The Bush Barn Art Center (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)
The Salem Art Association has reopened the doors of the Bush Barn Art Center, with two exhibitions on display.
It’s the first time since the Covid pandemic began that the gallery has been open to the public.
The main building features the Salem Salon, a community art exhibition featuring pieces from artists in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. This year’s theme is “Better Together.”
The building annex and upstairs gallery have a new exhibit in partnership with Latinos Unidos Siempre called “Respect Existence or Expect Resistance.” Community artists of color contributed pieces about empowerment which are on display in the gallery, according to the art association website. The annex space will feature murals from youth involved with Latinos Unidos Siempre and other contributions.
An opening reception for the exhibit is scheduled for Saturday, July 3 from 12-5 p.m. and will feature a panel with contributing artists.
Both exhibits will be up through July 31.
The art center will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12-4:30 p.m., with more hours to be added in the future, according to the association website. Visitors are asked to wear masks.
-Rachel Alexander
