John Salko & his painting "Morning Glory" Maine State Capitol "Legislative Gallery"
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER
Several of Salko's originals were presented by the director of the Orlando Science Center in the Power Light Exhibit , using the power of light to transform the pigment of color in Salko's brilliant paintings. A new science experiment creating a bridge between art and science. This experiment ran for an entire year to the public. Below is the painting "Digital Mood" which was one of everal Salko paintings presented in the Power Light exhibit.
ATLANTIC CITY ART CENTER
The only exhibiting center in the Nation located on a municipal pier extending into the Atlantic Ocean, providing for the Southern region of New Jersey including economically and culturally diverse constituents, the opportunity for cultural experience through high quality exhibitions, educational outreach and related arts programming at the Center and other locations such as schools, colleges, and including collaborations with corporate entities, museums, libraries, galleries and other arts organizations.
Group photo of Hollywood actor, James Gammon and artist John Salko.
Hollywood actor, James Gammon, presented and hosted a one-man-show of Salko's brilliant prainting held at the exclusive "Citrus Club" in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Gammon discovered Salko’s talent while scouting film locations in New England. Impressed with the man and his work, he introducing Salko's art to invited guests, collectors and art lovers. James Gammon and his wife, Nancy (in white) helped launch Salkos art and became major collectors of Salko originals.
John Salko and his wife, Karen.
James Gammon and Salko at the Gammon horse ranch, in Ocala, FL.
Over the years, Salko became very close friends with Gammon and his family. Sadly, James "Jim" Gammon passed away after his battle with cancer, July 2010.
"RIP my dear friend, Jim. Miss you beyond words. Thanks for believing in me and my art, and for all the great memories. Your spirit continues to inspire me in creating. I will never forget you, brother."
John
Group Exhibit
"NORTH BEACH ART GALLERY"
Fort lauderdale, Florida.
John Salko and gallery owner, Brooke Trace.
John Salko and his wife, Karen Kinsman-Salko. "Next Door Gallery" Exhibit in Eastport, Maine.
Salko Exhibits:
2015 Eastport Art Center (solo show) ME.
2013 North Beach Art Gallery, (Rep: Brooke Trace) FL
2012 North Beach Art Gallery - (Rep: Brooke Trace) FL
2011 Brooke Trace Gallery - FL
2011 NextDoor Gallery - Eastport, Maine
2010 Mill Lofts - (solo show - Rep: Brooke Trace) FL
2010 Yachting Interiors - (Rep: Brooke Trace) FL
2010 NextDoor Gallery - ME
2009 Brooke Trace Gallery - FL
2008 Brooke Trace Gallery - FL
2007 Brooke Trace Gallery - FL
2006 "Man Of Abstraction" - Brooke Trace Gallery, FL
2005 Diplomats Gala (Sisters Cities International) FL
2004 Shining On The Sunrise County - Maine State Capital
2003 Hall Brook - Westport, CT
2002 Lupine Art Festival - ME
2000 Color Is The Communicator - (Presented by, Mr. Rand Castile) ME
2000 Millennium 2000 Exhibit - (Presented by, Mr. Rand Castile) ME
2000 Le Gallery des Arts - NJ
2000 Kennedy Art Gallery - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2000 Purple Lake Gallery - ME
1999 Citrus Club Exhibit - (solo show, presented/hosted by Actor James Gammon) FL
1998-1999 Power Light Exhibit (1 year exhibit ) "Orlando Science Center" FL
