R. K. Smith
1960-1969
Robert Keyes Smith grew up in Seattle where he graduated from Roosevelt High School and then earned Bachelor and Master Degrees in Art and Education from the University of Washington.
After teaching art at Madison Junior High and Sealth High Schools in Seattle, R.K. came to Yakima in 1960 where he taught art, headed the Art Department, and was the curator of the Larson Gallery at Yakima Valley College, bringing innovations and improvements to all facets of his job. He was an exceptional painting, drawing, art appreciation teacher, and a talented artist, painting in acrylics, watercolor, oils and mixed media. He exhibited and sold paintings all over Washington State.