Downtown Salem is a vibrant place filled with unique architecture, shops, theatres, restaurants and galleries. We could not have asked for a better location! Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, located on State Street, features work from some of the most talented artists from the local, regional and national communities. The gallery features monthly solo exhibitions as well as selected group shows and special exhibitions. Mary Lou Zeek Gallery has been a part of our downstown arts scene sinced it opened as a contemporary arts and craft gallery in 2000. Mary Lou Zeek and her staff actively reach out to other local businesses to help support the arts in our community. In fact, one of the paintings from the gallery, Face the Public , is prominently featured in our Pringle Creek room on the second floor of the Salem Convention Center. Next time you are visiting downtown Salem, we encourage you to stop by The Mary Lou Zeek Gallery and take in one of their many exhibitions. Visit marylouzeekgallery.com to learn more. Current Show: The Letter. Show Dates: January 3 – 28, 2012 This exhibit is intended to evoke a more traditional form of communication and an awareness of written or printed form rather than the pervasive and utilitarian electronic mail message. Downtown Gallery Hours & Location Tuesday thru Friday 12 pm - 5:30 pm Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm 335 State Street Salem, OR 97301 About Mary Lou Zeek As an individual artist and owner of The Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, Zeek has animated the community of artists she represents, and the business community through her innovative retailing and community projects. Zeek has engaged artists working in all media through her invitational exhibitions, often organized around a central community theme and frequently benefiting the community, working to address important local and national issues. She operates at the highest ethical standard, giving the artists she represents excellent promotion and solid financial return. Through the community events held around special exhibits, she has galvanized other local small businesses to feature and promote the arts.