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Lisbon Arts Initiative LAI seeks to advance the arts by using art + creative engagement to increase belonging, engagement, and making under-served communities better.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to Art Building Community Developing Expression! The Lisbon Arts Initiative – LAI Mission: The mission of LAI is to advance the arts in all its forms by using art + creative engagement to increase belonging, engagement, and making under-served communities better, by providing additional forms of access and support to community events, exhibitions, installations, performances, and educational programs, and fostering collaborative arts outreach. ABCDE and LAI are made possible in part by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. For more information on the Ohio Arts Council visit https://oac.ohio.gov/

Congratulations All!
10/06/2026

Congratulations All!

08/05/2026

🌿 Join us for the 4th annual nature+nurture maker’s market! 🌿

đź“… Saturday, August 8
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
đź“Ť Historic Downtown Salem, Ohio

Celebrate a day of creativity, curiosity, craftsmanship, and community as more than 30 makers, artisans, kidpreneurs, educators, musicians, and local organizations come together in the heart of downtown Salem - coinciding with Freed Fest as always! 🎵

This year’s event features exciting hands-on experiences, including the Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University United Titanium Bug Zoo, Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve walk-in butterfly tent, Komara Outdoors reptiles and amphibian experience, archery with On Target Canfield, gemstone mining with Moonstone Mining, hands-on artmaking with The Studio of Fine Arts by Anissa DiLeo and Jen's Paint Cellar, Deep Roots Native Nursery, Sauceeino Mobile Food Truck, drinks by LiBs Market, flytying demonstrations by The Fly Guy, face painting, live music, artists like Jes Reger—The Painter’s Nest, bakers, and much more.

We’re also excited to launch our new n+n community storytellers initiative in partnership with Macey Austin Creative, where young people will document the stories, people, and moments of the day while learning real-world journalism, photography, storytelling, and media skills. Kids ARE the news on market day so now they get to MAKE the news!

✨ Plus, enjoy a first look inside the expanded nature+nurture bookstore as we begin to reopen!

Come support the entrepreneurial spirit and the creative spark that communities build themselves around, support local, get inspired, discover something new, and spend the day celebrating the people and stories that make our community thrive🌱. Salem High School Alumni Association Freed Fest Salem Music Centre

08/03/2026
07/28/2026

is looking for Jewelry Artist(s) for our in historic downtown — including local / regional metalsmiths, contemporary art jewelry, one-of-a-kind statement pieces. If you or someone you know may be interested — please have them contact the Gallery thru DM here, email [email protected], or call 330-537-1917 with questions.

Please DO NOT bring jewelry to the Gallery.

Send us a link to an online portfolio / page, or feel free to email sample photos to help start the conversation. Thank you! đź‘Ť

07/28/2026
07/27/2026

Today we took a group photo at Wilfred Clunk VFW 4111 in Lisbon Ohio 🥰 I was amazed at how many people showed up! Members of the post and the community they support. And a specal thank you to Kate for coming out to grab this photo!

07/02/2026
04/24/2026

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40 N Park Avenue
Lisbon, OH
44432

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