Entries are due Friday, January 11.  The Prospectus and entry form are currently available on the Web page  and at GAC.  Work will be delivered on January 15-16.  The show opens with a light reception Saturday, January 24, 1-4pm

THANK YOU!  Thanks to the following Donors:  Robert and Jean Koehler, Joe Donofrio, Anita Manoli, Joni Rozell, Nellie Ann Costabile, Patty Benton, Sue and Ken White, Dirk, Denise and Donnie Kalp.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 at greensburgartcenter.org or Call 724-837-6791 or Mail your contribution to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.

ROWE MEMORIAL GARDEN
A plan for a special garden area in memory of Kay and Bill Rowe is completed by Patti Schildkamp, Master Gardener.  After the holidays , GAC will have a donation drive to contribute to this effort.

EDUCATION Fall classes have ended or are postponed for now.  Thanks to everyone for being willing to adjust. Open studios continue.  Check with the monitor to be sure.
CLASS PROPOSALS for SPRING are due January 31.
Class schedules will be posted in February.  Classes will begin in March.

MEMBERSHIP Annual Membership Dues are due by December 31.
Any dues paid recently or through December 31 will be for membership to the end of 2021.
Individual – $40.   Family – $70.         Student (college) – $25.                Artist market – $40

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 messenger on GAC web page.

NEXT MEMBER MEETING  will be January 11 at 7pm.

2021-2022  OFFICERS Elected in November               
Thanks to the following for accepting these leadership roles.:
President:  Jerry Scorpion
Vice-President:  Rose Sovyak
Secretary:  Shirleah Kelly
Treasurer:  Pat Majcher
Members-at-Large:  Gloria Gonzalez, Sarah Hunter, Tami Krusper, Peg Panasiti,
Barbara Park, Loretta Wolf, and Mary Yeager.

MONITOR MANAGER Loretta Wolfe is scheduling the volunteers and is finding substitutes when necessary.   If interested in helping by agreeing to take one 3-hour  shift, please contact Loretta.

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 jkmoreno3@gmail.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 start at $50.    Payments can be made by check, credit card, or PayPal.  PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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.  Call Pat Majcher, Nancy Delverny or Shirleah Kellly– Edu Committee. or contact GAC on the website

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY 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.

Monitors–ATTENTION: THE BLUE GARBAGE CAN IN THE KITCHEN IS FOR RECYCLING ONLY. IT Should be put out every MONDAY for Tuesday pickup.

Newsletter Submissions to Shirleah1@aol.com.  Note: December 27 is the final submission date for January’s News.  Copies are available in the GAC office.