Salem Art Association

Organization Overview

Salem Art Association is located in Salem, OR. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Salem Art Association employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Salem Art Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Salem Art Association generated $459.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $609.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE ARTS TO EXPAND CREATIVITY, IMPROVE LIVES, AND FOSTER A MORE VIBRANT AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOR NEARLY SEVEN DECADES, SALEM ART ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN PRESENTING THE ANNUAL SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE REGION'S CULTURAL CALENDAR, THAT DRAWS OVER 36,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. THE SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL WAS STARTED IN 1949 AND IS NOW THE LARGEST ART FAIR IN OREGON AND THE SECOND LARGEST IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. OVER THE COURSE OF THREE DAYS, IT FEATURES MORE THAN 210 ARTISTS, LIVE MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE ON TWO ENTERTAINMENT STAGES, TWO CRAFT BEER AND WINE GARDENS, MORE THAN 20 FOOD BOOTHS, A KID'S COURT WITH ART ACTIVITIES, A CULTURAL COMMUNITY WITH A DEMONSTRATION STAGE, A PLANT SALE AND MUCH MORE. THE SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL IS COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO A RANGE OF ARTISTIC MEDIUMS APPEALING TO BOTH ART APPRECIATORS AND ART COLLECTORS ALIKE.


LOCATED IN HISTORIC BUSH'S PASTURE PARK, THE BUSH BARN ART CENTER FEATURES THREE GALLERIES, A GIFT GALLERY, AND A PERMANENT COLLECTION. THE A.N. BUSH GALLERY PRESENTS MAJOR INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITIONS OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. THE FOCUS GALLERY OFFERS A MORE INTIMATE SETTING SHOWCASING SMALL ONE-PERSON EXHIBITIONS AS WELL AS EXHIBITIONS HIGHLIGHTING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE CAMAS GALLERY PROVIDES REGIONAL ARTISTS SEEKING GALLERY REPRESENTATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT WITH THE VENUE AND SERVICES THEY NEED TO THRIVE PROFESSIONALLY. OUR EXHIBITIONS FEATURE FINE ART AND CRAFTS BY ARTISTS LIVING OR WORKING IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND BEYOND. THE BUSH BARN ART CENTER PROVIDES ENRICHING ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES FOR VIEWERS OF ALL AGES, FOSTERING A LIFE-LONG APPRECIATION FOR VISUAL ART. EXHIBITIONS ARE ALWAYS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


THE SALEM ART ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMS TO SUPPORT A BROAD RANGE OF DYNAMIC LOCAL ARTS PROJECTS. MOST NOTABLY, CAE ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS EACH YEAR THROUGH OUR ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE AND THE HIGH SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. WITH THE 2016 RENOVATIONS OF THE ANNEX AND AT THE BUSH BARN ART CENTER CAE PROGRAMMING HAS EXPANDED. THE NEWLY RENOVATED BUSH BARN ANNEX NOW SERVES AS THE HEADQUARTERS FOR SAA'S CAE PROGRAM AND FEATURES A DEDICATED STUDIO SPACE FOR A YEAR-ROUND ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM, AND A MAIN SPACE FOR ART WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, CLASSES AND OTHER PROGRAMMING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matthew Boulay
Executive Director (beg June 2021)
$50,096
Sandra Burnett
Executive Director (thru May 2021)
$32,469
Ryan Pasquarella
Treasurer
$0
Jessica Ramey
Secretary
$0
Laura Tesler
President
$0
Bruce Rodgers
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$26,220
Fundraising events$4,750
Related organizations$45,000
Government grants $123,320
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$198,977
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,995
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$398,267
Total Program Service Revenue$16,440
Investment income $545
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $45
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$4,314
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $34,122
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $459,105

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Salem Art Association has awarded $49,441 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BUSH HOUSE MUSEUM

Org PageRecipient Profile

Salem, OR

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS

$46,891

SALEM ART ASSOCIATION ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Salem, OR

PURPOSE: SALES RECEIVED BY SAA ON BEHALF OF SAAEF.

$2,550
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Salem Art Association has recieved totaling $141,086.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: Cultural Heritage

$84,050
James F And Marion L Miller Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: OSI RENEWAL SALEM ART ASSOCIATION

$42,000
Braemar Charitable Trust

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER ART BACKPACK PROGRAM

$10,000
Maps Community Foundation

Salem, OR

PURPOSE: SPONSORING CHARITY EVENT

$5,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$36
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