September 11-13, 2026

Four Incredible Designs. One Community Choice.

The top four designs for the 2026 Salem Art Fair & Festival Community T-Shirt Contest have been selected. Now it’s time to cast your vote.

stylized black and white line art depicting the Oregon State Capitol building and art fair booths in a park. The design is enclosed in a heart, which is formed by a paintbrush
stylized black and white line art in a triptych with flowers on a vine, a stand of trees, and roses. The text reads Visitors Welcome
stylized black and white line art with the rolling hills of a vineyard. In the foreground is an easel with the year 2026. On the hills the text reads Salem Art Fair and Festival
stylized black and white line art with six panels. On the top row are a tall tree and stylized text that reads 2026 Salem Art Fair and Festival. On the middle row is a woman holding a tote bag and art at a booth. On the bottom row are a couple's feet dancing and a squirrel
Public Voting: June 29–July 5, 2026
Winner Announced: Week of July 6
Help choose the official T-shirt for the 77th Salem Art Fair & Festival by voting for the design you’d be proud to wear. Every vote helps celebrate the creativity and talent of our local artist community. To ensure a fair voting process, the artists will remain anonymous throughout the public voting period. The winning design and its artist will be revealed together following the community vote. A heartfelt thank you to all of the artists and designers who submitted original artwork inspired by the spirit of Salem, community, and art. We are grateful for every submission and the creativity each artist brought to this year’s contest.