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Elemental Fortune

Elemental Fortune

A Marble Run, Fortune Telling Sculpture Sometimes you have to listen to your little weirdo voice that wants to make something strange and playful. It’s never going to sell but it will make your heart sing. That’s what Elemental Fortune is all about. How I 

The Red Thread Art Show

The Red Thread Art Show

Western Oregon University | Cannon GalleryShow: September 27- October 27, 2023Reception: Thursday, Oct 5 | 4-6 pm ”An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet”  That ancient Chinese proverb could apply to our “band” of diverse Salem Oregon artists exhibiting together at WOU. We 

Birthday Bash & Spooky Art Show

Birthday Bash & Spooky Art Show

Spooky Art Show & Birthday Bash You are invited to our 49th Birthday Bash and Spooky Art Show! It’s been 3 years since Jessica took over the shop and we are excited to celebrate! First Friday, Oct 6 | 5-8pmArt Department | Concrete Gallery  In 

Traces Art Show

Traces Art Show

Band of Artists Collective is having a reception on March 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Salem Art Association. We are taking over the Annex to showcase some of our latest work. Join us for the fun show! I will be sharing a funky self-portrait 

Artwork Auction

Artwork Auction

There are so many gorgeous things to bid on for the Free Fridge Auction (@freefridgesalem ). I donated this 6.5×6.5 oil painting and there are so many other wonderful art pieces and packages. It’s all LIVE right now so pop on and see how you 

Tiny Art Show

Tiny Art Show

Reception, First Friday, Feb 4, 5-8pmShow Feb 4-26Concrete Gallery (in the back of Art Department)254 Commerical St NE, Salem OR  DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM Come explore the whimsy and wonderful world of wee things. This community art show has over 70 pieces of art, sized three inches 

Masked Ball

Masked Ball

Finally got my submission for River Gallery ‘s Virtual Masked Ball done! (You can too, there is still time!) I love seeing the different types of mushrooms we have in Oregon. Especially the ones that make shelves on trees. I created these with wool roving and felt. 

Art in the Dark

Art in the Dark

Application Due September 22Submissions Due September 26Reception October 1, 5-8pmPick up Artwork, October 24-29 Calling all artists who work with glow-in-the-dark paint and black light. We are curating a black light and glow-in-the-dark art show in the Concrete Gallery at the Art Department. Submissions must 

Square Foot Community Art Show

Square Foot Community Art Show

First Friday Art Walk | June 4, 5-8 pmShow | through June 20 Wow, we are simply blown away with all of the submissions for our first-ever Square Foot Art Show. Come explore the talent from over 40 local artists at the artist reception June 4 from 

Luna, an Artist Trading Card Trading Post

Luna, an Artist Trading Card Trading Post

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) have been around for a while now and here is a great way to swap them out. Meet Luna, our Artist Trading Card Trading Post! She’s upcycled from metal tubing so she is magnetic. She will pull you in with her 

art•fem•er•a

art•fem•er•a

/artˈfem(ə)rə/ We’ve created a fun, new way to support female artists. We upcycled a sanitary napkin machine to create an art dispenser that “Supports Female Artists Period!” It will be filled with female-created artwork and support female-powered projects. art•fem•er•a can be found at the Art Department 

Store Make Over

Store Make Over

It’s been a wild ride. When the Vigelands moved into the location at 254 Commercial St NE they started with a fresh coat of sunny yellow paint. They had the ceiling painted a dark green and the trim red. When I came on board I was 

It’s an Honor

It’s an Honor

I never thought that I could ever own an art supply store. But looking back on my life, I also can’t think of anything more fitting.  I grew up in rural Maine and in the early 80’s, art supply stores were not a norm. I 

Salem CSA

Salem CSA

Sometimes you run across an idea that seems so magical that you want to tell everyone about it. This is one of those times. Have you heard about the Salem CSA project yet? Have I cornered you in the hallway or recited my elevator speech