UPCOMING Exhibit in the Rowe Gallery

Westmoreland Society of Photography April 19 through May 31. The Westmoreland Photographers Society is an organization of amateur and professional photographers. The WPS is a great place to learn about photography from fellow members.
OPENING RECEPTION APRIL 19, 6 TO 8PM      www.wps.photography

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING Exhibits in the Rowe Gallery

Debbie King & Jeanne Siecinski: June 8 through June 29
Art Neighbors: July 13 through August 30
Printmaking: September 14 through October 19
Art of GIFTing: November 11 through December 20

MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
‘The World of Herbs’, Eileen Yeager
Runs March 23 through April 27 Eileen Yeager is the featured artist at the Greensburg-Hempfield library joint program. “Picture This at the Library” exhibition.  Her exhibition is entitled “World of Herbs” and will run from March 23 through April 27,2024. World of Herbs explores different countries around the world and how they use herbs and spices in their food and drink. Many of the pieces in the show represent individual countries and each piece is an original etching of a bouquet of native plants in that country.  The exhibit is open during the Library’s regular hours : Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Stop in and experience an amazing trip through the World of Herbs.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
Emily Flores         May 1 through June 5
Nancy Rusbosin  June 13 through July 22
Butterfly Artists    July 27 through August 28
Doris Wood          September 6 through October 11
Loyalhanna Spinners October 18 through November 22

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Our annual fundraiser, ‘Art on the Vine’, is scheduled for April 26,
6-9:00 pm. The theme this year is “Pop Art” so expect bright and lively decorations. There will be five tables of lavish food displays, wine paired by Greendance Winery, live music and more. We are keeping the cost at $50 so plan on an affordable good time! Invitations this year are being mailed to members by postcard so there will be no formal invite in an envelope. The mailing was sent the first week of March. Please follow the directions on the postcard to get your reservation in asap ! Wine glass painting is completed and we thank all those that contributed to painting those bright popping designs!  Click here to go to greensburgartcenter.org to RESERVE NOW! 

SILENT AUCTION for ART ON THE VINE
There is a silent auction again this year and we would be grateful for a contribution of your artwork, painting, ceramics, or other piece of artwork would be welcome.  Please place your donation in the large box (labeled ‘Silent Auction’) in the front of the classroom.  If you have an oil painting and it is not protected, place it on the gray counter in front of the classroom.  There is also some flat cardboard provided in the box as well.  Place a tag on the piece with your name, title of the painting, medium and suggested value.  We look forward to your receiving your artwork. We plan to hang the artwork approximately 2 weeks prior to the event so please get your pieces in by Saturday April 13.  Please contact Mary Yeager with any questions or concerns, 724-216-7477

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART BUS TRIP

If you’ve never been to the Cleveland Museum of Art or have been but have not experienced the entire 500,920 square foot space, here’s your chance. Join us on Tuesday, June 11; the bus will depart at 8:30am from the Greensburg Art Center. Expected arrival by 12 Noon. Check out the vast and famous permanent collection. Several special exhibits which require a ticket (can be purchased upon arrival) which include:   Monet in Focus, a South Korean Digital Immersive Experience, Barbara Bosworth Photography and a special exhibition “Africa and Byzantium“ that examines the art and faith (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) of historical kingdoms of Egypt and Sudan.  The ‘Africa and Byzantium’ exhibit is an additional cost payable directly to the museum.  Tickets for this exhibit can be purchased in advance on line, or the day of the tour. Lunch and snacks are available in Provenance Cafe – open until 4pm.  Bus to depart museum at 4:30 pm with a rest stop / fast food  stop before returning to GAC by 8:30pm.  $65.00 per person. Group Highlights Tour of permanent collection included. Stop into the Art Center to sign up or go to www.greensburgartcenter.org.

EDUCATION

The spring class schedule began the first full week of March however there are classes that don’t start until April and May. Check out the complete listing on our web page and register for your choices.  You can also stop in the Art Center and pickup a flyer.  Classes are filling up fast so don’t delay.Classes for Children and Youth – Spring 2024Meet the Artist and Create Your Own Masterpiece!
6 Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 10:30 – noon  $60  For children ages 6 to 11
Look at the style of a famous artist and create your own work in that style.  If you want to take fewer than 6 classes, call the center to register, $12 each
There is room for last minute registration – deadline is April 2.Classes for Children and Youth – Spring 2024-continued
Youth Clay Class (ages 9 to 14) with Johanna Sheppard
This class is full.

Classes and Camps for Spring/Summer – go to greensburgartcenter.org to Register now!
Celebrate Art – Tuesdays June 18, 25, July 2,9,16,23, 10:30-12pm,  Ages 6-11, $60
Summer Art Camp – “Welcome To My World”, August 5-9, 9-12:00pm, Ages 6-11, $125
Painting on Canvas – June 25.26,27, 1-3:00pm, Ages 12-18, $75
Create a Graphic Novel – July 30,31, Aug 1, 1-3:00, Ages 12-18, $60

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. Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm.  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, Third Thursday of the Month, 10-1:00pm, teen – adult

• Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions the 3^rd Thursday of the month)

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting.  A $4 studio is required per session.

• 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   Class will continue through the winter months.  Make sure Peg has your email in the event of a cancellation due to weather.

OPEN STUDIOS continued

• Oils with Jackie Moreno Open Studio will continue after May 7-  Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30,  Open studio fee $19 per session.

• Print Studio, Open Studio will continue after May 14.  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

Reminder: Summer Class Proposals are due April 30.

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS

https://www.setonhill.edu/news/detail/call-for-entries-alumni-art-exhibit-2024/

The Manos Gallery – ’24 Minis’
Artists must complete a cohesive collection of 24 individual works of art, all must be 6” x 6”.  The final group of artists will be selected by April 20, 2024.  For more information, email manosgallery@yahoo.com

CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETION for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
For Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District. This official congressional event is an opportunity to recognize and encourage young artistic talent across the nation.  The winning artwork from the district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capital complex alongside pieces from all participating districts around the country.  Submissions due by Friday, April 26, 5pm.
Go to website:https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/reschenthaler-announces-2024-congressional-art-competition Or call Sarah Youngdahl, district director in Westmorland County District Office, 724-219-4200

TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS
DISTINCTIVE DRINKWARE 2^nd annual national juried exhibition with a concentration of ‘Distinctive Drinkware’.  This exhibit includes ceramics and even metal designs.  Go to the Touchstone website for more information.  Applications will be accepted online from May 1 through June 1 at touchstonecrafts.orgScottdale PA celebrates its 150^th Anniversary with
four Plein Air Events
MAY 18, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
JUNE 8, 2024 – WEST OVERTON
JULY 20, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON
SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL
This exhibit will be judged, $1,000 in prizes awarded, categories include A) Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, mixed media, B) Youth Art Work (grades 1-6), C) Youth Art Work (grades 7 -12).
The fee is only $10, for one or all four locations.  We only ask the artist to submit at least one piece for sale at the exhibit to be held September 20-22 during Scottdale’s Fall Festival. There is no fee for the Youth categories. Details will be posted on https://www.scottdalehistoricalsociety.com/scottdale-150/150th-anniversary-events/  by the second week of April.

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 2025? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the year 2025
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.

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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, 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 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 NEEDED…THIS IS NEW !!!!
KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL? Many students in Westmoreland County are required to perform a specific number of community service hours for their school requirements. PERFECT! The Greensburg Art Center (a nonprofit organization in Hempfield Twp., adjacent to Route 30) is forming a Garden Committee. We’d like to invite YOU to call Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 for more information.  Volunteering at the Art Center is a great way to fulfill your community service hours. Plus, you can have fun getting dirty, and at the same time “save the knees’ of grandmothers!

Looking for chairs for the following committees:
Membership: Contact Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, majr1186@comcast) for more information.

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.

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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 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

WANT TO BUY: A spinning wheel and small kiln for pottery (approximately 16” to 18”).  Contact Simona at 412-715-1583 or email at simona.gmsp@gmail.com

FREE  FREE  FREE, Yes it is free!  There are a couple of boxes on the counter in the classroom with the label ‘FREE’ on them.  There is one container of acrylic paints, lots of them, and one box of miscellaneous art supplies such as frames, stretchers, boards to paint on. Please help yourself.  There is also a large frame and jars of paint, also noted ‘FREE’.

Do you want to buy or sell something art related?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

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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.

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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: Rose Sovyak                     Members at Large

Vice President: Marcia Koynok           Sarah Hunter        Peg Panasiti

Treasurer: Pat Majcher                       Tami Krusper         Loretta Wolfe

Secretary:                                           Linley Nagy           Nancy Rusbosin

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