Convocatoria para artistas

Las convocatorias de artistas para el Bush Barn Art Center y el Annex tienen lugar durante todo el año. Consulte a continuación la lista actual de formas de dar a conocer su arte al mundo a través de la Asociación de Arte de Salem.

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.

2027 Artist-In-Residence (Juried)

This residency offers a dedicated studio space for artist(s) to experiment and create new work. Application deadline is November 30, 2026. Questions contact kathleen@salemart.org

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.

Call for Artists Proposals: Salem Reads 2027 Art Exhibit

Call for Artists to create 1 – 4 artworks based on the book, The Art Thief By Michael Finkel, for the Salem Reads Art curated exhibit at the Salem Public Library.

Submit the following by NOVEMBER 30 to kathleen@salemart.org – 

• 3 images of current artwork showcasing your style and artistic practice.
• An artwork proposal describing:
  • The artwork you plan to create in response to The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
  • Answer why you chose these concepts or themes.
  • The number of artworks you propose to create (1–4).
  • The size of each artwork.
  • The medium or mediums you plan to use.

If you are accepted into the exhibition, you will be notified early the following week about acceptance into the exhibition 

Application proposal deadline is November 30, 2026. Questions contact kathleen@salemart.org

Programa de ventas de alquiler y galería de regalos

El Programa de Alquiler-Venta y la Galería de Regalos de la Asociación de Arte de Salem (SAA) son lugares de consignación en el Centro de Arte Bush Barn para que los artistas locales, regionales y del noroeste del Pacífico puedan exponer, alquilar y vender sus obras. No hay que pagar nada por presentar obras para su consideración.

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.

Convocatoria de artistas

Propuestas de exposición (con jurado)

La A. N. Bush Gallery y la Focus Gallery son lugares de exposición para artistas contemporáneos gestionados por la Salem Art Association (SAA). La A.N. Bush Gallery se centra en exposiciones individuales y colectivas regionales, nacionales e internacionales. Las exposiciones en la A.N. Bush Gallery, que ocupa un espacio de 1.270 pies cuadrados, suelen incluir un componente educativo. La Focus Gallery, de 150 pies cuadrados, expone a artistas emergentes y a mitad de carrera del valle de Mid-Willamette y del noroeste. Las exposiciones suelen rotar cada seis u ocho semanas. Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor www.DeepL.com/Translator

Convocatoria de propuestas

(Coming soon) ARTIST APPLICATIONS For Salem Art Fair & Festival 2027

Stay tuned for applications for the 2027 or sign up to be notified when next years applications go live! Sign up to be notified here.

Applications for the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival, taking place September 11-13, 2026, are officially CLOSED.

• April 12, 2026 — Early Application Deadline (Midnight PST) Use code 77Years for $10 off your application fee.
• April 26, 2026 — Final Application Deadline (Midnight PST)