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CREATING A STRONGHOLD FOR

CONTEMPORARY REALIST ART

REALIST ART

NOTICE: OUR ELEVATOR IS CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE

CREATING A STRONGHOLD FOR

CONTEMPORARY

REALIST ART

WELCOME TO NSMA

Join us to immerse yourself in the harmony between the exceptional artistry on display and the stunning surrounding natural environment.

OPEN

Wednesday through Sunday, 10AM - 5PM

CLOSED

Monday and Tuesday

Winter break: January 1st – February 15th

Major holidays

WELCOME TO NSMA

Join us to immerse yourself in the harmony between the exceptional artistry on display and the stunning surrounding natural environment.

OPEN

Wednesday through Sunday, 10AM-5PM

CLOSED

Monday and Tuesday

Winter break: January 1st – February 15th

Major holidays

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Subscribe to our email newsletter to stay informed about the latest news from the museum and academy. By signing up, you'll be the first to receive announcements regarding upcoming exhibitions, workshops, competitions, and more!

VISION

Creating a stronghold for contemporary realist art with uncompromising levels of quality and craftsmanship, the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art:

Draws inspiration from old masterworks while paying close attention to what is happening with the art of our time

Offers the public the opportunity to view works of art that would otherwise remain in private hands

Fosters a community 
of artists, patrons, collectors, and dealers, encouraging them to learn from one another

Provides students with a rare opportunity to study with world renowned artists in class and workshop settings

ACADEMY

NSMA’s third floor academy offers a stunning environment for artists to study in class and workshop settings with world-renowned artists. Open studio figure drawing groups are offered regularly.

ACADEMY

NSMA’s third floor academy offers a stunning environment for artists to study in class and workshop settings with world-renowned artists. Open studio figure drawing groups are offered weekly

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

Join us for a beautiful Spring evening of flute and piano at NSMA with extraordinary duo Leslie Stroud and Matthew Odell!

EXHIBITION

EVENT

Salon: Three Centuries of Music from Paris

April 25th

April 25th

6:00pm

6:30PM

The Finalists from NSMA’s International Painting Competition will be on exhibit at the museum for a two month long exhibition!

EXHIBITION

EVENT

Competition Finalists Exhibition

May 7th – July 27th, 2025

May 7th – July 27th, 2025

6:00pm

Our Bi-Annual rotation of the permanent collection will showcase a fresh display of artwork at NSMA. Discover and admire 40+ incredible new pieces by contemporary masters.

EXHIBITION

EVENT

Permanent Collection Rotation 2025

Opens August 1st, 2025

Opens August 1st, 2025

6:00pm

Join us for a beautiful Spring evening of flute and piano at NSMA with extraordinary duo Leslie Stroud and Matthew Odell!

EXHIBITION

EVENT

Salon: Three Centuries of Music from Paris

April 25th

April 25th

6:00pm

6:30PM

The Finalists from NSMA’s International Painting Competition will be on exhibit at the museum for a two month long exhibition!

EXHIBITION

EVENT

Competition Finalists Exhibition

May 7th – July 27th, 2025

May 7th – July 27th, 2025

6:00pm

Our Bi-Annual rotation of the permanent collection will showcase a fresh display of artwork at NSMA. Discover and admire 40+ incredible new pieces by contemporary masters.

EXHIBITION

EVENT

Permanent Collection Rotation 2025

Opens August 1st, 2025

Opens August 1st, 2025

6:00pm

Creating a stronghold for contemporary realist art with uncompromising levels of quality and craftsmanship, the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art:

VISION

Draws inspiration from old masterworks while paying close attention to what is happening with the art of our time

Offers the public the opportunity to view works of art that would otherwise remain in private hands

Fosters a community of artists, patrons, collectors, and dealers, encouraging them to learn from one another

Provides students with a rare opportunity to study with world renowned artists in class and workshop settings

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