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An OPENING RECEPTION was held May 15, 6-8PM. The Exhibit includes art from artists in all mediums.  This eclectic collection of art is a tribute to the multi-talented artists in our community.  KURT SHAW, a commercially successful artist, was the juror.  Congratulations to the following:
    BEST IN SHOW: Harold Miller for “45 MPH” (Marion Center, PA)
1st Place:  Joe Schildkamp for “SheScape”
2nd Place:  Stacey Pydynkowski for “The Garden”
3rd Place:  Stephanie Oplinger for “The Spoon Dress”
Award of Merit:  Michael Walter “Three Romans:  Apostasy, Cruelty, Suspicion
Award of Merit:  Karen Zueger for “Masked”
Award of Merit:  Brian McCall for “Empire”
Award of Merit:  Jeffrey Carroll for “Meryl Streep
Award of Merit:  Polly Whitehorn for “Botanic Garden”

Café Art – June 3, 6-8:00 PM
Presentation and Discussion by Harold K. Miller
Light refreshments will be served.

The Latrobe Art Center is Hosting this year’s exhibition July 1-July 31.
Registration Deadline is June 25.  Two entries per member.  The prospectus and online entry can be accessed by clicking the link below:
2021 Art Neighbors: LAC/GAC Joint Exhibition — Latrobe Art Center

Artists will be invited to contribute any sort of 3-D work including sculpture in the round, an artist made craft, relief wall art, etc.  There will be prizes in each category and four honorable mentions. GAC plans to purchase an outdoor piece  for up to $1000 that will be added to our Sculpture Garden. The juror for awards is Dan Droz.  For more information and prospectus, click here.

LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
The Greensburg Art Center is pleased to announce more landscape improvements are forthcoming.  The view of the Art Center and its Sculpture Garden from Route 30 is taking on a “new and improved” look.

• The large metal sculptures designed by famed Seton Hill Sculptor, Josefa Filkosky, have been repaired and refinished by Rocky Mountain Garage.  Josefa was an art instructor at Seton Hill College from 1959-1999 when she died.  The sculptures’ new bright colors bring life to the grassy area.
• Thanks to a Grant from the Lincoln Highway Corridor and donations from the MEMBERS and Community, a border of boulders, trees and shrubs will be installed by Greene Landscape along the property that is adjacent to Route 30.  The border will include lighting, bringing visual attention to the Sculpture Garden and safety to the parking lot.
• CATHY ROSENSTEEL MEMORIAL A Memorial Exhibition of Cathy’s artwork and jewelry will be held on September 15-19 with a  reception on September 19, 1-3pm.  A sculpture created by Ginger and Gary  Hepler with Rose Sovyak will be installed and dedicated at the reception.

• Ron Thurston Watercolor Workshop:  July 28, 29, 30, 10am-4pm each day  Register here (discount for Members and Early Birds )
• HK Miller One Day Workshop on Oct. 2 —  10am-4pm
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg,  Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM, on-going,  pay $19 per session “Paint a Masterpiece” in oil, acrylic or pastel. Beginner to advanced, all ages welcome. The only requirement is a desire to learn to paint.SUMMER CLASSES—The summer class schedule is available on the web site and printed copies are available at the center. Classes will begin the 2nd week of June

• Diane Shrader offered GAC an invited to have free space for display, sales, etc. at The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival on October 2, 10-6pm. The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival had to cancel the annual July event again for 2021. The WAHF is in the process of planning a Mini-Festival.  The event will take place on October 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Twin Lake Park.  As the name states, this will be a much smaller event with samples of what we offer at our July event. Crafters, artists, children’s activities, bands, food vendors, and lots of fun fall activities will take place. Fine art will be offered in the Activities Center by local art groups/galleries. Four to five groups will each have  free space for display, sales, demonstrations, meeting visitors, and offer memberships.  For additional information contact Diane Shrader at  diane@artsandheritage.com or 724-834-7474.
• The Westmoreland Museum of American Art: Call for Op-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).
•  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.

• Congratulations to Pat Majcher.  Pat’s painting Waiting Wagon won the Executive Director Award at the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Exhibit at Westmoreland Community College.
• Winners at the Latrobe OPEN EXHIBITION:
  College Artist Division Awards: 1st Place:  “Lazy Waters” by Clair Sirofchuck
• Latrobe Art League Awards:  “Relics” by Clair Sirofchuck
• Award of Distinction:  “Take Out” by Peg Panasiti
• Honorable Mention:  “The Reading Nook” by Rachel Wheeler
• Amateur Division:  1st Place:  “Greensburg Train Station” by Debbie King

ATTENTION MEMBERS: We would like to give any special award or activity recognition to members in this Newsletter.   Kindly, submit this detailed information in an email to  Shirleah1@aol.com.

NEXT MEMBER MEETING: Monday, June 14  at 7pm.

GAC MEMBERSHIP
Individual – $40.  Family – $70.
Student (college) – $25.
Artist market – $40

CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Barbara Park at Greensburg Art Center, 724-837-6791 or messenger on GAC web page.

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, please contact Loretta.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME: Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art,  opening set-ups, take-downs,  etc.

INSTAGRAM To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com, download the free app, and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery.com (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 jkmoreno3@gmail.com.

DARKROOM Rental – 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.

Newsletter Submissions to Shirleah1@aol.com. Note: June 28 is the final submission date for July’s News. Copies are available in the GAC office.