ARTIST HANG OUTS
Artist Hang Outs
May 19 – October 20, 2023
Bringing Artists Communities Together – A Collaboration between Salem Art Association and Ash Creek Arts Center
These two local arts organizations have teamed up to offer an exciting series for the local artists community. Each month, the group will meet at a different location to discuss a theme in a small group setting. The group is limited to 10 participants to help promote meaningful conversation and connections.
The series is free, but registration is required through Eventbrite. Registration will open up approximately 3 weeks before each event. If registration is closed, consider signing up for the waitlist on Eventbrite.
May 19 – Transformation/Evolution
Salem Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 (meet at carousel parking lot entrance)
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Looking to connect with other artists in the community? Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community. For our first meeting, we will be focusing the conversation on transformation and evolution. How has your art practice changed or transformed over time? What areas of your artistic practice have you seen the most growth in? If you’re interested in sharing your story with other artists, come be a part of Artist Hang Outs!
In order to kick off our first event, we will be hosting a potluck and meeting at the Salem Riverfront Park. Bring your favorite meal or snack to share with others!
June 16 – Inspiration
Epilogue Kitchen and Cocktails, 508 State St, Salem, OR 97301
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Looking to connect with other artists in the community? Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community. This month’s theme and topic of conversation is inspiration. Who or what inspires your work? Where do you look for inspiration? How does your environment influence your art practice? If you’re interested in sharing your story with other artists, come be a part of Artist Hang Outs!
We will be meeting at Epilogue Kitchen and Cocktails for some delicious food and meaningful conversation! Reservations have been made for this event, so please expect to purchase a meal while you are there.
July 28 – Obstacles
Independence Hotel, 201 Osprey Lane, Independence, OR 97351
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Looking to connect with other artists in the community? Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community. This month’s theme and topic of conversation is obstacles. What are some obstacles you face as an artist? How have you overcome some of these challenges? How do you work through artist block? If you’re interested in sharing your story with other artists, come be a part of Artist Hang Outs!
We will be meeting at the Independence Hotel for an evening of rich and meaningful conversation!
August 18 – Collaboration
Bryn Mawr Vineyards, 5935 Bethel Heights Road NW, Salem, OR 97304
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Looking to connect with other artists in the community? Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community. This month’s theme and topic of conversation is collaboration. What kind of collaboration opportunities are you interested in? How has collaboration enriched your artistic practice? What has your experience been like collaborating with other artists, organizations, or businesses? If you’re interested in sharing your story with other artists, come be a part of Artist Hang Outs!
For this month’s meeting, we will be visiting Bryn Mawr Vineyards for a beautiful view, some wine and engaging conversation! We’ve reserved seating, so please expect to purchase refreshments.
September 15 – Education
Bush Barn Art Center
600 Mission Street SE | Salem, OR 97302
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Looking to connect with other artists in the community? Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community. This month’s theme and topic of conversation is arts education. How can we create lesson plans that are fun, engaging and promote social/emotional learning? How can we foster curiosity, creativity, and discovery through play? What is the role of joy in our classrooms? If you’re interested in sharing your story with other art educators, come be a part of Artist Hang Outs!
If you’re an art educator, join us at the Bush Barn Art Center for an afternoon of fun and meaningful conversation.
October 20 – Vulnerability
Independence Riverview Park, 50 C St., Independence, OR 97351 (meet in the grass)
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Looking to connect with other artists in the community? Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community. This month’s theme and topic of conversation is vulnerability. Why is vulnerability important in your work? What have you discovered about yourself or the world through your artistic practice? Do you think sharing your vulnerability invites or encourages others/your audience to be vulnerable? If you’re interested in sharing your story with other art educators, come be a part of Artist Hang Outs!
We will be meeting at the Independence Riverfront Park, bring a blanket and get cozy for an evening of meaningful conversation!
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