Salem Area Arts Council "The Creative Arts Center"

09/06/2026

We know you are so excited for the Art Walk! We are too!! But please dont forget to support our amazing artists before then too! Here is our upcoming classes snap shot! Get signed up!!

https://www.sacba.org/salem-creative-arts-center-events

09/06/2026

Our Art Walk Vendor and Artist spotlight on day 6 is:

Elyse White with Little Green House Crafts

Little Green House Crafts is a small business run by a crafty mom of four! You can find an abundance of hand crocheted items, such as; coasters, blankets, scrubbies, dish cloths and stuffed animals. We also make handmade keychains, lanyards, pens and more!

09/05/2026

Day #5 of our Artist and vendor spotlights:
Is Patty Burmeister

What type of art do I enjoy:
I primarily paint in watercolor, but I also am painting in acrylics and egg tempra.
I enjoy painting pet portraits. Clients send me a picture, and I use the photograph to paint a portrait of their beloved pet. I enjoy the whole process of it I am honored to be a part of it. Many times, it is a surprise gift to another family member. You can tell there is so much love that the pet brought to the family.
I paint in Plein Air, meaning, painting outdoors in the open air. It is a welcomed change from studio painting. The light changes quickly, so decisions have to be made about lighting and colors.
I am learning to "write" icons. Iconography is an important part of Christian Orthodoxy, I am a Christian Orthodox attending Annunciation Church in St. James. I lead Plein Air Day, twice a year for the church and anyone interested in attending
The next one is on October 3rd. Registration is online at annunciationoca.org/en-plein-air.

I am learning so much, and am enjoying learnning a whole new process.
This year I painted my first mural. It was a great learning experience. I enjoyed the comradorie with the other muralists. It is located in Rolla, in front of the Sirloin Stockade Restaurant, with the theme of celebration Route 66.

Name of business:
Patty's Pet Portaits on FB

How did I get interested in art?
I have always enjoyed art. Even as a toddler when I did my first mural with a black marker on the living room wallpaper!

Why do I like art?
I love art because I think God gave this special interest/ talent to me. It really is such a calm space for me to enter. It brings me joy, and I lose myself in it.
Oftentimes, I will lose track of time, and it will be dark, or my hands shake because I have forgotten to eat!
Why do I like the Salem Community?
I love the Salem Community because I feel right at home here. I can be myself, and I see others being authentically themselves. People care about one another and help when others need help. It is appropriately named, Salem, meaning Shalom, or Peace, in more ways than one.

09/05/2026

We had a fun filled night at our Kids Axolotl paint party last night.

09/05/2026

Day 4 of our vendors and Artists spotlight :

My name is Larry Maxwell and I make hand-carved fishing lures and unique walking sticks. My fishing lures are mainly for catching large and small-mouth bass. Please stop by my booth at the Art Walk in downtown Salem on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

09/03/2026

Day 3 of our Art Walk on 4th vendors and Artist Spotlight is:
Hello my name is Jade Martin. I am the creator of Crochet by Jade. I make crochet plushies. Self taught. I will be setting up a booth and selling my plushies day of the Art walk. Here is some of my work!

09/02/2026

Day #2 of our spotlights for vendors and Artists that will be attending our Art Walk on 4th September 26th!

Today we have Advocates for Animals:
They help with care and spaying and neutering in our local community!

09/01/2026

It is time to start spotlighting our Artists and vendors for Art Walk on 4th 2026!

Today we have:
Michael O'Neill of One Werkz Studios. We primarily focus on traditional art with a primary focus of airbrush mediums. We are a studio with 1 primary artist but is a family venture. We would like to expand and involve everyone that is a member of the One Werkz page including artists and non-artists alike. Well also be offering temporary body art tattoos (made with body art markers) and new this year, a side by side with Michael to create and airbrush your own t-shirt.

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

Please note some changes to this class! The updated description did not make it through on the newsletter.

Let's make a fashionable crocheted hat!