The Salem Arts Festival Gallery showcases the best of local and regional visual art in a multidisciplinary juried exhibition at Old Town Hall — right at the heart of the festival. Over 10,000 visitors experience the gallery each year, making it one of the most exciting opportunities for artists on the North Shore.

The 2026 gallery lineup will be selected during our on-site jury weekend, May 29-31. Jurors will be announced soon.

Gallery Hours

🎨 Friday, June 5 — 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Opening Night)

🎨 Saturday, June 6 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

🎨 Sunday, June 7 — 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Free and open to the public.

Awards

Awards are presented at the Friday opening reception, including Best in Show, Juror Award(s), and the John Boris Memorial Award.

Interested in Submitting Work?

Fill out our Intent to Apply form to be added to our contact list for submission details. The gallery is open to artists of all media — paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more.

Questions? Contact Elise Towle Snow at elise@salemmainstreets.org