🎨 Arts

Free

Bush Barn Art Center and Annex

600 Mission St., Salem, OR

Bush Barn Art Center and Annex are in Bush's Pasture Park at 600 Mission St SE. Salem Art Association lists free public admission and hours of noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The spaces include exhibitions, a gift gallery and an artist-in-residence studio. Check the current program and holiday closures before visiting.

The Eco-Earth Globe by the Eco-Earth Committee at Riverfront Park on the Willamette River in Salem.

Hidden Gem

Eco-Earth Globe

101 Front St NE, Salem, OR

A striking 26-foot public art sphere in Salem's Riverfront Park, transformed from an industrial acid ball into a colorful mosaic globe covered in ceramic tiles from around the world.

Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives · CC BY 4.0. Cropped to fit; photo remains under this license.

Elsinore Framing & Fine Art

444 Ferry St SE, Salem, OR 97301

A downtown Salem gallery hosting collaborative community art projects and exhibitions for organizations like the Watercolor Society of Oregon. Custom framing services available.

Elsinore Theatre

170 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301

The Elsinore Theatre is a downtown Salem venue for concerts, films, comedy and other performances. Plan a visit around a specific event rather than general opening hours. Check the official event page for the date, doors and performance times, ticket terms and age guidance. Ask the box office about accessible seating before purchasing if needed; prices and availability differ by performance.

Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY 4.0. Cropped to fit; photo remains under this license.

Level 2 Gallery

200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301

A contemporary art gallery space at the Salem Convention Center hosting rotating exhibitions and thematic collections. Free and open to the public during weekday hours.

Hidden Gem

Lunaria Gallery

113 N Water St., Silverton, OR

An artist-owned cooperative gallery in historic downtown Silverton featuring rotating exhibits of paintings, ceramics, jewelry, glass, and fine crafts by local Willamette Valley artists.

Market for the Strange

A pop-up market featuring independent artists and makers. Confirm the current event date, location and admission terms with the organizer. The generic Salem address does not identify the next market site.

Pentacle Theatre

324 52nd Ave NW, Salem, OR 97304

Pentacle Theatre is a community theater in the Salem area. Choose a specific production and performance date from its official calendar before buying tickets. Check the theater location, ticket terms and accessibility arrangements for your visit; box-office hours are not performance times.

Free

Salem Art Association

600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302

Salem Art Association presents exhibitions and artist programs, including work at Bush Barn Art Center and Annex. Check the current exhibition calendar for dates and locations. A past opening reception on the website is not an upcoming event.

Hidden Gem

Salem on the Edge

156 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Salem on the Edge is a downtown contemporary-art gallery. Its website lists exhibitions, artist information and occasional workshops or art events. Check the current exhibition dates and any RSVP requirements before visiting.

Salem Public Art

A guide listing for public art around Salem, not one staffed venue. Choose a particular work and check whether it is outdoors or inside a building with limited opening hours.

Stefani Art Gallery

305 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Modern and contemporary art gallery showcasing work from local and international artists. Features original art, sculptures, prints, and photography.

The Infinite Light Inc

223 Commercial St NE, Suite 115, Salem, OR

A Salem business listing whose previous description advertised a dated 2025 event. That event text has been removed. Current offerings and visiting arrangements need confirmation with the business.

World Beat Gallery & Festival