Art Gallery of New Geneva holds grand opening

The Art Gallery of New Geneva held its grand opening ceremony Thursday evening at its 1878 Church Street location in Appomattox. The gallery was open that day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the official grand opening held from 5 to 7 p.m., complete with live harp and piano musical performances as well as refreshments for attendees.

The gallery will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, and other days as scheduled for special events.

The gallery’s curator, Jane Raymond, said she hopes to expand into holding events such as paint nights, musical and small theatre performances, and possibly more.

Raymond’s husband, Paul, is pastor of the Reformed Bible Church on Harrell Street in Appomattox, and CEO of The Art Gallery of New Geneva. He describes the theme of the gallery as “good art,” meaning art that is defined by decency and goodness.

“We call it Christian art but basically it’s just good art, wholesome art; not some of the stuff you see on the street or in art galleries today, the modern art. We want to recreate the Master’s art, the way God intended art to be,” he said.

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