Annual Shows & Events
Every year we feature the following fine arts shows and events, which provide opportunities for our members, established artists, non professional artists, local junior high and high school students, and the community at large. Our commitment to these annual shows and events help to achieve our mission “to enrich and educate our community through sharing and displaying fine arts in our gallery space . . .”
Arts Center Shows & Events 2025
| Shows & Events | Dates |
| 6 x 6 Community Show & FUNdraiser | January 30 - February 22 |
| Submit Art | January 16 - 25 |
| VIP Opening (Invitation Only) | January 31 |
| Public Exhibit and Purchase | February 1 |
| Special Exhibit - Glass Art: Three Perspectives | February 27 - March 29 |
| Opening Reception | February 28 |
| Oswego County Student Art Show | April 3 - 26 |
| Art Due | March 27 - 29 |
| Awards Ceremony | April 6 |
| Screen Free Week | April 22 - 26 |
| Annual Meeting | May 13 |
| Sunday Artist Show | May 8 - June 14 |
| Drop off art | May 1 - 3 |
| Awards Ceremony | May 9 |
| Member Summer Show | June 26 - August 16 |
| Drop off art | June 19 - 21 |
| Opening Reception | June 27 |
| Hooked on the Salmon River Juried Exhibition | August 28 - October 17 |
| Application Deadline | August 3 |
| Drop off art | August 21 - 23 |
| Opening Reception | August 29 |
| Silent Auction | September 20 |
| Member Fall - Winter Show | October 30 - January 17, 2026 |
| Drop off art | October 23 - 25 |
| Light Up Pulaski: Mugs and Makers | December 7 |
Annual Shows
6 x 6 Community Art Show & FUNdraiser
Our annual 6 x 6 Community Art Show is a fundraiser for our community arts center. Each entry is 6-inches x 6-inches in size, all art submitted is donated to the center and is for sale for $15 each. All sales benefit the Salmon River Fine Arts Center. All members of the community are invited to participate, the art is hung anonymously, and there is no entry fee. For the month before the show we offer classes focusing on 6 x 6 artwork. Show Guidelines 2025.
Special Shows
In March we offer the opportunity for special exhibits, such as a featured member show or a guest curated show bringing a unique display of art. If you have ideas or thoughts or a proposal about such a show, please email us at sr.fine.arts.ctr@gmail.com.
Oswego County Student Art Show & Competition
The Salmon River Fine Arts Center is pleased to host the Oswego County Student Art Show & Competition every spring. This show exhibits exemplary artwork of Oswego County students and offers prizes for outstanding work. Original artworks are accepted through participation in a school, an organization, or independently. Importantly, this show allows the community to see the amazing student talent in our community. Prospectus 2025 and Entry forms.
Sunday Artists Show & Competition
Each year the Salmon River Fine Arts Center offers non-professional artists an opportunity to enter artworks in our Sunday Artists Show and Competition, held at the Salmon River Fine Arts Center. This is a great opportunity to present work for competition and display in our gallery. This show is open to both members and non-members. Prospetus 2025.
Members Shows
Each year the Salmon River Fine Arts Center offers its members an opportunity to enter artworks in our Members Shows, which often occur twice a year. These are great opportunities to present members’ work for display in our gallery. Guidelines Fall 2024 - Winter 2025 Show (pdf).
Hooked on the Salmon River Juried Art Exhibition
The “Hooked on the Salmon River Juried Art Exhibition,” is a themed exhibition that celebrates fishing and the beauty of the Salmon River. It is open to all artists whose work is inspired by the river and surrounding landscape. All styles and genres of fine art and fine craft are accepted from both emerging and established artists 18 and older. Cash prizes are awarded and artwork must have been completed in the last two years. Prospectus 2024.
