Welcome Summer

Many of our artists participated this weekend in the Westcott Art Trail in Syracuse, NY.  Lauren Ritchie, one of our potters, was among a group who started this fabulous event.  Each year on the first weekend in June, artists set up on porches, in lawns and gardens throughout the Westcott neighborhood with unique hand-crafted and local items for sale.  One of our artists who participated was Bill Perrine, also a potter.  We LOVE his new sugar bowl with the sweetest fawn on its lid, currently available at Gallery 54.

Another of our artists who participated this weekend was Linda Flynn who specializes in alcohol ink painting.  Below is a detail shot from one of her painted tiles.  Linda also makes functional pieces like pencil holder incorporating her tiles, as well as larger framed wall pieces.  She is one of the newest additions to Gallery 54.  Come by the shop to see our selection of her pieces!

Happy!

News has it that Skaneateles will be making its own "Happy" video in June.  If you haven't heard the song, it is by Pharrell Williams.  The song is really fun, and many cities have made there own videos, so now it is our turn!  Stay tuned for more on this…..many of your favorite Gallery 54 artists will be included.

The birds in these pendants appear to be singing as well.  Both are sterling silver with antique Asian scrimshaw pieces and gemstones.  They were created by Dana Stenson and will be available at the Gallery this month!

Garden Party!

Please Join us for our June First Friday Event:

“Garden Party”

Featuring Stained Glass by Liz and Rich Micho

Opens Friday June 6th from 5-8 pm at Gallery 54. 

Purchase a garden art during the opening and receive a free pot of flowers. Meet the artists and enjoy music by Syracuse singer/songwriter Jane Zell. Light refreshments will be served.

"Immersed in Lavender"

Congratulations to Kathy Schneider!  Kathy's painting "Immersed in Lavender" won the Lockwood Lavender Festival poster contest.

Follow this link to the website of the Lockwood Lavender Farm for more information on the upcoming Lavender Festival and the poster contest.  Nice job Kathy!!!

What's Coming out of the Kiln?

Sallie Thompson is one of our owner-artists who lives right in Skaneateles.  Sallie is well known for her  soda-fired pottery and unique forms.  She recently took these shots of newly fired pottery in her hand built kiln.  We can't wait to see all this work on the shelves of Gallery 54!  It will be arriving soon, just in time for beautiful May weather, and summer shopping by the lake.

"Pods", bird feeders, mugs and more from Sallie.

The kiln is full and ready to unload!

"Wings Over Gallery 54"

"Wings Over Gallery 54: An Artful Collection of Things That Fly" opens Friday May 2nd 6-9 pm at Gallery 54. Spring has sprung at Gallery 54 and we are celebrating with a show featuring creations of things that fly in a variety of mediums by Gallery 54 artists. Meet the artists, enjoy music by Syracuse singer and songwriter Jane Zell.  Light refreshments will be served. The show runs through the month of May.

Painting by Barb Schramm

Sterling dragonfly by Dana Stenson

Spring Birds: New Work by Kathleen Schneider

We love the sweet bird paintings Kathy has recently brought in.  They make a wonderful grouping.   Stop by the shop to see these and many new items we have added for spring!