“VISION” opened Sunday, January 24 with a well-attended afternoon reception! The juror was Michael Walter, a Pittsburgh artist who added well-thought-out remarks to his choices.
CONGRATULATIONS to: Becky Mormack, Best in Show for “Winter Passage”; 1st Place, H.K. Miller for “Work the Land, Raise a Family”; 2nd Place, Pat Majcher for Lake Dreaming; 3rd Place, Bernard Spada for “Tilghman Island Bridge”; Tami Kruspar, Honorable Mention for “Three Little Birds”; Ken Cutway, Honorable Mention for “My Other Coptic”; Sandra Saldanha, Honorable Mention for “Arches”; Ginger Helpler, Honorable Mention for “Wild Turkey”; Sue Pollins, Honorable Mention for “Waterwonderful”; Polly O’Hara, Honorable Mention for “Casserole Stoneware”; Stacey Pydynkowski, Honorable Mention for “Sunrise in Bloom”; and Karen Rafferty, Honorable Mention for “Uncanny Love”.
“VISION” will be followed by “VISION +”. Exhibitors may keep their entries up or exchange them for other pieces at no additional charge. Artists not in “Vision” who would like to exhibit in “Vision +” may do so as space allows.
The Biennial Exhibition had been postponed for a year because of Covid-19. It is now scheduled for May 15-June 25, 2021. The prospectus and online entry form are available at the website greensburgartcenter.org. The juror for the BIENNIAL is KURT SHAW, a commercially successful artist. He was an Art Critic for the Trib Total Media (2001-2017), and owner of Shaw Galleries in Downtown Pittsburgh 2001-2017. Since 2002 and currently, Shaw continues to paint and work full time as an appraiser of valuable art, antiques or unusual old items. Contact him at KURT SHAW & COMPANY INC, 412-944-4159, www.appraisersforestates.com.
CAFE ART FEBRUARY 6, 1-4PM In conjunction with Vision, Ginger and Gary Hepler will present their painting/welding collaborative art. The artwork that they design and produce exemplifies their creative talents in a unique, complementary form. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
ARTIST MARKET and Winter Hours: The Artist Market and Gift Shop will open to the public during the “Vision” Member Show. WINTER HOURS are T, W, TH, F, and Saturday from 10am-4pm.
ROWE/ROSENSTEEL GARDEN There are several donations given in the memory of Kay Rowe and Catherine Rosensteel for the GAC Garden and Exhibition. The donations will be used for the implementation of the plans in the coming months.
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.
EDUCATION CLASS PROPOSALS for SPRING WERE due January 31. Class schedules will be posted in February. Classes will begin in March and April. There will be online classes and limited in-person classes as the pandemic permits. There are plans for a beginner’s pottery class, print-making, oil painting and many of the regular classes that are usually offered. Plans are being made for workshops next summer. H. K. Miller and Ron Thurston have been contacted.
GAC MEMBERSHIP Any dues paid recently and 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 Monday, February 8 at 7pm
FYI 2021-2022 OFFICERS
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.
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.
EXHIBITON 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: February 27 is the final submission date for March’s News. Copies are available in the GAC office.