PULASKI, NY –Artists 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 its area.
The show is open to all artists, from any location working in any genre. The only 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.
This year’s show will be judged by Donna Green. Donna Greene holds a BFA from Syracuse University in Advertising Design and an MFA in Collaborative Design. She is a seasoned professional designer and Assistant Professor with SUNY Oswego’s School of Communication and Media Arts, Art & Design Program.
Submissions must be photographed and emailed to the art center no later than August 4. Once the entries are reviewed, artists will be notified of acceptance via email on August 11. Interested artists will find complete guidelines and details in the show prospectus posted on the art center website. (salmonriverfineartscenter.com)
An opening reception is planned for Thursday, August 31 from 6 – 8 p.m. with an award ceremony at 7 p.m.. The exhibit will be on display from August 31 through October 21 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 –Garrett Brancy, the Barclays and all the people behind the scenes at Douglaston Salmon Run for being a major sponsor for this show.
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 [email protected].
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