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Salem Reads 2025: Community Art Exhibition at Salem Public Library. Exhibition Dates: January 27-March 1, 2025 Location: Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR 97301 Salem, OR – The Salem Art Association and the Salem Public Library Foundation are pleased to announce a unique collaboration for Salem Reads 2025, with an exhibition inspired by this year’s selected book, Why Didn’t You Tell Me? by Carmen Rita Wong. The exhibition will run throughout February 2025 at the Salem Public Library and is open to the public, showcasing works by eight local artists. Salem Reads is an annual community reads project that encourages residents of Salem to read the same book, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and attend related programs. The Salem Public Library Foundation, which funds this program, sees Salem Reads as a vital initiative to bring the community together, enhance the visibility of the library, and spark important conversations on topics relevant to our time. This year’s selection, Why Didn’t You Tell Me? by Carmen Rita Wong, explores themes of family, identity, and belonging, offering ample opportunity for meaningful engagement and dialogue within our community. In alignment with the book’s themes, the exhibition will feature works by Dayna Collins, Laura Dahl, Corrine Loomis Dietz, Alycia Helbling, Ryan Hopper, Carlos Marquez, Laurel Thompson, and H. Eliz IV Snowcarp, all of whom were selected through a curated process and an open call to local artists. Exhibition Details: Exhibition Dates: January 27-March 1, 2025 Location: Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR 97301 Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Friday - Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. salemart.org/events/salem-reads-2025/ The exhibition, inspired by Why Didn’t You Tell Me?, is part of the broader Salem Reads program, which offers a series of programs and discussions designed to engage the public in thoughtful conversation around the book’s themes. The goal is to provide an opportunity for community members to come together, reflect, and create meaningful connections through the shared experience of reading and art. For more information on the Salem Reads 2025 program and to learn more about related events, visit the Salem Public Library website or contact the library directly. About Salem Art Association: The Salem Art Association has been committed to supporting local artists and fostering the visual arts in Salem for over 100 years. The organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for artists to exhibit and share their work while engaging with the community. About Salem Public Library Foundation: The Salem Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to support the library’s mission by providing funding for programs, services, and resources that enhance the public library’s role as a community hub for learning and growth. The ARTISTS of this year's Salem Reads interview with Joel Zak from Talking About Art. This will be a 2-PART broadcast. The first part where the artists make statements about who they are as artists aired is streaming now. Then the SECOND PART will air on 9 a.m. Friday, February 14 on KMUZ 100.7. Here all five artists will chat about what they created and why. Artist interviewed were Corrine Loomis Dietz, Ryan Hopper, Carlos Marquez, Laurel Thompson, and H. Eliz IV Snowcarp, AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW: creators.spotify.com/.../The-Artists-of-Salem...
