Salem Art Association

The Salem Art Association (SAA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley since 1919. We operate the Bush Barn Art Center and Annex, a Community Arts Education program, the Salem Art Fair & Festival, and the Bush House Museum. SAA envisions a vibrant and connected community that harnesses the power of the arts and heritage to expand creativity and improve lives.

Mission

The mission of the Salem Art Association (SAA) is to actively engage the community in the appreciation of the arts through contemporary art exhibitions and events, arts education for youth and adults, and the preservation and interpretation of our shared cultural heritage.