UPCOMING Exhibit in the Rowe Gallery

Westmoreland Society of Photography April 19 through May 31. The Westmoreland Photographers Society is an organization of amateur and professional photographers. The WPS is a great place to learn about photography from fellow members.
OPENING RECEPTION APRIL 19, 6 TO 8PM      www.wps.photography

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING Exhibits in the Rowe Gallery

Debbie King & Jeanne Siecinski: June 8 through June 29
Art Neighbors: July 13 through August 30
Printmaking: September 14 through October 19
Art of GIFTing: November 11 through December 20

MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
‘The World of Herbs’, Eileen Yeager
Runs March 23 through April 27 Eileen Yeager is the featured artist at the Greensburg-Hempfield library joint program. “Picture This at the Library” exhibition.  Her exhibition is entitled “World of Herbs” and will run from March 23 through April 27,2024. World of Herbs explores different countries around the world and how they use herbs and spices in their food and drink. Many of the pieces in the show represent individual countries and each piece is an original etching of a bouquet of native plants in that country.  The exhibit is open during the Library’s regular hours : Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Stop in and experience an amazing trip through the World of Herbs.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
Emily Flores         May 1 through June 5
Nancy Rusbosin  June 13 through July 22
Butterfly Artists    July 27 through August 28
Doris Wood          September 6 through October 11
Loyalhanna Spinners October 18 through November 22

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Our annual fundraiser, ‘Art on the Vine’, is scheduled for April 26,
6-9:00 pm. The theme this year is “Pop Art” so expect bright and lively decorations. There will be five tables of lavish food displays, wine paired by Greendance Winery, live music and more. We are keeping the cost at $50 so plan on an affordable good time! Invitations this year are being mailed to members by postcard so there will be no formal invite in an envelope. The mailing was sent the first week of March. Please follow the directions on the postcard to get your reservation in asap ! Wine glass painting is completed and we thank all those that contributed to painting those bright popping designs!  Click here to go to greensburgartcenter.org to RESERVE NOW! 

SILENT AUCTION for ART ON THE VINE
There is a silent auction again this year and we would be grateful for a contribution of your artwork, painting, ceramics, or other piece of artwork would be welcome.  Please place your donation in the large box (labeled ‘Silent Auction’) in the front of the classroom.  If you have an oil painting and it is not protected, place it on the gray counter in front of the classroom.  There is also some flat cardboard provided in the box as well.  Place a tag on the piece with your name, title of the painting, medium and suggested value.  We look forward to your receiving your artwork. We plan to hang the artwork approximately 2 weeks prior to the event so please get your pieces in by Saturday April 13.  Please contact Mary Yeager with any questions or concerns, 724-216-7477

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART BUS TRIP

If you’ve never been to the Cleveland Museum of Art or have been but have not experienced the entire 500,920 square foot space, here’s your chance. Join us on Tuesday, June 11; the bus will depart at 8:30am from the Greensburg Art Center. Expected arrival by 12 Noon. Check out the vast and famous permanent collection. Several special exhibits which require a ticket (can be purchased upon arrival) which include:   Monet in Focus, a South Korean Digital Immersive Experience, Barbara Bosworth Photography and a special exhibition “Africa and Byzantium“ that examines the art and faith (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) of historical kingdoms of Egypt and Sudan.  The ‘Africa and Byzantium’ exhibit is an additional cost payable directly to the museum.  Tickets for this exhibit can be purchased in advance on line, or the day of the tour. Lunch and snacks are available in Provenance Cafe – open until 4pm.  Bus to depart museum at 4:30 pm with a rest stop / fast food  stop before returning to GAC by 8:30pm.  $65.00 per person. Group Highlights Tour of permanent collection included. Stop into the Art Center to sign up or go to www.greensburgartcenter.org.

EDUCATION

The spring class schedule began the first full week of March however there are classes that don’t start until April and May. Check out the complete listing on our web page and register for your choices.  You can also stop in the Art Center and pickup a flyer.  Classes are filling up fast so don’t delay.Classes for Children and Youth – Spring 2024Meet the Artist and Create Your Own Masterpiece!
6 Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 10:30 – noon  $60  For children ages 6 to 11
Look at the style of a famous artist and create your own work in that style.  If you want to take fewer than 6 classes, call the center to register, $12 each
There is room for last minute registration – deadline is April 2.Classes for Children and Youth – Spring 2024-continued
Youth Clay Class (ages 9 to 14) with Johanna Sheppard
This class is full.

Classes and Camps for Spring/Summer – go to greensburgartcenter.org to Register now!
Celebrate Art – Tuesdays June 18, 25, July 2,9,16,23, 10:30-12pm,  Ages 6-11, $60
Summer Art Camp – “Welcome To My World”, August 5-9, 9-12:00pm, Ages 6-11, $125
Painting on Canvas – June 25.26,27, 1-3:00pm, Ages 12-18, $75
Create a Graphic Novel – July 30,31, Aug 1, 1-3:00, Ages 12-18, $60

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS! and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!  A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone. We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge. Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm.  You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may choose or come just to observe before jumping in to paint or sketch.  Just a reminder that our charge of just $10.00 includes both model and building use fee.

OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes Open studios do not require formal registration and can be attended once, or however many times you want.  Contact the Center to obtain information from the Open Studio artist such as cost, schedule, etc. Reference the title (below) in bold and the artist if applicable.

• Model Session, Third Thursday of the Month, 10-1:00pm, teen – adult

• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions the 3^rd Thursday of the month)

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting.  A $4 studio is required per session.

• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti, 7pm, Watercolor.  Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com   Class will continue through the winter months.  Make sure Peg has your email in the event of a cancellation due to weather.

OPEN STUDIOS continued

• Oils with Jackie Moreno Open Studio will continue after May 7-  Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30,  Open studio fee $19 per session.

• Print Studio, Open Studio will continue after May 14.  Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm.  Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

• For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

Reminder: Summer Class Proposals are due April 30.

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS

https://www.setonhill.edu/news/detail/call-for-entries-alumni-art-exhibit-2024/

The Manos Gallery – ’24 Minis’
Artists must complete a cohesive collection of 24 individual works of art, all must be 6” x 6”.  The final group of artists will be selected by April 20, 2024.  For more information, email manosgallery@yahoo.com

CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETION for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
For Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District. This official congressional event is an opportunity to recognize and encourage young artistic talent across the nation.  The winning artwork from the district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capital complex alongside pieces from all participating districts around the country.  Submissions due by Friday, April 26, 5pm.
Go to website:https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/reschenthaler-announces-2024-congressional-art-competition Or call Sarah Youngdahl, district director in Westmorland County District Office, 724-219-4200

TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS
DISTINCTIVE DRINKWARE 2^nd annual national juried exhibition with a concentration of ‘Distinctive Drinkware’.  This exhibit includes ceramics and even metal designs.  Go to the Touchstone website for more information.  Applications will be accepted online from May 1 through June 1 at touchstonecrafts.orgScottdale PA celebrates its 150^th Anniversary with
four Plein Air Events
MAY 18, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
JUNE 8, 2024 – WEST OVERTON
JULY 20, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON
SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL
This exhibit will be judged, $1,000 in prizes awarded, categories include A) Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, mixed media, B) Youth Art Work (grades 1-6), C) Youth Art Work (grades 7 -12).
The fee is only $10, for one or all four locations.  We only ask the artist to submit at least one piece for sale at the exhibit to be held September 20-22 during Scottdale’s Fall Festival. There is no fee for the Youth categories. Details will be posted on https://www.scottdalehistoricalsociety.com/scottdale-150/150th-anniversary-events/  by the second week of April.

PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY
PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, is the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the    Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue to take part in this opportunity. The exhibits are free and open to the public.  Would you like to exhibit it at the library in 2025? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the year 2025
If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org.  We have recently revised our Gallery fee to be more affordable.  Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.ARTIST MARKET is looking for ARTISTS
We are looking for Artists to display and sell their fine art in our Rowe Gallery and classroom.  Items such as jewelry, fabric art, pottery, as well as small pieces of wall art are welcome.  Any medium is acceptable.   Prospective artists must be juried in by the Artist Market committee.  Items are displayed throughout the year and concludes with our big event, the “Art of Gifting”,  held during November and December.  Interested artists may contact the committee chairperson Debbie King at debra_j_king@yahoo. com or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org.

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.

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way.  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

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25
Artist market, additional – $40
Membership for 2024 is due. Benefits include: 10% off classes, workshops and rentals, and with our partner businesses.  Eligibility for Artist Market, teaching, exhibitions in Members-Only Exhibition and auxiliary exhibits. Discounts on artist commissions, voting rights; prospectus and newsletter updates.    Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2023!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR MONITORS
MONITOR MANAGER Loretta Wolfe is scheduling the volunteers and is finding substitutes when necessary.  If interested in helping by agreeing to take one 3-hour shift PER month, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…THIS IS NEW !!!!
KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL? Many students in Westmoreland County are required to perform a specific number of community service hours for their school requirements. PERFECT! The Greensburg Art Center (a nonprofit organization in Hempfield Twp., adjacent to Route 30) is forming a Garden Committee. We’d like to invite YOU to call Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 for more information.  Volunteering at the Art Center is a great way to fulfill your community service hours. Plus, you can have fun getting dirty, and at the same time “save the knees’ of grandmothers!

Looking for chairs for the following committees:
Membership: Contact Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, majr1186@comcast) for more information.

YOU ARE NEEDED for VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES –
Kindly Call or Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail Or from the webpage, go to: Send a message to the center (greensburgartcenter.org) or Email directly at greensburgartcenter75@gmail.com, or drop us a line via the US Mail.  Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.

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CLASSIFIED ADS

ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).FREE LANCE ARTIST:  Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen.  If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432

SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490

WANT TO BUY: A spinning wheel and small kiln for pottery (approximately 16” to 18”).  Contact Simona at 412-715-1583 or email at simona.gmsp@gmail.com

FREE  FREE  FREE, Yes it is free!  There are a couple of boxes on the counter in the classroom with the label ‘FREE’ on them.  There is one container of acrylic paints, lots of them, and one box of miscellaneous art supplies such as frames, stretchers, boards to paint on. Please help yourself.  There is also a large frame and jars of paint, also noted ‘FREE’.

Do you want to buy or sell something art related?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

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RENTALS

KITCHEN AND/OR GALLERY
If you or your group are interested in renting space a GAC for an event, consider the Kitchen and Gallery.  The kitchen provides a fully functional kitchen with oven, stove top, microwave and serving ware and the Gallery to a truly impressive space to entertain.  Rental fees range from $100 to $200 depending upon membership and if you need the classroom, kitchen and/or gallery.  Contact the Center for more detailed information.

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NEWSLETTER
Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the last day of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.

2023 Executive Board

If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.

President: Rose Sovyak                     Members at Large

Vice President: Marcia Koynok           Sarah Hunter        Peg Panasiti

Treasurer: Pat Majcher                       Tami Krusper         Loretta Wolfe

Secretary:                                           Linley Nagy           Nancy Rusbosin

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DATES TO REMEMBER

• Pick up artwork from the Member’s Show, March 1 (10 – 3pm) & 4 (10 – 1pm)
• Gelli Printing Workshop, March 2, 1pm
• Gallery Committee Meeting Monday, March 4, 10am
• Opening Reception for The Artistic Fusion of Six, March 10, 2 – 5pm
• Members Meeting Monday, March 11, 7pm

For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

UP COMING EXHIBIT IN THE ROWE GALLERY

THE ARTISTIC FUSION OF SIX

We welcome everyone to attend the Opening on Sunday, March 10 from 2 to 5pm.  The Artistic Fusion joins together six artists with very different styles and mediums.  Oils, Watercolors, Acrylics, Pen & Ink and Pencil are equally represented.  Skillful crafts of woodwork, jewelry, pottery and glass are displayed and for sale as well.  Classroom Wall Exhibit features the artwork of the late Gerry Beitel, a long time member of the Greensburg Art Center.  Anyone wishing to bring food to the Opening on Sunday March 10, is welcome to do so.

Future Exhibits in the Rowe Gallery

• Westmoreland Photography 4/19-5/31; Debbie King & Jeanne Siecinski: 6/8-6/29
• Art Neighbors 7/13-8/30; Printmaking 9/14-10/19;
• Art of GIFTing 11/2-12/20.

HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER

ART ON THE VINE – POP ART – COMING APRIL 26

Our annual fundraiser, ‘Art on the Vine’, is scheduled for April 26, 6-9:00 pm. The theme this year is “Pop Art” so expect bright and lively decorations. There will be five tables of lavish food displays, wine paired by Greendance Winery, live music and more. We are  keeping the cost at $50 so plan on an affordable good time! Wine glass painting is complete and we thank all those that contributed to painting those bright popping designs! Invitations this year are being mailed to members by postcard so there will be no formal invite in an envelope.  The mailing is set to go out by the first week of March. Please follow the directions on the postcard to get your reservation in asap ! Reservations also available online.

SILENT AUCTION for ART ON THE VINE

There is a silent auction again this year and we would be grateful for a contribution of your artwork, painting, ceramics, or other piece of artwork would be welcome.  Please place your donation in the large box (labeled ‘Silent Auction’) in the front of the classroom.  If you have an oil painting and it is not protected, place it on the gray counter in front of the classroom.  There is also some flat cardboard provided in the box as well.  Place a tag on the back with your name, title of the painting, medium and suggested value.  We look forward to your receiving your artwork. We plan to hang the artwork approximately 2 weeks prior to the event so please get your pieces in by Saturday April 13.  Please contact Mary Yeager with any questions or concerns, 724-216-7477

EDUCATION

The spring class schedule begins the first full week of March. Check out the complete listing on our web page and register for your choices.  You can also stop in the Art Center and pickup a flyer.  Classes are filling up fast so don’t delay.

 Classes for Children and Youth – Spring 2024

• Meet the Artist and Create Your Own Masterpiece!  Saturdays     April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 10:30 – noon  $60  For children ages 6 to 11. Look at the style of a famous artist and create your own work in that style.  If you want to take fewer than 6 classes, call the center to register, $12 each
• Youth Clay Class (ages 9 to 14) with Johanna Sheppard  6 Saturdays April 6 through May 18, (Note, no class May 11) 9am to noon $90 Price includes clay, glazes, firings.  This class will teach youth how to create ceramic pieces from low-fire clay using coil, slab, and pinch techniques.  They will finish their pieces by glazing.  Note: Pieces must be taken home within 3 weeks of last class or GAC will discard due to lack of storage space.

Classes and Camps for Summer – Register now!

• Celebrate Art – Tuesdays June 18, 25, July 2,9,16,23, 10:30-12pm,  Ages 6-11, $60
• Summer Art Camp – “Welcome To My World”, August 5-9, 9-12:00pm, Ages 6-11, $125
• Painting on Canvas – June 25.26,27, 1-3:00pm, Ages 12-18, $75
• Create a Graphic Novel – July 30,31, Aug 1, 1-3:00, Ages 12-18, $60

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS!   Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!   A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone.  We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.
Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm.
You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may choose or come just to observe before jumping in to paint or sketch.  Just a reminder that our charge of just $10.00 includes both model and building use fee.

OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes Open studios do not require formal registration and can be attended once, or however many times you want.  Contact the Center to obtain information from the Open Studio artist such as cost, schedule, etc. Reference the title (below) in bold and the artist if applicable.

• Model Session, Third Thursday of the Month, 10-1:00pm, teen – adult
• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions the 3^rd Thursday of the month)
• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti, 7pm, Watercolor. Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com   Class will continue through the winter months.  Make sure Peg has your email in the event of a cancellation due to weather.
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30, Open studio fee $19 per session.
• Print Studio, Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm. Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com
• For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

!!!  ART SAMPLERS  !!! Many thanks to all the instructors that participated in the Art Samplers winter session.  This was a huge success and exposed those to mediums and technics they can explore further. 

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities

• Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Exhibit ENTER NOW !! Deadline is March 8, 2024. For more information, go to: https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/
• Scottdale PA celebrates its 150^th Anniversary with four Plein Air Events

1. MAY 18, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
2. JUNE 8, 2024 – WEST OVERTON
3. JULY 20, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
4. AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON

• SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL  This exhibit will be judged, $1,000 in prizes awarded, categories include A) Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, mixed media, B) Youth Art Work (grades 1-6), C) Youth Art Work (grades 7 -12). The fee is only $10, for one or all four locations.  We only ask the artist to exhibit at least one piece for sale. Details will be posted on https://www.scottdalehistoricalsociety.com/scottdale-150/150th-anniversary-events/

FUNDRAISER DONATION REQUEST

The Westmoreland /Frick Hospital Foundation is requesting donations of artwork for an upcoming fundraising event to benefit the Heart, Lung, and Vascular Institute.  The institute offers minimally invasive procedures that include mitral valve repair / replacement, Watchman Implant -a minimally invasive procedure for people with atrial fibrillation and more.  The items will be part of an auction that will be held at the “Black Tie for Hearts” event on March 23,2024 at the Greensburg Country Club.  Please look in your stash of 2D or 3D art for pieces that you are willing to donate to a great cause.  We will receive positive publicity and your closet will be free to add more pieces to it.  You can drop off your piece at the art center by March 9– make sure to put a tag on the piece to include your name, title of painting, medium and estimated value.  MAKE SURE TOO – place a label on it ‘ATTN: ROSE SOVYAK’.  We don’t want to get them mixed up with the Art on the Vine Donation, which we would love to have a piece for that event as well.  Contact Rose Sovyak for more information.

Eileen Yeager will be the featured artist at the Greensburg-Hempfield library joint program. “Picture This at the Library” exhibition. Her exhibition is entitled “World of Herbs” and will run from March 23 through April 27,2024. World of Herbs explores different countries around the world and how they use herbs and spices in their food and drink. Many of the pieces in the show represent individual countries and each piece is an original etching of a bouquet of native plants in that country. Would you like to exhibit it at the library in 2024? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE  Please contact Mary Jennings if you would like correspondence from the Art Center sent out. Her new email address is mary235@gmail.com  or mjartctr@gmail.com

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for

• EXHIBITIONS in the year 2025 If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org.  We have recently revised our Gallery fee to be more affordable.  Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.
• ARTIST MARKET is looking for ARTISTS We are looking for Artists to display and sell their fine art in our Rowe Gallery and classroom.  Items such as jewelry, fabric art, pottery, as well as small pieces of wall art are welcome.  Any medium is acceptable.   Prospective artists must be juried in by the Artist Market committee.  Items are displayed throughout the year and concludes with our big event, the “Art of Gifting”,  held during November and December.  Interested artists may contact the committee chairperson Debbie King at debra_j_king@yahoo. com or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org. 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.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way.  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

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25

Artist market, additional – $40

Membership for 2024 is due. Benefits include: 10% off classes, workshops and rentals, and with our partner businesses.  Eligibility for Artist Market, teaching, exhibitions in Members-Only Exhibition and auxiliary exhibits. Discounts on artist commissions, voting rights; prospectus and newsletter updates.    Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2023!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR MONITORS  — MONITOR MANAGER Loretta Wolfe is scheduling the volunteers and is finding substitutes when necessary.  If interested in helping by agreeing to take one 3-hour shift PER month, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

THIS IS NEW !!!!  KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL?  Many students in Westmoreland County are required to perform a specific number of community service hours for their school requirements. PERFECT! The Greensburg Art Center (a nonprofit organization in Hempfield Twp., adjacent to Route 30) is forming a Garden Committee. We’d like to invite YOU to call Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 for more information.  Volunteering at the Art Center is a great way to fulfill your community service hours. Plus, you can have fun getting dirty, and at the same time “save the knees’ of grandmothers!

Looking for chairs for the following committees:

•      Membership

Contact Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, majr1186@comcast) for more information.

YOU ARE NEEDED for VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES –Kindly Call or Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail Or from the webpage, go to: Send a message to the center (greensburgartcenter.org) or Email directly at greensburgartcenter75@gmail.com, or drop us a line via the US Mail.  Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.

CLASSIFIED ADS

ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).

FREE LANCE ARTIST:  Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen.  If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432

SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490

Do you want something art related advertised?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

WANT TO BUY: A spinning wheel and small kiln for pottery (approximately 16” to 18”).  Contact Simona at 412-715-1583 or email at simona.gmsp@gmail.com

RENTALS

KITCHEN AND/OR GALLERY

If you or your group are interested in renting space a GAC for an event, consider the Kitchen and Gallery.  The kitchen provides a fully functional kitchen with oven, stove top, microwave and serving ware and the Gallery to a truly impressive space to entertain.  Rental fees range from $100 to $200 depending upon membership and if you need the classroom, kitchen and/or gallery.  Contact the Center for more detailed information.

NEWSLETTER Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the last day of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.

2023 Executive Board

If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.

Executive:

President: Rose Sovyak

Vice President: Marcia Koynok

Treasurer: Pat Majcher

Secretary:

Members at Large

Sarah Hunter        Peg Panasiti

Donna Merritts     Olga Herbert

Tami Krusper         Loretta Wolfe

Linley Nagy           Nancy Rusbosin

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DATES TO REMEMBER
     Café Art, Sunday, February 4, 2 to 4pm
     Gallery Committee Meeting Monday, February 5, 10am
      Members Meeting Monday, February 12, 7pm

• Title: “Navigating Change: A Personal Journey in the Museum World” Speaker:  “Silvia Filippini-Fantoni, Richard M. Scaife Director and CEO of the Westmoreland Museum of Art will discuss her personal journey into the museum world and how the role of museums and museum leadership is changing in the post-pandemic landscape.” Speaker immediately following meeting.

     Executive Committee Meeting, Monday February 26, 6pm
     For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

THE WINNERS OF THE MEMBERS SHOW ARE

ELECTIONS
Greensburg Art Center Elections were held at the January Member’s Meeting.  The following are newly elected to the executive committee.  President: Rose Sovyak, Vice President: Marcia Koynok, Member at Large: Donna Merritts. Congratulations!

Message from the President: Hello! Assuming the new leadership role of president of the Greensburg Art Center, I look forward to working together to continue our mission of bringing art to the community. I welcome comments and ideas for new art class offerings and events. Please feel free to contact me. My email and cell number are easily available by contacting GAC at 724-837-6791. Sending blessings and happy thoughts! Rose

EDUCATION

CLASS SCHEDULE Proposals for Spring class are due to the Education Committee by January 31, 2024.

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!!!  ART SAMPLERS  !!!
This is a great way to try something new and exciting without committing to 4, 6, or 8 weeks. Trying out a new form of art may be what you need to brighten up the winter.  One day workshops in Felting, Gelli Printing, Watercolor, Oils, Air Brush, Pastels, Silk Scarves, Screen Folk Art and Color are offered throughout January, February and March. Registration for Weekend Workshops is available online at greensburgartcenter.org.  You can also mail in your info to the Art Center. Contact Pat Majcher (majr1186@comcast.net, 724-244-6584) with questions about the workshops.

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CURRENT EXHIBIT COMING SOON IN THE ROWE GALLERY
A Sense of Awe – Members Show

Check the GAC website for the prospectus. Deadline for entering the Members’ Show January 10, 2024. Registration for the Members Show is available online at greensburgartcenter.org. Be sure to both register and pay your entry fee. You can also mail in your info to the Art Center. Contact Rose Sovyak (rosemarysovyak@gmail.com, 412-858-0810) with questions about the show.

2024 Member Show Prospectus                Register and Pay here

NOTE: THE GALLERY WILL BE CLOSED FOR BUSINESS UNTIL JANUARY 19.  CLASSES, OPEN STUDIOS AND WORKSHOPS ALREADY SCHEDULED WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JANUARY.

CLASS SCHEDULE Proposals for Spring class are due to the Education Committee by January 31, 2024.

!!!  ART SAMPLERS  !!!   This is a great way to try something new and exciting without committing to 4, 6, or 8 weeks. Trying out a new form of art may be what you need to brighten up the winter.  One day workshops in Felting, Gelli Printing, Watercolor, Oils, Air Brush, Pastels, Silk Scarves, Screen Folk Art and Color are offered throughout January, February and March. Registration for Weekend Workshops is available online at greensburgartcenter.org.  You can also mail in your info to the Art Center. Contact Pat Majcher (majr1186@comcast.net, 724-244-6584) with questions about the workshops.

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS!  Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!   A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone.  We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.
Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm.  You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may choose or come just to observe before jumping in to paint or sketch.  Just a reminder that our charge of just $10.00 includes both model and building use fee.

OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes Open studios do not require formal registration and can be attended once, or however many times you want.  Contact the Center to obtain information from the Open Studio artist such as cost, schedule, etc. Reference the title (below) in bold and the artist if applicable.

• Model Session, Third Thursday of the Month, 10-1:00pm, teen – adult
• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions the 3^rd Thursday of the month)
• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti, 7pm, Watercolor.  Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com   Class will continue through the winter months.  Make sure Peg has your email in the event of a cancellation due to weather.
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30,  Open studio fee $19 per session.
• Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

Members Christmas Party, Sunday, December 10, 2023, 1 to 4pm.  For more details, see the information under ‘’HAPPENINGS” in the newsletter.

CURRENT EXHIBIT IN THE ROWE GALLERY

‘ART OF GIFTING– WINTER WONDERLAND’ Through December 20.
An Opening Reception was held on Saturday November 4.  ‘Gifts as Unique as Snowflakes’ will be available for purchase November 4 through December 20. Unique gifts as well as wall art is available for purchase, off the wall.  So come in and check out the beautiful gifts, new items arrive daily.

UPCOMING 2024 EXHIBIT IN THE ROWE GALLERY

Check the GAC website for the prospectus or stop by the Art Center during the Art of Gifting!  Deadline for entering the Members’ Show January 10, 2024.

2024 Member Show Prospectus                Register and Pay here

Greensburg Art Center Annual Donation Drive

 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way.  Help us continue to serve as a true Community Art Center through your contribution to the Center  or Call 724-837-6791 or Mail your contribution to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
 Download the mail-in form                                     or Donate today via Paypal

CLASS SCHEDULE

Proposals for Spring class are due to the Education Committee by January 31, 2024.

ART SAMPLERS For many years, GAC has been closed January and February. That may change this year!  There is an interest in offering ‘Art Samplers’ during this period.  These ‘Samplers’ provide art opportunities and pique interest in art experiences or different mediums and techniques.  These ‘Samplers’ can be 2 to 3 hour long, or a morning or afternoon.  It could be a one time offering to encourage participation in a class or workshop that may be held during the regular session or a one time offering of a new technique to add to current offerings at GAC.  Date and times are flexible.  GAC is looking for those who want to offer the ‘Sampler’.  So if you have a ‘Sampler’ to offer, please contact a member of the Education Committee, Pat Majcher (majr1186@comcast.net), Nancy Dalverny (lednhd2@verizon.net) or Shirleah Kelly (shirleah1@aol.com), or call the Art Center.

CERAMICS STUDIO OFFERING

SODA FIRING Marine Kail has arranged a workshop in conjunction with StokeHole Pottery in Indiana, PA.  Studio time will be provided by GAC at our pottery studio and Soda Firing will take place at StokeHole Pottery. The final firing will be the end of January.  For more information and to sign up, please contact Marine Kail at marine.ruth@hotmail.fr   The workshop will cost $160 and includes 25 lbs of clay and glazes as well at 3 to 4 GAC studio sessions.  There is a limit to the number of people, so sign up early.

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS!  Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!   A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone.  We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.

This final month of the year is the perfect opportunity to come out to the cozy warmth and camaraderie at Greensburg Art Center and experience this fine artistic opportunity at the center.  Our upcoming session on Thursday, December 21, from 10:00 to 1:00, will present another fresh opportunity and challenge as we draw Dennis Moore, sitting for as a distinguished British gentleman, which he is…wait until you hear is charming accent!

You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may choose or come just to observe before jumping in to paint or sketch.  Just a reminder that our charge of just $10.00 includes both model and building use fee.

OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes Open studios do not require formal registration and can be attended once, or however many times you want.  Contact the Center to obtain information from the Open Studio artist such as cost, schedule, etc. Reference the title (below) in bold and the artist if applicable.

• Model Session December 21, 10-1:00pm, teen – adult
• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions the 3^rd Thursday of the month)
• Painting with JerrySaturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercolor. Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com  No class December 27, otherwise it will continue through the winter months.  Make sure Peg has your email in the event of a cancellation due to weather.
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30, Dec.12, 19. Open studio fee $19 per session.
• Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.

Print Studio, Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm.  Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS

PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, is the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the    Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue to take part in this opportunity. The exhibits are free and open to the public.  Would you like to exhibit it at the library in 2024? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

WINTER ART CRAWL Sarah Hunter and Pamela Cooper are having Open Studio Tours titled ‘Winter Art Crawl’.  In addition to Open Studios, feel free to shop and take part in the Christmas Cheer.  Where? – Union Trust Building at 102 North Main St. in Greensburg.  Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10 from 11 am to 4pm.  Stop by and Check it Out.

HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER

GREENSBURG ART CENTER HOLIDAY PARTY  Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1 to 4 pm  Please mark your calendar for the Art Center’s Holiday Party.  This is an Open House and replaces the General Meeting for the month of December.  Sharing in the joy of the Season enhances the friendship and the interest we all share in ART.  Members are asked to bring a non-perishable food item/s for the Westmoreland County Food Bank and a light appetizer to share.  The Holiday committee will provide ham sliders, a cheese tray, crackers, and chips.  Come share in the ‘Winter Wonderland’ theme created by the Art of GIFTING committee and in the camaraderie of good friends.  RSVP by December 5 to Suzanne Evancho at suzanne519@comcast.net or call Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810

Nina Stahlberg turned 100 on November 23, Thanksgiving Day   HAPPY BIRTHDAY NINA ! On Thursday, November 16, 2023, we honored a dedicated Artist and Friend. It was a wonderful event with friends old and new.  Nina’s son and daughter in law were in attendance as well.  Stories were told and laughter was shared. Thank you for all those that put this event together.

Greensburg Art Supply is moving from their 110 East Pittsburgh Street location to 424 North Main Street, in the rear of the YWCA building, effective January 2, 2024. Greensburg Art Supply is a partner of Greensburg Art Center and offers at 10% discount to GAC members.

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities

Red Barn Winery European Christmas Market Saturday December 16, 12pm to 8pm If interested in participating, contact Kelli Brisbane Harster 917-378-6020 for more details.

 REDSTONE HIGHLANDS – MURAL COMPETITION Are you or a group interested?  From Kelsey Pushwa:  Hi! I am in the Lifestyle Department with Redstone Highlands, and we are launching a mural competition for someone (or a group of individuals) to create a mural at our Greensburg location in our Garden Level Unit. We would love if the Greensburg Art Center would be willing to advertise and/or provide this information to anyone that might be interested in being a part of the competition. Please reach out to my supervisor, Jill Wolfe, at 724-832-8400 Extension 3315, or by email at jiwolfe@redstone.org
There is a packet outlining all of the details, rules, and prizes associated with the competition that we can send your way!

Greensburg Art Center and City of Greensburg Parks and Recreation
Are you interested in teaching a class? Message: Hi there!  I am the Recreation Program Manager for the City of Greensburg, and I am looking to diversify the types of programming we offer to our community. That being said, I was wondering if the Greensburg Art Center would be at all interested in partnering with us to host some art classes. I am interested in providing classes in mixed media to any/all ages, or whichever would work best for the instructors. We have a meeting room inside the Kirk S. Nevin Arena that we can use to host classes, or we can have our participants attend at the Art Center. Please let me know if this is something that may be possible. I can be reached at our office number (724) 834-4880 or by email lkinkaid@greensburgpa.org Thank you!  Note: Interested parties should also contact the Education Committee, Pat Majcher, Nancy Dalverny and Shirleah Kelly.

Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Exhibit  Deadline is March 8, 2024. For more information, go to: https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/

Westmoreland Art Murrysville Woman’s Club Art Show  Received from Kathy Valkovic: Our Murrysville Woman’s Club is sponsoring our annual Art Show at the Redstone Highlands Murrysville Campus, April 21st and 22nd, 2024. This event will be judged and monetary awards presented to the artists. Experienced, Amateur, and Student artists are welcome to present their special pieces. For those artists who might be interested, please contact me (412-760-5809) or Lane Neff (724-309-8428) for an Entry Application. Thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS Prizes were awarded at the for the SAMA 28^th Biennial held on November 18.  Two of our members were awarded prizes. Congratulations Marcey and Marua !   Marcey Koynok won the ‘Award of Excellence’ for her piece, ‘Wear a Mask’  Maura Keeney won First Prize for her piece, ‘Ephemeral Grand Finale’

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE
Thank You Notes for their donations were sent to: ‘New Neighbors of Greensburg’ and Marcia Aufinger

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years

If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org.  We have recently revised our Gallery fee to be more affordable.  Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.

ARTIST MARKET is looking for ARTISTS We are looking for Artists to display and sell their fine art in our Rowe Gallery and classroom.  Items such as jewelry, fabric art, pottery, as well as small pieces of wall art are welcome.  Any medium is acceptable.   Prospective artists must be juried in by the Artist Market committee.  Items are displayed throughout the year and concludes with our big event, the “Art of Gifting”,  held during November and December.  Interested artists may contact the committee chairperson Debbie King at debbieking@yahoo.com or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org.

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.

 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way.  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

DEVELOPMENT

A letter has been sent to you requesting a donation to GAC. Our program depends on the generosity of the community for the operation of our Art Center. Please respond if you are able.

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25     Artist market, additional – $40

Membership for 2024 is due. Benefits include: 10% off classes, workshops and rentals, and with our partner businesses.  Eligibility for Artist Market, teaching, exhibitions in Members-Only Exhibition and auxiliary exhibits. Discounts on artist commissions, voting rights; prospectus and newsletter updates.    Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2023!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MONITORS… MONITOR MANAGER Loretta Wolfe is scheduling the volunteers and is finding substitutes when necessary.  If interested in helping by agreeing to take one 3-hour shift PER month, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED: Looking for chairs for the following committees:
     Membership
Development
Hospitality
Contact Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, majr1186@comcast) for more information.

GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.

Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back

YOU ARE NEEDED for VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES –Kindly Call or Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail Or from the webpage, go to: Send a message to the center (greensburgartcenter.org) or Email directly at greensburgartcenter75@gmail.com, or drop us a line via the US Mail.  Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.

CLASSIFIED ADS 

FREE – DRAFTING BOARD:  has a taker !  If you want to advertise, its free !  Just contact Mary (email below). 

ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).

FREE LANCE ARTIST:  Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen.  If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432

SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490

Do you want something art related advertised?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

RENTALS

KITCHEN AND/OR GALLERY  If you or your group are interested in renting space a GAC for an event, consider the Kitchen and Gallery.  The kitchen provides a fully functional kitchen with oven, stove top, microwave and serving ware and the Gallery to a truly impressive space to entertain.  Rental fees range from $100 to $200 depending upon membership and if you need the classroom, kitchen and/or gallery.  Contact the Center for more detailed information.

GAC President Vacancy

With the resignation of Jerry Scorpion, we are still taking nominations up until the close of the Art of Gifting, on December 20.  You can submit the name of a nominee for President, Vice President or Member at Large by dropping the nominee’s name in the box which is located on the counter in the classroom (near the copier).  Nominees will be contacted by the Nominating Committee and a ballot will be ready for the General Meeting on Monday, January 8 so the election can be held.

NEWSLETTER  Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the last day of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.

2023 Executive Board

If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.

President:
Vice President: Rose Sovyak
Treasurer: Pat Majcher
Secretary: Mary Yeager

Members at Large    
Loretta Wolfe      Nancy Rusbosin
Sarah Hunter        Peg Panasiti
Marcie Koynok      Tami Krusper
Linley Nagy           Olga Herbert

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Member’s Meeting, Monday, November 12, 2023, 7pm

CURRENT EXHIBIT IN THE ROWE GALLERY

‘ART OF GIFTING– WINTER WONDERLAND’

An Opening Reception is scheduled for Saturday November 4, 4pm to 6pm.  ‘Gifts as Unique as Snowflakes’ will be available for purchase November 4 through December 20.

Upcoming 2024 Exhibition

2024 Member Show Prospectus                Register and Pay here

FALL CLASS SCHEDULE

Fall Classes are underway.  Proposals for Spring class are due to the Education Committee by January 31, 2024.

OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes Open studios do not require formal registration and can be attended once, or however many times you want.  Contact the Center to obtain information from the Open Studio artist such as cost, schedule, etc. Reference the title (below) in bold and the artist if applicable.

• Model Session November 16, 10-1:00, teen – adult
• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions the 3^rd Thursday of the month)
• Painting with JerrySaturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercolor. Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30, Dec.12, 19. Open studio fee $19 per session.
• Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.

Print Studio, Tuesday Open Studio will continue in the morning 10 – 1 pm  and  on  November 21, Open Studio will go  back to 1 – 4 pm.  Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS

PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY

PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, is the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the    Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue to take part in this opportunity. The exhibits are free and open to the public.  Would you like to exhibit it at the library next year? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER

2023 MUG SWAP  For those participating in the 2023 Mug Swap, Drop off your mug addressed to the potter you were assigned at GAC by December 3. Please produce a functional/food safe mug.

A special way to honor a dedicated Artist and Friend…
Join us for lunch Thursday, November 16, 2023, 1:00 P.M.
At the Greensburg Art Center to celebrate the 100th birthday of
Nina Stahlberg

RSVP Pat Majcher  majr1186@comcast.net or 724-244-6584
By Thursday, November 9

Celebrating Nina Whitfield Stahlberg! Looking back over a lifetime of achievements will be an opportunity for all of us.  Some of us may be privileged to have a life as full as our honored senior artist, Nina Stahlberg.  She has had a reputation as a fine artist and teacher and that is the role that we members of GAC are certainly aware; however, there are many additional aspects and achievements that occurred over her long lifetime.

Nina started painting in oils in the 1960’s at Greensburg Art Center with Mary Shaw Marohnic.  Once she decided to pursue art, she frequented the art shelves at the library to comprehend the terms and procedures of her newfound hobby.  Eventually, Nina offered pastel portraits to others at Greengate Mall.  She soon became president of Greensburg Art Club and made “big changes” in the organization.  She noted that the group was relatively small at that time.

Nina has enjoyed a variety of other accomplishments including being a mother of four sons, surviving widowhood, the loss of one son to leukemia, and being forced to take a job when her husband at age 39 was unable to work because of a heart condition called myocarditis.  She held the distinction of being the first woman officer and later executive branch manager of Dollar Savings Bank in the late 1960’s.  At that time, Nina had the distinction of being the head of the only “all female staff” of any institution of its kind.  The group prided itself on working in “wonderful harmony” which carried over to the many customers they served. She led the pay by phone and direct deposit processes that were both novel at the time.

Her love of art was also in evidence on the walls of the bank: Nina enlisted members of Greensburg Art Club to exhibit one man shows that changed monthly.

This woman stays amazingly active today.

Lesson learned from life: Nina’s observation is that one has the sad times to then appreciate the good times in life.  We can honor her by remembering her wise remarks!

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities

CALL FOR ENTRIES!  Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA
DON’T FEED THE ART Runs November 14 through December 14, Opening Reception Friday November 17, 6 – 8pmTo all Artists and animal lovers, this exhibit is for you! Our theme will be ALL animals – from man’s best friend to man-eating sharks.  We are looking for artists to create pieces that feature animals in any medium, 2D and 3D.  Throughout the duration of the exhibit, we will have many other animal related events.  You will PAWS-itively have a howlin’ good time!  For questions, please call or email, phone 814-443-2433, alison@laurelarts.org, or go to https://laurelarts.org/artist-call-for-entries/

Red Barn Winery European Christmas Market
Saturday December 16, 12pm to 8pm
If interested in participating, contact Kelli Brisbane Harster 917-378-6020 for more details.

REDSTONE HIGHLANDS – MURAL COMPETITION Are you or a group interested? From Kelsey Pushwa:
Hi! I am in the Lifestyle Department with Redstone Highlands, and we are launching a mural competition for someone (or a group of individuals) to create a mural at our Greensburg location in our Garden Level Unit. We would love if the Greensburg Art Center would be willing to advertise and/or provide this information to anyone that might be interested in being a part of the competition. Please reach out to my supervisor, Jill Wolfe, at 724-832-8400 Extension 3315, or by email at jiwolfe@redstone.org
There is a packet outlining all of the details, rules, and prizes associated with the competition that we can send your way!

Greensburg Art Center and City of Greensburg Parks and Recreation, Are you interested in teaching a class? Message: Hi there!
I am the Recreation Program Manager for the City of Greensburg, and I am looking to diversify the types of programming we offer to our community. That being said, I was wondering if the Greensburg Art Center would be at all interested in partnering with us to host some art classes. I am interested in providing classes in mixed media to any/all ages, or whichever would work best for the instructors. We have a meeting room inside the Kirk S. Nevin Arena that we can use to host classes, or we can have our participants attend at the Art Center. Please let me know if this is something that may be possible. I can be reached at our office number (724) 834-4880 or by email lkinkaid@greensburgpa.org Thank you! Note: Interested parties should also contact the Education Committee, Pat Majcher, Nancy Dalverny and Shirleah Kelly

Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Exhibit Deadline is March 8, 2024. For more information, go to: https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/Westmoreland Art Murrysville Woman’s Club Art Show Received from Kathy Valkovic: Our Murrysville Woman’s Club is sponsoring our annual Art Show at the Redstone Highlands Murrysville Campus, April 21st and 22nd, 2024. This event will be judged and monetary awards presented to the artists. Experienced, Amateur, and Student artists are welcome to present their special pieces. For those artists who might be interested, please contact me (412-760-5809) or Lane Neff (724-309-8428) for an Entry Application. Thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS North Hills Art Center  Congratulations to Eileen Yeager for receiving first place at the North Hills Art Center for her monotype collage titled ‘Ukrainian Wheat Fields’.

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE 

Thank You Notes for their donations were sent to:
Beverly Kohler, Marlene Barbe, Sue and Ken White, and Carloyn Falcon

Get Well Wishes sent to Don McAndrew

Sympathies for Sue Hrubes on the loss of her mother.

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years

If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org.  We have recently revised our Gallery fee to be more affordable.  Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.

ARTIST MARKET is looking for ARTISTS We are looking for Artists to display and sell their fine art in our Rowe Gallery and classroom.  Items such as jewelry, fabric art, pottery, as well as small pieces of wall art are welcome.  Any medium is acceptable.   Prospective artists must be juried in by the Artist Market committee.  Items are displayed throughout the year and concludes with our big event, the “Art of Gifting”,  held during November and December.  Interested artists may contact the committee chairperson Debbie King at debbieking@yahoo.com or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org.

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.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way.  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
GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25
Artist market, additional – $40

Membership for 2024 is due. Benefits include: 10% off classes, workshops and rentals, and with our partner businesses.  Eligibility for Artist Market, teaching, exhibitions in Members-Only Exhibition and auxiliary exhibits. Discounts on artist commissions, voting rights; prospectus and newsletter updates.    Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2023!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MONITORS

MONITOR MANAGER Loretta Wolfe is scheduling the volunteers and is finding substitutes when necessary.  If interested in helping by agreeing to take one 3-hour shift PER month, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED:
Looking for chairs for the following committees:

•  Membership
• Development
• Marketing
• Hospitality

Contact Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, majr1186@comcast) for more information.

GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.

Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back

 YOU ARE NEEDED for VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES –Kindly Call or Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail Or from the webpage, go to: Send a message to the center (greensburgartcenter.org) or Email directly at greensburgartcenter75@gmail.com, or drop us a line via the US Mail.  Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.

CLASSIFIED ADS

FREE – DRAFTING BOARD:  Would the lister please contact the Art Center.  Yes, I misplaced your name and phone number again and we do have an interested party.  My apologies. Self standing with vertical and angled adjustment.  Contact the Art Center for further information.

ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).

FREE LANCE ARTIST:  Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen.  If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432

SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490

Do you want something art related advertised?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

RENTALS

KITCHEN AND/OR GALLERY If you or your group are interested in renting space a GAC for an event, consider the Kitchen and Gallery.  The kitchen provides a fully functional kitchen with oven, stove top, microwave and serving ware and the Gallery to a truly impressive space to entertain.  Rental fees range from $100 to $200 depending upon membership and if you need the classroom, kitchen and/or gallery.  Contact the Center for more detailed information.

GAC President Vacancy: It is with regret that Jerry Scorpion is resigning as the GAC President.  Jerry has taken on a new job and his schedule will not permit him to attend the necessary meetings.  Jerry will continue with his Saturday afternoon Open Studios.  We thank Jerry for his dedication and attention to this office.  If anyone is interested in being nominated for this open position, please contact one of the Executive Board Members by November 30.  In the interim, Rose Sovyak will assume Jerry’s duties until a new president can be elected.

 NEWSLETTER: Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the last day of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.

2023 Executive Board

If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.

President: Jerry Scorpion

Vice President: Rose Sovyak

Treasurer: Pat Majcher

Secretary: Mary Yeager

Members at Large:

Sarah Hunter        Peg Panasiti         Linley Nagy           Olga Herbert

Marcie Koynok      Tami Krusper    Loretta Wolfe      Nancy Rusbosin

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Member’s Meeting, Monday, October 9, 2023, 7pm

EXHIBIT IN THE ROWE GALLERY

Come out to see some amazing ceramic pieces from artists in the region, including works done by GAC’s young potters. Also on exhibit are 2D works depicting the art and process of ceramics.  The winners of this exhibit were announced at the Opening on September 9.  They are:

Children’s Category: 1^st place Lilly Zontek, ‘Swirly Duck’, 2^nd place Declan Brewster, ‘Sly Fox’. Hand built Works: 1^st place Ken Cutway, ‘Please Be Seated’, 2^nd place Polly O’Hara, ‘Ash Glaze Teapot’; Sculpture/Relief Works: 1^st place Stephanie Oplinger, ‘Defiance’, 2^nd place Johanna Sheppard ‘Howling at the Moon’; Thrown on Wheel Works: 1^st place Doug Satterfield, ‘Angled Pitcher’, 2^nd place Kathleen DePasse, ‘Barrel Fired Urn’; Best in Show Travis Winters, ‘Doughnut Shop Dreams’.

Thank you to all individuals and businesses that made this show possible.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS IN THE ROWE GALLERY

ART OF GIFTING – WINTER WONDERLAND

Yes, it is coming up on that time of year already!  An Opening Reception is scheduled for Saturday November 4, 4pm to 6pm.  ‘Gifts as Unique as Snowflakes’ will be available for purchase November 4 through December 20.  Go to the GAC website for the prospectus, tags, and instructions for submitting pieces and Wall Art.

FALL CLASS SCHEDULE

Most of the Fall Classes have started. Registration can be online, by mail or in person. You can pay by check, cash or credit. Members, be sure to use your 10% discount! Monitors, be sure to use the credit you’ve earned!

A couple of clarifications:

Observational Portraits with Thomas Tholen has been postponed until Spring.

There will be printmaking paper available at Eileen Yeager’s classes for $5.

There are material lists available at the center for many classes. Call to check.

New Classes offered include:

• Intermediate Clay Class with CJ Witkowski, 8 Mondays starting Oct. 2, $140
• *Children’s Clay*, ages 9 to 14. Starting September 30, 10am to 12pm for 6
  Saturdays* has been canceled. More kids clay will be available the Spring.*

OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes Open studios do not require formal registration and can be attended once, or however many times you want.  Contact the Center to obtain information from the Open Studio artist such as cost, schedule, etc. Reference the title (below) in bold and the artist if applicable.

• Model Sessions October 19, 10-1:00, teen – adult
• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions)
• Painting with JerrySaturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercolor. Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 22 and Dec.12, 19. Open studio fee $19 per session.
• Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.
• Print Studio, Tuesday NOTE: Starting September 12, Open Studio for Printmaking will be held Tuesday mornings, 9am to 12pm. Those with prior print experience only. Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

FROM THE ARCHIVES……

This month’s ‘From the Archives’ is from the GAC history;

Today’s world could take a lesson from the members of our center.  In August of 1964, GAC and the Southwest Greensburg Garden Club held a joint show, all part of Greensburg YWCA’s elaborate Friendship Festival, to show solidarity and a commitment to unity of efforts in the arts.  Read the following event details:

The joint show, involving Greensburg Art Club and the Garden Club, culminated in a Friendship Festival in Observance of World Fellowship Day.  Nina Whitfield (Stahlberg) was one of many who represented our club with a painting within the theme of “The Miracle of Flowers”.  Members of GAC could submit entries in any medium.

The extensive activities included an International Bazaar, Arts and Crafts Display, a Flea Market, and Chuck Wagon and Sidewalk Cafe.

Sounds like a huge effort but well worth it!

Look for more “From the Archives” in the November Newsletter!!

UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS

PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY

Jackie Moreno’s Class  September-October: Jackie Moreno’s Class, September 15 – October 19 PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, is the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the    Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue to take part in this opportunity. The exhibits are free and open to the public.  Would you like to exhibit it at the library next year? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER

• SEPTEMBER 30, 10 AM TO 2PM  Artists and non artists are all invited to make art, laugh, and learn, celebrating the 250^th anniversary of Westmorland County.  Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 2pm in the GAC Sculpture Garden.  No registration is necessary.
• 2023 MUG SWAP  Make a mug, get a mug, connect with local potters.  Sign up by October 15^th by texting Marine at 412-925-3559.  Drop off your mug addressed to the potter you were assigned at GAC by December 3. Please produce a functional/food safe mug.

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS

Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA
‘HAUNTED, the Sequel’

CALL FOR ENTRIES!  This exhibit will showcase the art forms of special effects makeup, fabrication and monster making, prop making, and other skillful techniques used in the world of the Haunt. 2D and 3D works acceptable. Workshops and speakers are planned throughout the exhibit. Runs from October 10 through November 2.  Opening Reception Friday, October 13 from 6pm – 8pm.

For details see https://laurelarts.org/artist-call-for-entries/     For questions, contact Becca Frola-Biss at rfrolabiss@gmail.com

Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA

DON’T FEED THE ART

Runs November 14 through December 14, Opening Reception Friday November 17, 6 – 8pm To all Artists and animal lovers, this exhibit is for you! Our theme will be ALL animals – from man’s best friend to man-eating sharks.  We are looking for artists to create pieces that feature animals in any medium, 2D and 3D.  Throughout the duration of the exhibit, we will have many other animal related events.  You will PAWS-itively have a howlin’ good time!  For questions, please call or email, phone 814-443-2433, alison@laurelarts.org, or go to https://laurelarts.org/artist-call-for-entries/

Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Exhibit  Deadline is March 8, 2024. For more information, go to: https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/

CONGRATULATIONS

2023 Mister Fred Rogers Fine Arts Juried Exhibition-Latrobe Art Center

Congratulations to GAC members on the awards they received.  GAC members winners are:  Mary Ellen Raneri, ‘A Quiet Moment’, Mister Fred Rogers Award of Distinction; Awards of Merit to Peg Panasiti for ‘Autumn Sonnet’; Larry Brandstetter for ‘The Table is Set’; Thomas Tholen for ‘Jason’; Barbara Kern-Bush for ‘Faeries’.

Cindy Berceli  was recently honored by receiving a request for her award winning pastel art works to be displayed at the Mansion on Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland.  She was recognized by the curator and was sought out specifically to be part of the show based on her reputation as an accomplished artist on a national scale.   We are proud to have such an accomplished artist and teacher within our art organization.  Here are Cindy’s words to to share her experience with you:

“The Curator of the ‘Animal Kingdom Exhibit’ at the Mansion on Strathmore in Bethesda, MD, emailed to ask if I was still painting animals.  She remembered my Ostrich painting that was in a national juried exhibit held there several years ago and was hoping I would be able to send them a few paintings for this exhibit.  I asked her to view the work on my website and she selected ‘Unkempt Harry, the Alpaca’, The Big-Hearted Giraffe and the ‘Regal Ram’ all pastels, which were delivered.  The exhibit included a variety of media including soft sculpture, a kite artist, 2 artists working in oils, a printmaker, 1 hanging textile and others.  The opening on September 14^th was an incredible event, well attended and held in the beautiful mansion built in the 1800’s.  This is a very exciting exhibit which I am grateful to be part of.  Continue entering shows, paint what you love and keep an eye out for emails, they arrive when you least expect them!”

We would like to give recognition to our members for any special award or recognition they receive.   Kindly submit the detailed information in an email to Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com or call the Center, one week before the last day of the month.

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE 

Thank You Notes were sent to:

• Mary Louise V. Tarara for her donation.
• Ken Cutway who donated his 1^st Place award in the From the Earth Exhibit as well as the sale proceeds for both of his pieces.

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years

If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org.  We have recently revised our Gallery fee to be more affordable.  Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.

ARTIST MARKET is looking for ARTISTS  We are looking for Artists to display and sell their fine art in our Rowe Gallery and classroom.  Items such as jewelry, fabric art, pottery, as well as small pieces of wall art are welcome.  Any medium is acceptable.   Prospective artists must be juried in by the Artist Market committee.  Items are displayed throughout the year and concludes with our big event, the “Art of Gifting”,  held during November and December.  Interested artists may contact the committee chairperson Debbie King at debbieking@yahoo.com or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org.

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.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT  For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way.  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

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25

Artist Market, additional – $40

Membership for 2024 is due. Benefits include: 10% off classes, workshops and rentals, and with our partner businesses.  Eligibility for Artist Market, teaching, exhibitions in Members-Only Exhibition and auxiliary exhibits. Discounts on artist commissions, voting rights; prospectus and newsletter updates.    Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2023!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MONITORS   MONITOR MANAGER Loretta Wolfe is scheduling the volunteers and is finding substitutes when necessary.  If interested in helping by agreeing to take one 3-hour shift PER month, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED:

 Looking for chairs for the following committees:

• Membership
• Development
• Marketing
• Hospitality

Contact Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, majr1186@comcast) for more information.

GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC. Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back

HELP IS NEEDED WITH WEEDING  We have a lovely outdoor space around the Art Center.  To keep it lovely, we need help maintaining it.  Please contact Rose Sovyak if you can spare some time.  412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

YOU ARE NEEDED for VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES –Kindly Call or Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail Or from the webpage, go to: Send a message to the center (greensburgartcenter.org) or Email directly at greensburgartcenter75@gmail.com, or drop us a line via the US Mail.  Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.

CLASSIFIED ADS

• FREE – DRAFTING BOARD:  Self standing with vertical and angled adjustment.  Contact the Art Center for further information.
• ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).
• FREE LANCE ARTIST:  Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen.  If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432
• SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490

Do you want something art related advertised?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

RENTALS

• KITCHEN AND/OR GALLERY If you or your group are interested in renting space a GAC for an event, consider the Kitchen and Gallery.  The kitchen provides a fully functional kitchen with oven, stove top, microwave and serving ware and the Gallery to a truly impressive space to entertain.  Rental fees range from $100 to $200 depending upon membership and if you need the classroom, kitchen and/or gallery.  Contact the Center for more detailed information.
• DARKROOM 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.
• POTTERY STUDIO Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com

 NEWSLETTER…  Send SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the last day of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.

2023 Executive Board

If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.

President: Jerry Scorpion

Vice President: Rose Sovyak

Treasurer: Pat Majcher

Secretary: Mary Yeager

Members at Large

Sarah Hunter        Peg Panasiti

Marcie Koynok      Tami Krusper

Loretta Wolfe      Nancy Rusbosin

Linley Nagy           Olga Herbert

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Member’s Meeting, Monday September 11, 2023, 7pm

UPCOMING EXHIBITS IN THE ROWE GALLERY

This is the first pottery/ceramic exhibit GAC has done and it is taking place September 9 through October 21, 2023.   Opening reception is September 9, 6 to 9pm.  This is an open show with juror Yoko Sekino-Bové of Carnegie Mellon selecting the winners.  Come out to see some amazing ceramic pieces from artists in the region, including works done by GAC’s young potters. Also on exhibit are 2D works depicting the art and process of ceramics.

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Yes, it is coming up on that time of year already.  An Opening Reception is scheduled for November 4.

Prospectus             Entry Forms          Tags for Art of GIFTing

• Model Sessions September 21, October 19, 10-1:00, teen – adult
• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions)
• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercolor

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercoler
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thursday 10:00AM-1:00PM, except the 3^rd Thursday of the month
  • on-going, oils, acrylics, pastels mediums
• Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm,
  • Models are Needed, Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!  $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330
  • Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.
  • Print Studio, Tuesday afternoons, 1 to 4 pm. NOTE: Starting September 12, Open Studio for Printmaking will be held Tuesday mornings, 9am to 12pm. Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

.GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25
Artist market, additional – $40

• GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO  Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.
• Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
• Offer other service____________________________________________________

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Member’s Meeting, Monday August 14, 2023, 7pm

YARD SALE: Saturday August 26, 9am to 3pm   Register Now!!

!!  YARD SALE !!

Greensburg Art Center is hosting a Yard Sale for our members and neighbors.  Date is Saturday August 26, 9am to 3pm, Rain or Shine. If you’re a member, register now at the monitor’s desk in the gallery, $10 a spot, $5 a table (Tables are on a first come, first serve basis). If you’re a neighbor, register at the monitor’s desk too. $5 will get your location on our map to be distributed the day of the sale.  We have more yard signs this year and cover the advertising, so we should get a good crowd.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS IN THE ROWE GALLERY

Michael Walters Opening, Saturday August 5 from 4 to 6pm

‘Exaltation/Exultation’
Paintings Drawing Prints by Michael Walter
August 5 through August 27

‘FROM THE EARTH’ a Ceramic Exhibition

 

THE SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE 

• Mosaics with Rose Sovyak, August 18, 6-8:30 PM,
  children and adults

• Oil Painting with Jackie Moreno, Tuesdays June 13-Aug 8, 1-4:00, $19 each session
• Photography using your phone or digital camera, 2 Mondays, July 31 & Aug 7, 6-8:00, teen – adult
• Model Sessions July 19, August 17, 10-1:00, teen – adult
• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions)
• Open Studios and Wednesday Night Painters will continue through the summer.
• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercolor
• Sue’s Summer Salon, Watercolr media, Bring a painting, finished or not and get private criticism and enjoy the conversation with others as we pai t together.  No need to register,.just show up. August Thirsdays, 2pm to 5pm.
• Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm,
  • Models are Needed, Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!  $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330
  • Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.
  • Print Studio, Tuesday afternoons, 1 to 4 pm. Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

 

September: Jackie Moreno’s class, September 15 – October 19
PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, is the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the    Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue to take part in this opportunity. The exhibits are free and open to the public.  Would you like to exhibit at the library next year? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.SO THE SKY FELL
Artist Sarah Hunter presents ‘So the Sky Fell’.  Opening Reception August 5^th from 6 to 9pm and an Open House August 10^th 4 to 8pm at ‘The Manos Gallery’, located at 320 East 5^th Avenue, Tarentum, PA

SHOP LOCAL with our PARTNER BUSINESSES GREENSBURG ART SUPPLY 110 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg For all your art supplies and a great deal on framing. GAC members receive 10% off !! GREENSBURG ART CENTER 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg Local artist’s work in all mediums; oils, watercolor, fabric, ceramics, jewelry just to name a few. Find that special gift for someone, or for yourself!

DATES TO REMEMBER Member Meeting, Monday July 10, 2023, 7pm
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UPCOMING EXHIBITS IN THE ROWE GALLERY

‘HOPE’
Becky Mormack and Nancy Rusbosin
July 8-July 28 / Opening reception July 8, 4-6pm;
Closing Reception July 28, 5-7pm

‘Exaltation/Exultation’
Paintings Drawing Prints by Michael Walter
August 5 through August 26

‘FROM THE EARTH’ a Ceramic Exhibition

This is the first pottery/ceramic exhibit GAC has done and it is taking place September 9 through October 21, 2023.   Opening reception is September 9, 6 to 9pm.  Start working on the ceramic pieces now!  This is an open show with juror Yoko Sekino-Bové of Carnegie Mellon selecting the winners.  Registration Due by August 22. Deliver work to GAC August 29, 31, and September 2 from 10 am to 3pm.  A total of $1,900 in prizes will be awarded. Categories include:  A) Thrown pieces (created on the wheel), B) Hand built pieces (slab, coil, pinch or combination), C) Sculptures and Relief, D) Children’s Works – Children under the age of 15 that have taken pottery classes at GAC qualify.  They are encouraged to submit 2 pieces. At least one will be accepted. E) 2D works (paintings) must highlight a pottery piece, or the process of pottery/ceramics. 2D works are not eligible for prizes but can be listed for sale. GAC Commissions apply. The rules for acceptance for categories A, B, C, and D: the piece/s must be made of ceramic clay and fired in a kiln; no factory or commercial mold produced items will be accepted.  This will be an exciting exhibition we’re looking forward to presenting.  The prospectus is posted on GAC’s website and print copies are available in the gallery. Enter online here.

ADVERTISING in the program is open to businesses and individuals.  Ad prices range from $25 to $100 and Prize sponsorship ranges from $25 to $300.  We would love to include you in the program!

THE SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE

The Summer Class Schedule is posted on GAC’s website and available in print in the gallery.  Register online, by mail or in person – paypal, credit card, cash or check. You can also contact Greensburg Art Center by phone for more information. SUMMER CLASSES  Classes began in the middle of June….HOWEVER…..

Those beginning or continuing in July include:

• Art Basics for Children ages 6-11, 5 Tuesday mornings.
• Art Camp (Keep ART in eARth) for ages 6-11, July 24-28, 9:00-noon
• Graphic Novel Design for ages 11-16, 4 Fridays, 6-8:00
• Oil Painting with Jackie Moreno, Tuesdays June 13-Aug 8, 1-4:00, $19 each session
• Photography using your phone or digital camera, 2 Mondays, July 31 & Aug 7, 6-8:00, teen – adult
• Model Sessions July 19, August 17, 10-1:00, teen – adult
• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions)
• Sue Pollins meet, paint, assess, Thursdays 2-5:00, teen-adult, $10/session
• Mosaics with Rose Sovyak, August 18, 6-8:30 PM, children and adults
• Open Studios and Wednesday Night Painters will continue through the summer.
• Clay classes will begin in July.
• Raku workshop is scheduled for Aug 19.
• Clay for Kids on Wed has already filled up with an additional class scheduled for Thursday, 10 to 12pm.
• Mini Clay Session for adults, 4 weeks.  Thursday and Friday evening (Thursday evening is full), 6:30 to 9:00 pm.  Classes start on July 6 and 7.

Anyone who wants to teach a class in the fall
should submit a proposal by July 31.
Open Studios and Wednesday Night Painters
will continue through the summer.

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE

 

OPEN STUDIOS

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercoler
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thursday 10:00AM-1:00PM, except the 3^rd Thursday of the month
  • on-going, oils, acrylics, pastels mediums
• Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm,
  • Models are Needed, Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!  $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330
  • Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.
  • Print Studio, Tuesday afternoons, 1 to 4 pm. Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791
ATTENTION:  WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS
Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com

HAPPENINGS
Touchstone Center for Crafts

Opportunity for Veterans
Veteran Scholarships are available for veterans and their family members for a 2, 3, for 5 day workshop at Touchstone Center for the Crafts.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/workshops/scholarships

Opportunities & Job Listings at Touchstone Center for Crafts
For more information and to apply: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/get-involved/opportunities

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years
If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org.  We have recently revised our Gallery fee to be more affordable.  Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.
ARTIST MARKET is looking for ARTISTS
We are looking for Artists to display and sell their fine art in our Rowe Gallery and classroom.  Items such as jewelry, fabric art, pottery, as well as small pieces of wall art are welcome.  Any medium is acceptable.   Prospective artists must be juried in by the Artist Market committee.  Items are displayed throughout the year and concludes with our big event, the “Art of Gifting”,   held during November and December.  Interested artists may contact the committee chairperson Debbie King at debbieking@yahoo.com or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org.

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.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way.  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

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25
Artist market – $40
Membership for 2023 is due. Benefits include: 10% off classes, workshops and rentals, and with our partner businesses.  Eligibility for Artist Market, teaching, exhibitions in Members-Only Exhibition and auxiliary exhibits. Discounts on artist commissions, voting rights; prospectus and newsletter updates.    Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2023!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MONITORS
MONITOR MANAGER Loretta Wolfe is scheduling the volunteers and is finding substitutes when necessary.  If interested in helping by agreeing to take one 3-hour shift PER month, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED:

______GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO
Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.
______Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______ CHILDREN’S CLASS HELPERS NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER CAMP, JULY 24-28, contact the Education Committee; Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net, Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711, or Shirleah Kelly Shirleah1@aol.com or call the Center.
Offer other service____________________________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly Call or Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number,
E-mail or from the webpage, go to: Send a message to the center (greensburgartcenter.org) or Email directly at greensburgartcenter75@gmail.com, or drop us a line via the US Mail.  Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.

CLASSIFIED ADS
ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).

STAINED GLASS TOOLS, grinder, cutting tools, marking tools, patterns, etc.  Contact Mary Yeager for a complete list and make a fair price offer.  Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

Do you want something art related advertised?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

RENTALS
KITCHEN AND/OR GALLERY
If you or your group are interested in renting space a GAC for an event, consider the Kitchen and Gallery.  The kitchen provides a fully functional kitchen with oven, stove top, microwave and serving ware and the Gallery to a truly impressive space to entertain.  Rental fees range from $100 to $200 depending upon membership and if you need the classroom, kitchen and/or gallery.  Contact the Center for more detailed information.
DARKROOM
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.
POTTERY STUDIO   Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the last day of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.

2023 Executive Board
President: Jerry Scorpion scorppainter@gmail.com
Vice President: Rose Sovyak rosemarysovyak@gmail.com
Treasurer: Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net
Secretary: Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com
Members at Large:
Sarah Hunter sarahhunterart@gmail.com        Peg Panasiti peg@pegspalette.com
Marcie Koynok mkoynok@gmail.com              Tami Krusper tami.kr@comcast.net
Loretta Wolfe eflow26@aol.com                       Nancy Rusbosin nrusbosin@comcast.net
Linley Nagy llnagy777@outlook.com                Olga Herbert ojherbs@gmail.com