May 2022 Newsletter
*Art Neighbors Show! Greensburg Art Center will be hosting this show April 23rd to June 11th.
The show will be open to all Greensburg Art Center and Latrobe Art Center Members.
ART NEIGHBORS Show Award
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Best of Show, Greensburg Courthouse, Brian McCall
1st Place, Notions of Spring, Diane Preus ; 2nd Place, Onion Trio, Betty Trout; 3rd Place, She Riegns, Sarah Hunter
Honorable Mentions:
Amazing Amazon, Eileen Stoner;
Spike n’ Louis, Larry Brandstetter;
JFK, You’ve Got a Soul, Richard Stoner;
Wetland, Randi Hansen
Monday, May 9, Members Meeting
Thank you to Jackie Moreno, Pat Majcher, and their husbands for weeding and trimming the gardens around the Art Center. There is always more to do, so feel free to pitch in (pull out). We need someone to dig out the pampas grass along the parking area to the left of the building. So, if you know someone with a strong back who wants to make a little money, there is a job waiting.
Rebecca Gardner, Rosemary Sovyak and Nancy & Gene Dalverney
Thank YOU for donations for the Art Neighbors Show to Robert Majcher, Jerry Scorpion,
Thank you to Nancy Dalverny for making the new primary-colored flags, flying from the parking deck.
This exhibition at Greensburg Art Center will be held July 9 – August 26, 2022. Sites will be available beginning the last week of April and continuing through May. There will be downtown Greensburg spots plus the surrounding area including Historic Hannastown, Seton Hill University, Hempfield Park, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, and more, all within the 15601 zip code.
NEW OUTDOOR SIGNS will soon be installed on 2 sides of the Art Center building. Thanks to Joe Schildkamp for managing this project.
CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Mary Jennings at mjartctr@gmail.com.
Sympathy
We regretfully announce the passing of one of our favorite ceramic artists, Keith Herchenroether. His death was without warning, and much of his work is still for sale in our Artist Market. Keith was the man behind the Empty Bowls Project for many years and a graduate of IUP. We also extend sympathies to the family of Susan Novak.
EDUCATION
Spring classes that have yet to start:
Watercolor with Peg Panasiti May 4,11,18,25 (this class is full).
New- Intermediate Oil Painting with Doreen Currie May 4,11,18,25,June 1,8, 1-4:00
Matting and Framing Workshop IV – Mat Decoration May 15 1-4:00
Mosaics with Rose Sovyak May 16
Monotype Printing Session 2 with Eileen Yeager May 3,10,17,24
Raku Pottery Workshop Saturday May 14
Summer classes preview (register online at greensburgartcenter.org):
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CLAY HIGH SCHOOL – ADULTS
June 1,15,22, July 6,13.20,27, Aug 10, 6-8:30 PM |
includes 25 lb. of clay, all glazes, and firings $120
FOR YOUNG ARTISTS:
Ages 6-11 Back to Basics
6 Tuesdays June 21-July 27, 10:30-noon $60
Ages 7-12 Clay for Kids
6 Thursdays beginning June 23, 1-4:00 $75
Ages 6-11 Summer Art Camp World Explorers
August 1-5, 9-12:00 $90
Ages 11-15 Summer Art Experience
August 9,10,11 10-1:00 $60
ATTENTION: WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg. peg@pegspalette.com.
Interested in an on-going POLYMER CLAY GROUP??
Contact: Toni Dubovsky-Modar, poetria@comcast.net 412-303-8013.
CONTINUING:
Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons 1pm
Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg
Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM on-going
STORAGE FOR MODEL SESSION AND STILL LIFE ARTISTS’ ITEMS
Volunteers Barbara Park and Sandra Saldanha organized and refreshed the GAC’s library. Now there is additional space for books, modeling and still life objects that are now stored on the bottom-enclosed shelves -on the side closest to the kitchen for future class and workshop use. Many Thanks to their DEDICATION to GAC.
ART HISTORY PRESENTATIONS A HUGE SUCCESS!
One of the most personable and knowledgeable art historians, Maureen Vissat Kochanek, Assistant Professor of Art at Seton Hill University, shares the most delightful and inspiring art tidbits in her lecture series. Influences of the past and present, as well as, the creative personalities and movements are interwoven in the classes.
Her next art session will be held in the Fall. Be sure to check our Fall Flyer. Join our dedicated group who make GAC so very special.
MODEL SESSIONS are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm
Support Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!
How often has someone ever asked you to sit for a portrait? Having a sketch of one’s SELF is an opportunity few persons ever experience, and the resulting images are both fascinating and stimulating to behold. There is a unique beauty and challenge in representing each personality; each artist adds his or her own special touches to the finished result. If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny (lednhd2@verizon.net; 412-373-0711) or Carolyn Taylor (carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com; 724-219-9330) and you will be contacted with details in preparation for the experience. In addition, you would be paid $50 for the three-hour session which allows for numerous breaks throughout! Note: Monthly Figure Drawing sessions are held every third Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Let your inner personality come through or reveal another side you would like to share! Wear your favorite street clothes or devise a special costume for our sitting. Join us for your once in a lifetime experience in GAC’s very special figure drawing studio!
SUPPORT 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
F.Y.I.GAC MEMBERSHIP Due
Individual – $40 Family – $70. College Students-&25 Artist market – $40
Benefits include: 10% off classes, workshops and rentals, and with our partner businesses
Eligibility for Artist Market, teaching, exhibitions in Members-Only Exhibition and auxiliary exhibits
Discounts on artist commissions; voting rights; prospectus and newsletter updates
Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2022!
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 at 724-837-5534.
MEMBER EXHIBITIONS and AWARDS We would like to give any special award or activity recognition to MEMBERS in this Newsletter. Kindly, submit this detailed information in an email to Shirleah1@aol.com.
EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:
The Arts and Heritage Festival’ Erin Schroder offered GAC a spot for July and possibly September’s Event
Pat requested help and Val from REWIND in Export gave a YES to help. Others are needed.
MURRYSVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB ART SHOW AWARD
Judge’s Mention–Shirleah Kelly for L’idealiste en Paris
Call for Proposals for Regional Artist Exhibitions:
The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery. Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.
Calling for NEW Artists to Display at GAC We are looking for Artists to display and sell their fine art in our Rowe Gallery and classroom. Items such as jewelry, fabric art, pottery, as well as small pieces of wall art are welcome. Any medium is acceptable. Surprise us with what you have! Prospective artists must be juried in by the AM committee. Items are displayed throughout the year and concludes with our big event the “Art of Gifting” held during November and December. Interested artists may contact the committee chairperson Debbie King at debbieking@yahoo.com or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org.
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.
The Greensburg Art Center was included in “A National Art Tour Documentary”
Art Club member Polly O’Hara and several others met with ceramic artists from California to create a 4’x4′ ceramic mural representing southwestern Pennsylvania. The mural is presently drying in preparation for firing. It will be complete and ready for installation in April. There will be much more about this project then.
The Tribune Review printed an article on Jan. 3 in a special edition.
GAC ARCHIVES Greensburg Art Center has had a fascinating history through the years. Its roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown into the modern art center we know today. Saving and documenting the records of events from those years has been a task undertaken by members over the decades. Scrapbooks filled with such memorabilia are stored below the bookshelves in the closed bottom left storage areas*.
When opportunities are presented to replace clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards, those clippings should be placed on top of the assembled collection in the storage area for future compilation into a scrapbook. Rather than throwing any information away, just place articles in the storage area and the historical Archive Team will determine what to keep and what not to save for our center’s historical records.
*Stored items are kept directly below the library book sign out clipboard.
“Picture this at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. For questions or comments , please contact me at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.
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.
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.
Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS by June 27 to Shirleah1@aol.com
April Copies will be available in the GAC office.
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