SALEM ART WORKS (SAW) IS AN INDEPENDENT ARTISTS' COMMUNITY SITUATED ON 120 ACRES OF ROLLING HILLSIDE AND PASTURE IN SALEM, NY.

SAW hosts a community of diverse artists, providing residencies, workshops, community programs and lectures. The driving vision of SAW is the belief that community fosters growth in all endeavors, particularly artistic development and expression.The best liberal and fine arts education requires not only classroom instruction, but also interaction with the world outside. SAW's mission is to facilitate individual and group learning across all disciplines among practicing artists and the general public. The idea that all of the arts share common moments of inspiration and expression is central to SAW's philosophy. SAW encourages young or developing artists to take part in it's instructor led classes and also encourages the public to visit the grounds to observe artists at work or enjoy the day reflecting in our sculpture park.