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Please join us at the ART CENTER to view the artwork done by our local artists who have created amazing scenes of our community. The area in and around Greensburg is featured.
En Plein Air 15601 Award WINNERS”
First Place: UNDERWOOD by Nancy Rusbosin
Second Place: REFLECTIONS AT LOWERY’S BIRDIE LANE by Becky Mormack
Third Pace: A FOGGY NIGHT IN GREENSBURGH by Janice Decker
Honorable Mentions:
HOME CLUCK HOME, WOODCREST FARM by Pat Majcher
LONELY BLUE HERON by Mary Ellen Raneri
HANNASTOWN by Susan Wisneski
BLIGHT by Mary Yeager
Thanks to Marcy Koynok, Nancy Rusbosin and Betty Trout for presenting a “plein air” program at Cafe Art on July 24. Also, Thanks to Nancy Rusbosin for attending recent Westmoreland Heritage Meetings. She is keeping GAC on the agenda!
The “Monet” theme basket supports GAC and has over $200 of French-inspired items.
Tickets are available at the Art Center or on-line at greensburgartcenter.org.
The winning ticket will be drawn August 26 at the closing of the Plein Aire 15601 show.
GAC MEMBERS – WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
| Questions? Call Mary Yeager 724-216-7477 or email myeager777@gmail.com |
YART(D) Sale
Household items, toys, etc.
August 27, 2022
9:00AM -3:00PM
GAC 230 Todd School Road Greensburg, PA 15601
Sign up here!!!
| AUG 20, 9 AM – 10 AM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DISTRIBUTE INFORMATIONTO NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES. THIS INVOLVES WALKING HOUSE TO HOUSE AND DROPPING OFF FLYERS. CALL MARY YEAGER 724-216-7477 AUGUST 20 (FLEXIBLE TIMES) 1 VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO PUT UP YARD SIGNS ADVERTISING THE SALE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DRIVE OR WALK TO EACH LOCATION. AUG 27, DAY OF THE SALE (9 AM – 3 PM) 7 AM – 9 AM VOLUNTEERS TO SET UP TABLES _____ 9 AM – NOON 1 VOLUNTEER TO Park CARS_____________ 9 AM – NOON 1 VOLUNTEER TO MAN GAC’S TABLE _______ NOON – 3 PM 1 VOLUNTEER TO PARK CARS ___ NOON – 3 PM 1 VOLUNTEER TO MAN GAC’S TABLE_________ 3 PM – 5 PM 6 VOLUNTEERS TO TEAR DOWN AND STORE TABLES _________ |
Members Meeting Monday, August 8, 7 pm
Thank you to Nancy Dalverny for making the new flags in primary hues. Thank you for your donations:
FYI
CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Mary Jennings at mjartctr@gmail.com.
We extend sincere sympathy to GAC Vice-President Rose Sovyak for the loss of her granddaughter Julia, to Becky Hohol who lost her dear sister, and to the family of Anita Manoli who was a long time member of GAC and supporter of ART in the Greensburg area.
Education
Summer classes are finishing up.
The Kids’ Camp “World Explorers” will be held August 1-5. The class features crafts from many countries. A Camp for older kids “Summer Art Experience” will be held Aug. 9-11 and will include journal making, crayon batik and acrylic painting.
Thanks to Stephanie Oplinger and all the volunteers who are making these camps happen. Fall classes are being organized and will be published in the middle of September.
Thanks to our teachers for creating meaningful experiences for young artists!
Thank you to Joe Schildkamp for designing the World Explorers camp t-shirts. Thank you to Robert Majcher for covering the cost of the t-shirts.
Thank you to Shrader’s Dairy Queen for providing a DQ treat for the campers.
Proposals for Fall Classes and Workshops are due July 31.
CONTINUING:
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CLAY – June 1-Aug 10, 6-8:30
CLAY BEGINNER IV – June 16-Aug 4, 6:30-
CLAY BEGINNER II – July 6-Aug 24, 2-4:30 RAKU
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.
Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons 1pm
Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM on-going
Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm
Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!
$50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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
APPLICATIONS for EXHIBITIONS in the 2022/23 Years
If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our gallery next year, APPLY NOW. Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Westmoreland Photography Society Exhibition Greensburg Art Center Opening on September 10, 6-8pm Exhibition through October 26
WPS is composed of amateur and professional photographers who are encouraged to share their collective experience and knowledge of photography.
MINI-FALL FESTIVAL
THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER will participate in the Mini-Fall Festival at Twin Lakes Park September 24, 11-6pm. We will have a table and an area in the Activity Center. If you wish to participate, contact Pat Majcher (majr1186@comcast.net, 724-244-6584).
EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts
announces a CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 27th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. Nov 11, 2022 – Feb 5, 2023 sponsored by SAMA at Ligonier Valley. Entry Deadline Sept 1, 2022, Entry Fee $40. Prospectus and Online Entry Form available at www.spcarts.org.
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.
The Arts and Heritage Festival Winners:
WCCC President’s Choice Award: “Bella Terra Part Deux” by Alexis Dillon
WAHF Executive Director’s Choice: “Best Friends” by Betty Trout
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.
ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
______Attend Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______Clear weeds/ add/subtract plants on a regular basis
______Clean-up/ set-up before/ after an event
______Help secure/complete Grant information
______ Secure donations for Exhibitions
______PR/Tweet/ FB/other
______Help and/or teach Children’s classes
_____ Install exhibitions, help with mailings, receiving/picking up art
______Offer other service____________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail or Please check the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to : Greensburg Art Center, 320 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
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.
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. 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.
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.
GAC ARCHIVES Greensburg Art Center roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown. Help documenting by placing clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards and elsewhere to the storage area below the library sign-out clipboard. The Historical Archive Team will determine what to keep and what not to save for historical records.
“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.
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 September 28 to Shirleah1@aol.com
Copies will be available in the GAC office.