Delta Impressions....A Visit to the Ellis Theater Galleries

For the beauty of the earth,
For the beauty of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful hymn of praise.

For the beauty of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon and stars of light,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful hymn of praise.

This favorite hymn is perfectly reflected in the stunning exhibit at the Ellis Theater! During the month of October, it's galleries have been home to an impressive collection of paintings by the Delta's own Sammy Britt.  "Ooohs" and "ahhs" punctuated the air as our normally talkative Fourth graders were in awe as they studied Mr. Britt's colorful landscapes and still lifes. As the children compared multiple paintings of the same garden or field, they were amazed at how time of day or weather conditions dramatically effected the look of each setting.  Enjoy a few pictures from our visit!

Thank you, Mr. Britt, for helping us see the Delta's beauty through your artist's eyes! Thank you, Dr. Waldrup and the Delta Arts Alliance for the imformative booklet about the exhibit! It really helped us make the most of our visit!