March Newsletter

BECOME A SPONSOR of the SILVERTON ARTS FESTIVAL

We are back this summer and the Silverton Arts Festival will transform the historic Coolidge-McClaine Park into a vibrant celebration of creativity—welcoming thousands of visitors to experience exceptional art, live music, and the beauty of Silverton along the banks of Silver Creek.

We invite local businesses, organizations, and community supporters to partner with us as sponsors and help make this beloved event possible. Your sponsorship not only supports artists and arts programming in our region—it also places your business in front of thousands of engaged visitors who value creativity, community, and culture.

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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!

2026 ARTS FESTIVAL

Silverton Arts Festival – Call for Artists

There’s less than one month left to apply for the Silverton Arts Festival! Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Silverton’s summer art events, where creativity fills historic Coolidge-McClaine Park and thousands of visitors come to celebrate artists and purchase original work. If you’re a maker, painter, sculptor, photographer, or creative of any kind, now is the time to submit your application and join the excitement.

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Festival Poster Contest – Call for Entries

Artists are also invited to submit artwork for the Silverton Arts Festival Poster Contest! The selected piece will become the official image representing this year’s festival—featured on posters, promotional materials, and throughout the community. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase your work and become part of the visual story of one of Silverton’s celebrated arts events. Submit your best work and be part of the tradition.

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NEW COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

Our new Communality of Practice: Contemplative Philosophers Society now has regular meeting times.

Regular meetings occur on the first and third Sundays of the month.

Each listening session will last roughly 30-60 min and feature recorded talks from Alan Watts. Afterward will be a brief discussion followed by a closing meditation. All are welcome.

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE?

A Community of Practice is a group of people who come together around a shared passion or skill, learning from one another through regular practice, conversation, and collaboration. Whether you’re curious to try something new or eager to deepen your skills, our Communities of Practice are WELCOMING and FREE. These groups are open to all skill levels—beginners, dabblers, and seasoned makers alike. Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and connect with others who share your love of art, poetry, philosophy and music.