Asociación de Arte de Salem

Saturday, June 19th from 5 pm - 7 pm

This Saturday open mic for poetry, music or expression. HOWSEDOTHAT will be jamming tunes between sets or the whole time if no one is willing to step up to the mic. 7 pm we have Huehca Omeyocan providing a lecture on how the Valley of Mexico viewed time along with some Cultural Dance. I will be performing some songs afterwards followed by Chronic Nänij and V. Falcón Vázquez Poetry. Visual artist Quincy Emerson , Hampton Rodriguez , Angela Swanson , George Valdez and the Great Roberto Oran!!! Please bring appropriate clothing for black lights, blankets, food, snacks, and be prepared to paint on the walls!!! Short film by Marcos Aguirre will be playing in the background from my EP Cycles!!! Hope you can make it!!!

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SALEM SALON | ‘BETTER TOGETHER’

JULY, 1 – 31, 2021
ART DROP-OFF | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 – SATURDAY, JUNE 26 | 10 AM – 2 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

The Salem Salon is back! After more than a year of not seeing one another, or even worse, not seeing any art, this year’s Salem Salon, a non-juried, community art exhibition, is back! The Salon is one of our most popular exhibitions. Salem Art Association (SAA) invites artists in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties to participate in our summer exhibition – SALEM SALON –BETTER TOGETHER. <

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IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMPS ARE BACK!

Following the health and safety guidelines from the Governor’s Office and Youth Programs guidance from the Oregon Health Authority, the Salem Art Association (SAA) is excited to offer a modified schedule of summer camps in late July and early August 2021.

All of our camps will prioritize the health and safety of all participating children and adults.

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE | ALBERTO MALDONADO

June, 1 – 30 2021

My creative process involves applying layers of paint, ink, papers, and pencil. I react to each layer then decide what it needs next. The elements of design are always in the back of my mind, creating a strong composition through the balance of line, shape, and color. However, my decisions are more of an intuitive flow than an intentional, conscious thought. I enjoy using polar concepts; transparent and opaque colors, soft and hard edges, thick and thin lines.

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ONLINE MARKETPLACE

Le invitamos a leer estas páginas y a disfrutar de regalos que serán apreciados, obras de arte que inspiran y elevan, y hermosos artículos para el uso diario. A través de esta plataforma, le animamos a apoyar a los artistas locales y a mantener el arte en nuestras comunidades.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GRANTS WRITER AND MANAGER

Application Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Salem Art Association. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and qualified workforce, and strive to maintain a staff that works together to realize our mission: To actively engage the community in the appreciation of the arts through contemporary art exhibitions, events, and education. Learn more about other oppertunies.

OUT OF THE BOX

SAA has a series of Art Boxes available for teachers to use in the classroom. Teaching Artists have recorded short videos of art activities using materials found around the house to do at home with students! Scroll down for videos.

Musical Line Drawing with Sonia Allen

Drawing with Shapes with Teaching Artist Nancy Kurz

Calligraphy with Lyn Graybeal

ART UNITES US IN ACTION

Due to the impacts of the pandemic, Salem Art Association is closed until further notice. However this organization remains committed to building community through the arts and this is something we bequeath to the future.

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. It enhances our natural instinct to overcome obstacles and to care for each other – to remember what it means to be human, especially during the most challenging times.

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

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Mercado en línea

Through this platform, we will be serving our artists and community with opportunities and interactions in the arts while respecting the need to keep everyone safe doing the current pandemic.

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SHOP FEATURED JEWELERS

Debra Carus

Emily Start

Donna Yutzy

Rob Dudenhoefer

Debra Carus

Susie Aoki

Marilyn Lindsley

Community Arts Education (CAE)

Art Boxes

Artists in Schools

Distance Learning

Arts and History Immersion Program:

Virtual Arts Programming for Students and Adults:

SAA’s Community Arts Education is continuing to look for alternative ways to adapt our school programs that include arts education to K-5 students in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties, especially to those attending Title I schools. Offering a virtual learning component is another way that the Salem Art Association is striving to ensure that kids stay connected to the arts.

Out of the Box: Art Activities for Kids via social media and on our website
Art for Kids YouTube videos
Art Boxes with lessons and material lists available online
Teaching Artist YouTube videos for more in depth art making
Teaching Artist Anecdotes that are fun, yet share with all of us the value of making art

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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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Apoyar a la SAA

Los programas de la SAA no estarían en funcionamiento sin el apoyo de la feria de arte y de nuestros otros eventos de recaudación de fondos y de creación de comunidad, incluyendo el Clay Ball, una subasta formal y un banquete que incluye arte local y regional y paquetes de experiencias; y la Holiday Showcase & Gala, que celebra la oportunidad de experimentar y comprar regalos navideños originales, hechos a mano, y la vista previa de las próximas exposiciones de arte de la SAA.

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.