Write a commentArtists are invited to submit their art to this year’s Hooked on the Salmon River juried and themed show at the Salmon River Fine Arts Center.
This annual show was created to showcase artwork from the region’s many fine artists who find inspiration from the beautiful Salmon River and surrounding landscape. The show is open to all artists, from any location working in any genre and style. The primary criteria is that the work submitted is themed or inspired by the Salmon River. Cash prizes, including a $300 Best of Show, will be awarded based on originality, craftsmanship and adherence to the theme. The number of awards and categories will be based on the actual work accepted.
Submissions must be photographed and emailed to the art center no later than Friday, August 16. Once the entries are reviewed, artists will be notified of acceptance via email by August 24. Interested artists will find complete guidelines and details in the show prospectus posted on the art center website. (salmonriverfineartscenter.com)
This year’s show will be judged by Patricia A. Tanner. Tanner is a classically trained local artist who studied painting and drawing in the NYC area at the Cesare Borgia Art School in Westchester and Reilly League of Artists from 1974-1976. She also studied painting, drawing, and sculpture under Michael Aviano in NYS from 1980 – 1986 as well as at the New York Academy of Art in NYC in 1990.
An opening reception which is also open to the public, is planned for Thursday, August 29 from 6- 8 pm. The exhibit will be on display from August 29 through October 19 at the Salmon River Fine Arts Center, located at 4848 N. Jefferson St in Pulaski, NY. This is when fishing and tourism is at its peak for this small town.
The Salmon River Fine Arts Center is grateful to Douglaston Salmon Run and Fulton Boiler Works of Pulaski for being major sponsors for this show. It is with their support of artists and community that make this show possible.
The Salmon River Fine Arts Center is an all volunteer-run, 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization, located in Pulaski, NY offering community art programs, hands-on workshops, and art shows that help educate and enrich our community. For information about the Salmon River Fine Arts Center, or to participate or help support this or other community art programs, please visit salmonriverfineartscenter.com, the Arts Center’s Facebook page at facebook.com/SalmonRiverFineArtsCenter/, call 315-298-7007 or email sr.fine.arts.ctr@gmail.com.
