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October 2020 Newsletter

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The Art of GIFTing

Exhibition Dates: October 24 – December 21, 2020

Opening Reception: October 24     12-4 pm

Prospectus and entry form available on the GAC website

 

Art Contest for Classroom Exhibit

Entry form and more information available on the GAC website

October 24- December 21, 2020

 

Thanks to the following Donors:  Doris Wood, Janice Decker and Priscilla Richardson, and Shirleah & Keith Kelly.

Thanks to the gardeners/painters that have been busy getting the outside areas cleaned up and looking spiffy–Bob and Pat Majcher, Nancy Dalverny, Shirleah Kelly and Rose Sovyak.  Anyone who would want to be notified when we are working on the gardens, please call or text Pat Majcher 724-244-6584.

DONATIONS —   For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A TRUE COMMUNITY ART CENTER THROUGH YOUR CONTRIBUTION.

TO THE CENTER… donate via PayPal or at greensburgartcenter.org or Call 724-837-6791 or Mail your contribution to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.

 

Rowe Memorial Garden

A special garden area in memory of Kay and Bill Rowe is in the planning stages. Patty Schildkamp is a master gardener and is helping to plan an area to the left of the steps going into the Gallery. It will include a path leading to a bench, a boulder with dedication plaque, perennials and annuals. Donations are being accepted to honor the memory of these special Greensburg Art Club members.

 

Plein Aire Painting at Stonehouse Farm,  October 13 ,  10:00 AM                               
 Directions to Stonehouse Farm   235 Stonehouse Lane, Latrobe, PA 15650
Take 982N from Route 30. In 1.5 miles turn right on to Raymond Avenue. After 900 feet, turn left on to Edward Street. In .7 miles look on the right for a green fence surrounding Peoples Gas wells. Make an immediate right on to Stonehouse Lane.
Register by contacting Pat Majcher,  majr1186@comcast.net ,  724-244-6584
The owner, Bob Reintgen, requests that pcp guidelines be followed, including social distancing and masks.

 

Education

The fall classes have begun or are beginning over the next couple of weeks.

Be sure to check out the full schedule on the web site greensburgartcenter.org.

The Wednesday clay classes have met. The Tuesday and Thursday classes will be organized soon.

 

Annual membership dues are due by December 31.

Any dues paid recently and through December 31 will be for membership to the end of 2021.

  • individual – $40. family – $70.         student (college) – $25.                artist market – $40

CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST

Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Barbara Park at Greensburg Art Center, 724-837-6791 or messenger on GAC web page. Thanks to Barbara for taking on this responsibility.

 

MEMBER MEETING  on October 12, 2020 7PM   We  Welcome ALL to this information event.

                               THINKING AHEAD AT GAC

  • The officers of Greenburg Art Club are responsible for guiding the Art Center to remain a welcoming and nurturing place for artists of all ages and abilities.
    On November 9 the membership will vote on a candidate for each office. The new officers will take charge January 1, 2021.  To begin this process, all 300+ members of Greensburg Art Club are invited to nominate themselves or other members they feel would be responsible candidates for any of the offices. Contact Donna Kantorik 724-539-1299.
  • Sarah Hunter Exhibition. THURSDAY, October 22, 6-9pm
  • “What Now?” exhibited by Sarah Hunter. at Bottleworks, 411 3rd Avenue, Johnstown.  Free and open to the public.
  • Monitor Manager
    Loretta Wolfe has agreed to schedule the volunteers and take responsibility for finding substitutes when necessary. This “work from home” job     was completed by Alice O’Brian.  Thank you, Alice for your service.

DARKROOM Rental – Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc.  Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.     Photo paper is FREE.  Bring your materials and have fun developing!   Cost:  $5/3 hours   $25/Week         INTERESTED? Contact:  Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301                                                                                                                 or Shirleah1@aol.com

INSTAGRAM  To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com, download the free app, and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery (all one word) in the “Search” box at the top of the page.  For our members who want to share their work and be shown as a member of   GAC, please send photos and comments in an email to jkmoreno@msn.com.   Those teaching classes or organizing other activities at GAC can do the same.  Questions? Please email or call Jacki at 412 977-4323.

 

HOSPITALITY GIFT SHOP IN WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL 

Contact rosemarysovyak@gmail.com or 412-558-0810 if interested in future displays.

 

Opportunity for Artist Market Members Only:   GAC is accepting “Small Works.  For guidelines, please go to https://www.greensburgartcenter.org under Artist Market. Watch for more details in e-mails and Facebook.

 

PHASE III TO HONOR SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES AND … BEAUTIFY GAC GROUNDS.

You are invited to have a living testament of your love for very special people in your lives.  Trees (and selected shrubs) will include ground markers” In Honor of” or “In Memory of” for the person(s) you select. Gifts of this type start at $50.    Payments can be made by check, credit card, or PayPal.  PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

STANDING COMMITTEES IN NEED OF NEW VOLUNTEERS – If you have even a little bit of time and can help sporadically, we could use some new faces for these Committees – Gallery (extra hands to install exhibits, do mailings, handle receiving and pickup, set up for openings, and refreshments), and Facilities help.

CALL for TEACHER

—Lithograph Teacher needed at GAC.  Call Pat Majcher, Nancy Delverny or Shirleah Kellly– Edu Committee.

    The Westmoreland Museum of American Art: Call for op-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor). Artists working in all media will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. Guidelines for submitting proposals are available at: www.thewestmoreland.org/about/opportunities.

Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg
The 4th Annual Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg is going virtual!    The exhibit will run online September 25 through October 8 and is open to artists of all ages and skill levels.  Winners will be announced at the Artists Awards Virtual Recognition on October 8 at 6 p.m.                                                        Should you have any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact me.                                               Julia Sefcheck pgaa@pitt.edu

Monitors–ATTENTION: THE BLUE GARBAGE CAN IN THE KITCHEN IS FOR RECYCLING ONLY.  IT Should be put out every MONDAY for Tuesday pickup.

Newsletter Submissions to Shirleah1@aol.com.  Note: October 28 is the final submission date for Novemberr’s News.  Copies are available in the GAC office.