Category Arts & Culture
PHOTOS: New street mural near Bush’s Pasture Park celebrates history and ecology
Salem’s latest street mural, located on the intersection of Southeast Leffelle Street and Southeast Church Street, was inspired by the native flora and fauna of the neighborhood.
ART: September’s artist exhibitions in Salem
This month in Salem, galleries will showcase work by Native American artist Lillian Pitt, celebrate zines from the community and display work from printmaking and weaving masters.
Salem students crochet sea life for community coral reef
Students at Eagle Charter School contributed about 20 pieces to a massive coral reef art project intended to raise awareness about coral bleaching and plastic pollution. The reef will be on display in Salem next spring after a Lincoln City opening.
Painters, poets take to Salem’s outdoors to render summer landscapes
Paint & Write the Town, a summerlong outdoor art event, wraps up this weekend at Minto Island Growers.
ART: August’s artist exhibitions in Salem
This month, Salem’s art scene offers a trip into surreal landscapes and a chance to see depictions of local parks before the paint dries.
ART: July’s artist exhibitions in Salem
This month, exhibits in Salem include a showcase of stone sculptures and celebrations of the Pacific Northwest.
Salem folk band encourages social and political action through song
Kristen Grainger & True North will be featured on a new national compilation album called "Hope Rises II" which highlights songs about social justice issues.
“Native Salem” exhibit opens at Chemeketa
The exhibit, which debuted last fall at the Salem Art Association, tells the story of Kalapuyan history and culture.
Artists take to the streets in Salem
The Plein Air Invitational put on by Salem on the Edge fine art gallery will see 10 artists painting in Riverfront Park and throughout downtown on Saturday.