Willamette Art Center

The whole family can enjoy an art class at the WAC

KIDS CLASSES

Take a class or rent our studio for birthday parties or get-togethers

ADULT CLASSES

The WAC proudly offers classes in ceramics — both hand-building and wheel

FAMILY CLAY SUNDAY

A family-friendly opportunity for kids of all ages to create hand-built clay projects

RAKU FIRING

Raku is instant gratification!

ARTISANS' VILLAGE AT THE OREGON STATE FAIR

Artists and craftspeople teach, demonstrate, and show off their skills

EMPTY BOWLS SALE BENEFITS MARION POLK FOOD SHARE

November 23, 2024
~ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Cascade Hall, Oregon State Fairgrounds

WAC has a new mission statement!

Willamette Art Center’s mission is to maintain a sustainable and welcoming community for lifelong learning and exploration of the arts.

It replaces “The Friends encourage lifelong learning and exploration of the arts as a vital ingredient for the health of individuals and communities.”

Read more about it the change in our latest newsletter – which you can find under the “connect” menu at the top of the page.

Empty Bowls Event on Nov. 23

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cascade Hall, Oregon State Fairgrounds, for the annual Empty Bowls! Proceeds support Marion Polk Food Share and Willamette Art Center.

Shop nearly 1,500 handcrafted pottery pieces and wood turnings by local artisans—perfect for holiday gifts! The event also features live demonstrations of wheel throwing and wood turning.

Hours

Monday-Thursday
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. (Family Clay Sunday only)

Salem’s Community Arts Center

The Willamette Art Center (WAC) is located at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. We offer exciting art classes and workshops, studio space for artists, and just plain fun for all ages. The WAC operates as the public face of the Friends of the Visual Arts which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving our community through art and art access — we are a place to learn and grow in the arts!

Thank You

The Willamette Art Center thanks all of our volunteers, students, and donors for your support. Your participation in classes, volunteering at events, and financial support is the reason the WAC thrives and has grown tremendously since opening to the Salem community in 2006.

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announcements

2024 General Membership Meeting Agenda

October 14, 2024

2024 General Membership Meeting

Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m.

Call to order – Sage Dunham, President

Attendance – Identify members present

Secretary’s report – Membership report and review of the 2023 meeting minutes

Treasurer’s report – Financial position of the WAC – Dave McConnell

President’s report – Sage Dunham

Executive Director’s report – Lisa Joyce

Committee reports

Budget – Dave McConnell
Empty Bowls – Pam Baldwin and Claudia Hill
Strategic Planning – Carla Axtman

Election of new board members – Sage Dunham

Nominees: Renita Hiebert, Josie Hummert and Christine Lamoureaux
Appointment process for vacanices

Bylaws update – Pam Baldwin

Member Questions and Discussion

Adjourn

Job descriptions for AV volunteers

August 21, 2024

Thank you so much for volunteering to work at the Willamette Art Center’s booth at the state fair’s Artisans’ Village.

If you are unable to attend our volunteer training on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m., please read the following documents. We will email you the admissions pass and a parking permit for the yellow lot.