Salem Public Art Collection Online Tour

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Street Painting Program

• Learn more about the Street Painting Program

Special Membership Requirements

• Two members experienced in the arts, art education, or art criticism
• Two members experienced in museum curating, art restoration, or art appraisal
• Two members experienced in landscape architecture, real estate, development, or community foundations
• One member from the community at-large

Rules & Bylaws

• Salem Public Art Commission bylaws
• Salem Public Art Commission policies and guidelines

Public Mural Program

• Salem Public Mural Program Policy
• Public Mural Application Packet

Additional Resources

• Murals in downtown Salem
• Explore Salem’s Public Art Collection
• Self-guided online tour of public art in Salem

Commission Members

Authority: SRC Chapter 15
Number of members: 7
Type of appointment: Mayoral recommendation with City Council approval
Length of term: 3 years

The Public Art Commission is charged with overseeing the City’s public art collection and recommending the Public Art Fund annual budget to City Council. The commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

The commission’s primary duties include:

• Acquisition
• Maintenance
• Cataloguing
• Decommissioning art within the City’s collection
• Approving public murals

Public Notices, Public Hearings, Staff Reports, and Decisions

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Supplemental Public Comment Packet for 1380 & 1390 Madison Street NE Mural Application - December 13, 2023 @ 3:30 PM Online

2023 Salem Public Art Commission Annual Report

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Agenda Packet for 1380 & 1390 Madison St NE Mural Application - Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 3:30 PM Online

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Notice for 1380 & 1390 Madison St NE Mural Application - Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 3:30 PM Online 

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Agenda Packet for Dave's Hot Chicken Mural Application - Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 2:30 PM Online

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Notice for Dave's Hot Chicken Mural Application - Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 2:30 PM Online

2022 Salem Public Art Commission Annual Report

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Notice for Rivers Condominiums Mural Application has been postponed until further notice. The applicant has withdrawn their application at this time.

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Supplemental Public Comment Packet for Salem First Baptist Church Mural Application - Wednesday, November 9, 2022 @ 9:30 AM Online 

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Agenda Packet for Salem First Baptist Church Mural Application - Wednesday, November 9, 2022 @ 9:30 AM Online

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Notice for First Baptist Church of Salem Mural Application - Wednesday, November 9, 2022 @ 9:30 AM Online

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Special Public Hearing for Pacific Coast Producers Mural Application - SPAC Hearing 9-26-2022, Exhibit 1

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Special Public Hearing for Pacific Coast Producers Mural Application - Public Testimony Received August 26 - September 22, 2022

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Special Public Hearing Agenda Packet for Pacific Coast Producers Mural Application - Monday, September 26, 2022 @ 9:30AM Online

Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Special Public Hearing Notice for Pacific Coast Producers Mural Application - Monday, September 26, 2022 @ 9:30AM Online

Meeting Agendas and Minutes