History
Opened in 2006 by potter Mary Ellen Salmon, who invited mostly local artists and quality craftsmen from the Finger Lakes region to show and sell their work in the gallery. Mary Ellen teaches classes in the space adjoining the gallery, which used to be her living room and has been converted into studio space with seven electric wheels. Visitors to the gallery can often see Mary Ellen and her students at work in the studio.
Specialties
Salmon Pottery is an art gallery and studio in the village of Trumansburg that features the textured pottery of Mary Ellen Salmon, and a sophisticated collection of local artists and craftspeople. In the studio, Mary Ellen creates her unique ceramic work, and shares her knowledge through pottery classes. The art gallery is a welcoming place, with a great variety of media, scale, and prices; something for everyone. Sculptures by Jay Seaman adorn the front lawn, while lapidary work, fiber art, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, blown and stained glass, and paper crafts live inside. The bright yellow house sets the tone for your visit that will surely leave you smiling.