May Newsletter

DRUMROLL PLEASE…

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the winner of the 2026 Silverton Arts Festival Poster Contest is Rosie Augustine!

Rosie’s work stood out among 75+ incredible submissions, capturing the spirit, creativity, and visual energy that will represent this year’s festival. Her art blends imagination with technical precision—fusing traditional foundations with digital artistry to create richly layered, story-driven imagery.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Rosie brings a unique perspective shaped by her background in fine art, graphic design, and digital illustration—often working in complex layered compositions where, as she puts it, “the paint never dries.”

Her winning artwork will become the face of the 2026 Silverton Arts Festival—featured on posters, marketing materials, and seen by thousands of visitors as they gather in Silverton this August.

Take a moment to explore more of Rosie’s work here: https://www.rosieaugustine.com/

2026 STUDENT ART SHOW

Our annual youth art show brings together the creativity of middle and high school students from across the Silver Falls School District, throwing a spotlight onto the young artistic voices in our community. It was such a joy welcoming these young artists into our space on opening night and see them lifted up by our community. I think I speak for everyone who has seen this show, that the vision and craft that these students are exhibiting is absolutely stunning. In a world of omnipresent screens and encroaching AI, it’s a moving testament to our desire to draw, craft, sculpt– to feel inspired, and to express ourselves.

A NOTE FROM THE SAA BOARD

We’re currently recruiting more board members to ensure a strong leadership team at Silverton Arts — for more information, and to apply for service, please visit https://www.silvertonarts.org/jointheboard. If you’d like to visit a board meeting, you can do so when we meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7PM at the Silverton Art Center!

SILVERTON ART FESTIVAL SNEAK PEEK (at Lunaria Gallery)

Get a first look before the big show! For the entire month of June, Lunaria Gallery will feature a vibrant mix of 18 Silverton Art Festival artists. This show offers a preview of the creativity headed to the Coolidge McClaine park this August. From bold statements to quiet moments, this curated exhibition builds excitement, sparks curiosity, and celebrates the talent that makes our festival shine. Stop in, discover new favorites, and be part of the buzz before the main event!

COME ON FIRST FRIDAY
Lunaria Gallery
113 N. Water Street 6-8pm

Participating Artists
Rosie Augustine
Michael Baggetta
M. Kay Beckham
Sage Dunham
Andrei Engelman
Ella Hauwiller
Irene Henjum
Aby Henry
Denise Hershey
Hilda Kidd-Barber
Laura Koppes
Sid McNulty
Jackie Miles
Michelle Myers
Michelle Purvis
Gretchen Shepherd
Carol Sims
Donna Torres