ArtFirst! — the North Columbia Artists’ Cooperative gallery on First Street West, had a terrific opening of new work by members and new artists last weekend.
Patrons and artists thronged to the opening and enjoyed delicious appetizers and refreshments. Here are a few images from the opening:
Artists Gwen Lips (left) and Nancy Geismar enjoy a moment together at the ArtFirst! opening. David F. Rooney photoThis gorgeous piece, appropriately titled Ethereal Sky, is an acrylic on canvas by painter Kristi Marcoffio. David F. Rooney photoThis beautiful oil on canvas painting by Buck Walker is entitled Mt. Dagg. David F. Rooney photoPatti Shonek (left) chats with friends at the opening on Friday night. David F. Rooney photoThis metal salmon by James Karthien almost seems to be swimming. David F. Rooney photoThese fine wooden pieces by Rod Aspeslet are beautifully burnished. David F. Rooney photo
Potter Jacqueline Palmer (center, left) chats with Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Judy Goodman at the opening. David F. Rooney photo
All of these ceramics are by Jacqueline Palmer, one of the new artists whose works are now on sale at the North Columbia Artists’ Cooperative. David F. Rooney photoThis wall holding a mix of smaller works by local artists drew a lot of attention. David F. Rooney photoThese two works are both by Stan Gee: Nestled (top) and Tommy-Chandler (Eurasian Collared Dove). They are both acrylic on canvas. David F. Rooney photo
The opening party at ArtFirst! was, as always, pretty good. It brought together a fine mix of artists and patrons. David F. Rooney photoDespite the sign, this stone bear by Chuck Purse begs to be touched, David F. Rooney photoFlow Down #2 (left) and Flow Down #1 By Jo Willems Pencil
