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Important Dates
GAC outdoor sculptures include well-known artists Virgil Cantini, Josefa Filkosky, John W. Pollins III, and Brian McCall.*During the event, there will be a 1-day 10% off everything sale on art work in the Art Center.
August 12–SPECIAL General Membership PICNIC/Meeting. 5:30 pm
The officers of the Greensburg Art Center are looking forward to celebrating summer at our General Meeting on August 12, 2019 by changing the format to a PICNIC. We are asking the members to consider bringing an appetizer, covered dish or dessert to share in the camaraderie as we cover meeting topics. We are a great group of volunteers that make things happen. We recognize ourselves as good friends, competent artists and dedicated GAC co-workers. The meeting will start at 5:30 (a change from 7 pm). Please contact Rose Sovyak (412-558-0810) or Shirleah Kelly (412-915-0301) with your RSVP.
August 25 – YOUNG ARTISTS ART SHOW All young artists ages 3-17 are invited to submit 1 piece of art work to the YOUNG ARTISTS ART SHOW to be held at the center Sunday, August 25, 2-4:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to the show. Participating children must have taken a class at GAC during the past year Art work may be framed, matted or loose. Be sure to include name, age and title of art work. Art work will be delivered Thursday 8/22, Friday 8/23 or Saturday 8/24, 10 AM – 4 PM each day.
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“Picture This at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. Kathy Clark’s artwork will be exhibited starting August 13 through September 26,2019. A free reception will be held on August 16 from 6-8pm . Please join us at the library. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2020 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at 412-558-0810.
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EDUCATION:
Summer classes are about over.
- The next figure drawing session will be August 15, 10 AM -1 pm.
- Rose Sovyak will offer her “Mosaic Art” Monday, August 19, 6-9:00 pm. Children and adults are welcome!
- Pam Cooper continues to offer Paint & Sip and birthday parties. Call 724-216-7512 to make arrangements.
- Wednesday Night Painters continue an open studio Wednesdays, 7-10
- Jerry Scorpion invites painters to join him Saturdays, 1-4.
- A SUMMER ART CAMP for elementary aged children will be held August 5 – 9. There are 20 children registered. The projects will include cement leaves and stepping stones, glass mosaic trays and flower pots, nature-inspired trees on canvas, dirty pour, marbled paper and baseball hats and a group mural.
Congratulations: ART NEIGHBORS AWARDS
FIRST PLACE “Internconnections A & B Sue Pollins
SECOND PLACE “The Cups” Dipali Rabadiya
THIRD PLACE “Adolescent Launch” Marcia Koynok
HONORABLE MENTION “Washday”. Richard Stoner
INSTAGRAM 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.
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Exhibition Opportunities
- 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.org under Artist Market. Watch for more detailsin 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.
- 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/
- 2019 Women in Art is a juried exhibition showcasing women artists in all media. Artists may submit one, two or three pieces. Submissions must be digital, jpg format. DEADLINE: Mon. 26 Aug. 2019 Entry Fee: $20Email to Gallery Director, Todd Kaiser – tkeyser@setonhill.edu Submit images labeled with title, media & size and accompanying sheet listing artist, title, size and media. Images may be e-mailed to tkeyser@setonhill.edu. Entry fee must be received by August 26th, by check made payable to “Seton Hill University Art Gallery”. Include with check artist’s name, address and email. Entry tags and delivery information will be sent with notification. Artists must deliver or ship accepted work.Submit checks to: Women in Art/Harlan Gallery,Todd Keyser – Art Gallery Director, Seton Hill University
- CALL FOR ENTRIES: SPCARTS announces the 24th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. Show dates: November 15, 2019 – February 2, 2010. Entry Deadline: Aug 31, 2019. Opening reception: November 16 at SAMA Ligonier, 6-8pm. More information, prospectus and online entry form at www.spcarts.org.
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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
GREENSBURG ART CENTER ARTIST MARKET
New Artist Market items are now on display on the Classroom Gallery Shelves and in the Gallery Display Cases. Our featured artists this month are Keith Herchenroether, Tom Milne, and Cheryl Robertson. Come in to see and enjoy their original art, jewelry, and pottery which make perfect and unique gift items. Stop in the Art Center Monday – Friday 10:00 to 4:00 and Saturday 1:00 – 4:00.
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.
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.
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.
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-August 28is the Final submission date for September’s Newsl Lost your copy of the Newsletter. No worries! The latest version is always available on the web at www.greensburgartcenter.org.