Door Show #5

Group Show

May 3 – May 28, 2011

“Who’s at the door?” is a phrase that will take on a whole new meaning for Downtown Salem during the month of May.  The Mary Lou Zeek Gallery has again created a unique show allowing the public to view contemporary art throughout historic Downtown Salem.  Eleven accomplished Oregon artists were invited to creatively-infuse standard wooden doors with their own artistic interpretations for this upcoming show.  This is the fifth bi-annual year for this award-winning show and it has become a true Salem favorite.

The gallery and 7 participating businesses will present the new works of art during the month-long “Door #5 Show” a self-guided, door-to-door walking tour.  The show will open on Tuesday, May 3rd and run through Saturday, May 28th, with an artist’s reception set for First Wednesday, May 4th.  Walking tour brochures will be available at the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, Salem Conference Center, Travel Salem and all participating businesses.

This business/art collaboration hinges on Zeek’s determination to connect the Salem community to the visual arts, however the key to its success is her flair for innovation. “Downtown Salem is poised for an exciting revitalization and this business partnership places the arts at its threshold,” says Zeek of the positive impact of this show.

Participating Businesses:
Ma Valise - 379 State Street
Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University - 700 State Street
Art Department Inc. - 270 Commercial Street
Olivia’s - 315 Chemeketa Street
Cooke Stationery Co. - 370 State Street
Salem Conference Center - 200 Commercial Street
Mary Lou Zeek Gallery - 335 State Street
The Arbor - 367 State Street

Participating Artists:
Ruth Armitage, Jane Aukshunas, Deborah DeWit, Jan Gassner, Renee Hartig, George Hamilton, Marilyn Higginson,  Kristin Kuhns, Robert Schlegel, Jed Thomas and John VanDreal.

This show was made possible by the generous support of Salem Electric, Willamette Ear, Nose and Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery, LLP and Pioneer Trust Bank.

Alison O Donoghue Deborah DeWit George Hamilton Jan Gassner Jane Aukshunas Jed Thomas John VanDreal Kristin Kuhns Renee Hartig Robert Schlegel Ruth Armitage