Rivertown Market IGA in New Richmond has turned its entrance into an art gallery for New Richmond Elementary artists.
Gary Combs, principal of New Richmond Elementary, wanted to reach out to the community for involvement in his school's activities and Linda Taylor, owner of Rivertown, graciously provided space to display student artwork.
Gary Combs, principal of New Richmond Elementary, wanted to reach out to the community for involvement in his school's activities and Linda Taylor, owner of Rivertown, graciously provided space to display student artwork.
Amy Cholkas, the school’s art teacher, selects student artwork for display at the store. Artwork by the following N.R.E. artists is currently featured: Alden Story, Abby Maness, Dane Bowman, Madison Jowers, Hannah Shultz, Cade Heflin, Chad Dean, Vincent Bingham, Emma Blake, Elizabeth Shinkle, David Woolum, Andrew Staten, Jett Naylor and Austin Ewing.
““N.R.E. students are all excited at the possibility of having their art selected for the display,” said Cholkas. “Most families in our community shop at Rivertown IGA, so friends and family members will be able to see the exciting art projects our students create while shopping at their favorite supermarket.”
Rivertown employees (from left) Tara and Taylor Gillespie stand in front of artwork by students from New Richmond Elementary that will be displayed in the store entrance during the 2009-10 school year.
