RE-OPENING OF GREENSBURG ART CENTER
The Greensburg Art Center will begin to reopen its doors in June.
The Greensburg Art Center’s Gift Shop will open to the public July 7 with a reduced schedule.
The Art Neighbors Show is scheduled for August 15 – October 3.
Register for the show by sending a $25 entry fee and the prospectus entry form to July 24 to
Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
or Register online at https://www.greensburgartcenter.org/2020-art-neighbors-registration/
Andrew Julo from St. Vincent College will juror the awards. Over $1500 in cash will be awarded.
Awards will be announced at the Opening Reception August 15. This reception will be outdoors with a limited number of people at a time entering the gallery to view the show
The Art of Gifting holiday show and sale is scheduled for October 24 – December 21. This annual sale of fine crafts and gifts will address social distancing issues as needed but will remain, as always, an important venue for our artisans.
CAFE ART–TBA (To be announced)
Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2021 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at rosemary sovyak@gmail or 412-558-0810.
HOSPITALITY GIFT SHOP IN WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL Kindly bring small works to Rose Sovyak who then will take them to the Westmoreland Hospital’s Gift Shop. Currently, there is a Spring Theme. Contact rosemarysovyak@gmail.com or 412-558-0810 if interested in future displays.
The Art on the Vine Fundraiser for 2020 is moved to 2021. Plans will be announced after the first of the year and will depend on directions from the CDC and NIH.
Education:
Some classes will resume with limited class size and following CDC and NIH guidelines.
The education committee and teacher will have to approve any new students.
- June 2, 10-1:00 – Painting with Cathy Rosensteel (ongoing)
- June 2, 1:30-4:30 –Beginners’ Painting with Cathy Rosensteel and Tom Niggel (ongoing)
- June 10, 7-10:00 – Wednesday Night Painters (ongoing)
- June 12, 10AM-1PM – Art Sampler (5 weeks)
6/12 (Drawing), 6/19 (Acrylic Painting), 6/26 (Mosaic), 7/10 (Watercolor), 7/17 (Nature Printing) - June 16, 6-9:00 PM – Let’s Continue our Growth with Sue Pollins (8 weeks)
- June 18, 3:30-5:30PM – Drawing Dynamics with Joe Schildkamp (6 weeks)
- June 18, July 16, August 20, 10-1:00 – Figure Drawing (ongoing)
- June 25, 10-1:00 – Paint a Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg (ongoing)
- NEW! June 22, 1-4–On-line class: Important Principles of Art with Jackie Moreno/6wks. $75. 1-4pm starting 6/22
An e-mail with instructions will be sent to those who register. Register via Paypal at GAC’s website or send registration and/or questions to Jackie or mail your registration to the center- please make checks payable to Greensburg Art Center and send to Greensburg Art Center, Attn: Zoom Painting Class, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg PA 15601. Please include your email in the registration. You will receive an email invitation with all the information needed to enter the class. - More painting news – Plein Aire painting at Bob Reitgen’s Stonehouse Farm is still scheduled for Aug 11 and Oct 13.
- Students in the Clay Studio will be contacted individually.
There will be no children’s activities this summer.
DARKROOM Rental – Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost. Photo paper is FREE. Bring your materials and have fun developing! Cost: $5/3 hours $25/Week INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com
INSTAGRAM To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com, download the free app, and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery (all one word) in the “Search” box at the top of the page. For our members who want to share their work and be shown as a member of GAC, please send photos and comments in an email to jkmoreno@msn.com. Those teaching classes or organizing other activities at GAC can do the same. Questions? Please email or call Jacki at 412 977-4323.
Opportunity for Artist Market Members Only: GAC is accepting “Small Works. For guidelines, please go to https://www.greensburgartcenter.org under Artist Market. Watch for more details in e-mails and Facebook.
PHASE III TO HONOR SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES AND … BEAUTIFY GAC GROUNDS.
You are invited to have a living testament of your love for very special people in your lives. Trees (and selected shrubs) will include ground markers” In Honor of” or “In Memory of” for the person(s) you select. Gifts of this type will range from $75 to $275. Payments can be made by check, credit card, or PayPal. PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.
The last 2 trees in Phase 2 of the Memorial Tree program have been planted:
A pink dogwood in memory of Phyllis Koehler purchased by club donations
A kousa dogwood in loving memory of David and Scott Sheridan purchased by Donna Sheridan
The plaques have been ordered and delivered and will be installed shortly.
MONITORS volunteer for 3-hour shifts. They are trained by experienced monitors. A packet of info on duties and procedures are given to you. A MONITOR REWARDS PROGRAM in place enables you to earn points based on the number of shifts you take. These points translate into discounts that can be applied to your tuition for classes and workshops–NOT to items in the gift shop. Points and percentages are compiled once every four months. Four shifts equal a 10% discount. Monitor more often, and your discount increases. Go to greensburgartcenter.org and click on the “welcome” printed in white letters under the paint tubes. Then click below on “Monitor Rewards Program. Questions? Please contact Alice O’Brien at alicemob@yahoo.com.
Volunteer Helper at GAC If you notice a task while at the center that could be addressed, either with clean up, organization, or some other simple task, please let Jackie Moreno know. Her grandson benefits from these community service opportunities and so does GAC. Let Jackie know such opportunities by calling her at 724-836-1887.
ATTENTION EXHIBITING ARTISTS AND GROUPS!!! We are now taking proposals for 2021 exhibitions in the Rowe Gallery. Information is available on our web site greensburgartcenter.org or you can call Greensburg Art Center at 724-836-6791 for more information.
STANDING COMMITTEES IN NEED OF NEW VOLUNTEERS – If you have even a little bit of time and can help sporadically, we could use some new faces for these Committees – Gallery (extra hands to install exhibits, do mailings, handle receiving and pickup, set up for openings, and refreshments), and Facilities help.
CALL for TEACHER–Lithograph Teacher needed at GAC.
FYI 2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES
STUDENT $25 INDIVIDUAL $40 FAMILY $70
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art: Call for op-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor). Artists working in all media will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. Guidelines for submitting proposals are available at: www.thewestmoreland.org/about/opportunities/
Monitors–ATTENTION: THE BLUE GARBAGE CAN IN THE KITCHEN IS FOR RECYCLING ONLY. IT Should be put our every MONDAY for Tuesday pickup.
Newsletter Submissions to Shirleah Kelly- Shirleah1@aol.com. Note: June 27 is the Final submission date for July’s News. Copies are available in the GAC office.
THANK YOU A special THANK YOU to all who have made donations during this shutdown. The ART Center has no income from the gift shop, events, or classes while we are closed. The bills still need to be paid, so THANKS to all who have helped. George and Linda Austin, Patty Benton, May Ann Calabrase, Ken and Lynn Cutway, Bill and Bonnie Hoffman, Dale Dix and Jan Stewart, Kathleen Hewston, Donna Kantorik, Al and Carol Kave, Bob and Betsy Keefe, Keith and Shirleah Kelly, Bob and Pat Majcher, Dr. Wendy Milne, James Murphy, Sue Pollins, Larry and Susan Pollock, Donna Sheridan, Delver and Jeanne Smith, and Fred and Rose Sovyak
DONATIONS — For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A TRUE COMMUNITY ART CENTER THROUGH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER…Download the Special Donor Form at https://www.greensburgartcenter.org/GAC/special-donors/or to donate via PayPal. Call 724-837-6791. Mail to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Thank you to Rose Sovyak and her gardening helpers, Barbara and David McCormick and Donna Merritts, for keeping the gardens around the Art Center building looking beautiful.
Take Care and STAY SAFE!
BREAKING NEWS!!!
Jackie Moreno is offering an online oil painting class!
It will run on ZOOM 6 Mondays, 1-4:00 PM
June 22, 29, July 6, July 13, 20, July 27 – $75
You must register ahead of time so Jackie has your email address.
Send your info and check to
Greensburg Art Center
or go to www.greensburgartcenter.org to register and pay online.
More painting news – Plein Aire painting at
Bob Reitgen’s Stonehouse Farm
is still scheduled for Aug 11 and Oct 13.