North + Central Willamette Valley: Albany, Brownsville, Corvallis, Newberg, Philomath, Salem
Gallery Calapooia - Albany
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm, First Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: 222 First Avenue West
Why Go There? 20 local artists, different media showcase works in historic downtown building gallery; monthly First Friday evening reception, year-round.
More Information: Gallery Calapooia
The Living Rock Studios - Brownsville
Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Location: 911 West Bishop Way
Why Go There? Two story privately owned studio/art gallery comprised of concrete and 800 tons of rocks/minerals, displays paintings, wood carved pieces; fiber arts created by the founder's daughter; rock/mineral based art pieces; schedules special events, gift shop. Free admission, small (cash-only) donation requested.
More Information: Living Rock Studios
Corvallis Arts Center - Corvallis
Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: 700 Southwest Madison Avenue
Why Go There? Historic old church turned art center features contemporary art exhibits, receptions, classes; gift shop offers local/regional artist works in a variety of media: crafts, jewelry, print, photography, sculpture, textiles. Fall chocolate event fundraiser (see website for updates).
More Information: The Arts Center
Corvallis Arts Walk - Corvallis
Third Thursday, monthly
Location: Downtown Corvallis and Oregon State University (OSU) campus Fairbanks Gallery (see separate listing).
Why Go There? Grass-roots organized monthly art walk: arts/crafts stores, galleries, studios; OSU art faculty hosted art related events, demonstrations.
More Information: Corvallis Arts Walk
Oregon State University (OSU) Fairbanks Gallery - Corvallis
Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm; extra hours during Corvallis Arts Walk
Location: Fairbanks Hall, OSU campus: 220 Southwest 26th Street
Why Go There? Gallery exhibitions feature Northwest, regional, national, international artists; gallery talks, workshops, public lectures, artist receptions.
More Information: Fairbanks Gallery
Chehalem Cultural Center - Newberg
Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm (special event times vary)
Location: 415 East Sheridan Street
Why Go There? Historic building turned culture center hosts music concerts, art exhibits, classes, special events: Oregon Truffle Festival Marketplace (February), Willamette Valley Lavender Festival/ Plein Air Art show (July), Night of the Moon fundraising gala showcasing Oregon star chefs, wines, silent/live auction, art (September).
More Information: Chehalem Culture Center + Lavender Festival + Oregon Truffle Festival
Benton County Historical Society Museum - Philomath
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:30pm
Location: 1101 Main Street
Why Go There? 120,000 artifact collection includes historic/pioneer household objects, quilts, artworks, mineral specimens; permanent/changing exhibits; summer lecture series, events; free admission (donations welcomed).
More Information: Benton County Museum
Philomath Open Studios - Philomath
October (two weekends), 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: various throughout Philomath area
Why Go There? Annual self-guided free tour: 36 local artists, 14 sites; wide variety of media; opportunity to visit with artists, purchase art.
More Information: Philomath Open Studios
Bush Barn Art Center - Salem
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm (Saturday-Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm)
Location: 600 Mission Street Southeast, in Bush's Pasture Park
Why Go There? 100 year old art association runs three galleries, features primarily Pacific Northwest artists, changing exhibits; juried gift shop features 20th/21st century fine art, crafts. The non-profit Association organizes popular annual Salem Art Fair & Festival (see separate listing), supports arts activities (July).
More Information: Bush Barn Art Center + Facebook
Bush House Museum - Salem
April-September, Thursday-Sunday afternoon ( docent-led hourly tours 1:00pm-4:00pm)
Location: 600 Mission Street Southeast
Why Go There? Set within 90.5 acre Bush's Pasture Park & Botanic Gardens (which features rhododendron, rose gardens, walking trails and paths), historic two story building offers glimpse of an Italianate-style 12 room home, built in 1878 by Asaheh Bush, an Oregon publisher, banker, politician and lived in by family members until 1953, when it became a museum; run by the Salem Art Association.
More Information: Bush House Museum + Oregon Encyclopedia Article
Deepwood Museum & Gardens - Salem
Wednesday-Saturday, hourly tours: 9:00am-12:00pm
Garden hours: sunrise-sunset
Location: 1116 Southeast Mission Street
Why Go There? Historic house/gardens turned museum offers docent-led morning house tours (fee); features manicured gardens, nature trail; special food and music events (see Entertainment & Performing Arts listing).
More Information: Historic Deepwood Estate
Hallie Ford Art Museum - Salem
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday opens 1:00pm; Closed Monday
Location: 700 State Street (corner State & Cottage Streets)
Why Go There? Museum known for northwest collections; occasional films, lectures; senior, student discounts; free Tuesdays.
More Information: Facebook + Current Exhibitions
Oregon Garden Art in the Garden - Silverton
July-September
Location: 879 West Main Street
Why Go There? Annual local artist works displayed in 80 acres of botanic gardens to stroll through; entrance discounts: seniors, groups, active military.
More Information: Oregon Garden
Additional Resources
Albany Visitors Association - Albany
Annual events: September antiques day; December historic homes holiday parlours, night lights tours, more
Art in the Valley - Corvallis
Cooperative artist gallery, events
Corvallis Fall Festival - Corvallis
Annual weekend art festival in Central Park features artists, food vendors, music (September)
Linfield Art Gallery - McMinnville
Linfield College art gallery exhibits (student, faculty, guest artists)
Newberg Art Walk - Newberg
Monthly First Friday downtown ArtWalk