DATES TO REMEMBER
Members Christmas Party, Sunday, December 10, 2023, 1 to 4pm. For more details, see the information under ‘’HAPPENINGS” in the newsletter.
CURRENT EXHIBIT IN THE ROWE GALLERY
‘ART OF GIFTING– WINTER WONDERLAND’ Through December 20.
An Opening Reception was held on Saturday November 4. ‘Gifts as Unique as Snowflakes’ will be available for purchase November 4 through December 20. Unique gifts as well as wall art is available for purchase, off the wall. So come in and check out the beautiful gifts, new items arrive daily.
UPCOMING 2024 EXHIBIT IN THE ROWE GALLERY
Check the GAC website for the prospectus or stop by the Art Center during the Art of Gifting! Deadline for entering the Members’ Show January 10, 2024.
2024 Member Show Prospectus Register and Pay here
Greensburg Art Center Annual Donation Drive
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 or Call 724-837-6791 or Mail your contribution to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Download the mail-in form or Donate today via Paypal
CLASS SCHEDULE
Proposals for Spring class are due to the Education Committee by January 31, 2024.
ART SAMPLERS For many years, GAC has been closed January and February. That may change this year! There is an interest in offering ‘Art Samplers’ during this period. These ‘Samplers’ provide art opportunities and pique interest in art experiences or different mediums and techniques. These ‘Samplers’ can be 2 to 3 hour long, or a morning or afternoon. It could be a one time offering to encourage participation in a class or workshop that may be held during the regular session or a one time offering of a new technique to add to current offerings at GAC. Date and times are flexible. GAC is looking for those who want to offer the ‘Sampler’. So if you have a ‘Sampler’ to offer, please contact a member of the Education Committee, Pat Majcher (majr1186@comcast.net), Nancy Dalverny (lednhd2@verizon.net) or Shirleah Kelly (shirleah1@aol.com), or call the Art Center.
CERAMICS STUDIO OFFERING
SODA FIRING Marine Kail has arranged a workshop in conjunction with StokeHole Pottery in Indiana, PA. Studio time will be provided by GAC at our pottery studio and Soda Firing will take place at StokeHole Pottery. The final firing will be the end of January. For more information and to sign up, please contact Marine Kail at marine.ruth@hotmail.fr The workshop will cost $160 and includes 25 lbs of clay and glazes as well at 3 to 4 GAC studio sessions. There is a limit to the number of people, so sign up early.
ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS! Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try! A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us. Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model! Never fear!! We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper. This is a no intimidation zone. We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.
This final month of the year is the perfect opportunity to come out to the cozy warmth and camaraderie at Greensburg Art Center and experience this fine artistic opportunity at the center. Our upcoming session on Thursday, December 21, from 10:00 to 1:00, will present another fresh opportunity and challenge as we draw Dennis Moore, sitting for as a distinguished British gentleman, which he is…wait until you hear is charming accent!
You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may choose or come just to observe before jumping in to paint or sketch. Just a reminder that our charge of just $10.00 includes both model and building use fee.
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 Session December 21, 10-1:00pm, teen – adult
- Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions the 3rd Thursday of the month)
- Painting with JerrySaturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
- Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercolor. Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com No class December 27, otherwise it will continue through the winter months. Make sure Peg has your email in the event of a cancellation due to weather.
- Oils with Jackie Moreno Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30, Dec.12, 19. Open studio fee $19 per session.
- Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.
Print Studio, Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 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
UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS
PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY PICTURE 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 in 2024? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.
WINTER ART CRAWL Sarah Hunter and Pamela Cooper are having Open Studio Tours titled ‘Winter Art Crawl’. In addition to Open Studios, feel free to shop and take part in the Christmas Cheer. Where? – Union Trust Building at 102 North Main St. in Greensburg. Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10 from 11 am to 4pm. Stop by and Check it Out.
HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER
GREENSBURG ART CENTER HOLIDAY PARTY Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1 to 4 pm Please mark your calendar for the Art Center’s Holiday Party. This is an Open House and replaces the General Meeting for the month of December. Sharing in the joy of the Season enhances the friendship and the interest we all share in ART. Members are asked to bring a non-perishable food item/s for the Westmoreland County Food Bank and a light appetizer to share. The Holiday committee will provide ham sliders, a cheese tray, crackers, and chips. Come share in the ‘Winter Wonderland’ theme created by the Art of GIFTING committee and in the camaraderie of good friends. RSVP by December 5 to Suzanne Evancho at suzanne519@comcast.net or call Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810
Nina Stahlberg turned 100 on November 23, Thanksgiving Day HAPPY BIRTHDAY NINA ! On Thursday, November 16, 2023, we honored a dedicated Artist and Friend. It was a wonderful event with friends old and new. Nina’s son and daughter in law were in attendance as well. Stories were told and laughter was shared. Thank you for all those that put this event together.
Greensburg Art Supply is moving from their 110 East Pittsburgh Street location to 424 North Main Street, in the rear of the YWCA building, effective January 2, 2024. Greensburg Art Supply is a partner of Greensburg Art Center and offers at 10% discount to GAC members.
REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities
Red Barn Winery European Christmas Market Saturday December 16, 12pm to 8pm If interested in participating, contact Kelli Brisbane Harster 917-378-6020 for more details.
REDSTONE HIGHLANDS – MURAL COMPETITION Are you or a group interested? From Kelsey Pushwa: Hi! I am in the Lifestyle Department with Redstone Highlands, and we are launching a mural competition for someone (or a group of individuals) to create a mural at our Greensburg location in our Garden Level Unit. We would love if the Greensburg Art Center would be willing to advertise and/or provide this information to anyone that might be interested in being a part of the competition. Please reach out to my supervisor, Jill Wolfe, at 724-832-8400 Extension 3315, or by email at jiwolfe@redstone.org
There is a packet outlining all of the details, rules, and prizes associated with the competition that we can send your way!
Greensburg Art Center and City of Greensburg Parks and Recreation
Are you interested in teaching a class? Message: Hi there! I am the Recreation Program Manager for the City of Greensburg, and I am looking to diversify the types of programming we offer to our community. That being said, I was wondering if the Greensburg Art Center would be at all interested in partnering with us to host some art classes. I am interested in providing classes in mixed media to any/all ages, or whichever would work best for the instructors. We have a meeting room inside the Kirk S. Nevin Arena that we can use to host classes, or we can have our participants attend at the Art Center. Please let me know if this is something that may be possible. I can be reached at our office number (724) 834-4880 or by email lkinkaid@greensburgpa.org Thank you! Note: Interested parties should also contact the Education Committee, Pat Majcher, Nancy Dalverny and Shirleah Kelly.
Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Exhibit Deadline is March 8, 2024. For more information, go to: https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/
Westmoreland Art Murrysville Woman’s Club Art Show Received from Kathy Valkovic: Our Murrysville Woman’s Club is sponsoring our annual Art Show at the Redstone Highlands Murrysville Campus, April 21st and 22nd, 2024. This event will be judged and monetary awards presented to the artists. Experienced, Amateur, and Student artists are welcome to present their special pieces. For those artists who might be interested, please contact me (412-760-5809) or Lane Neff (724-309-8428) for an Entry Application. Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS Prizes were awarded at the for the SAMA 28th Biennial held on November 18. Two of our members were awarded prizes. Congratulations Marcey and Marua ! Marcey Koynok won the ‘Award of Excellence’ for her piece, ‘Wear a Mask’ Maura Keeney won First Prize for her piece, ‘Ephemeral Grand Finale’
MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE
Thank You Notes for their donations were sent to: ‘New Neighbors of Greensburg’ and Marcia Aufinger
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
DEVELOPMENT
A letter has been sent to you requesting a donation to GAC. Our program depends on the generosity of the community for the operation of our Art Center. Please respond if you are able.
GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40 Family – $70 College Students – $25 Artist market, additional – $40
Membership for 2024 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: Looking for chairs for the following committees:
Membership
Development
Hospitality
Contact Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, majr1186@comcast) for more information.
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
YOU ARE NEEDED for VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES –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, or drop us a line via the US Mail. Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.
CLASSIFIED ADS
FREE – DRAFTING BOARD: has a taker ! If you want to advertise, its free ! Just contact Mary (email below).
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 LANCE ARTIST: Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen. If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432
SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490
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.
GAC President Vacancy
With the resignation of Jerry Scorpion, we are still taking nominations up until the close of the Art of Gifting, on December 20. You can submit the name of a nominee for President, Vice President or Member at Large by dropping the nominee’s name in the box which is located on the counter in the classroom (near the copier). Nominees will be contacted by the Nominating Committee and a ballot will be ready for the General Meeting on Monday, January 8 so the election can be held.
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
If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.
President:
Vice President: Rose Sovyak
Treasurer: Pat Majcher
Secretary: Mary Yeager
Members at Large
Loretta Wolfe Nancy Rusbosin
Sarah Hunter Peg Panasiti
Marcie Koynok Tami Krusper
Linley Nagy Olga Herbert
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