About Us
Letter From the Director
Dear Friends of SAW,
We have reached a goal that I have always imagined as possible, “the coalescence of the 90 parts.” For many years now, I have envisioned that SAW is comprised of 90 moving parts running at different rates, levels and temperatures.
It is my belief that if we are able to marry, merge and crossover these seemingly discordant parts, Salem Art Works will become a self-perpetuating entity. Existing on its own terms, SAW constantly allows for interfaced collaboration and for an atmosphere where people and their ideas can evolve beyond seemingly set limitations and boundaries.
These core, structural underpinnings are comprised of the deep commitment of the people who have taken part in this organization’s development since its inception.
All efforts, energies and support greatly affect the perpetuation of our mission and the continuing health and future of our shared endeavor.
Please take part in the many wonderful things that we have to offer you and visit this unique and unprecedented destination here in Upstate New York.
Sincerely,
Anthony Cafritz
Executive Director
Mission Statement
Salem Art Works is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art center and sculpture park located in rural Upstate New York. Founded in 2005 by artist Anthony Cafritz, Salem Art Works is dedicated to supporting both emerging and established artists in the creation of new and progressive work, as well as promoting the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art within the region.
Staff
| Anthony Cafritz Founder and Executive Director acafritz@salemartworks.com |
Dianne L. Winter Assoc Director & Dev Coordinator dianne@salemartworks.com |
Benjamin H. Hillis Associate Director & Curator ben@salemartworks.com |
| Melissa Sclafani Artist Program Coordinator melissa@salemartworks.com |
Julie Ward Foundry Director julie@salemartworks.com |
Patrick Healy Artist Internship Coordinator patrick@salemartworks.com |
| Mason Hurley Grounds Manager mason@salemartworks.com |
Gary Humphreys Technical Facilities Consultant |
Executive Board
| Walter Dunnington Chair |
Ron Bakerian Board Member |
Pat Devane Board Member |
| Andrew Kromelow Board Member |
Harry Orlyk Board Member |
Margaret Owen Johnson Board Member |
Board of Directors
| Marc Barreda | Mark Di Suvero | Chris Duncan |
| Mary Early | Stephan Fowlkes | John Galt |
| Jim Gallagher | Coral Lambert | Joe Rondeau |
| Carol Trefethern | Mia Westerlund |
Press
Porch Pieces: The Free George, August 2010
Porch Pieces: Post-Star, August 31 2010
Sculpture Magazine, 2008
Sculpture Magazine, Jan/Feb 2006 (pdf format, 3Mbyte download)
Free Press, October, 2005
Bennington Banner, July 7th, 2005
Observer, July 2005