VISION+ through April 23
PICK UP: Sat, Apr 24 and Tues, Apr 27, 10 am to 4 pm
Upcoming Exhibition
OPENING RECEPTION: May 15, 6-8PM.
The juror for the BIENNIAL is KURT SHAW, a commercially successful artist. ADVERTISING and SPONSORSHIPS for the BIENNIAL PROGRAM are Due April 15.
ROWE GARDEN There have been several donations given in the memory of Bill/Kay Rowe for the GAC Garden. A RECEPTION and DEDICATION of this garden will be held May 2 at 2PM
CATHY ROSENSTEEL MEMORIAL The Executive Committee has decided to hang a painting of Cathy’s work in the Permanent Collection.
GLORIA GONZALEZ recently passed. Gloria was an active member of the Greensburg Art Center. Her paintings, ceramics and photography were exhibited many times in our Gallery and Classroom. Her warm, friendly presence and her photographic-documentation skill at our events will be missed.
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
SPECIAL THANKS to Sherry Anderson, Ken Cutway, Joseph Donofrio, Mary Ellen & Robert Donofrio, Stephen Donofrio, Patricia Gatons, Olga Herbert, Jill & Rex Hough, Karen Jurkovich, Arlene & Bob Kendra, Susan Kiren, Deborah & Thomas Levendusky, Ruth McDonald, Tom Niggel, Rhonda Pegg, Kristine Pond, Darcee Purvis, Rose Sovyak, and Loretta Wolfe
Attention Wednesday Night Painters and Art Students: Anyone interested in receiving Wednesday Night Painters weekly notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg (peg@pegspalette.com).
EDUCATION –
SUMMER CLASS PROPOSALS FOR TEACHING AT GAC ARE DUE APRIL 30. The entire Spring brochure and registration is on the website.
A brand-new offering is
- Monotype Samplers with Eileen Yeager. Several printmaking processes will be explored.
- Ron Thurston Watercolor Workshop-July 28, 29, 30 10am-4pm each day
- HK Miller One Day Workshop on Oct. 2 10am-4pm
“Picture this at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The 2021 Season ‘s first exhibit will feature Carlow University Master’s in Art graduate student, Maura Taylor. Her exhibit, “Reflective Roles”, will feature artwork in oil and acrylic with a unique twist on Fairytale characters. The exhibit begins April 2 and continues through May13, 2021. You may visit the exhibit during library open hours. This exhibition is interesting and compelling in its emphasis on the changing roles of women in today’s world. Plan a visit to the amazing library we have in Greensburg! For questions or comments , please contact me at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.
EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:
The Executive Committee has decided to include in the NEWSLETTER offerings that might benefit our Members.
- LAZARETTO(online) –a live stream art event. Submission deadline is April 1. Inquires: GreenBeaconGallery@gmail.com
- *LATROBE ART CENTER ANNUAL OPEN SHOW–Drop Off–May 1 & 3
- *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).
- * 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 e-mails and Facebook.
NEXT MEMBER MEETING will be Monday, April 12 at 7pm.
GAC MEMBERSHIP
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.
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.
Monitor’s Schedule for April 2021
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME: Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art, opening set-ups, take-downs, etc.
INSTAGRAM To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com, download the free app, and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery.com
(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. Note: March 29 is the final submission date for April’s News. Copies are available in the GAC office.
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
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.
Newsletter Submissions to Shirleah1@aol.com. Note: April 28 is the final submission date for May’s News. Copies are available in the GAC office.