From the Vault: The Art of the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre

For years, we have been wanting to show you more of our art collection, and this spring, we finally did it! Join us as we take you on a tour of some of our favourite pieces from our vault.

Art often has the power to evoke emotion, elicit meaningful discussions, and transcend language barriers. While you will find no old masters’ works here, we have unlocked the gates to our artistic treasury and invite you to explore Rossland’s history through an artistic lens. From the Vault is where the past meets the present, and every artwork carefully curated from our collection tells a story of Rossland’s rich history in a way you may not have considered before.

As you explore the exhibit, you will get introduced to some lesser-known individuals from Rossland’s history and hidden gems from our collection that we rarely display, and have the opportunity to contribute to the exhibit yourself. Each artwork invites you to delve deeper, unravel its secrets, and immerse yourself in the stories it holds.

From the Vault will be on display in the J.D. McDonald Hall until August 13, 2024.


The Art

If you are unable to visit the RMDC while From the Vault is on display, scroll down to view the artwork featured in this exhibit. The stories behind each of the pieces will be revealed in our newsletter and on our social media accounts through the coming months.

Ruby Rogers, Age 4 (1913)
Unknown Artist
Paint on Canvas

Charles Hiland (circa late-1890s)
Unknown Artist
Pastel on Paper

Mary Rogers, Age 2 (1909)
Unknown Artist
Pastel on Paper

Jane Catherine Siddons (circa 1850s)
Unknown Artist
Oil Paint on Card

Frederick Schofield (circa 1890s)
Unknown Artist
Watercolour on Paper

Lemuel Theodore Esling (circa 1850s)
Unknown Artist
Oil Paint on Card

Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Unknown Artist
Embroidery

Plimsoll & Victoria Drake (1914-1915)
Unknown Travelling Artist
Paint on Card

River/Lake Scene (1923)
Miss McNeill
Pastel on Paper

Adelaide Heidler (circa 1890s)
Ray Armstrong, Nebraska
Pencil on Paper

Rossland Cenotaph, 1921 (date unknown)
HB
Pencil on Paper

Chinese Masonic Temple (1948)
Dale Matthews
Watercolour Paint on Paper

Ross Thompson’s House (1984)
D. Westhaver
Print

Old Glory Met Station (1998)
Bob Bowen
Print

Lane - Rossland
E. Thorpe
Pastel on Paper

Trøinn - Birthplace of Olaus (circa 1990s)
Minn Sjøleth
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board

Memories of Red Mtn (date unknown)
Alice Chiko (née Gordon)
Watercolour Paint and Coloured Pencil on Paper

Flagpole, Lake Mountain (date unknown)
Alice Martin
Acrylic Paint on Paper

 
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