Rankin featured in First Friday event

The Ritzville Art Gallery is launching an endeavor to put a spotlight on the artists who are participating in the cooperative effort.

This Friday the gallery will host a First Friday reception which will spotlight the artwork of John Rankin, owner of Flying Arts Ranch.

Rankin and approximately 15 artists are working together in the cooperative community gallery that is funded by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce. The artists display their creations in the gallery and work shifts in the gallery. When their art sells, 30 percent of the purchase price is retained by the chamber to help offse...