power of the arts and heritage to expand creativity and improve lives.
SAA provides arts programming via our Community Arts Education Program which engages more than 7,000 students, administrators, teachers and parents each year. We’re always looking for new ways of reaching our community with meaningful programs, workshops, camps, and classes.
SAA features three galleries and a gift gallery exhibiting and interpreting works of 20th and 21st century fine art and crafts primarily by artists living or working in the Pacific Northwest who, through their creative modes of expression, enrich our community and foster a deeper understanding of the value of visual art.
For more information, please contact Matthew Boulay, Executive Director, at 503-581-2228 x303 or Matthew@SalemArt.org.
Planned Giving
You have the power to make a lasting impact on the Salem Art Association through a planned gift. Planned giving is often called “customized philanthropy” because each gift is designed to meet the Association’s strategic goals for the future while often providing benefits to you today.
A well-planned gift communicates your legacy; it tells a story of what you hold as most important and valuable in your life and community. Whether you want to benefit SAA after your lifetime, or start making an impact today, we can help you find the charitable plan that meets your needs. Click here to learn more about planned giving opportunities.
Endowment Opportunities
Through an endowment, funding for critical staff positions, one or more of SAA’s three galleries, or scholarships for working artists and interns is permanently secured, allowing money previously allocated for salary/benefits, budgeted costs to run the galleries, or costs to administer the scholarship/internship programs to be redirected to other organizational expenses.
Donors, meanwhile, have the wonderful opportunity to support areas of personal interest within SAA. The names of donors or honorees may be carried forward into the future through associations with important leadership, scholarship, and educational activities. Named endowment funds are not just for those who have passed on – they are also a meaningful way to honor and recognize a donor while alive.
For more information, please contact Matthew Boulay, Executive Director, at 503-581-2228 x303 or Matthew@SalemArt.org.
Mail your contribution to:
Salem Art Association
600 Mission St. SE
Salem, OR 97302.
Please make checks payable to Salem Art Association.
PHONE
Call SAA directly at 503-581-2228 to make a contribution by credit card over the phone.
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