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DATES TO REMEMBER
Member Meeting, Monday June 12 , 2023, 7pm
2023 Biennial Catalogue Prize Winners
Photos from the Opening Reception
Participating Artists Info
BIENNIAL 2023 May 6, through June 30, 2023
The Opening was held on Saturday May 6 from 6 to 8pm for the Biennial 2023. Greensburg Art Center was honored to have juror Clayton Merrell, Professor of Art at Carnegie Mellon University. And the winners are: Best of Show: ‘There’s No Place Like Home’, Gary Zak; First Prize: ‘Evolution of Joy’, Cheryl Hopper; Second Prize: ‘Palo Duro Canyon, Outside my Tent’, Michael Walter; Third Prize: ‘The Reign’, Maura Keeney; Catherine Rosenteel Memorial Award: ‘Portrait of my Mother’, Clare Stefanini; Awards of Merit: ‘Grandma’s’, Nancy Rusbosin; ‘New York Soho’, Brian McCall; ‘Figuring it Out’, Dan Droz; ‘Station17’, Natalie Condrac; ‘Turtle Walk’, Sharon Boykiw; ‘Pay Here’, S. Rick Armstrong.
LATROBE – GREENSBURG ART NEIGHBORS SHOW
Artwork by Jeffrey Carroll, Sue Hrubes, and Elmer Knizner.
LATROBE – GREENSBURG ART NEIGHBORS SHOW
Artwork by Jeffrey Carroll, Sue Hrubes, and Elmer Knizner.
Artwork Pick-Up is Thursday, June 1st and Friday, June 2nd between the hours of 10 am and 4pm. This year’s prize winners include GAC members First Place: Eileen Yeager; Third Place: Marcy Koynok, and Honorable Mentions to Mary Ellen Raneria, Richard Stoner and Nancy Rusbosin. Congratulations !
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
‘HOPE’ Becky Mormack and Nancy Rusbosin
July 8-July 28 / Opening reception July 8, 4-6pm;
Closing Reception July 28, 5-7pm
‘FROM THE EARTH’ a Ceramic Exhibition This is the first pottery/ceramic exhibit GAC has done and it is taking place September 9 through October 21, 2023. Opening reception is September 9, 6 to 9pm. Start working on the ceramic pieces now! This is an open show with juror Yoko Sekino-Bové of Carnegie Mellon selecting the winners. Registration Due by August 22. Deliver work to GAC August 29, 31, and September 2 from 10 am to 3pm. A total of $1,900 in prizes will be awarded. Categories include: A) Thrown pieces (created on the wheel), B) Hand built pieces (slab, coil, pinch or combination), C) Sculptures and Relief, D) Children’s Works – Children under the age of 15 that have taken pottery classes at GAC qualify. They are encouraged to submit 2 pieces. At least one will be accepted. E) 2D works (paintings) must highlight a pottery piece, or the process of pottery/ceramics. 2D works are not eligible for prizes but can be listed for sale. GAC Commissions apply. The rules for acceptance for categories A, B, C, and D: the piece/s must be made of ceramic clay and fired in a kiln; no factory or commercial mold produced items will be accepted. This will be an exciting exhibition we’re looking forward to presenting. The prospectus is posted on GAC’s website and print copies are available in the gallery.
For more details, refer to the Prospectus/Call for Artist Enter online here
THE SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE
The Summer Class Schedule is posted on GAC’s website and available in print in the gallery. Register online, by mail or in person – paypal, credit card, cash or check.
SUMMER CLASSES Classes will begin in the middle of June. Current plans include:
- Art Basics for Children ages 6-11, 5 Tuesday mornings, 10:30-noon, beginning June 13
- Art Camp (Keep ART in eARth) for ages 6-11, July 24-28, 9:00-noon
- Graphic Novel Design for ages 11-16, 4 Fridays, 6-8:00
- Designing Paintings with Marcy Koynok, 4 Wednesdays beginning June 7, 10:30-12:30
- Oil Painting with Jackie Moreno, Tuesdays June 13-Aug 8, 1-4:00, $19 each session
- Photography using your phone or digital camera, 2 Mondays, July 31 & Aug 7, 6-8:00, teen – adult
- Model Sessions June 15, July 19, August 17, 10-1:00, teen – adult
- Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions)
- Drawing Dynamics and Creative Perspective with Joe Schildkamp, teen-adult, 6 Mon beginning June 12, 1-3;00
- Creative Perspective with Joe Schildkamp, 5 Tuesdays beginning June 13, 5-7:00
- Sue Pollins meet, paint, assess, Thursdays 2-5:00, teen-adult, $10/session
- More classes will be included as the schedule permits
- The clay studio is closed for renovations and improvements for the month of June. Clay classes will begin in July and a raku workshop is scheduled for Aug 19. Clay for Kids on Wed has already filled up, so we added one on Thur, 10-NOON.
- Open Studios and Wednesday Night Painters will continue through the summer.
Emily is an arts administration major at Seton Hill and has already had some “on the ground” experiences at GAC. We welcome her assistance and fresh ideas.FROM THE ARCHIVES……
This month’s ‘From the Archives’ Tid-Bit from the GAC history; Greensburg Art Club members sell their works ! Look for more ‘From the Archives’ Tid-Bits in upcoming newsletter issues. These tid-bits of GAC history give a glimpse into the past and maybe spark an idea for the future.From the ARCHIVES – March 2, 1936, Greensburg Daily News
Pittsburgh Friends of Art Buy Work of Local Artists
Greensburg Art Club is priding itself on the spectacular success of four of its members – all of whom had paintings hung in this year’s exhibition of the Pittsburgh Associated Artists, which comes to a close in the Carnegie Galleries on Friday of this week. In addition to having paintings by four of its members hang in the exhibition, 200 oils being selected from approximately 1,000 canvases submitted by artists of the Pittsburgh district, the Greensburg Art Club was thrilled to the fact that Homer F. Bair won a $100 prize for his painting, “To the Steel City.”
But last week the Club members had additional cause for congratulating themselves when it became known that each of the four exhibitions had sold paintings. The Hundred Friends of Pittsburgh Art purchased 16 paintings – four of them being by Greensburg artists.
Mr. Bair sold his picture, “To the Steel City” for $75; Mrs. Fred Morgan, her painting, “The Summer Kitchen” for $100; Mrs. Paul Davids, her large painting, “The American-Slovak Church” for $150; and Alex Fletcher, President of the Club, his flower painting, entitled, “On the Window Sill” for $50.
UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS
PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY
PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library is back on the books (pardon the pun.) The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue to take part in this opportunity.
May: Ginger and Gary Hepler, May 12 to June 17
June: Suzanne Panchura, June 23 – July 25 OPENING: Friday, June 23, 6pm until 8pm
August: Stephanie Oplinger, August 4 – September 7
September: Jackie Moreno’s class, September 15 – October 19
Would you like to exhibit at the Library next year? Contact Rose Sovyak. This is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. For questions or comments please contact Rose at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival – Westmoreland Art Nationals
A juried art and photography competition, featuring art from all around the country.
The first exhibit will be held in Commissioners Hall at Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, PA. The exhibit will run from Saturday, May 20 through Wednesday, June 7.
The second exhibit will be held at the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg, PA on Thursday, June 29 through Sunday, July 2 with the Opening Reception set for Saturday, June 24 from 6-8 PM. Awards will be Announced at 7:00 PM on June 24 and posted on our Facebook page. Both shows are free and open to the public to attend.
Digital exhibitions will have artwork that is accepted into both exhibits and will also be displayed on our Facebook page. The first Exhibit will run from May 20 – June 17, 2023, and the second Exhibit will run from June 24 – July 22, 2023.
Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/artsandheritage.
Seton Hill Alumni Exhibit; An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, June 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with Seton Hill’s Alumni Weekend. Exhibit will be on display in the Harlan Gallery from June 2 to June 23, 2023.
You Are Here The ‘All Hung’ exhibit is hosting an Opening reception on June 10 visit yah406clay.org
Regional-CALL FOR ARTISTS
Somerset, PA
Open to all artists, 18 years and older. Each artist can submit three entries. Drop off date is June 15 from 11 am to 6pm, and June 17 from 10 am to noon. Opening Reception is Friday, June 23 from 6 to 8pm. Dressler Center for the Arts is located at 214 Harrison Ave., Somerset PA. If interested, it is important to contact Linda Peck 814-443-3250, email lindapk6@gmail.com or Marie McNerny 814-443-1740, email lanrie@comcast.net for details, deadlines, and requirements.The Westmoreland
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.ARTIST ENTREPRENEUR OPPORTUNITY
ACRE ‘Alliance for Creative Rural Economies’, is launching entrepreneur opportunities for artists in Greensburg, Johnstown and New Kensington. Applications are open May 15 to July 10. This program provides ‘foundations to become confident business owners ready to professionalize their passion’. To learn more, Go to acrepartners.org/apply/Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art altoona@sama-art.org
Photography Symposium This summer, SAMA Altoona will be hosting a symposium on photography featuring an ensemble of guest lecturers and photographers to engage in open dialogue and discussions regarding their work, their professional struggles, and their strategies in practicing photography. This weekend long gathering will feature talks by the visiting speakers with ample room for attendee participation (which is highly encouraged!). The SAMA Photography Symposium with be the main event supporting the Donald M. Robinson Photography Biennial. Both of which will open and run in parallel with each other. The dates for the Symposium are June 9th, 10th, and 11th. Your symposium ticket will gain you access to all three days of the symposium including the awards celebration on June 9th. See more details on times, dates, and ticket pricing on our website: https://www.sama-art.org/event-details/altoona-photography-symposium.
We are sad to announce the passing of Nancy Galm, long time member and former officer of Greensburg Art Club. Nancy was a self-taught artist of both local and national renown. Her works, primarily watercolors of landscapes and still lifes, earned acclaim in exhibitions both in the Pittsburgh area and around the country. In addition to being a lifelong member of the Greensburg Art Club, she was a signature member of several professional societies including the Pittsburgh, American, Pennsylvania, and National Watercolor Societies, Knickerbocker Artists NY, Audubon Artists, Midwest Watercooler Society, Pittsburgh Society of Artists, and Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. Her works have been exhibited at area festivals like Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Arts Festival as well as in juried exhibits across the country. Greensburg Art Center expresses our condolences to her family and friends and are grateful for her contributions to the Greensburg Art Club/Center.
Open studios do not require formal registration and can be attended once, or however many times you want. Contact the Center to obtain information from the Open Studio artist such as cost, schedule, etc. Reference the title (below) in bold and the artist if applicable.
- Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
- Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercoler
- Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thursday 10:00AM-1:00PM, except the 3rd Thursday of the month on-going, oils, acrylics, pastels mediums
- Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm, Models are Needed, 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
- Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.
- Print Studio, Tuesday afternoons, 1 to 4 pm. Those with prior print experience only. Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com
For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791
ATTENTION: WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS
Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com
HAPPENINGS
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Touchstone’s Annal Open House, Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11am to 4pm Artist Demonstrations, Hands on Activities, Artist Pop-Up Shops, Gallery Exhibitions, Live Music, Raffles, and more.
Volunteers needed at Touchstone Center for Crafts events in May and June for Campus Cleanup Day, Open House, and an En Plein Air painting event. Interested volunteers are asked to please fill out form for interest and availability: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Volunteer-at-Touchstone
Opportunity for Veterans Veteran Scholarships are available for veterans and their family members for a 2, 3, for 5 day workshop at Touchstone Center for the Crafts. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/workshops/scholarships
Opportunities & Job Listings at Touchstone Center for Crafts
For more information and to apply: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/get-involved/opportunities
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Judith Lauso
Judith received the First Place Award in Bethel Park Artists Guild in April, 2023, @ the Galleria Show, in Upper St. Clair, Pittsburgh. Her Work is titled: ‘Resting’, size: 20” x 24″, Medium: Watercolor.
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival – Westmoreland Art Nationals
A juried art and photography competition, featuring art from all around the country. See the earlier article on the details. Congratulations to GAC Members winning awards: Best in Show: ‘Morning Practice’, Marcia Koynok; Executive Director’s Choice Award: ‘L’Idealiste En Paris’, Shirleah Kelly; Photography Award: ‘Infrared Photo’, Alexis Dillon.
We would like to give recognition to our Members for any special award or recognition they receive. Kindly submit the detailed information in an email to Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com or call the Center, one week before the last day of the month.
APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery next year, APPLY NOW. Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org. We have recently revised our Gallery fee to be more affordable. Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.
ARTIST MARKET is looking for ARTISTS 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 Artist Market 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.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way. 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
GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40 Family – $70 College Students – $25
Artist market – $40
Membership for 2023 is due. 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 2023!
LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MONITORS
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 PER month, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com
ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED:
______GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.
______Attend Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______ CHILDREN’S CLASS HELPERS NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER CAMP, JULY 24-28, contact the Education Committee; Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net, Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711, or Shirleah Kelly Shirleah1@aol.com or call the Center. ______Offer other service____________________________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly Call or Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail Or from the webpage, go to: Send a message to the center (greensburgartcenter.org) or Email directly at greensburgartcenter75@gmail.com; Send via US Mail by checking the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to Greensburg Art Center.
CLASSIFIED ADS
ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving. Looking for someone who can restore/fix. Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).
FREE – FREE, yes that’s FREE – books on artwork collections, instructional books, etc. are available for free and located on the classroom counter under the sign ‘FREE’.
STAINED GLASS TOOLS, grinder, cutting tools, marking tools, patterns, etc. Contact Mary Yeager for a complete list and make a fair price offer. Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477
ADVERTISING: If you are an artist or business and would like to advertise in the program ‘From the Earth’, please contact one of the committee members for an application form. Committee members are Rose Soyvak, Polly O’Hara, Marine Kail, Johanna Sheppard, Stephanie Oplinger and Mary Yeager.
Do you want something art related advertised? Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477
RENTALS
KITCHEN AND/OR GALLERY
If you or your group are interested in renting space a GAC for an event, consider the Kitchen and Gallery. The kitchen provides a fully functional kitchen with oven, stove top, microwave and serving ware and the Gallery to a truly impressive space to entertain. Rental fees range from $100 to $200 depending upon membership and if you need the classroom, kitchen and/or gallery. Contact the Center for more detailed information.
DARKROOM
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.
POTTERY STUDIO
Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com
NEWSLETTER
Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the last day of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.
2023 Executive Board
President: Jerry Scorpion scorppainter@gmail.com
Vice President: Rose Sovyak rosemarysovyak@gmail.com
Treasurer: Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net
Secretary: Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com
Members at Large:
Sarah Hunter sarahhunterart@gmail.com Peg Panasiti peg@pegspalette.com
Marcie Koynok mkoynok@gmail.com Tami Krusper tami.kr@comcast.net
Loretta Wolfe eflow26@aol.com Nancy Rusbosin nrusbosin@comcast.net
Linley Nagy llnagy777@outlook.com Consultant: Olga Herbert ojherbs@gmail.com