On November 12th we had an online opening for Dennis Shelton's exhibit "We are Family". We had a wonderful turnout from our community, guests were able to view each piece of work and ask questions about his process.
Dennis Shelton is a long-time Bronx resident. Dennis completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in art, art education, and printmaking at Lehman College. Dennis taught art at John F. Kennedy High School for over 35 years. Also, he was an Adjunct Professor in the Education Department at Lehman College, teaching early childhood and elementary school teachers. Officially retired from teaching in 2016, he has continued to produce artwork on a full-time basis. Dennis has had solo shows at Gallery 18, Riverdale Yonkers Ethical Culture Center, and the Riverdale Senior Services Center. He won first and second place ribbons in Mixed Media and Drawing at the Vintage Artists Show. Dennis has also exhibited in group shows at Blue Door Art Center, Riverfront Gallery, Riverdale Yonkers Ethical Culture Center, Metro Urgicare in Skyview Mall, Gallery 505, Beth El Temple in New Rochelle, and the Poe Art Center in the Bronx.
Dennis's exhibit runs through January 1, 2021. For a private viewing in person, please contact our Cultural Program Director, Linda Manning, LindaKRVC@gmail.com
