Hooked on the Salmon River Juried Art Exhibition 2026
Upcoming Exhibition
Application Deadline: August 7
Exhibition Dates: August 27 - October 10
CALL FOR ENTRIES! We are proudly presenting our seventh annual “Hooked on the Salmon River,” a themed exhibition that celebrates fishing and the beauty of the Salmon River. The exhibit was developed to feature work from the region’s fine artists inspired by this beautiful and swift-flowing river that runs through the small historic village of Pulaski, drawing fishermen, nature enthusiasts and tourists from all over the globe.
All styles and genres of fine art and fine craft will be accepted from both emerging and established artists 18 and older. Artwork must have been completed in the last two years.
Prospectus, entry form and tags. Please read the Art Exhibition Prospectus for detailed information on guidelines and requirements, awards announcement, entry procedure, and entry form and tags.
Application deadline. Friday, August 7.
Notification of acceptance. Artists will be notified via email of acceptance into the show on Friday, August 14.
Submit artwork. The dates to hand deliver artwork are August 20 - August 22, gallery hours, or by scheduled appointment.
Exhibition. The exhibition will be from August 27 - October 10 in the Fine Arts Center and can be seen during gallery hours.
Opening reception and awards ceremony. The opening reception will be held at the Arts Center on Friday, August 28, 5-7 pm; the awards ceremony begins at 6 pm.
Pick up art. Artwork can be picked up October 15-17 during gallery hours or by scheduled appointment.
Best in Show 2025
Aidans Steelhead | Acrylic & Pen & Ink
William King
Our Juror for the 2026 Hooked on Salmon River Juried Art Show
Claire (Ellsworth) Ames is an award winning North Country artist and educator whose deeply textural charcoal drawings serve as intimate portraits of the natural world. Born and raised in Upstate New York, Claire was immersed in the arts from an early age, profoundly influenced by her parents. This lifelong connection to the region’s flora and fauna forms the emotional core of her creative work. Claire has shown her work in several local galleries and shows.
Claire holds both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from SUNY Oswego. This dual foundation as both a creator and an educator shapes her daily practice. Based in the Watertown area, she balances her time between her studio and the classroom, where she teaches high school art. For Claire, these two worlds are deeply intertwined; she routinely brings her professional studio experiences, technical challenges, and creative breakthroughs directly to her students.
Thank YOU to our Sponsors!
We wish to thank Douglaston Salmon Run and Fulton Boiler Works whose contributions make the Salmon River Juried Art Exhibition a success. Your generous support awards the achievements of talented fine artists and promotes fishing and the beauty of the Salmon River and surrounding area.
