Arts in Salem

Upcoming arts events around Salem.

Saturday, October 17

All Figured Out: Meet & Greet

Sat, Oct 17 · 5 PM–9 PM

Oregon Art Auction is hosting a fundraiser featuring local artists who have decided to donate their artwork to help fundraise for the upcoming Oregon film All

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Sunday, October 18

Art/Paint-Party: "Spooky Halloween Night"

Sun, Oct 18 · 2 PM–4 PM

FUN Paint-Party for All Ages - No experience required - All supplies & instruction included - Painting "Spooky Halloween Night" - Use the Website Link for

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Friday, October 23

Art/Paint-Party: "Scarecrow Silhouette"

Fri, Oct 23 · 6 PM–8 PM

FUN Paint-Party for Adults 21+ - No experience required - All supplies & instruction included - Painting "Scarecrow Silhouette" - Use Website Link for More

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Saturday, October 24

Death Cafe at World Beat Gallery

Sat, Oct 24 · 2 PM–4 PM

Join End-of-Life Doula Lucia LaNasa for two hours of being death curious, as part of the What Remains exhibit in the gallery.

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Sunday, October 25

Art/Paint-Party: "Scarecrow Silhouette"

Sun, Oct 25 · 2 PM–4 PM

FUN Paint-Party for All Ages - No experience required - All supplies & instruction included - Painting "Scarecrow Silhouette" - Use Website Link for More

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Monday, October 26

Art/Paint-Party: "Halloween Gnome"

Mon, Oct 26 · 6 PM–8 PM

FUN Paint-Party for All Ages- No experience required - All supplies & instruction included - Painting "Halloween Gnome" - Use Website Link for More Info

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Wednesday, October 28

Art/Paint-Party: "Moon Gazer"

Wed, Oct 28 · 6 PM–8 PM

FUN Paint-Party for All Ages - No experience required - All supplies & instruction included - Painting "Moon Gazer" - Use Website Link for More Info &

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Monday, November 2

Art/Paint-Party: "Autumn Glow"

Mon, Nov 2 · 6 PM–8 PM

Come and celebrate creativity! – NO experience required – All Ages Welcome – FUN guaranteed!

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Art/Paint-Party: "Autumn Glow"

Mon, Nov 2 · 6 PM–8 PM

FUN Paint-Party for All Ages - No experience required - All supplies & included - Painting "Autumn Glow" - Use Website Link for More Info & to Register.

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Friday, November 6

Jurassic Quest

Fri, Nov 6–8

Step into a prehistoric adventure at Jurassic Quest! Experience life-sized, moving and roaring dinosaurs in an immersive walk-through exhibit.

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The Sunset Maple Photography Event

Fri, Nov 6 · 4 PM–6 PM

Join us for an exclusive after-hours event for the opportunity to photograph our iconic sunset maples during the sunset!

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Lunaria Gallery November Art Show Opening Reception

Fri, Nov 6 · 6 PM–8 PM

Lunaria Gallery opens its November shows, "It Starts With The Tree", in the Main Floor Gallery and "Just Look'n Around", in the Loft Gallery.

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Saturday, November 7

Art/Paint-Party: "Autumn Raven"

Sat, Nov 7 · 4 PM–6 PM

FUN Paint-Party for All Ages - No experience required - All supplies & instruction included - Painting "Autumn Raven" - Use Website Link for More Info

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Monday, November 9

A Tribute to Veterans Exhibit

Mon, Nov 9–13

Pay tribute to our military veterans with this exhibit in the Capitol Rotunda.

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Saturday, November 21

Open Studios at The Mill

Sat, Nov 21 · 1 PM–4 PM

Studios at The Mill artists invite the public to visit their studios and common spaces, filled with art and inspiration.

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Saturday, November 28

Art/Paint-Party: "Kaleidoscope Moon"

Sat, Nov 28 · 5 PM–7 PM

FUN Paint-Party for All Ages - No experience required - All supplies & instruction included - Painting "Kaleidoscope Moon" - Use Website Link for More Info

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Saturday, December 5

Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt II: A One Man Show

Sat, Dec 5 · 7:30 PM–9 PM

An intimate, high-energy evening with multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer.

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Exhibit: The Immigrant Story: I Lived to Tell the World | Jim Lommasson

Thu, Sep 24 – Mon, Jan 4

Photographs from Jim Lommasson. His work focuses on photographs and objects of immigrants and objects they were able to bring with them on their perilous

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the work we make

Fri, Oct 2–25

Open Reception Friday, October 2, from 5:30 - 7:30; welcome and artist introductions at 6:00.the work we make shares work from artists who have participated in

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Words to My Story | James Hockenhull

Fri, Oct 2–25

Opening Reception Friday 10/2 from 5:30 - 7:30. Welcome and artist introduction at 6:00.This exhibit explores human consciousness, perception, and our instinct

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Lunaria Gallery October 2026 Art Show

Fri, Oct 2 – Mon, Nov 2

Lunaria Gallery presents its October 2026 Art Shows; in the Main Floor Gallery, "Once Upon A Times", with artwork by Jenny Armitage and in the Loft Gallery,

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November Artist-In-Residence | Nick Simons

Mon, Nov 2–29

Nick Simons is a cartoonist and zinester based in Salem, OR.

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Cosmic Transmissions of a Deeper Truth | Totem Shriver and Chloe Raymond

Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Dec 20

Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.; welcome and artist introductions at 6:00 p.m.We are resolute in creating fresh, authentic, living

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Comic Arts & Manga Exhibition

Fri, Nov 6 – Wed, Dec 23

Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 6 from 5:30 - 7:30Comic Arts & Manga celebrates the creativity, imagination, and artistic voices of young artists ages 8 to

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