The Salem Arts Festival stands as a cornerstone of our community's cultural landscape, attracting over 10,000 visitors annually to downtown Salem. Our festival transforms the historic streets into an immersive artistic experience through visual and performing arts, featuring live music, dance, theatre performances, and pop-up art exhibitions throughout downtown businesses. Festival attendees contribute significantly to Salem's economy by dining at local restaurants, shopping at downtown businesses, and staying in area hotels.

A collaboration between Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective, the festival advances Salem Main Streets' mission while supporting our creative workforce. Our signature events, including the live mural slam on Artists' Row and temporary public art installations, showcase the innovative spirit of our creative community while strengthening our local economy.

Sponsorship of the Salem Arts Festival supports all facets of the weekend-long event. From supporting the work of more than 150 artists and performers to keeping this family-friendly event free and open to the public, donating to the Salem Arts Festival is a powerful way to support our local creative economy and activate downtown Salem with vibrant, eclectic, and socially-conscious art and culture.

The 17th annual Salem Arts Festival will take place June 6-8, 2025, continuing our tradition of celebrating and nurturing the artistic soul of Salem.