RSS art exhibit opening a grand success

By David F. Rooney

The RSS student exhibition, A Bit of Everything, opened at the Revelstoke Art Gallery on Friday, May 10, with well over 135 people in attendance.

The 170 paintings, drawings and 3-dimensional objects on display were very well received and many were sold.

The show is on exhibit until June 6. You can see it Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 4 pm. In the meantime, here are a few photos from the opening:

More than 135 people attended friday opening for the exhibition of works by RSS students. David F. Rooney photo
More than 135 people attended friday opening for the exhibition of works by RSS students. David F. Rooney photo
The Grade 9 - 12 students in Theresa Browning's art classes offered 170 paintings, drawings and 3-dimensional objects such as masks and other objects for the delight of exhibition goers. Many of the works were for sale and more than a few were swiftly snapped up. David F. Rooney photo
The Grade 9 – 12 students in Theresa Browning’s art classes offered 170 paintings, drawings and 3-dimensional objects such as masks and other objects for the delight of exhibition goers. Many of the works were for sale and more than a few were swiftly snapped up. David F. Rooney photo
Hey! I remember those guys! And so Todd Arthurs should remember them. He is after all a Baby Boomer. David F. Rooney photo
Hey! I remember those guys! And so he should. Todd Arthurs is, after all, a Baby Boomer. David F. Rooney photo
A lot of the works on display were very good. David F. Rooney photo
A lot of the works on display were very good. David F. Rooney photo
Grade 12 students Taryn Walker (left) and Madeline brown (right) joined with RSS Principal Greg Kenyon to cut the cake created for the opening. The show is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 4 pm right through until June 6. For more information please call 250-814-0261 or send an e-mail to info@revelstokevisualarts.com. David F. Rooney photo
Grade 12 students Taryn Walker (left) and Madeline brown (right) joined with RSS Principal Greg Kenyon to cut the cake created for the opening. The show is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 4 pm right through until June 6. For more information please call 250-814-0261 or send an e-mail to info@revelstokevisualarts.com. David F. Rooney photo
And the art extended right out the door! Here, Carol Palladino admires the art created for the hood of this car by RSS student Madeline Brown. David F. Rooney photo
And the art extended right out the door! Here, Carol Palladino admires the art created for the hood of this car by RSS student Madeline Brown. David F. Rooney photo