Salem Art Fair & Festival

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

Festival Artists and Oregonians alike know that a little rain won’t dampen our love of art. In fact, it doesn’t take long to find inspiration in artwork that draws directly from and celebrates the natural beauty of the region we call home.

“Early Bird” by 2026 Poster Artist Cheryl Brown celebrates the intersection of nature and geography, while the “Visitors Welcome” Festival T-shirt design by Shoki and Sara Tanabe celebrates Salem’s natural beauty through Oregon’s white oaks, roses, and cherry blossoms.

These vibrant works beautifully capture the heart of the Pacific Northwest and the many ways local artists find fresh inspiration in Oregon’s natural beauty. Rain or shine, that creative spirit shines through every piece created and shared here.

We hope you’ll join us for the final day of the Salem Art Fair & Festival as we celebrate 77 years of art, creativity, and community this Sunday, September 13, 2026, right here in Bush’s Pasture Park.

For the complete schedule and festival details, visit www.salemartfair.org.

Free admission for children under 12 and families with OHP or SNAP — just show your card for entry. Senior and veteran discounts are also available.

Pictured Artists Booths:
Galaxy Clay - Portland, OR (Booth: G 21)
Nana Thebus - Bellingham, WA (Booth: H 10)
EarthPrints by EP - Corvallis, OR (Booth: G 24)
Haslet Studio - Oak Harbor, WA (Booth: D 16)
Beautiful Oregon - Westfir, OR (Booth: D 8 )
Sky Design - Monroe, OR (Booth: F 1)
Hilda Rueda - Albany, OR (Booth: E 20)


Brown Studio Haslet, Artist

09/12/2026

This year marks the 77th Salem Art Fair & Festival held at Bush's Pasture Park from Sept. 11-13. See link below ⬇️

📸 Makenzie Stamets/Statesman Journal

09/12/2026

See Art Take Shape: Live Art Demonstrations throughout the weekend at the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival September 11 -13, 2026. Watch creativity take shape as talented artists bring their work to life, share their techniques, and invite you to experience the artistic process up close.

Mural Painting by Eric Tautkus
Watch Eric Tautkus create his fifth vibrant, evolving mural, featuring organic patterns and delicate shapes. See the artwork transform throughout all three days.

Northwest Stone Sculptors Association
Try your hand at stone carving and discover the art of transforming stone into sculpture with the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association.

Clay & Kiln Collective
Enjoy live pottery wheel demonstrations and learn how to get started with clay with Salem’s Clay & Kiln Collective.
While you visit artists booth you just might discover artists working on pieces!

For the complete schedule and festival details, visit www.salemartfair.org. Free admission for children under 12 and families with OHP or SNAP — just show your card for entry. Senior and veteran discounts are also available.

Come celebrate 77 years of art, creativity, and community with us all weekend long, September 11–13, 2026.

Bush's Pasture Park
600 Mission St SE,
Salem, OR 97302

Eric Tautkus Northwest Stone Sculptors Association

09/11/2026

Yes, that's right! The Salem Art Fair & Festival has arrived!
The 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival is officially here! We kick off the Fair at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 11, with over 200 artists representing more than 15 different mediums. We are so excited for to join us for unforgettable memories with your friends and family this weekend.

We have spectacular musical acts and performances slated throughout the weekend, and the first day of our much-anticipated 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival is a blast! We're so excited for tonight's headliner, Joel Astley, performing Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss Rich Swanger at 3:00 p.m., Drive To Space at 4:30 p.m. and The Severin Sisters at 6:00 p.m.

Check out the Main Stage Schedule for the entire lineup so you can plan your weekend! The Main Stage is proudly sponsored by Toyota. Find out more at www.salemart.org.

Free admission for children under 12 and families with WIC, EBT, or Oregon Trail cards — just show your card for entry. Senior and veteran discounts are also available.

Come celebrate 77 years of art, creativity, and community with us all weekend long, September 11–13, 2026!

600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302
For tickets, parking, entertainment, and the full schedule, visit https://salemartfair.org.

09/08/2026

Meet the Fiber, Wearable Fiber & Glass Artists of the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival! Get ready for texture, color, craftsmanship, and creativity. September 11–13, Bush’s Pasture Park will be filled with incredible artists working in fiber, wearable art, and glass.

From intricate quilts and woven creations to handcrafted leather, silk, hats, tie-dye, and one-of-a-kind wearable pieces—and from vibrant fused glass to stunning glass artwork—there is so much to discover.

Come meet the artists, explore their work, and find something truly unique to take home, wear, display, or treasure for years to come.

And this is just part of what awaits you at the Salem Art Fair & Festival. With 200+ incredible artists, live music, delicious food and beverages, fun kids’ activities, and an entire weekend dedicated to creativity and community, there is something for everyone.

Whether you are looking for a beautiful handmade piece, a unique gift, wearable art that makes a statement, or simply want to meet the talented people behind the work, come spend the weekend exploring art in the heart of Salem.

Celebrate 77 years of art, creativity, and community.
Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St SE
Salem, OR 97302

Free admission for children under 12 and families with WIC, EBT, or Oregon Trail cards—just show your card for entry.

Details, tickets and schedule: SalemArtFair.org

MEET OUR FIBER ARTISTS

Sarah Albertus, Artful Quilts — Salem, OR
Cassandra Lee, Cassandra Lee Studios — Spray, OR
Casey Newman, Cedar Dell Designs — Gresham, OR
Chi Moore — Milwaukie, OR
Doug Roy, Doug Roy Papercarver — Newberg, OR
Erin Meyer, Erin Meyer Fine Art — Rickreall, OR
Steve Erb, Fair Windsical Fibric Creations — Helena, MT
Francisco & Laura Bautista, Francisco & Laura Bautista — Sandy, OR
Irene Estrin — Cottage Grove, OR
Steve McGrath, Jam Jar Looms — Salem, OR
Michele Ballantyne, Michele Ballantyne Designs — Salem, OR
Amy Hekker, sam + finn — Bend, OR

MEET OUR FIBER WEARABLE ARTISTS

Amanda Weatherly, Aurora Aster Creations — Rogue River, OR
Arkady Avanesyan, AVAtion Leather — Portland, OR
Caitlin O'Rourke, Catland Designs — Veneta, OR
Cindy Ayala Deejay Moore, CinJay Originals — Tigard, OR
Judith Smith, Eugene Leather Works — Springfield, OR
Kate Essington, Hitmaker Hat Company — Tigard, OR
Anna Aase, Honey Loom Designs — Portland, OR
Jean Lawrence, Injeanieous Silks — Corvallis, OR
Judee Moonbeam, Judee Moonbeam — Portland, OR
Kali Basi, Kali Basi Designs — Yelm, WA
Katrina Dye, Malstrom Leather Goods LLC — Copperton, UT
Martin Steinbock, Martin Leather Design — Junction City, OR
Marcus Roloson, Sew It Seams Tie Dye — Port Angeles, WA
Veronique Loggins, WabiSabiEtc — Blue River, OR

MEET OUR GLASS ARTISTS

Syed Ahmad, Art Fusion — Friday Harbor, WA
Kim Rohlfing, Fuse4u — Vancouver, WA
Joshua Rodine, Joshua Rodine Glass — Medford, OR
Johnathon Tardif, Pneuma Glass LLC — Warren, OR
Manuel Castro, Solo Glass — Seattle, WA
Mariusz Rynkiewicz, Studio Rynkiewicz — Everett, WA

Explore the full list of artists and their work: SalemArtFair.org/art/

09/08/2026

You can make a difference at the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival, September 11–13, 2026. From the moment artists arrive until the final booth is packed up, you will play an important role in helping the Art Fair run smoothly and making sure our artists feel welcomed and supported throughout the weekend. Together, we can make this year’s Art Fair a great experience for artists, volunteers, and our community.

Volunteer help is needed as early as Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, to welcome artists get settled and to their booth location, and as late as Sunday, September 13, as the event comes to a close and artists load up after a memorable weekend.
Whether you can volunteer for one shift or join us all weekend, every hour makes a difference. Your volunteer time helps support free art programming throughout the year.

Volunteer perks include:
• A free weekend pass to the Art Fair & Festival
• A commemorative SAFF volunteer T-shirt
• A free Salem Art Association annual membership
• A chance to win raffle prizes
•Discounts at the SAA Gallery Gift Store and artist workshops
•The chance to support the arts and our community

This year’s commemorative design, “Visitors Welcome,” was created by local educators and artists Shoki and Sara Tanabe. Inspired by their Japanese-American heritage, the design draws on traditional Japanese woodblock and Notan techniques to celebrate Salem’s natural beauty through Cherry Blossoms, Roses, and White Oak.
Be part of the team that brings the Art Fair to life — and take home a special piece of this year’s celebration.

Sign up for your shift today and be part of the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival.

For more information, visit: www.SalemArtFair.org/volunteer/

77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival
September 11–13, 2026

Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St. SE
Salem, OR 97302

09/07/2026

Help us celebrate the start of the second day of the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival with our wonderful Children’s Parade on Saturday, September 12!

Get dressed up, show off your creativity, and join us for a fun parade into the park. Children are encouraged to wear bright colors and costumes. Community groups are welcome to represent themselves by wearing their own apparel.

📍 PARADE LOCATION: Queue up at 9:30 a.m. at Phillips Field, located at the corner of Leffelle and High Street. Park at the Leffelle Street SE parking lot.

St. Buster the Clown, musicians, and other special guests will be leading the parade.

Children will parade into the park to open the event for the day at 10:00 a.m. and finish at the Children’s Stage for the start of the first performance at 10:30 a.m.

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Kids and an accompanying big person will get free admission! Sponsored by MAPS Community Foundation and Mountain West Center for Community Excellence.

🎭 DRESS UP + SHOW YOUR CREATIVITY!

Children are encouraged to wear bright colors, costumes, or art-themed hats and clothes. Community groups are welcome to represent themselves by wearing their own apparel.

Come help us kick off the second day of the festival with creativity, community, and fun!

September 11–13, 2026
Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302

Get tickets, explore the schedule, and learn more at salemartfair.org.
Explore the full list of artists and their work at salemartfair.org/art/.

Celebrate 77 years of art, creativity, music, and community.

Maps Credit Union .

09/07/2026

Get ready to dance, groove, and soak up an incredible weekend of live music at the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival!

From world-class blues and soulful R&B to infectious funk and high-energy Latin rhythms, there’s something for every music lover all weekend long.

Our Main Stage Headliners:

• Joel Astley
Friday, September 11 | 7:30–9:00 PM
Soulful blues, powerhouse vocals, and world-class harmonica make Joel Astley a Friday night must-see.

• That Other Band
Saturday, September 12 | 7:30–9:00 PM
Get ready to groove with old-school Funk, R&B, and Soul, delivered with infectious rhythms and plenty of energy.

• Son de Cuba
Sunday, September 13 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Close out the weekend with vibrant Salsa, Timba, Son, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, and Latin Jazz. Dancing is encouraged!

And this is just one part of the experience!

Enjoy live music, 200+ incredible artists, delicious food and beverages, fun kids’ activities, and so much more. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the fair, it’s a chance to connect with the community and celebrate creativity in the heart of Salem.

The Main Stage is proudly sponsored by Toyota.
Tickets and the full Main Stage lineup: www.salemartfair.org

Free admission for children under 12 and families with WIC, EBT, or Oregon Trail cards. Just show your card for entry.

September 11–13, 2026
Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302

Get tickets, explore the schedule, and learn more at salemartfair.org.

Explore the full list of artists and their work at salemartfair.org/art/.

Celebrate 77 years of art, creativity, music, and community.
Tickets and the full Main Stage lineup: www.salemartfair.org


de Cuba

09/04/2026

Meet the Painters of the 2026 Salem Art Fair & Festival!
Discover the creativity, color, and artistry of 24 talented painters joining us September 11–13 at Bush’s Pasture Park! From expressive contemporary works to intricate, nature-inspired pieces, this talented group brings a wonderful variety of subject matter and styles to this year’s fair.

Come meet the artists, see their work in person, and discover a painting that speaks to you. Whether you’re looking for something to brighten your home, searching for a one-of-a-kind piece, or simply love exploring new artists working in all mediums, there’s something waiting for you at the Salem Art Fair & Festival.

Meet Our Painters
Art By Calista — Yakima, WA
Laura Koppes — Tigard, OR
Carol Sims — Salem, OR
Chrystal Dawn — West Valley City, UT
Eileen Boss — Canby, OR
Heather Fields — Portland, OR
Hilda Rueda — Albany, OR
Hung Pham — Seattle, WA
Jeni Lee — Portland, OR
Joan Chamberlain — Eugene, OR
L Marie — Caldwell, ID
Lauren M. Blankenship — Salem, OR
Lessa Clayton — Lebanon, OR
Lisa McElroy — Eugene, OR
Maria Stockdale — Vancouver, WA
Marietta Bajer — Oro Valley, AZ
Mindful Mandala Studio — Newberg, OR
Paintings for Hummingbirds — Eugene, OR
Paula Litchfield — Eugene, OR
Rachel Wood — Salem, OR
Samuel Hoskins — Salem, OR
Sky Design — Monroe, OR
Swann Freslon — San Rafael, CA
Erin Hanson — McMinnville, OR

And this is just one part of the experience!

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with live music, 200+ incredible artists, delicious food and beverages, fun kids’ activities, and so much more.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the fair, this is your chance to connect with the community and celebrate creativity in the heart of Salem.

Free admission for children under 12 and families with WIC, EBT, or Oregon Trail cards—just show your card for entry.
Details, tickets, and schedule: https://salemartfair.org/
Explore the full list of artists and their work: https://salemartfair.org/art/

Celebrate 77 years of art, creativity, and community.

Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St SE
Salem, OR 97302

September 11–13, 2026
More details: www.SalemArtFair.org


Art by Chrystal Dawn Rueda Marie Swannpaints