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The Collaboration Exhibit was designed to encourage artists to work together to create an art piece representative of their joint efforts. The aim of the exhibition is to enable artists to share ideas, points of views, and to create something that may abandon rules that guide the individual efforts. Paintings, ceramic and other mediums will offer the visitor new experiences in the value of cooperative endeavors. The exhibition will continue through March 21, 2020.For additional information, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or the Art Center at 724-837-6791.
Good wishes to Bonnie and Bill Hoffman as they move to the other side of the state.
SAVE THE DATE— ART ON THE VINE Saturday, April 18, 2020, 6-9:00 PM
Let’s meet Henri de Toulouse Lautrec at the Moulin Rouge!
Thank you to our 2019 donors!!!
- PLATINUM DONORS ($501+)
- Bob and Arlene Kendra Susan Kiren Bob and Pat Majcher
Kay Rowe Ken and Sue White - GOLD DONORS ( $251-500)
- Dr. Gerard and June Penta Rose and Fred Sovyak
- SILVER DONORS ($101-250)
- Phyllis Bertok Cathy Genard Riser William and Bonnie Hoffman
- Shirleah and Keith Kelly Adam and Kristin Majcher Betty Reese Sharyn Sekora
- BRONZE DONORS ($50-100)
- Marlene Barbe Ward Berg Jr. Harry and Gayle Blansett
- Peg Carpenter Carl Castille Glenn and Jacquelyn Cavanaugh
- Ken and Lynn Cutway William DeBernardi John and Natalie Debich
- Nina and Ray Defazio Gilbert Devine Suzanne Evancho
- Carolyn Falcon Patricia Gatons Al and Carol Kave
- Maura Koehleer Keeney Ron and Judy Korczynski Frances Lynch
- Donna Merritts Anita Mesich Grace and Dan Miller
- Claudia Miller Mary Ann Mogus Mary Jane Morelli
- Mrs. Barbara H. Nakles Peg Panasiti
- Sue Pollins Calvin and Mary Frances Pollins
- John Sinosky Jeanne and Del Smith Marquis Smith, Jr.
- Jess Stairs Stuart and Nora Thompson Lois Ann Watson
- Mary Ann and Jeff Wolfe
- DONORS ($1-49)Mary Aleo Betty Hammer Amy Mongell Judy Smith Don Waxter
“Picture This at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2021 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at rosemary sovyak@gmail or 412-558-0810. Currently there is an Exhibition by the Board Members of the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. Be sure to drop in to view these awesome visuals. Reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 7 from 6-8 PM
HOSPITALITY GIFT SHOP IN WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL
Kindly bring small works to Rose Sovyak who then will take them to the Westmoreland Hospital’s Gift Shop. Currently, a Winter Theme in your art work is requested. Rosemarysovyak@gmail.com or 412-558-0810.
Education:
- Classes begin in March.
- The education committee has received many exciting Spring proposals for all ages, interests and abilities. The schedule of classes will be complete by the middle of February and will be posted on line and Facebook. Classes will begin in March.
UPCOMING EVENTS
LATROBE ART CENTER / GREENSBURG ART CENTER ART NEIGHBORS JOINT EXHIBITION
- April 4 – May 23 This exhibition began as an annual event last year. Latrobe Art Center hosted it then. Greensburg Art Center will host this year. The prospectus is available and will be posted on line early in February. Registration is due March 21. Work must be delivered by Saturday, March 28. More information will be coming soon.
AVAILABLE FOR THE ART NEIGHBORS EXHIBITION –
- ADS AND SPONSORSHIPS FOR THE PRINTED PROGRAM. Contact Pat Majcher, Sue Pollins or Sarah Hunter if you are interested.
“ART ON THE VINE” (our annual fundraiser) will be held Saturday, April 18, 2020, 6-9:00 PM
- The theme this year is Toulouse-Lautrec at the Moulin Rouge. Come with us to Paris!!!
- The committee has met and made plans that include food tables, paired wines, live music, a photo booth, a caricaturist, a papier mache trapeze artist and much more.
- The traditional favor of a hand painted wine glass will require several volunteers. We plan to meet every Thursday in February, 1:00 – 8:00. Consider joining this group and take a part in raising funds for Greensburg Art Center.
- Another tradition is the SILENT AUCTION. This is your opportunity to make a piece of your work available to the community. Save a piece for this worthy cause. We will collect that work in April.
- SEE YOU AT THE REGULAR MEMBERS’ MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 7:00 PM!
DARKROOM Rental – Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals and developing paper are NOT included in the rental cost. Bring your materials and have fun developing! Cost: $5/3 hours $25/Week INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com
Member AWARDS
- Susan E. Laansma Pollins was Honored in “Master Visual Artist Vii: Preserving the Legacy”, an exhibition shown at the Barensfeld Gallery at the Heinz History Center. Artists were chosen for lifetime works, achievements and contributions to the arts in Western Pennsylvania. It runs through September 2020.The January 9th Reception was awesome.
- To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com, download the free app, and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery (all one word) in the “Search” box at the top of the page. For our members who want to share their work and be shown as a member of GAC, please send photos and comments in an email to jkmoreno@msn.com. Those teaching classes or organizing other activities at GAC can do the same. Questions? Please email or call Jacki at 412 977-4323.
Opportunity for Artist Market Members Only:GAC is accepting “Small Works. For guidelines, please go to https://www.greensburgartcenter.orgunder Artist Market. Watch for more details in emails and Facebook.
PHASE III TO HONOR SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES AND … BEAUTIFY GAC GROUNDS.
- You are invited to have a living testament of your love for very special people in your lives. Trees (and selected shrubs) will include ground markers” In Honor of” or “In Memorium of” for the person(s) you select. Gifts of this type will range from $75 to $275. Payments can be made by check, credit card, or PayPal. PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.
- New donations toward this project will wait until Spring, and an additional area of landscaping will have to be considered.
Future Donations — For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A TRUE COMMUNITY ART CENTER THROUGH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER…Download the Special Donor Form at https://www.greensburgartcenter.org/GAC/special-donors/or to donate via PayPal. Call 724-837-6791.
MONITORS volunteer for 3-hour shifts. They are trained by experienced monitors. A packet of info on duties and procedures are given to you. A MONITOR REWARDS PROGRAM in place enables you to earn points based on the number of shifts you take. These points translate into discounts that can be applied to your tuition for classes and workshops–NOT to items in the gift shop. Points and percentages are compiled once every four months. Four shifts equal a 10% discount. Monitor more often, and your discount increases. Go to greensburgartcenter.org and click on the “welcome” printed in white letters under the paint tubes. Then click below on “Monitor Rewards Program. Questions? Please contact Alice O’Brien at alicemob@yahoo.com.
STANDING COMMITTEES IN NEED OF NEW VOLUNTEERS – If you have even a little bit of time and can help sporadically, we could use some new faces for these committees – Gallery (extra hands to install exhibits, do mailings, handle receiving and pickup, set up for openings, and refreshments), Facilities help.
CALL for TEACHER–Lithograph Teacher needed at GAC.
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art: Call for Pop-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor). Artists working in all media will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. Guidelines for submitting proposals are available at: www.thewestmoreland.org/about/opportunities/
Monitors–ATTENTION: THE BLUE GARBAGE CAN IN THE KITCHEN IS FOR RECYCLING ONLY. IT Should be put our every MONDAY for Tuesday pickup.
Newsletter Submissions to Shirleah Kelly- shirleah1@aol.com. Note-February 27is the Final submission date for March’s Newsl. Copies are available in the GAC office.