On Friday, 7 October 2022 a small group gathered in Currie Building to recognize the architectural painting added to the walls, ceilings and columns in the foyer, stairways and Baronial Hall of Currie Building. The painting was intended, by the architect, to be included in the building when it was built in 1922 but the surfaces remained bare from then until recently. The painting was completed in 2017 by art conservator, Alex Gabov and his assistants.
The Commandant at the time Commodore José Kurtz, spoke to the group representing the Class of 1961, the RMC Alumni Association and the College. She thanked the class for undertaking the project and the lasting visual effect it will have on this important building. Members of the Class of 1961 underwrote the cost of the painting over a period of about five years. 5207 Andrew Robb responded on behalf of the class. The work was done under the supervision of the Curator of the RMC Museum at the time, the late 8057 Ross McKenzie (Class of 1970), and the Alumni Association.
During the ceremony, the Class of 1961 also presented an original painting to the College. The art work, “Just Passing By”, depicts Colonel H13738 Chris Hadfield (Class of 1982) flying over RMC, Fort Henry and the city of Kingston. The work was painted by 5573 Layne Larsen of the Class of 1962. The Commandant accepted the painting with thanks on behalf of the College. The painting was acquired from the Montreal Aviation Museum by 5188 John Lawson for the class.