May 4th Artwalk

"The Door Show #5"

May 4th was a fantastic day for a First Wednesday Artwalk Event. I am always a little surprised at what a little sunshine can do for a bunch of vitamin D deficient Oregonians. We were out in the fresh air n' sunshine and happy about it. Excited for the greatly anticipated "Door Show" hosted by the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery.

Mary Lou Zeek's "Door Show #5" was fantastic! Every door was a masterpiece! Mary Lou did a fantastic job at printing off beautifully designed maps to guide viewers around the downtown area revealing a unique and beautiful door in each new location. If you didn't make it down to the "Door Show" this Wednesday, no worries, the show runs May 3rd-28th. Check the Mary Lou Zeek Website for Gallery hours, then stop into the gallery to see the doors on displayed there. Don't forget to pick up your "Door Show" tour map so you can experience this show in its entirety.

Artwalk Map

In addition to the "Door Show", there was a lot happening in connection to the May Artwalk. Unfortunately, many of us were not sure what was happening or where it was happening. Before heading out for the evening, I checked several websites to see if I could find an Artwalk map but failed. Pools of people consulted one another about specific artists and events they were looking for. It was a fun but an ineffective exchange of conversation. I loved everything I saw and everyone I met but still wondered how many exhibits and events I missed this Wednesday. So, in a selfish effort to be in the know of what is happening in the Salem art scene... I created the beginnings of a "First Wednesday Artwalk Map". This map can be viewed on my Website by selecting the "First Wednesday Artwalk" tab.

The information included on this map is incomplete and is in the process of being compiled and organized. If you are performing, exhibiting or hosting an arts event to take place on the First Wednesday in Downtown Salem for the months of May or June and would like to be included on this map please contact me via this website or by leaving me a comment on this post and I will do my best to include you. Please include the following information: Business Name/Location/Web Address, Artist Name/Medium/Web Address, Date of First Wednesday participating in, Artist Reception times/details.

All in all it was a fantastic night and look forward the the next First Wednesday Artwalk event in June!