The all-abilities playground project in Silverton’s Old Mill Park has been delayed because of concrete work that still needs to be scheduled. Mayor Jason Freilinger noted that city officials and the Silverton Rotary Club, which are teaming up on the project, had hoped to complete the facility so it could be used during the Homer Davenport Community Festival and the […]
The first Silver Falls Film Festival is set for Friday, Aug. 18 during the Silverton Arts Festival. A series of short movies will be shown outdoors at Coolidge McClaine Park as the kickoff for the festival, which continues Aug. 19-20. More than 600 entries from around the world have been submitted, said Mike Turner, Silverton filmmaker and Silverton Arts Association […]
The Silverton Arts Festival is holding its annual contest that will produce the poster for the event, which is set for Aug. 19-20 at Coolidge McClaine Park. The contest is open to artists 16 and older, with the winner receiving either a 10′ x 10′ festival booth space, valued at $225, or $200 in cash, along with recognition in the […]
By Melissa Wagoner The mission of the Silverton Arts Association has long been to further the arts through education, promotion and exhibition. “But we’re struggling,” board member Harold Wood admitted. “Everyone is underground in their basement.” In short, 2020 was a tough year for artists. “With the pandemic, we lost our stage,” Wood said. “There’s no show-and-tell anymore. I think […]
