SUMMER ART! SUMMER FUN with all kinds of MIXED media!

The Salem Art Association is excited to run 4 weeks of themed SUMMER CAMPS this June and July.  Like last year, there will be a variety of media each week for your student to explore, and we will be working on themes that support deeper student connection and collaboration. 

Camps designed for students entering grades 3-5 will run from 9- noon, and camps designed for students entering grades 6-8 will run from 1-4 p.m. This is our target age group, and you can decide if you think your child will fit into that group. Group size will be limited, so sign up early! 

We’ve got scholarships available to families who need help with the costs – just contact our camp director Benjamin Mefford if you need a scholarship. And link Benjamin Mefford to his email Benjamin@SalemArt.org

• June 20-24:  Art and Story – Exploring visual narratives, with drawing, comics, zines, and 3D construction
• June 27- July 1:  Art and Nature –  Plants and natural science elements in drawing, painting, and sculpture

• July 18-22:  Art and History –  Get inspired by ancient art and think about the mysteries of the past.  How will our artwork of today shape the future?
• July 25-29:  Art and Ecology – Recycled materials and ecological design in 2D and 3D; design thinking

Covid-19: Masks required indoors for all participants, proof of vaccination required.  

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on-site director Benjamin Mefford

Benjamin is an interdisciplinary artist known for sculpting natural materials, especially stone. He views art as an essential communication tool and is a passionate advocate for art education. The only thing he enjoys more than his career is being a parent.

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ABOUT 2022 SUMMER CAMPS

The Salem Art Association is excited to run 5 weeks of themed SUMMER CAMPS this June and July. Like last year, there will be a variety of media each week for your student to explore, and we will be working on themes that support deeper student connection and collaboration. We will alert you when it’s time to register, but for now here’s the schedule to assist you as you make your summer plans!

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SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL

JULY 21 – 23, 2023

FREE FOR SAA MEMBERS!

Become a member today and save the date for 2023 74rd annual Salem Art Fair & Festival, July 21 through July 23, produced by Salem Art Association. Salem Art Fair & Festival is an honored 74-year-old event is one of the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and draws artists from around the country.