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.

Late summer and early fall 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, Sept. 14, closed for Asher House Retreat

Monday, Sept. 16, Fall Classes Start!

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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Smiles happen every day at WAC

announcements

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.

Hours

Salem’s Community Arts Center

Thank You

social media

Smiles happen every day at WAC

announcements

Job descriptions for AV volunteers

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

If you signed up for a “cash shift,” please read through these directions.

For the “glaze” volunteers, this information is helpful:

For firing the Raku kilns read this guidance:

WAC March 2024 Newsletter is here!

our sponsors

Hours

Salem’s Community Arts Center

Thank You

social media

Smiles happen every day at WAC

announcements

Job descriptions for AV volunteers

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

If you signed up for a “cash shift,” please read through these directions.

For the “glaze” volunteers, this information is helpful:

For firing the Raku kilns read this guidance:

March Newsletter 2024

WAC March 2024 Newsletter is here!

our sponsors