The new year brings a bounty of new art to Salem’s galleries and museums, with new displays featuring collages, sculptures and film. Between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday evening, Jan. 3, the downtown Art Walk will bring artists and musicians to local businesses downtown. See the Facebook event for more information. Here’s a roundup of January’s gallery and museum exhibitions. See Salem Reporter’s new event calendar here, and submit events here. Salem on the Edge 156 Liberty St. N.E. Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 12 – 4 p.m. Admission: Free SURREAL COLLAGE – Guest artist PeregrineSalem on the Edge has reopened under new ownership. January’s guest artist is Peregrine, who works with polymer clay, ink, marker, collage and more.“Their show, Cut and Draw, presents surreal collaged vignettes and reflects them back through hand-carved block prints. Peregrine investigates how a composition can vary by the medium and invites the audience to explore the process of translation,” said a gallery Facebook post.There will also be a curated display from 16 represented artists. There will be a reception with Peregrine and the represented artists during the Salem Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3The gallery is accepting submissions for the annual erotic art show through Jan. 18, open to Oregon artists 18 and older. See their Facebook post for more information. Salem Art Association 600 Mission St. S.E. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12 – 4 p.m. Admission: FreeJanuary’s exhibits will have a joint showcase and a chance to meet the artists on Jan. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.CONFRONTING FATE – An Angel Will Appear Jan. 10 – Feb. 23 Portland-based artist EGOR, Eilish Gormley, will share her piece “An Angel Will Appear,” which combines film, music and painting to explore mythology.  “Our protagonist, in a deja vuvian moment, realizes that she is about to be visited by an angel. She is overjoyed. Her excitement fades as reality unfolds. This may not be an announcement she desires. She must act fiercely in order to take the reins of her fate,” a description reads.OREGON BLACK PIONEERS – ReEnvisioned Jan. 10 – Feb. 23 Jeremy Okai Davis’ portraits of early Black pioneers will return to the Salem Art Association this month.In 2022, the art association commissioned Davis to paint the series which highlights the contributions of early Black pioneers in Oregon. Portraits of Letitia Carson (1815-1888) and Thomas C. King (1847-1904) will be on display this month.Letitia Carson first arrived in Oregon in 1845, either enslaved or formerly enslaved. Thomas C. King spent much of his early life enslaved and moved to west Salem in the 1890s, before starting a homestead in Tillamook County. One of the commemorative posters of the new paintings that hang inside the Bush House by Jeremy Okai Davis for sale at the Salem Art Fair at Bush Park on July 22, 2023. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter) ARTIST IN RESIDENCE – Ryan Hopper Through Jan. 30 Salem artist Ryan Hopper was born and raised on a sheep camp in Tuba City, Arizona, and takes inspiration from wildlife and landscapes, according to an artist’s statement. He mainly works with prints and oil painting, and will be working at the Salem Art Association’s annex studio this month. PORTRAITS AND SHORT FILMS – Favorite Things II Through June 29 A portrait and short film series by Portland artist Jason Hill, “Favorite Things II,” asked artists to talk about their favorite item while in a studio.  “The results are an experiment with light and color to create magical portraits and filmed testimonials,” said an artist statement.  Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery/Artists in Action 444 Ferry St. S.E. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: Free NEW ART, NEW YEAR – January showcase Through Jan. 25 Work by Salem artists Karen Nadeau and Susan Appleby will be featured at the gallery this month. Members of Artists in Action will share work for a themed show of “New Art, New Year.”There will be an opening reception with the artists during Art Walk on Friday, Jan. 3, from 5-8 p.m. “Soaring Overhead,” an acrylic and mixed media piece by Susan Appleby which will be on display at the Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery this month. (Courtesy/ Susan Appleby) Hallie Ford Museum of Art – Willamette University 700 State St.  Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. Admission: $8 general, $5 for seniors. Free admission for children up to age 17, educators and students with ID and museum members. Free admission for all on Tuesdays. Passes available for checkout at the Salem Public Library.OREGON FORESTS – Nancy Floyd: For the Love of Trees Through June 21 An exhibition opening at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art this month features recent work by Bend-based photographer and author Nancy Floyd.The exhibit, “For the Love of Trees,” is a multi-year project exploring the bond between Oregonians and the forest, “including those who study trees, those who protect trees, those who make a living off trees, and those who see trees as part of their daily life,” according to a description.Floyd was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2022 for the work, which brought her alongside forestry workers, into mills and on tree-planting trips.  SCULPTURES AND INSTALLATIONS – Brenda Mallory: The North Star Changes Jan. 25 – March 22 Work by Portland mixed-media artist Brenda Mallory will be on display at the museum later this month. The show, titled “The North Star Changes,” features 36 works on loan from collections throughout the region.Mallory is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and is known for her sculptures and large-scale installations, according to a museum statement.“Mallory describes her art process as bricolage—the construction or creation of an object from a diverse range of available materials. One of her processes is to dip flannel in beeswax and shape the cloth into undulating, biomorphic forms, many of which suggest living organisms,” the statement said. Level 2 Gallery – Salem Convention Center 200 Commercial St. S.E. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., or for appointment call 503-589-1700Admission: Free UNCANNY IMAGES – Souvenirs of Imaginary Places Through January Salem photographer Randall Tosh uses antique techniques to recontextualize modern places to appear as if they’re from the 19th century.  Willamette Heritage Center 1313 Mill St. S.E. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors over 65, $6 students and children ages 6-17. Passes available for checkout at the Salem Public Library. Free admission for Oregon Trail/SNAP/EBT card holders. HISTORY OF SPORTS – Let’s Play! Jan. 24 – May 24 Later this month, an exhibition will share “forgotten sports memorabilia from the Mid-Willamette Valley’s past,” including vintage uniforms and a scoreboard of local team heroes, according to a museum statement. “Sports foster teamwork, but they can also create a sense of community and belonging. This Heritage Invitational exhibition explores how Mid-Willamette Valley communities have come together through competition,” the statement said.The exhibit includes artifacts from over a dozen museums and organizations throughout the region, including the Oregon State Hospital, Willamette University and the City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department.The Willamette Heritage Center is also opening up its Caboose 507 for a preview of new permanent exhibits focusing on the history of the railroad in Salem. The museum is in the final stages of building an ADA accessible ramp before opening the exhibit, according to their website. World Beat Gallery 390 Liberty St. S.E. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday by appointment.  Admission: Free CAMBODIAN CULTURE – Angkorian Might Through Feb. 6An immersive exhibit highlighting Cambodian culture is on display at the World Beat Gallery this month. Starting Jan. 22, the gallery will also be hosting several weeks of beginner Japanese language classes through a partnership with the Japan-America Society of Oregon. Early-bird registration, ending Jan. 12, is $185 for returning students and $240 for new students. Register online here. Classes are Wednesday evenings, with varying times depending on course level. Keizer Art Association Keizer Cultural Center, 980 Chemawa Road, Keizer Hours: Tuesday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday-Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission: Free ALL ABOUT ANIMALS – Fins, Feathers and Fur Jan. 8 – Feb. 5 This month, artists of all ages are showcasing work featuring a wide range of animals. There will be a special youth art category for children ages 4 to 14. Work on display includes photography, paintings, sculptures and more. The deadline to enter art is Jan. 8, from 3-6 p.m. at the gallery. For requirements and entry forms, visit their website.There will be a reception and announcement of the winners on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 2-4 p.m. Contact reporter Abbey McDonald: [email protected] or 503-575-1251. A MOMENT MORE, PLEASE– If you found this story useful, consider subscribing to Salem Reporter if you don’t already. Work such as this, done by local professionals, depends on community support from subscribers. Please take a moment and sign up now – easy and secure: SUBSCRIBE. The post What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in January appeared first on Salem Reporter.