For over 35 years Salmon Falls Gallery has showcased the beauty and craftsmanship of over 90 independent artists from around western Massachusetts and the surrounding area. These artists have created a range of items from practical everyday objects to spectacular showpieces, including wool handbags by Katherine MacColl, pastels by Rebecca Clark, and otherworldly porcelain sculpture by Lulu Fichter. Salmon Falls Gallery is owned by world renowned glass artist and Shelburne resident Josh Simpson.
Featured exhibit opening November 5th
Sam Myers: Glass- Color, Light and Motion
On exhibit through December 31, 2025 with an opening reception Saturday, November 8 from 2-4pm.
Sam Myers, a mixed media artist originally from England and now based in Western Massachusetts, specializes in mosaics, stained glass, and glass painting. In this exhibit she explores the interplay of color, light, and form at Salmon Falls Gallery.
Driven by color and movement, Myers pieces are inspired by her travels through Germany, Cyprus, Maui, and California. In the artist’s own words, “Whether I’m crafting stained glass or assembling mosaics, I strive to capture motion – waves, currents, and the ever-changing dance of light. I want each piece to transform with the light, offering tranquility by day and vibrancy as the sun shifts – reacting dynamically to its environment.”
All of the glass art pieces that Sam Myers creates are one of a kind and never replicated in the same way, as she prefers to discard her drawings and templates after the piece is assembled and completed. Several pieces in the exhibit feature creative collaborations with other glass artists, such as world-renowned glassblower Josh Simpson, known for his innovative glass formulas and space-inspired art, and flameworker Wesley Flemming, known for his intricate replications of plants and insects.
Featured exhibit opening November 5th
Robert Osborne: Optical Confusion
On exhibit through December 31, 2025 with an opening reception Saturday, November 8 from 2-4pm.
Optical Confusion highlights Robert Osborne’s recent aluminum and glass sculptures that trace his decades-long exploration of light, perception, and structure.
Born in 1930 and raised in Manhattan, Robert G. Osborne began his career as a contemporary art dealer and Director of the Osborne Gallery on Madison Avenue in New York City. Later, as a private dealer in 19th- and 20th-century art, he placed significant works with private collectors and museums. In the early 1980s, Osborne retired from the art market to fully dedicate himself to making art—returning to his earliest passion.
Osborne’s work is deeply rooted in optics, light, and architecture, merging a sculptor’s precision with a philosopher’s curiosity about perception. His larger sculptural works are designed for outdoor settings such as gardens and patios, while smaller, table-top pieces are suited for interior display. A number of his works are also conceived for installation on water, engaging directly with reflection and natural light.
“Light is both the subject and the material of my work,” Osborne says. “It shapes how we see, but it also defines how we think. My goal is to create objects that make viewers aware of that process.”
Robert Osborne currently lives and works in Athol, MA where he continues to explore optics, light, volume and space through his art. Osborne’s exhibit “Optical Confusion” features his most recent sculptures of glass and aluminum on display at Salmon Falls Gallery.