DATES TO REMEMBER
General Members Meeting Monday, October 14, 7:00pm
Theodore Bolha is going to demonstrate paper cutting. If members want to participate, he recommends bringing an exacting knife, cutting board and paper.
For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
ImPRESSions – Printmaking Exhibit
Printmaking Demo with Stephanie Oplinger
TOUR THE EXHIBITION
WITH EILEEN YEAGER
Come tour the exhibition and learn about the processes and history of printmaking.
Saturday, October 5 — 1 pm
(Free & Open to the public)
This exhibition features traditional printmaking techniques. Printmaking is an art form that is done in many ways, and this exhibit will open your eyes to its unique approaches. This show is a collaboration between Greensburg Art Center and the Pittsburgh Print Group and open to members of both groups. The juror for prizes is Jeremiah William McCarthy, chief curator at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
The exhibit runs September 14 – October 19
Prize Winners of the Exhibit
Best in Show: Thomas Norulak ‘West Virgina Vista’
First Place: Valerie Storosh ‘Shrieking Heat’
Second Place: Brian McCall ‘The Judging Begins’
Third Place: Michael Walter ‘Trebonianus Gallus’
Honorable Mentions: John Caringola ‘Invaders’; Susan Pollins ‘Underwater Wave Energy’; Barbara Park ‘Florida Dunes’; Stephanie Oplinger ‘Messengers of Malachi, Var.1’; Kimberly Rentler ‘Foggy Forest’; Ann Rosenthal ‘Leadbetter Point, Willapa Bay; Dennis Moran ‘Disunity Fragments 1’
Classroom Walls will feature the artwork of John Caringola.
UPCOMING EXHIBIT
Art of Gifting November 2 through December 20
‘Gifts From the HeART’
GAC is seeking a variety of 2D and 3D fine art and crafts in all media and styles for our holiday sale. Drop Off Dates: Oct. 22 10am to 6pm and Oct. 23 10am – 4pm
You MUST use GAC Artist Market tags only. They are available on the website.Consider donating an item for the Gift Basket – to be auctioned off.Gallery Wall Art Theme ‘Close to My HeART’: 1 to 4 pieces, prizes will be awarded.See the prospectus on GAC’s website for important dates, details and additional information.
Opening Reception, Saturday Nov. 9 12pm to 4pm.
MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
Greensburg-Hempfield Library, Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg
Doris Wood – HORIZONS Currently running now through October 11
The works of local artist and interior designer Doris Wood is featured at the “Picture This” exhibit at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library. Watercolors, oil paintings, and photographs, developed over a period of more than three decades, will give insight into Wood’s artistic journey, which also has included architectural drawing, set and costume design for area high school theatre productions that she also directed, and designing commercial and residential spaces for Westmoreland County businesses and residents.
Upcoming Exhibits at the Library
Loyalhannon Spinners October 18 through November 22 The Loyalhannon Spinners Guild is a fiber arts group from Westmoreland and surrounding counties, has been together for 20 plus years and share a common interest in everything related to fiber arts – shearing, spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, dying, crocheting, rug hooking and basket weaving. The group does demos and presentations on their shearing experience displaying spinning wheels, carders, looms and various types of equipment. Check them out at loyalhannonspinners.org
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.
HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER
EDUCATION Fall Session 2024 has a Full Slate of Art Opportunities for All
“Whew!!” That is the GAC Education Committee’s response after compiling the latest class flyer that includes a wide variety of classes and workshops for the Fall 2024 Session. We have more new and unique offerings than ever for interested artists and wanna-be artists to view and select. That is good news. Yet, our center has a limited amount of space with which to provide those opportunities and as more good news, many adjustments have been made to share the building and space at our venue. Thanks to all of the instructors and participants who graciously made those adjustments so that all invested groups are able to be a part of the complex series of offerings this and every session. Whether you are an instructor, student or supporter, we send our note of appreciation for the commitment and assistance that allows Greensburg Art Center to be available as a vibrant and inclusive venue for art and learning.
The Education Committee, Nancy Dalverny, Pat Majcher, and Shirleah Kelly
The fall class schedule is posted on our website greensburgartcenter.org. Printed copies are available at the Art Center. Some new classes include ‘Fantasy Character Development’ ages teen to adult; ‘Express Yourself in Color’ ages 6 to 11; ‘Exploring Hand Building in Clay’, ages 18 and up. Printed copies are available at the Art Center or you can register on line, by mail, or in person.
AND CHECK OUT THE 4 NEW PRINT WORKSHOPS Into to Woodcut Printing; Into to Gelli Printing; Glueprints; Intro to Linocut and register to Tour the current IMPRESSIONS Exhibit with Eileen Yeager – the tour is free and open to the public.
NEW TO THE SCHEDULE: Announcing a new “Clay for Kids” class. This class will meet Thursdays beginning Oct 17, 6-8:00 PM. $75 includes all clay, glazes and firing. Ages 8 to 12.
Notes and clarifications about the fall schedule:
- Kathy Mitchell’s watercolor class on Tuesdays is for beginners.
- Fantasy Character Development is being taught by Tom Tholen.
- The Saturday morning children’s class is 10:30-NOON. The cost is $50.
If you want to conduct a class in the future, send your proposal to the Education Committee. Proposal forms are available at GAC and on the GAC Website. The Education Committee is Pat Majcher, Shirleah Kelly and Nancy Dalverny or call the Art Center.
October is American Archives Month
Pieces of history, whether articles, photographs, or videos, all paint a picture of our past. Two years ago, a trio of volunteers from Greensburg Art Center took a closer look behind the doors at shelves full of labeled binders…lots and lots of labeled binders! What a wonderful discovery that early members (1929) kept meticulous records, including meeting minutes, treasurer reports, newspaper clippings, even results of the bridge card party fundraisers! Unfortunately, some photos were brittle, and most pages were dark yellow. It didn’t take long for the three women* to realize they needed to ensure the long-term protection of the past, while making our history accessible to our current and future members. A trip to Pittsburgh’s Compucom, Inc. (a company who has been providing Document Management Solutions for over 40 years) was the answer. Dave, our Account Mgr., gave us a personal tour and explained the variety of options available. It was a delight to see one of our binders converted onto a flash-drive, and to see it clearly on the computer screen. Files, whether they originate from a library, an art museum, a municipality, a medical center, or a grandma’s trunk in the attic can be converted into a variety of digital and film formats. As we celebrate our 95th year of providing art to the community, we are excited about using this new preservation technology. *(Nancy Dalverny, Shirleah Kelly and Olga Herbert)
Funding for Preserving our Past for the Future project was provided by the Greensburg Foundation Fund- Universal Grant Agreement of The Pittsburgh Foundation
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. 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 3rd Thursday of the month)
- Painting with JerrySaturday 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 the weather.
- For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791
REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities
YOU ARE HERE Jeannette, PA This call to artists is for Seton Hill Alumni ONLY. This December, You Are Here will host a showcase honoring the legacy of Maureen Vissat Kochanek, teacher and mentor in the foundational study of art history at Seton Hill. Currently an independent art historian and lecturer, Maureen is also a member of the You Are Here board, and we hereby invite her former students to apply for this special exhibit. The application deadline is November 2 and the submission fee is $20. One work per artist, please. The application details, instructions, and online form are available at https://www.yah406clay.org/apply.
Accepted artists should be aware of the following timeline:
- November 2 – Application Deadline
- November 23-24: Drop off artwork.
- December 7: Opening reception, 7PM.
- December 21: Exhibition closes.
- January 4-5: Pick up artwork.
2025 Westmoreland Art Nationals On behalf of the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, I would like to invite you to enter the Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art & Photography Exhibition. The 2025 Westmoreland Art Nationals online entry form is available on our website at https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/. Please take note that the deadline is Friday, March 7, 2025. We welcome and encourage you to invite others to apply.
Exhibits to Check Out
- Unity Chapel 250th Anniversary Plein Air Exhibit Participating artists will exhibit their works during a reception, October 18, 2024 hosted at Latrobe Art Center. The exhibit will run from October 4 through 28.
- A Special Invitation – the many former students of Sue Pollins are invited to join her for a critique of their work. There is no charge. Just contact Sue and make a date. Call or text 724-822-6727, email suepollins@gmail.com.
CONGRATULATIONS MEMBERS !!
- 15th Annual Fred Roger’s Fine Arts Juried Exhibition at Latrobe Art Center GAC members receiving awards were: Ned J. Nakles Award for Excellence in Oil/Acrylic received by Joseph Schildkamp for ‘Midday Alleyway’; Lucy Pollock Award for Best Pet Portrait went to Sally Taylor for ‘Looking Regal’; Awards of Merit to S. Rick Armstrong for ‘Wrapped’; Mary Ellen Raneri for ‘Pennsylvania Wooded Path’; Patricia Dickun for ‘Once in a Blue Moon’; and
- SCOTTDALE 150th ANNIVERSARY – PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT reception was held September 19 and the exhibit continued through September 22. GAC members awarded winning prizes were: Best in Show – Pat Dickun, ‘Tending Roses’; Second Place – Doreen Currie, ‘West Overton’; Third Place and People’s Choice Award – Shawn Costello, ‘The Train Depot’.
- Pittsburgh Pastel Artist League ‘Rendering Radiance Exhibition’ at SAMA Museum in Ligonier – Sally Taylor was awarded Second Place for ‘Verdant Valley’.
MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE
Thank You was sent to Kathy Davis for her donation of paint and supplies for Paint Pouring. Please contact Mary Jennings if you would like correspondence from the Art Center sent out. Her new email address is mary235@gmail.com or mjartctr@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.
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 2025 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. Membership reminder letters have been mailed out. The due date for all membership dues and artist market dues is the end of the calendar year, December 31, 2024. This will insure your membership throughout 2025. Our membership dues are an important part of the budget and operation of the Art Center.
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 KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL? DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WILLING TO HELP OUT WITH THE GARDENING? EVEN IF FOR A SHORT TIME? 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.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Do you want to buy or sell something art related? 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.
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.
2023-2024 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: Mary Yeager Linley Nagy Nancy Rusbosin
Advisor: Olga Herbert Donna Merrits
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