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Dates to Remember:
March 23-April 27 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23, 6-8
The Art Auction is an opportunity for you to put your art work up for the community to see and to support Greensburg Art Center at the same time. Please donate a piece of your work. Be sure to put your name on it so you can be recognized. Leave your contribution(s) in the front corner of the classroom by March18. |Thanks to all who helped to paint wine glasses for Art on the Vine. They are beautiful, and we were able to complete the task on schedule by the end of February.
Next, we will be mailing invitations. If you have any names to add to the mailing list, give them to Pat Majcher at the contact form
“Picture This at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. An exhibition by Tami Krusper and Mary Yeager is currently in the library. It runs from February 13 through April 4. Dr. Janice Decker will exhibit beginning April 16. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2020 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or sovyak@comcast.net or use the contact form
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 or use the contact form. Those teaching classes or organizing other activities at GAC can do the same.
Questions please feel free to email me at the above address or call 412 977-4323. Thank you, Jacki
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- LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH BOB BICKERS (March 30, April 6, April 13).
- THE POWER OF PASTEL WITH CHRISTINE SWAN (May 18)
- *Pam Cooper continues to offer Paint&Sip and birthday parties. Call 724-216-7512 to make arrangements.
BEAUTIFY GAC GROUNDS.
PHASE II WILL BE HANDLED BY OVERDORFF NURSERY AND WILL INVOLVE THE AREA ALONG RT 30 AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AREA AND THE LAWN TRIANGLE. Trees and shrubs will be as indicated for PHASE I with plaques the same as before. 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 Memorium of “ for the person(s) you select. Gifts of this type will range from $75 to $275 (depending on the selected plant and marker). Prices include stainless steel plaques and planting. More details will be posted on our website with specific plantings and marker criteria. Payments can be made by check, credit card, or PayPal. Questions? Email or text Renie at reniepollock@gmail.com or 724-396-6699. PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.
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STUDIO RENTALS
DARKROOM Rental—A DARKROOM is available for rental. The DARKROOM is designed properly for use with several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals and developing paper are NOT included in the rental cost. Bring your negatives or film and have fun developing! Cost: $5/3 hours $25/Week INTERESTED? Contact Shirleah Kelly via the contact form
*Clay Studio Rental: We are pleased to see an increase in interest in using the clay studio. In order to accommodate all interested members and prevent any conflicts among renters and future clay classes, ALL Rentals must schedule their time on the calendar in the classroom and pay their rent at least 24 hours in advance. There will be no increase in the rental fee at this time, but Payment must be made at the time of scheduling. These payments will be reconcile-sales. Please have a monitor fill out a sales slip with your payment for GAC records.
MONITORS
We’re asking all members of GAC to consider becoming a monitor at the Art Center. This volunteer opportunity involves one or two 3 hour shifts a month. Our monitors are the dedicated people who keep your Art Center open! Interested members will be trained by one of our experienced monitors, usually in just one session. You will receive a packet of info on monitors’ duties and procedures that will help you familiarize yourself with the job. In addition to the initial training session, you’ll be able to shadow experienced monitors during their shifts, as many times as you feels necessary before monitoring on your own. Even though this is a volunteer position, we do have a MONITOR REWARDS PROGRAM in place, enabling you to earn points based on the number of shifts you take each month. These points translate into discounts that can be applied to your tuition for classes and workshops. The more you monitor, the greater discount you will earn on your tuition. These points and percentages are compiled once every four months. If you monitor once a month for four months, you’ve earned a 10% discount on classes and workshops. Monitor more often, and your discount increases. More info about the Rewards Program can be found by going to greensburgartcenter.org and clicking on the “welcome” printed in white letters under the paint tubes. From there click below on “Monitor Rewards Program”.
If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about monitoring, please contact Alice O’Brien at alicemob@yahoo.com via the contact form
CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST
If you know of someone from the membership in need of sympathy, a thank you, get-well card, etc., please contact Mary Ann Calabrase, GAC’s Correspondence Secretary. Her phone number is 724-834-7242.
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Sarah Hunter’s Solo Exhibition “Unbalanced Harmony”
Where – Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Rd, Greensburg
Show will hang throughout the month of March
Opening – Tuesday, March 5th from 6-8pm FREE and open to the public. Tour at 6:45pm
Stacey Pydykowski Solo “A Shift in Perspective”
OPENING–Thursday, March 7th, 6-9pm Location: Feather’s Artist Market and Gifts in Irwin
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Calling All Artists! “A Christmas Carol”
CREATIONS CONTEST
A CONTEST for “A Christmas Carol” themed 2 D work
Featured during “the ART of GIFTing” Exhibition
Nov–Dec 2019
Classroom Gallery Exhibition/Contest
“A Christmas Carol” – Does this theme give you lots of ideas?
People caroling in the falling snow, children singing popular holiday songs, the subject matter of an old carol, a novella by Charles Dickens? This annual contest has proven to be so popular and interesting in the past. So start thinking now … and plan to have your items ready by Oct. 21, 2019 for this exhibition. Yes, October!! More details will be coming. Watch for news in the monthly newsletters, emails, Facebook, and the GAC website – www.greensburgartcenter.org
* Deliver work for classroom walls ~ Dates to be announced
Open to all GAC Members and Non-Members.
- You may submit 1 – 4 entries.
- These must be FOR SALE.
- All entries must be “A Christmas Carol” themed, painting/collage/2 D work.
- Fee to enter: $5 for 1 – 4 works.
- GAC Commissions 25% Members ~ 30% Non-Members
- Each original work should be no larger than 16″ x 20″.
- All works must be framed and ready for hanging.
Canvas wrapped work is also acceptable, tabletop frames for very small paintings. If your work has an easel, mark if it is included in the price. - Any 2 D medium is welcomed. Will be hung as space permits. This is an off-the-wall sale.
- Prizes awarded at Opening Reception.
- These will be displayed on the walls of the Classroom Gallery during “the ART of GIFTing” 2019 Exhibition.
More details will be coming! Watch for news in the monthly newsletter, emails, Facebook, and the GAC website – www.greensburgartcenter.org
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art: Call for Pop-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/
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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.
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), Facilities help.
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 or use the contact form Note-April 27is the Final submission date for April’s Newsl
Lost your copy of the Newsletter. No worries! The latest version is always available on the web at www.greensburgartcenter.org.