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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 newsletter – which you can find under the “connect” menu at the top of the page.

Community Meeting

When: Sunday, Jan. 19 at 4:00 p.m.

Where: At the Willamette Art Center or via Zoom.

We have some important news to share, and we want you to be among the first to hear it. Please join us for a special community meeting this Sunday at 4 p.m. at the WAC. To make it easier to participate, we’re offering a Zoom option so you don’t have to make a special trip.

Can’t make it? We will follow up with a summary of the news via email and postings at the WAC.

Hours

Monday – Wednesday
10 am – 8 pm

Thursday – Saturday
10 am – 5 pm

Sunday
11 am – 12 pm (Family Clay Early Birds)
12 pm – 3 pm (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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Miller Elementary’s Safety and Your Child Event brings all kinds of organizations offering pro social alternatives to families with young children.
Miller Elementary’s Safety and Your Child Event brings all kinds of organizations offering pro social alternatives to families with young children.
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Our latest email is packed with information you need:-New glazes-Glaze firing ticket prices to increase Feb. 1-Glazing 101 Workshop coming Tuesday, Jan. 21-Membership renewal time-New trial for members-only- studio access during classes-Old greenware will be recycled -Use the Red GateLink in profile
Our latest email is packed with information you need:-New glazes-Glaze firing ticket prices to increase Feb. 1-Glazing 101 Workshop coming Tuesday, Jan. 21-Membership renewal time-New trial for members-only- studio access during classes-Old greenware will be recycled -Use the Red GateLink in profile
Our latest email is packed with information you need:-New glazes-Glaze firing ticket prices to increase Feb. 1-Glazing 101 Workshop coming Tuesday, Jan. 21-Membership renewal time-New trial for members-only- studio access during classes-Old greenware will be recycled -Use the Red GateLink in profile
Our latest email is packed with information you need:-New glazes-Glaze firing ticket prices to increase Feb. 1-Glazing 101 Workshop coming Tuesday, Jan. 21-Membership renewal time-New trial for members-only- studio access during classes-Old greenware will be recycled -Use the Red GateLink in profile
Our latest email is packed with information you need:-New glazes-Glaze firing ticket prices to increase Feb. 1-Glazing 101 Workshop coming Tuesday, Jan. 21-Membership renewal time-New trial for members-only- studio access during classes-Old greenware will be recycled -Use the Red GateLink in profile
Our latest email is packed with information you need: -New glazes -Glaze firing ticket prices to increase Feb. 1 -Glazing 101 Workshop coming Tuesday, Jan. 21 -Membership renewal time -New trial for members-only- studio access during classes -Old greenware will be recycled -Use the Red Gate Link in profile
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Join us on Tuesday, January 21 to explore the art of glazing! Dana Field will guide you through the basics of WAC’s glazes, application techniques, and how to avoid common glaze flaws.Bring a bisqued pot and firing ticket—or just watch and learn! Perfect for beginners or studio pass users looking for a refresher.Sign up via the link in our bio!
Join us on Tuesday, January 21 to explore the art of glazing! Dana Field will guide you through the basics of WAC’s glazes, application techniques, and how to avoid common glaze flaws. Bring a bisqued pot and firing ticket—or just watch and learn! Perfect for beginners or studio pass users looking for a refresher. Sign up via the link in our bio!
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Our latest email:There's time to enroll in our winter sessionMembership renewal timeNew officersFamily Clay Sunday returns this weekThank you, donorsHappy New YearLink in profile
Our latest email: There's time to enroll in our winter session Membership renewal time New officers Family Clay Sunday returns this week Thank you, donors Happy New Year Link in profile
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