By David F. Rooney
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Society opened it’s first formal show of the year, Origins, on Friday and it has something for everyone. This exhibition of 72 works by local artists is colourful, playful and fun.
You can see the exhibition Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 4 pm until Friday, May 3, at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre at 320 Wilson Street. For more information, please call The Centre at 250-814-0261.
Here are some images from the show that we hope will inspire you to drop by and view:
![Solar Flares By Sarah Windsor Acrylic on canvas](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-01.jpg)
By Sarah Windsor
Acrylic on canvas
!["Free" Flow By Ron Nixon Coloured pencil](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-03.jpg)
By Ron Nixon
Coloured pencil
![Bacon By Diane Winningder Silk painting](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-04.jpg)
By Diane Winningder
Silk painting
![Mas que la cara By Tina Bafaro Clay and acrylic](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-05.jpg)
By Tina Bafaro
Clay and acrylic
![The Beginning By Patti Shonek Red clay ceramic](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-06.jpg)
By Patti Shonek
Red clay ceramic
![Raven and the First People By Nancy Geismar Ceramic](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-07.jpg)
By Nancy Geismar
Ceramic
![Origins of Revy — The First Inhabitants By Cherie Van Overbeke Acrylic and ink on canvas](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-08.jpg)
By Cherie Van Overbeke
Acrylic and ink on canvas
![Shine On By Keisha Treber Acrylic on canvas](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-09.jpg)
By Keisha Treber
Acrylic on canvas
![The Beginning By Peter Blackmore Mixed media on canvas](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-10.jpg)
By Peter Blackmore
Mixed media on canvas
![Cranes By Kip Wiley Photography](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-11.jpg)
By Kip Wiley
Photography
![The Empty Tomb — Origin of Christianity By Jacqueline Palmer Ceramic](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-12.jpg)
By Jacqueline Palmer
Ceramic
![Perhaps the finest work of art was Gwen Lips and Chris Johnston's newest creation — Maggie. She was an instant hit with all of the artists and patrons at the show. David F. Rooney photo](https://legacy.revelstokecurrent.com//wp-content/uploads/2013/04/online-rvas-origins-13.jpg)