About Us
Pulaski, NY
We are proud to be celebrating 29 years displaying fine art in Pulaski, NY. The Salmon River Fine Arts Center was founded in 1991, opening its gallery doors in 1994. As a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization, we are proud to offer volunteer driven community programs, hands-on workshops, and art shows that help educate and enrich our community. Support local art and join our growing art-loving community!
Mission
To enrich and educate our community through sharing and displaying fine arts in our gallery space, and offering workshops, studio space and classes that promote artistic expression, engage the energy and creativity of local artists, and inspire the novice.
Programs & Activities
We offer activities throughout the year, many are free.
- Art exhibitions throughout year
- Receptions for art show openings
- Workshops throughout year
- Workshop discounts for members
- Young Artist Experience (YAE) Art Club & Summer Camp
- Free drawing class Thursday night
- Free classes for seniors
- Free art activities at Farmers Market
- Free Screen Free Week activities for school children
- Online Silent Auction
- Open house during Light Up Pulaski celebration
Shows
We host a variety of shows each year.
- 6 x 6 Community Art Show & FUNdraiser
- Fundraiser for Arts Center
- Oswego County Student Art Show & Competition
- Students’ artwork grades 7 - 12
- Sunday Artists Show & Competition
- Artwork by non-professional artists
- Members Shows
- Members' Artwork
- Hooked on Salmon River Juried Art Show
- Artwork celebrating fishing & the Salmon River
- Special Shows
- Featured member shows
Gallery Hours
- Thursday: noon – 6 pm
- Friday: noon – 6 pm
- Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
Memberships
Join our community! Whether you are an artist or an appreciator of art, your membership not only helps Salmon River Fine Arts Center with a financial means to promote and exhibit local art, it also provides you with an art-loving community. Below are the different levels of annual membership and associated benefits available to you.
Senior 65+
Exhibit and sell artwork
Receive discounted class and show fees
Participate in juried competitions
Participate in our annual meeting
Receive newsletters throughout year
$20Individual
Exhibit and sell artwork
Receive discounted class and show fees
Participate in juried competitions
Participate in our annual meeting
Receive newsletters throughout year
$30Family
Exhibit and sell artwork
Receive discounted class and show fees
Participate in juried competitions
Participate in our annual meeting
Receive newsletters throughout year
$40Silver/Business
Exhibit and sell artwork
Receive discounted class and show fees
Participate in juried competitions
Participate in our annual meeting
Receive newsletters throughout year
$75Gold
Exhibit and sell artwork
Receive discounted class and show fees
Participate in juried competitions
Participate in our annual meeting
Receive newsletters throughout year
Attend VIP receptions
$100Platinum
Exhibit and sell artwork
Receive discounted class and show fees
Participate in juried competitions
Participate in our annual meeting
Receive newsletters throughout year
Attend VIP receptions
Listing as patron for shows and events
$250Friends of the Gallery
Exhibit and sell artwork
Receive discounted class and show fees
Participate in juried competitions
Participate in our annual meeting
Receive newsletters throughout year
Attend VIP receptions
Listing as patron for shows and events
Listing on our annual "Friends of Gallery" plaque inside gallery
$1000 & upYou can also become a member by downloading and completing our application and mailing it to us with a check payable to Salmon River Fine Arts Center, 4848 N. Jefferson St, Pulaski, NY 13142. You can also stop by, see our artwork, and sign up in person.
Volunteer Opportunities
Be an Active member! As a small organization, we depend on our volunteer members to help in the gallery, assist with workshops, work on committees, and help keep our center accessible. We invite you to get involved and become an active member – even little things help. For more information, please check our volunteer page. To let us know how you would like to get involved, please email us or stop by the Fine Arts Center during gallery hours.
Support
Support the arts in our community! The Salmon River Fine Arts Center relies on contributions of our generous supporters and members to realize our founding mission. Please consider making a one-time gift or choose to help by setting up a recurring monthly gift. We appreciate your support!
We are also very grateful for funding from the John Ben Snow Foundation as well as the New York State Council on the Arts and CNY Arts, a regional arts council. Many of our programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts.
