Salem, Oregon
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Salem Public Art Collection Online Tour
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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
Public Mural Program
Additional Resources
- Murals in downtown Salem
- Explore Salem’s Public Art Collection
- Self-guided online tour of public art in Salem
Commission Members
| Member | Position | Appointment | Term | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Diaz-Salazar | At-Large | 09/28/2022 | 1st | 12/31/2023 |
| Spencer Emerick | Experienced in landscape architecture, real estate development or community foundations | 06/22/2020 | 1st | 12/31/2022 |
| Zachary D Hull | Commission Chair - Experienced in the arts, art education or art criticism | 12/13/2021 | 1st | 12/31/2024 |
| Susan Napack | Commission Vice-Chair - Experienced in the arts, art education or art criticism | 03/28/2022 | 1st | 12/31/2024 |
| Krista Lauer | Experienced in museum curation, art restoration or art appraisal | 4/10/2023 | 1st | 12/31/2025 |
| Vacant | Experienced in landscape architecture, real estate development or community foundations | Open | ||
| Vacant | Experienced in museum curation, art restoration or art appraisal | Open |
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
2023 Salem Public Art Commission Annual Report
Salem Public Art Commission (SPAC) Public Hearing Notice for 1380 & 1390 Madison St NE Mural Application - Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 3:30 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.