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!


photo of two children doing art project at farmers market, Pulaski, NY

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.



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

$20

Individual

Exhibit and sell artwork

Receive discounted class and show fees

Participate in juried competitions

Participate in our annual meeting

Receive newsletters throughout year

$30

Family

Exhibit and sell artwork

Receive discounted class and show fees

Participate in juried competitions

Participate in our annual meeting

Receive newsletters throughout year

$40

Silver/Business

Exhibit and sell artwork

Receive discounted class and show fees

Participate in juried competitions

Participate in our annual meeting

Receive newsletters throughout year

$75

Gold

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

$100

Platinum

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

$250

Friends 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 & up

You 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.

image of a volunteer hanging a show at the arts center

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.

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