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Dates to Remember………………….
June 10 General Membership Meeting 7 pm
Through June 21 “First Light” Artwork by Rachel WheelerRowe Gallery-
June 26-28 10 am – 3pm Deliver ART NEIGHBORS More info
JULY 13 – AUGUST 23 BRIAN McCALL, “Shadows of a Cloudy Mind”
GREENSBURG ART CENTER/ROWE GALLERY
July 13 6-8 pm (Saturday) OPENING RECEPTION
“Shadows of a Cloudy Mind”
On the classroom walls: Marcy Koynok
July 31. Fall class proposals are due
August 4 – 1-4:00 PM Sculpture Garden Party. Watch Brian McCall install an original sculpture on the Greensburg Art Center grounds. The public is invited to enjoy free refreshments and planned fun!
August 4, 1-4:00 PM Cafe ART
August 25 – YOUNG ARTISTS ART SHOW – GREENSBURG ART CENTER
“Picture This at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. An Upcoming Exhibition is Sarah Thomas from June 4-July 3. Her Opening Reception will be July 12, 6-8pm. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2020 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or sovyak@comcast.net.
EDUCATION:
Summer classes for children include:
- Creative Arts for 3 to 6 -year olds on Thursdays July 11,18, 25
- Susan and David Sparks on Wednesdays, 10:30-noon June 19-July 31
- Drawing Nature: 10 years and up
- Exploring Color: 5-10 year olds
- Sculpture with Mr. Justin on Saturdays July 6 –August 10 , 10-17 year olds
- Art Camp – “Out of the Box” Aug 5-9, 9 AM-noon –Something new every day!!! Elementary School age children
YOUNG ARTISTS ART SHOW – AUG 25 – GREENSBURG ART CENTER
The final schedule including adult classes has been posted and mailed. Most classes begin in the 2nd or 3rd week of June. Fall class proposals are due July 31.
*Pam Cooper continues to offer Paint & Sip and birthday parties. Call 724-216-7512 to make arrangements.
INSTAGRAM. Instagram is a free photo and video-sharing social networking app that has a different demographic than Facebook. You can upload photos from your mobile phone. To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com, download the free app, and type in greensburgartcenterrowegallery (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 will begin accepting “Small Works.” These will be one-of-a-kind artworks … Think Big, Paint Small. For guidelines, please go to https://www.greensburgartcenter.orgunder Artist Market. Watch for more details in emails and Facebook.
Classroom CREATIONS CONTEST. “A Christmas Carol” theme
Featured during “The ART of GIFTing” Exhibition Nov–Dec 2019 Plan 1-4 items to be ready by Oct. 21, 2019 for this exhibition. Check the GAC website www.greensburgartcenter.org for more details.
WOMEN IN ART 2019 Juried Exhibition, Oct. 1-31, 2019
ALL MEDIA ACCEPTED DEADLINE: Monday 26 August 2019. E-mail to tkeyser@setonhill.edu.
Opening Reception 3rd October HARLAN GALLERY/SETON HILL UNIVERSITY
GAC IS IN FULL SWING FOR PHASE II TO HONOR SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES AND … BEAUTIFY GAC GROUNDS. PHASE II 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. PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.
DARKROOM Rental – Available are 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 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com
MONITORS 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 discountsthat can be applied to yourtuition 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.
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.
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.
NEW: Our new member, Val Paulisick, is opening a maker space and scrap shop on June 7. W-F 11-6 and Sat 11-3. Unwind and Rewind, a recycle, repurpose non-profit is located at 5853 Washington Ave, Export.
Call for Artists-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/
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 28 is the Final submission date for July’s Newsl Lost your copy of the Newsletter. No worries! The latest version is always available on the web at www.greensburgartcenter.org.