January 2020 Newsletter

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Bonnie

——– HAPPY NEW YEAR ——-
Greensburg Art Center
January 2020 Newsletter 

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Call for Entries!

The Collaboration Exhibit Registration Design/Details— The Collaboration Exhibit is designed to encourage artists to work together to create an art piece representative of their joint efforts. The aim of the exhibition is to enable artists to share ideas, points of views, and to create something that may abandon rules that guide the individual efforts.  A major stipulation is that one person of the team must be a member of GAC,  and that the team create a single entry (which may consist of multiple pieces).   GAC members may participate in more than one team. Entry registration is due by January 15, 2020.  Registration can be completed by snail mail or on-line.  Prospectus is available on the website.  For additional information, please contact  Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or Marcy Koynok at 724-850-9231. (download the prospectus) or enter on-line. 

Good wishes to Bonnie and Bill Hoffman as they move to the other side of the state.Anchor

SAVE THE DATE— ART ON THE VINE  Saturday, April 18, 2020, 6-9:00 PM
Let’s meet Henri de Toulouse Lautrec at the Moulin Rouge!

“Picture This at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The 2019 Exhibition Season ended  on November 28 with Rachel Wheeler’s display of her amazing art.  GAC would like to congratulate the 2019 exhibitors for their participation in this community venture that brings local artwork to the walls of the library.  Kudos are extended to Tami Krusper, Mary Yeager, Dr. Janice Decker, Sarah Thomas, Kathleen Clark and Rachel Wheeler. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2021 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak  at rosemary sovyak@gmail  or 412-558-0810.

 

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HOSPITALITY GIFT SHOP IN WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL

Kindly bring small works to  Rose Sovyak who then will take  them to the Westmoreland Hospital’s Gift Shop.  Currently, a Winter Theme in your art work is requested.  Rosemarysovyak@gmail.com or 412-558-0810.
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REMINDER           2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES were DUE BY THE END Of 2019
    STUDENT —   $25                         INDIVIDUAL  —  $40                FAMILY —    $70
Convenient PayPal link can be found on GAC’s Welcome Page

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Education:   Class Proposals for Spring classes are due Jan 31. Classes begin in March.

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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

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Member’s News…

Susan E. Laansma Pollins is being Honored in”Master Visual Artist VII:  Preserving the Legacy”, an exhibition shown at the Barensfeld Gallery at the Heinz History Center.  Artists were chosen for lifetimeworks, achievements and contributions to the arts in Western Pennsylvania.  It begins December 14 and runs through September 2020.We are encouraging all to attend the Opening Reception on January 9 at 5:30pm.  Admission is Free. Registration is requested —Public Programs & Events Inquiries Samuel Moore, Director of Public Programs, 412-454-6373 | sjmoore@heinzhistorycenter.org

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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.

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Thank you to our “2019 END-OF-YEAR DONORS”
Here they are listed by giving level:

 

PLATINUM DONORS ($501+)

Bob and Arlene Kendra             Susan Kiren                      Bob and Pat Majcher
Kay Rowe                                     Ken and Sue White

 

GOLD DONORS ( $251-500)

                                                                     Dr. Gerard and June Penta              Rose and Fred Sovyak

 

SILVER DONORS ($101-250)

Phyllis Bertok         Cathy Genard Riser                William and Bonnie Hoffman
Shirleah and Keith Kelly            Adam and Kristin Majcher        Betty Reese            Sharyn Sekora

 

BRONZE DONORS ($50-100)

 

                                Marlene Barbe                           Ward Berg Jr.                            Harry and Gayle Blansett
                                Peg Carpenter                            Carl Castille                           Glenn and Jacquelyn Cavanaugh
                                Ken and Lynn Cutway               William DeBernardi                 John and Natalie Debich
                                Nina and Ray Defazio               Gilbert Devine                           Suzanne Evancho
                                Carolyn Falcon                           Patricia Gatons                        Al and Carol Kave
                                Maura Koehleer Keeney           Ron and Judy Korczynski        Frances Lynch
                                Donna Merritts                          Anita Mesich                            Grace and Dan Miller
                                Claudia Miller                            Mary Ann Mogus                     Mary Jane Morelli
                                Mrs. Barbara H. Nakles            Peg Panasiti
                                Sue Pollins                                Calvin and Mary Frances Pollins
                                John Sinosky                             Jeanne and Del Smith              Marquis Smith, Jr.
                                Jess Stairs                                  Stuart and Nora Thompson     Lois Ann Watson
                                Mary Ann and Jeff Wolfe

DONORS ($1-49)

                                Mary Aleo             Betty Hammer          Amy Mongell           Judy Smith        Don Waxter

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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 detailsin emails and Facebook.

PHASE III TO HONOR SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES AND … BEAUTIFY GAC GROUNDS.
  • 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.   Payments can be made by check, credit card, or PayPal.  PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.
  • New donations toward this project will wait until Spring, and an additional area of landscaping will have to be considered.

Future 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.

CALL for TEACHER–Lithograph Teacher needed at GAC.

Exhibition Opportunuty: 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-January 29 is the Final submission date for February’s News
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