Arts Centre’s Belonging show deserves a big A+

By David F. Rooney

The Visual Arts Centre’s Belonging Show is perhaps the best exhibition ever put on in Revelstoke.

This feast for the eyes is comprised of 55 paintings, sculptures, wood carvings, ceramics and works of fabric art by 30 artists from Revelstoke and as far away as Calgary. All of them embrace, in one way or another, the theme of Belonging.

If you haven’t yet visited The Centre, which is locate din the old RCMP detatchment at 320 Wilson, to see the show — and you should — here is a selection of the best works as well as a few scenes of people looking at the various works. For more information about show and to inquire about opening and closing times at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre please call 250-814-0261.

Bronze Award — Past and Present by Jennifer Hedge
Bronze Award — Past and Present by Jennifer Hedge
Bronze Award — Where I Belong by Nancy Geismar. David F. Rooney photo
Bronze Award — Where I Belong by Nancy Geismar. David F. Rooney photo
Bronze Award — Full Metal Basket No. 6 by Kate Tupper. David F. Rooney photo
Bronze Award — Full Metal Basket No. 6 by Kate Tupper. David F. Rooney photo
Bronze Award — Sisters by Irene Scarcella
Bronze Award — Sisters by Irene Scarcella
Silver Award — Safety nest by Kate Tupper
Silver Award — Safety nest by Kate Tupper
Silver Award — Belonging 240 by Shirley Schmidt. David F. Rooney photo
Silver Award — Belonging 240 by Shirley Schmidt. David F. Rooney photo
Silver Award — 51 by Jackie Pendergast. David F. Rooney photo
Silver Award — 51 by Jackie Pendergast. David F. Rooney photo
Silver Award — Backgammon in the Woods by Rod Aspeslet. David F. Rooney photo
Silver Award — Backgammon in the Woods by Rod Aspeslet. David F. Rooney photo
Silver Award — Elva's Dresses by Cherie Van Overbeke. David F. Rooney photo
Silver Award — Elva's Dresses by Cherie Van Overbeke. David F. Rooney photo
Gold Award — Family by Jackie Pendergast
Gold Award — Family by Jackie Pendergast
Gold Award — Heart to Heart by Ron Nixon
Gold Award — Heart to Heart by Ron Nixon
Gold Award and BEST IN SHOW — Untitled by Tina Lindegaard. David F. Rooney photo
Gold Award and BEST IN SHOW — Untitled by Tina Lindegaard. David F. Rooney photo
Things We Love #3 — T-bone Steak by Stephanie Lyn. David F. Rooney photo
Things We Love #3 — T-bone Steak by Stephanie Lyn. David F. Rooney photo
Potter Nancy Geismar examines a ceramic setting by Toni Johnston. David F. Rooney photo
Potter Nancy Geismar examines a ceramic setting by Toni Johnston. David F. Rooney photo
This was the scene at the opening of Belonging on Friday, July 3. David F. Rooney photo
This was the scene at the opening of Belonging on Friday, July 3. David F. Rooney photo
Judy Beauce and her children Eloise and Autumn take a break during the Belonging exhibition. David F. Rooney photo
Judy Beauce and her children Eloise and Autumn take a break during the Belonging exhibition. David F. Rooney photo