Salmon River Fine Arts Center Seeks 6x6 Community Art Submissions

Final week to create and donate artwork for annual fundraising exhibition

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:04pm

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The Salmon River Fine Arts Center in Pulaski, New York is calling for community members of all ages and skill levels to create and donate 6x6 inch artworks for their annual 6x6 Community Art Show and fundraiser. The deadline to submit entries is April 11, 2026, and the exhibition will be on display starting April 16th with public sales beginning on April 18th.

Why it matters

The 6x6 Community Art Show is an important annual fundraiser for the Salmon River Fine Arts Center, a small non-profit organization that provides art education, classes, and community programs. The show aims to engage the local community and make art accessible by allowing anyone to participate, regardless of artistic experience.

The details

Participants can create their 6x6 inch artworks using any medium and material. The completed works will be displayed anonymously, with the artist's name only revealed at the time of purchase. All pieces are sold for $15 each, with proceeds directly supporting the Salmon River Fine Arts Center's programming. The arts center will also be hosting a free 6x6 open studio event on April 7th to provide supplies and tools for anyone who wants to create and donate a piece.

  • The deadline to submit 6x6 artworks is Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2 pm.
  • The 6x6 Community Art Show exhibition will open for early preview on April 16, 2026.
  • There will be an invitation-only VIP reception for the arts center's gold members on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • Public sales of the 6x6 artworks will begin on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10 am.

The players

Salmon River Fine Arts Center

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Pulaski, New York that offers community art programs, workshops, classes, and art shows to engage, educate, and enrich the local community.

Ann Buchau

The visionary behind the 6x6 Community Art Show, who encourages people to create art together with friends and family as a fun and inspiring experience.

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What they’re saying

“It's fun and inspiring to create with others.”

— Ann Buchau, Visionary behind the 6x6 Community Art Show

What’s next

Those interested in becoming a gold member of the Salmon River Fine Arts Center to gain early purchase privileges for the 6x6 Community Art Show can sign up on the organization's website.

The takeaway

The 6x6 Community Art Show is an inclusive, community-driven event that makes art accessible to people of all ages and skill levels, while also serving as an important fundraiser to support the Salmon River Fine Arts Center's mission of engaging, educating, and enriching the local community through the arts.