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You are invited to an SAA members shopping experience and Open Museum at the Bush House Museum. Both events are free and open to the public.
Members receive a 25% discount at the galleries on all items over $10.

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Sisters Staying Inside the Hula Hoop" Lucy Hewitt
IN MY SKIN | JASON HILL
NOVEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 22, 2024 | A.N. BUSH GALLERY

This body of work titled In My Skin celebrates Black cultural identity, African ancestry, and the contemporary lived experience of the community in Portland, through dynamic lighting, saturated color, and portraiture. I wanted to keep things spontaneous and lively but also be very precise with my lighting to show depth in the image as well as in the person.

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THIS IS NOT A TREE | KRISTIN KUHNS
NOVEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 22, 2024 | ANNEX GALLERY

Kristin Kuhns is an artist whose work includes two-dimensional and three-dimensional mixed media, paintings, drawings, clay vessels, and sculptures.

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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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The Salem Art Association is offering several categories as part of the 2025 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program in the Annex at the Bush Barn Art Center. This residency offers a dedicated studio space for artist(s) to experiment and create new work.

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EARLBIRD ARTIST APPLICATIONS
FERIA Y FESTIVAL DE ARTE DE SALEM

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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SAA is excited to bring back Art Classes for adults! We value your input and want to create the best experiences for all participants. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with us by completing a brief 5-minute survey via this Google Forms link. Your feedback will help us tailor the classes to best meet our community’s needs. Thank you in advance for contributing to our vibrant arts education programs!

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Bush Barn Art Center will be closed for the holiday between November 28 to December 3, 2025.

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

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OUR POST ELECTION COMMITMENT
Message from Executive Director Matthew Boulay
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Compromiso activo, Educar y preservar

La Asociación de Arte de Salem es una organización sin ánimo de lucro (501c3) que sirve al valle de Mid-Willamette desde 1919.

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EL ARTE NOS UNE EN LA ACCIÓN

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.

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Próximos eventos, talleres y artistas en residencia

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Convocatoria para artistas

Las oportunidades de convocatoria de artistas para el Bush Barn Art Center tienen lugar durante todo el año. Haga clic en el enlace para ver la lista actual de formas de dar a conocer su arte al mundo a través de la Asociación de Arte de Salem

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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.

Compton Family Foundation

Michele J. Patterson

Janet Neuburg

Braemar Charitable Trust

Harvest Foundation

Bob & Marypat Hill Family Foundation

Autzen Foundation

William S. Walton Charitable Trust

Sponsors

Special thanks to our generous sponsors

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