Willamette Art Center – … a place to learn & grow in the arts

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.

Summer at the fairgrounds is busy and that busyness often affects your access to the Willamette Art Center. For information about closing, the best place to check is our online calendar.

Upcoming events:

Saturday, July 20 closed for Rust-O-Rama

Saturday, July 27, park in the yellow lot during AKC event around our building

Saturday, Aug. 3, closed for Salem Jeepers Picnic

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)

Consider joining our team!

The Willamette Art Center (WAC) is seeking a new part-time administrative assistant to join our small community art center staff. The ideal candidate is efficient, detail-oriented and skilled in developing and maintaining workplace and customer relationships. Click here to download a PDF with the position description. To apply submit a resume and cover letter to Lisa Joyce. Feel free to contact us with questions at 503-365-3911.

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.