DATES TO REMEMBER
Member’s Meeting, Monday September 11, 2023, 7pm
UPCOMING EXHIBITS IN THE ROWE GALLERY
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. This is an open show with juror Yoko Sekino-Bové of Carnegie Mellon selecting the winners. Come out to see some amazing ceramic pieces from artists in the region, including works done by GAC’s young potters. Also on exhibit are 2D works depicting the art and process of ceramics.
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Yes, it is coming up on that time of year already. An Opening Reception is scheduled for November 4.
Prospectus Entry Forms Tags for Art of GIFTing
The fall classes are set to begin. Registration can be online, by mail or in person. You can pay by check, cash or credit. Members, be sure to use your 10% discount! Monitors, be sure to use the credit you’ve earned!
A couple of clarifications:
Paris Museum Tours with Maureen Kochanek begins September 11. $60.
Observational Portraits with Thomas Tholen begins September 28.
There will be printmaking paper available at Eileen Yeager’s classes for $5.
There are material lists available at the center for many classes. Call to check.OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes 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.
- Model Sessions September 21, October 19, 10-1:00, teen – adult
- Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions)
- Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
- Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercolor
This month’s ‘From the Archives’ is from the GAC history;GAC members participated in the Three Rivers Arts Festival back in 1960. At that time, presenting artists included Mrs. John Pollins and Mrs. Fred Morgan who each had art on display. At one point during the festival tornado-like winds ravaged the event and blew over 12 of the pavilions, damaging 50 of the 800 art entries. Weathermen were later debating if the storm at Point State Park was an actual tornado, but nevertheless felt that it was a “miracle” that so little of the art was actually damaged.During the summers of the 60’s, members held plein aire painting outings at such locations as Faxfield Farms and the Diamond at Ligonier.Look for more “From the Archives” in the October Newsletter!!
PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARYSTORMS AND SAINTS
Stephanie Oplinger, August 4 – September 7
Jackie Moreno’s Class
September: Jackie Moreno’s Class, September 15 – October 19, Opening Reception is September 15, 5pm – 7pmPICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, is the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. 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. The exhibits are free and open to the public. Would you like to exhibit it at the library next year? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER
Thanks to all that participated in the Yart(d) Sale held on Saturday, August 26. The weather was great other than being a bit too hot. We appreciate our neighbor’s participation and hope all did well in their sales.
REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS
Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts 28th Annual Juried Art Exhibit CALL FOR ENTRIES! The Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts 28th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Exhibition Dates: Nov. 17, 2023 through Feb. 4, 2024. Entry Deadline: TODAY, Sept. 1, 2023. Hosted by the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. Entry Fee: $40. Mail in entry form and online entry available at www.spcarts.org.
September 25 through October 6 at the Millstein Library at the Pitt-Greensburg Campus Deadline for Registration Sept. 8 For details, go to https://www.greensburg.pitt.edu/blue-and-gold/art-show or contact the University of Pittsburg at Greensburg, Alumni Relations
Mammoth Park, PA Pavilion 13 at lake, Saturday September 23 from 2:30 to 7pm
ARTISTS NEEDED – Artists are given 30 minutes to create a visual piece. Art will be judged on loudness of crowd cheering and amount of donations in their jar. Canvases are provided, artists bring their own tools and supplies. To Compete, call 724-547-4121 or email jane@riverartworks.orgSETON HILL – WOMEN IN ARTS
Seton Hill University’s Harlan Gallery will present “Women In Art,” a juried exhibition showcasing women artists in all media, from October 25 – November 19, 2007. Submission information: Artists may submit one, two or three pieces in any media. Submissions must be in slide format or digital in PowerPoint format. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry fee: $15 for 1 – 3 works. Submit properly labeled images and accompanying paper listing artist, title, size and media, and self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials. Also include a check for $15 made out to Seton Hill University. Artists must deliver or ship accepted work. Submit materials to: Women in Art/Harlan Gallery, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA 15601. For information e-mail Harlan Gallery director Carol Brode: brode@setonhill.edu. Submission deadline is Friday, September 6. Side Note: There are some issues with the ‘Women in Art’ webpage. It is suggested to email brode@setonhill.edu directly.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
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.
MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE
Get Well wishes for Alice O’Brien and Suzie Sparks
Sincere sympathies from the members at Greensburg Art Center for Sheila McKeever
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. NOTE: Starting September 12, Open Studio for Printmaking will be held Tuesday mornings, 9am to 12pm. 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
Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com
Touchstone Center for Crafts 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
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 debra_j_king@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.
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, additional – $40
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
- 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
- Offer other service____________________________________________________
CLASSIFIED ADS DRAFTING BOARD: Self standing with vertical and angled adjustment. Contact the Art Center for further information. Would the seller of this item please contact Mary Yeager.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).
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
Do you want something art related advertised? Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477
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.
Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com
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
If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.
President: Jerry Scorpion Members at Large
Vice President: Rose Sovyak Sarah Hunter Peg Panasiti
Treasurer: Pat Majcher Marcie Koynok Tami Krusper
Secretary: Mary Yeager Loretta Wolfe Nancy Rusbosin
Linley Nagy Olga Herbert
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