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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  through September 26, 2019. Please join us at the library.  Rachel Wheeler will open her art exhibition Oct 15th  and close her show on Nov. 26.  A Reception for Rachel will be held on Friday, Oct 18 — 6-8 pm. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2020 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at 412-558-0810.

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Invitation to 60’s, 70’s, 80s:  Artist Legacy of IUP. Two GAC members will be featured in IUP’s  fall 2019 Alumni Show.  HAROLD K. MILLER and  RENIE POLLOCK first met and shared the Printmaking Studio in the new (at the time) Sprowls Art Building as graduate students in the early 70’s. After going in different directions artistically over the decades, they have both settled in on oil painting as a preferred medium. You are invited to see their progression in the exhibit  entitled  “60’s, 70’s, 80s: Artist Legacy of IUP” at the University Museum at IUP from September 7 through December 6, 2019. Come and enjoy the evening with them at the Opening Reception, Saturday September 7, 6 – 8:30 pm.

EDUCATION: August was a busy month with the kids’ camp and “young artists” show. It was wonderful to have so many children and their families choosing to spend their summertime doing art. Thanks to the many volunteers who made it all possible: Pat Majcher, Nancy Dalverny, Shirleah Kelly, Judy Parker, Sue Teems, Suzanne Panchura, Claudia Miller, Denise Moore, Ginger Hepler, Dee Dorundo and Charlotte Long.

The Fall Class schedule is published on-line, printed, e-mailed and distributed to local businesses. It will NOT be mailed. Please get your information about the exciting fall classes on-line or at the art center.

Classes in September include:

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.orgunder Artist Market. Watch for more details in emails and Facebook.

Classroom CREATIONSCONTEST.   “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.

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.
MEMORIAL TREE PROGRAM
The landscaping and recently planted trees were viewed and appreciated by the many attendees at the Sculpture Garden Party. There are currently 2 trees left to plant and 6 plaques to print. We hope to get that done before the end of the month. New donations toward this project will wait until Spring, and an additional area of landscaping will have to be considered.

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., pleasecontact 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.

Exhibition 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-Sept. 28is the Final submission date for October’s Newsl Lost your copy of the Newsletter. No worries! The latest version is always available on the web at www.greensburgartcenter.org.