The Art Affair

About this event

Event Schedule

• 1:00 PM: Doors open

• 2:00-3:00 PM: Live piano performance by Anthony Stewart

• 3:30-4:30 PM: Improv comedy with Feel Trip

• 4:30 PM: Live art auction begins immediately following comedy performance

• By 5:00 PM: Auction concludes, followed by time to mingle with artists, explore their work, and inquire about purchasing artwork directly

• 6:00 PM: Event concludes

Parking — PLEASE READ

Free parking is available at the parking garage across from Venture Hall.

Please park in the garage rather than the parking lot next to the building. That lot is now owned or operated by Venture Hall, and unauthorized parking may result in a ticket or citation. Please use the designated parking garage to avoid any issues.

Good to Know

• 21+ event: Valid ID may be required at entry.

• Tickets: Available for purchase online or at the door, subject to availability.

• Dress code: No dress code — come as you are!

Oregon Art Auction Presents: An Afternoon of Local Art, Wine, Music & Comedy

Join Oregon Art Auction for a unique afternoon celebrating the creativity, talent and community that make Salem’s arts scene special!

Hosted at Venture Hall (formally Cinebarre) in Salem, Oregon, this event brings together artists, music, wine, vendors and love improv comedy for an experience that celebrates art in a whole new way.

Featuring over 20 artists , guests will have the opportunity to explore and purchase original artworks while connecting with the people behind the creativity. We’ll also welcome a selection of vendors, including our featured vendor, Truffle Shuffle and enjoy wine from our wine partner, Parra Wines.

An Afternoon Full of Local Talent

2:00pm — 3:00pm | Live Piano with Anthony Stewart

Enjoy live piano music performed by Anthony Stewart, a local Salem pianist, as we set the tone for an afternoon of art and entertainment!

3:00pm — 4:30pm | Feel Trip: Art Meets Improv Comedy

We’re excited to introduce our first-ever collaboration with Feel Trip, an improv comedy group bringing a fresh and unexpected twist to the art experience.

A few artists who have generously donated their work to Oregon Art Auction will take the stage and share the inspiration and stories behind their pieces. Feel Trip will then use those stories as the foundation for an original improv comedy performance, turning artists inspiration into spontaneous entertainment.

Immediately following the show, the featured pieces will be auctioned off, with proceeds supporting Oregon Art Auction and its future programming.

After the show and auction, attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with participating artists, learn more about their work and discover additional pieces available for direct purchase from the artists themselves.

More Than an Event — A Commitment to the Arts

Oregon Art Auction is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artists, creating opportunities to showcase their work and bringing people together through the arts.

Events like this are an important part of that vision. Every ticket purchased, contribution made, and person helps spread the word allows us to continue developing opportunities for artists expression and community engagement.

Proceeds from this event will help fund Oregon Art Auction’s 2027 programming, including the return of our annual main art auction. Our goal is to make that event even more impactful, create more opportunities for local artists and give our community a deeper look into what Oregon Art Auction does and where we’re headed.

Your support helps make these opportunists possible. Whether you attend the event, purchase a piece of art, contribute to our campaign, or share our mission with others, you’re playing a part in keeping local creativity alive and growing.

Be Part of What’s Next

Mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and community. Come discover local talent, meet the artists behind the work, enjoy some laughs and be part of what we’re building together.

A special thank-you to our event partners and hosts and Venture Hall and WPT , along with our participating artists, vendors and community partners who help bring this vision to life.

We look forward to seeing you there!