August 2020 Newsletter
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Greensburg Art Center
Open from 1:00-4:00, Tues.- Sat.
The Artist Market and Gift Shop are open to the public!

Cafe Art is planned for Sept 17, 6-8:00 PM with artist demonstrations outdoors. The building will be open for viewing the Art Neighbors show.

AUGUST 15 – October 3, 2020   

The 2nd Annual “Art Neighbors Show” is a joint exhibition including Greensburg Art Center
and Latrobe Art Center. Artwork from member artists of both art centers will hang side-by-side, showing off the artistic talent of our two art communities.
Andrew Julo from St. Vincent College will juror the awards. Over $1500 in cash will be awarded.
Awards will be announced at the Opening Reception August 15. This reception will be outdoors with a limited number of people at a time entering the Gallery to view the show.

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… donate via PayPal. or Call 724-837-6791.   or Mail your contribution to to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.
A special THANK YOU to all who have made donations during this shutdown. John Dalicandro, Susan Kiren, Joni Rozell, Gary and Johanna Sheppard, Kay Rowe, Jon Lewis Esq., and Diane Ciabattoni.

Plein Aire Painting at Stonehouse Farm August 11, 10:00 AM
Directions to Stonehouse Farm  235 Stonehouse Lane, Latrobe, PA 15650
On Edward Street in Latrobe, look for Deerfield Acres. You’ll see 3 gas wells owned by People’s Natural Gas enclosed with a green fence. Stonehouse Lane is right across from these gas wells.
Register by contacting Pat Majcher, majr1186@comcast.net, 724-244-6584
The owner, Bob Reintgen, requests that pcp guidelines be followed, including social distancing and masks.

CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST
Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Barbara Park at Greensburg Art Center, 724-837-6791 or contact form  on GAC web page. Thanks to Barbara for taking on this responsibility.

Education:
An abbreviated summer schedule will continue through August.
The Fall schedule will begin in October. Teacher Response Forms for the fall are due to the Education    Committee by August 31.
Continuing Open Studios include:
Tuesday, 10-1:00        Painting with Cathy Rosensteel
Wednesday, 1-4:00, beginning August 18    Painting and Critique with Sue Pollins
Wednesday, 7-10:00      Wednesday Night Painters
Thursday, 10-1:00*        Paint a Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg
*July 16, *August 20 – Figure Drawing/painting with model
Saturday, 1-4:00(beginning July 13)Painting with Jerry Scorpion
More painting news  – Plein Aire painting at Bob Reitgen’s Stonehouse Farm
is still scheduled for Aug 11 and Oct 13.

THINKING AHEAD AT GAC
The officers of Greenburg Art Club are responsible for guiding the Art Center to remain a welcoming
and nurturing place for artists of all ages and abilities. The 2 year terms for the present officers will expire at the end of 2020. In October, a slate of candidates will be presented to the club at the General Membership Meeting.  After a month for review, in November the membership will vote on a candidate for each office. The new officers will take charge January 1, 2021.
To begin this process, all 300+ members of Greensburg Art Club are invited to nominate themselves or other members they feel would be responsible candidates for any of the offices. Contact Shirleah Kelly (412-915-0301, shirleah1@aol.com) or Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, mar1186@omcast.net).

Another pressing matter is the need for monitors at the center. 
Monitors manage the center, answer the phone, greet visitors, process sales of art works and more. They are scheduled for 1-3 times a month, either 10-1:00 or 1-4:00 or Thursday evening. The center couldn’t be open without these valuable volunteers. Call Shirleah at 412-915-0301 or Pat 724-244-6584 to become a monitor.
PERK;  POINTS earned monitoring can be applied to class and workshop tuition.
Another very important need: Monitor Manager.
This is someone who would schedule the volunteers and take responsibility for finding substitutes when necessary. Alice O’Brien has done this job for years and is retiring. Alice would be happy to help anyone who is willing to take over. Call Shirleah, Pat or Alice if you are interested in this “work from home” job.

DARKROOM Rental – Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc.  Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.     Photo paper is FREE.  Bring your materials and have fun developing!   Cost:  $5/3 hours   $25/Week  INTERESTED? Contact:  Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com

 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.

HOSPITALITY GIFT SHOP IN WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL   Contact rosemarysovyak@gmail.com or 412-558-0810 if interested in future displays. 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 details in e-mails 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 Memory 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.

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), and Facilities help. CALL for TEACHER–Lithograph                         Teacher needed at GAC.

FYI     2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES 
STUDENT   $25                  INDIVIDUAL  $40            FAMILY     $70

Exhibition Opportunities:

• The Westmoreland Museum of American Art: Call for op-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/
• Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts CALL FOR ENTRIES: 25th Annual Juried Exhibition sponsored by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts, hosted by the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. Exhibition Dates: November 13, 2020 through January 31, 2021. Entry Deadline: September 1, 2020. Fee: $35. Request a prospectus from info@spcarts.org or fill out entry form online and & pay (via PayPal) at www.spcarts.org

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 Shirleah1@aol.com.  Note: August 28 is the final submission date for September’s News.  Copies are available in the GAC office.