Gorgeous new work exhibited at ArtFirst!

By David F. Rooney

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 photo
Artists Gwen Lips (left) and Nancy Geismar enjoy a moment together at the ArtFirst! opening. David F. Rooney photo
This gorgeous piece, appropriately titled Ethereal Sky, is an acrylic on canvas by painter Kristi Marcoffio. David F. Rooney photo
This gorgeous piece, appropriately titled Ethereal Sky, is an acrylic on canvas by painter Kristi Marcoffio. David F. Rooney photo
This beautiful oil on canvas painting by Buck Walker is entitled Mt. Dagg. David F. Rooney photo
This beautiful oil on canvas painting by Buck Walker is entitled Mt. Dagg. David F. Rooney photo
Patti Shonek (left) chats with friends at the opening on Friday night. David F. Rooney photo
Patti Shonek (left) chats with friends at the opening on Friday night. David F. Rooney photo
This metal salmon by James Karthien almost seems to be swimming. David F. Rooney photo
This metal salmon by James Karthien almost seems to be swimming. David F. Rooney photo
These fine wooden pieces by Rod Aspeslet are beautifully burnished. David F. Rooney photo
These 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
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 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 photo
This wall holding a mix of smaller works by local artists drew a lot of attention. David F. Rooney photo
This wall holding a mix of smaller works by local artists drew a lot of attention. David F. Rooney photo
These two works are both by Stan Gee: Nestled (top) and Tommy-Chandler (Eurasian Collared Dove). They are both acrylic on canvas.
These 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 photo
The opening party at ArtFirst! was, as always, pretty good. It brought together a fine mix of artists and patrons. David F. Rooney photo
Despite the sign, this stone bear by Chuck Purse begs to be touched,
Despite the sign, this stone bear by Chuck Purse begs to be touched, David F. Rooney photo
Flow Down #2 (left) and Flow Down #1 By Jo Willems Pencil
Flow Down #2 (left) and Flow Down #1
By Jo Willems
Pencil