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.
Enroll in Winter 2025 Classes!
Registration is now open for our winter classes, offering exciting opportunities to explore and grow in your art. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your skills, there’s something for everyone this season.
We also offer scholarships for youth and adult classes and workshops. If you or your child would love to take a class and need financial support to make that happen, please apply.
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)
Enter through the White Gate
Park between Columbia Hall and the Gingerbread House food truck
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!
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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