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- No Members Meeting this month
- Stuffing and labeling envelopes – Tuesday, Dec 6. 10am Pizza served for lunch!
- The annual GAC Christmas Party will be an Open House on Sunday afternoon on Dec. 11. 2-5:00
- Art of Gifting ends Dec. 21
- The fundraiser “Art on the Vine” is scheduled for April 1, 2023 and is themed “Moulin Rouge” featuring artist Henri Toulouse Lautrec with live music, food, beverages and a silent art auction.
First Place – Betty Reita for Raggedy Ann and Andy
Second Place– Pat Dickun for Me and My Arrow
Third Place– Shirleah Kelly for TOGETHER
Basket Winner was Suzanne Evancho
- ATTENTION: WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg. peg@pegspalette.com.
- Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons 1pm
- Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM on-going
- Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm
- Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You! $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net
412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com
724-219-9330
UPCOMING EXHIBITION
Prospectus Online registration
Joe Schildkamp-Thank You for donation
FYI: Suzanne Panchura recently lost her brother and Karen Zuegar is recovering from a broken bone.
If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our gallery next year, APPLY NOW. Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org. We have recently edited our Gallery Contact to be more affordable. Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.
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 several days before the end of the month.
CONGRATULATIONS Southwestern Pennsylvania Arts Council’s 27th Annual Show
Eileen Stoner was awarded the AWARD of MERIT!Calling for NEW Artists to Display at GAC
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 AM 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.
Individual – $40 Family – $70. College Students-&25 Artist market – $40
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 2022!
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 at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com
ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
______Attend Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______Clear weeds/ add/subtract plants on a regular basis
______Clean-up/ set-up before/ after an event
______Help secure/complete Grant information
______ Secure donations for Exhibitions
______PR/Tweet/ FB/other
______Help and/or teach Children’s classes
_____ Install exhibitions, help with mailings, receiving/picking up art
______Offer other service_________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail or Please check the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to :
Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
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.
Call for Proposals for Regional Artist Exhibitions:
The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery. Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.
GAC ARCHIVES Greensburg Art Center roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown. Help documenting by
placing clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards and elsewhere to the storage area below the library sign-out clipboard. The Historical Archive Team will determine what to keep and what not to save for historical records.
“Picture this at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. For questions or comments , please contact me at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@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.
Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Shirleah1@aol.com several days before the end of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.