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: 1st place Lilly Zontek, ‘Swirly Duck’, 2nd place Declan Brewster, ‘Sly Fox’. Hand built Works: 1st place Ken Cutway, ‘Please Be Seated’, 2nd place Polly O’Hara, ‘Ash Glaze Teapot’; Sculpture/Relief Works: 1st place Stephanie Oplinger, ‘Defiance’, 2nd place Johanna Sheppard ‘Howling at the Moon’; Thrown on Wheel Works: 1st place Doug Satterfield, ‘Angled Pitcher’, 2nd 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 250th 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 15th 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 14th 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 1st 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