APRIL ARTIST-IN RESIDENT  | RACHEL WOOD

APRIL 1 – 30 , 2026 | Home STUDIO

Rachel was born and raised in Salem, Oregon and began her painting journey while she was still working as a bedside nurse in 2015. Initially creating work that served as a way to process emotion, she now draws on her own abstracted impressions of nature and water. She works primarily with acrylic paint on canvas, occasionally incorporating oil and acrylic pastels. Her aim is to reimagine the natural world; leaning into non-representational shapes and layers.

Rachel received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing with a Minor in Art from Concordia University Portland in 2014. She has been active as a full time professional artist since 2020 and works out of her home studio in Salem.

Open Studio Visits

Join SAA’s April Artist-in-Residence, Rachel, in her home art studio.

Please choose a date and we will send the address prior to the date.
She is a neighbor to SAA & lives near Bush Park.

Friday, April 24 from 1-4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 from 1-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29 from 1-4:00 p.m.

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2026 APPLICATION ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

The Salem Art Association is offering several categories as part of the 2026 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.

Call for Artists -AIR application guidelines downloadable PDF

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About: Artist-in-Residence (AIR)

The Salem Art Association’s Community Arts Education program hosts an Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program in the Annex. This program aims to serve artists by providing a flexible space for artistic development and experimentation.

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FACILITY

AIR studio space is located in the Annex at the Bush Barn Art Center. Completely renovated in 2016, the studio is geared primarily toward printmaking but can accommodate artists working in a variety of media. Separated from the studio by two, large sliding doors (which can be left open to encourage public interaction while working), is a large gallery which is made available for the AIR to display their process and/or finished work, or host workshops, lectures, etc.

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QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to contact Kathleen Dinges Rice, Artists Resources and Outreach Director, at anytime with questions. She can be reached at 503-581-2228 x312 or Kathleen@SalemArt.org.