Silverton Arts Association - Media Information
Silverton Arts Association History... The Silverton Arts Association (SAA) began in 1968 when a handful of local artists joined together in support of each other and the visual arts. Today SAA is a non-profit organization with an average membership of 140 artists and patrons of the arts. A fifteen member working Board of Directors includes four officers and three employees, a part time office coordinator, and two part time education coordinators. The Board governs and manages the day to day activities of this community-minded association. There are eleven standing committees made up of dedicated members and volunteers who work year-round to meet the art and cultural needs of Silverton’s citizens.
The Silverton Arts Association current Art Center is located in the beautiful, seven acre Coolidge-McClaine Park. The picturesque Silver Falls Creek runs through part of the park and behind the Art Center. The Art Center includes the Borland Gallery, the Greenough classroom, an office, kitchen and supply room. The recently renovated Park House also sits on the Silverton Arts Association campus, providing classroom space for children’s art programming and more.
Silverton Arts Association interfaces with approximately thirty community service groups such as Silverton Together, the Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, Silverton Senior Center and the YMCA. Many board members work closely with these organizations to provide a wide variety of services and opportunities to the people of Silverton. SAA also gives financial and volunteer support to community events that are sponsored by these agencies.
Mission Statement
The Silverton Arts Association shall be organized and operated exclusively for charitable, cultural, artistic and educational purposes. Subject to the limitations stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the purposes of this Association shall be to engage in any lawful activities, none of which are for profit, for which corporations may be organized under Chapter 65 of the Oregon Revised Statues (or its corresponding future provisions) and 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or its corresponding future provisions).
The primary purpose of the Association shall be to nurture, exhibit, inform, and promote appreciation and practice of the arts in the greater Silverton area. Through education, the Association will increase public understanding and practice of the arts for present and future generations.
Current Art Education Programs
KIDSART Program: Three weekly classes serving 30 children ages 7-18. This program runs September thru May.
Adult Art Education Workshops: Numerous classes and workshops scheduled throughout the year offer a variety of medias, i.e. oil, acrylic, photography, pottery, calligraphy, pastels, watercolor, drawing fundamentals, art appreciation and more.
KIDSART Summer Camp: Week-long, half-day, art project-related activities for children 6-18. Professional artists are contracted as instructors for these camps.
Parent/Child Art Summer Camp: Week-long, half day, art activities designed to help parents encourage art skills in the younger child.
Preschool Art in the Park classes: Six-week series for younger children, focusing on art, literacy, music and movement.
Children’s Workshops: One time workshops with art project-related activities for children aged 3-12 in a variety of medias and subject areas.
Arts and Crafts Workshops for Seniors: One time workshops focus on arts and crafts at a reduced cost for area senior citizens.
Family Fun Nights: Whole school art programs delivered to community schools to inspire and educate children and their families.
SAA feels it is important to provide the highest quality art instructors at reasonable class fees to both children and adults. All classes and workshops range in cost from $6 to $10 per hour. There are also scholarships available to children and adults.
Current Art Education Programs
KIDSART Program: Three weekly classes serving 30 children ages 7-18. This program runs September thru May.
Adult Art Education Workshops: Numerous classes and workshops scheduled throughout the year offer a variety of medias, i.e. oil, acrylic, photography, pottery, calligraphy, pastels, watercolor, drawing fundamentals, art appreciation and more.
KIDSART Summer Camp: Week-long, half-day, art project-related activities for children 6-18. Professional artists are contracted as instructors for these camps.
Parent/Child Art Summer Camp: Week-long, half day, art activities designed to help parents encourage art skills in the younger child.
Preschool Art in the Park classes: Six-week series for younger children, focusing on art, literacy, music and movement.
Children’s Workshops: One time workshops with art project-related activities for children aged 3-12 in a variety of medias and subject areas.
Arts and Crafts Workshops for Seniors: One time workshops focus on arts and crafts at a reduced cost for area senior citizens.
Family Fun Nights: Whole school art programs delivered to community schools to inspire and educate children and their families.
SAA feels it is important to provide the highest quality art instructors at reasonable class fees to both children and adults. All classes and workshops range in cost from $6 to $10 per hour. There are also scholarships available to children and adults.
