NEW! Member News… H.K. Miller show “Old School” opening on March 31st 6-8pm, Artists Hand Gallery/ Espresso Bar , 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA. Paintings of old school houses.
EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE Opening was held January 21, 2023.
The People’s Choice award was selected at the close of the exhibit on February 25, 2023. And the winner is Henry Stull for his painting titled ‘Puffy Flowers’. Congratulations Henry!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Member Meeting, Monday March 13, 2023, 7pm
CLEVELAND, HERE WE COME !!! March 16, 2023
Marcy Koynok organized the March 16 trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art (clevelandart.org) It is a full house, or bus! Departure from GAC is 8am. Depart the museum at 5pm with a dinner stop on the way back to GAC. What a wonderful opportunity. Thank You Marcy !!
PITTSBURGH 10 +, HERE AND NOW
Upcoming Exhibit, March 11 through April 22 with an Opening Reception on March 11, 1:30 to 4:30pm. Pittsburgh 10+ is a group of Pittsburgh regional artists that celebrate their artistic diversity and friendship through exhibitions and events focusing on new work. We are looking forward to hosting this exhibit.
Upcoming Open Juried Exhibition….
Prospectus Online Entry Form
Saturday, April 1, 2023 6pm to 9pm – ART ON THE VINE IS BACK !!
Come to Paris with us in this ‘Moulin Rouge’ event. Reservations now can be made on our web site greensburgartcenter.org or by cash, check or credit card at the Art Center. This event will have six tables featuring delicious food paired with featured wines from Greendance Winery of Mount Pleasant. Live Music by Zen Strings sets the mood. Silent Auction and exciting activities such as a Parisian Photo Booth and Caricatures will be included. We will need quality works of art for the Silent Auction. Paintings should be 16” x 20” or smaller, framed and ready to hang. We need them by March 4 !! If you have any questions on the Silent Auction, please contact the following, myeager777@gmail.com, nrusbosin@comcast.net, tami.kr@comcast.net, mkoynok@gmail.com, BAmormack@gmail.com
Look for the prospectus coming soon from GAC for the first pottery/ceramic exhibit taking place September 9 through October 21, 2023. Start working on the ceramic pieces now! The rules for acceptance: the piece/s must be made of ceramic clay and fired in a kiln; no factory or commercial mold produced items will be accepted. This will be an exciting exhibition we’re looking forward to presenting.
THE SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE
The Spring class schedule is published and spots are filling up fast. There are still openings so check out the class listing online. If you need a paper copy, there are several at the Center. Stop in and pick one up and share it ! Several of the Spring Classes are starting March 6. There is a full line up of drawing, painting, pastel, mosaic, lots of clay classes and more! Register on line or by mail or in person by credit card, check or cash.
UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS
PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY
PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library is back on the books (pardon the pun.) Debbie King, who has been waiting patiently prior to COVID and the library renovation, is the first exhibitor of this very successful endeavor. Debbie’s exhibition will be featured with an open house on Friday, March 10th, 2023 from 6-8 PM. Her exhibit, entitled “How I See IT,” will remain up until April 22,2023. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue join Debbie and the library staff at the open house! Please contact Rose Sovyak if you have any questions.
March: Debbie King, ‘How I See It’, March 10 to April 22
May: Ginger and Gary Hepler, May 12 to June 17
June: Suzanne Panchura, June 23 – July 25
August: Stephanie Oplinger, August 4 – September 7
September: Jackie Moreno’s class, September 15 – October 19
Would you like to exhibit at the Library next year? Contact Rose Sovyak. This is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. For questions or comments please contact Rose at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.
“World of Herbs” Original Prints by Eileen F. Yeager
March Artist Show and Talk at the Murrysville Library
A free talk will be given by Murrysville artist Eileen F. Yeager on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 6 p.m. The talk focuses on the Ethnic Use of Culinary Herbs. Learn the five factors that set your destiny for the foods and herbs you enjoy (since herbs use, is a reflection of where you and your ancestors were born and raised.) “World of Herbs” explores different countries around the world and how they use herbs in their cooking.
The exhibit will be on display at Murrysville Library, on Sardis Road, March 1 – 31, 2023.
Eileen F. Yeager can be reached at (412) 491-1192 or visit her web site at www.angelfire.com/pa/herbs
Jeannette Unvarnished
Kim Rentler is one of the four photographers participating in this exhibit which runs from February 4, 2023 to March 11, 2023 at the UR Here Gallery in Jeannette.
Regional-CALL FOR ARTISTS
- 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.
- The Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art & Photography Exhibition The 2023 entry form and prospectus are available on their website at https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/. Please take note that the deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023. They welcome and encourage you to invite others to apply.
- Laurel Arts ‘Off the Wall: A 3-D Exhibit’ Area artists are invited to participate in this 3D exhibit at Laurel Arts, Somerset, PA. Drop off dates are March 29, 30 or April 1; Pick up date is May 6. Exhibit will run from April 4 through March 4. For more information, please contact Alison Leer, 814-443-2433
- Touchstone Center for Crafts Call for Art: Distinctive Drinkware Touchstone Center for Crafts is hosting a national juried exhibition that explores the idea of Distinctive Drinkware. Not just everyday mass produced consumer goods, but rather handcrafted items such as cups, shakers, cocktail spoons, bottle openers, and more. The focus of this exhibition is on the function and concept of not only the drinking vessel, but the objects and accessories used to create the drinks. Through the exploration of drinkware, this exhibition aims to serve as a platform to elevate the modern day experience of crafting and enjoying your favorite beverages! Submissions deadline: March 31stEXHIBITION DATES: MAY 28 – JUL 23, 2023 at Touchstone Center for the Crafts Entry Fee: $20 for up to five entries. Applications accepted through SlideRoom: touchstonecrafts.slideroom.com
- The Between Two Rivers Artist Trail The first annual call for artists for: The Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers create the natural boundaries that inspired this celebratory day of art and place. This one day tour will highlight the incredible arts community that exists in Fayette County and the surrounding area. The B2R Artist Trail will happen on Saturday, August 19th 2023 from 10am – 4pm. Deadline for entry is March 31st, 2023.All hosting studio sites must be located in Fayette County. Applications from guest artists are welcomed from residents of Greene, Fayette, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania; Monongalia and Preston counties in West Virginia; and Garrett County, Maryland. If you are accepted and are not located in Fayette County, you will be assigned to exhibit at a Fayette County artist site. For further information, go to Between2riverarts.com Participating artists and studios will be featured on the Trail’s website and included in marketing materials and maps. Studios will receive signage for their yard or window to help direct visitors. Artists are encouraged to sell their pieces during the tour; 100% of art sales go to the artist. The intent of this event is to introduce the public to Fayette County and the artistic talent that surrounds us. The public is encouraged to move from site to site, experiencing a variety of working artist studios, meet the makers, and purchase directly from them.
- Greensburg-Hempfield Library’s ‘BINGO BASH’ The Greensburg Art Center is a proud supporter of the Greensburg-Hempfield Library’s “Bingo Bash” to be held at the West point Fire Hall on Sunday, March 26,2023 . Doors will open at 11:30 AM. The Art Center support is represented by sponsoring a game and providing an art -themed raffle basket. Additional details will be forthcoming.
- Touchstone Center for Crafts Volunteers needed at Touchstone Center for Crafts events in May and June for Campus Cleanup Day, Open House, and an En Plein Air painting event.Interested volunteers are asked to please fill out form for interest and availability: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Volunteer-at-Touchstone
Veteran Scholarships are available for veterans and their family members for a 2, 3, for 5 day workshop at Touchstone Center for the Crafts.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/workshops/scholarships
-Office and Gallery, Seasonal Helper
-Kitchen Steward/ Prep Cook
-Seasonal Studio Supervisor, applications due March 15, start date May 1
-Internships, applications due March 15
-Scholarships, applications due March 15 (Veteran Scholarships are also available and veterans and family members of veterans are urged to apply!)
-Artist Residencies, applications due March 15
-Teen Week, applications due May 1
For more information and to apply: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/get-involved/opportunitiesGAC ARCHIVES
Greensburg Art Center’s 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.
In 2022, the Greensburg Art Center’s Permanent Collection of over 80 works of art (paintings and sculptures) were researched, photographed, catalogued and re-hung. Visitors are invited to view this varied Collection from 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
In 2023, three volunteers are turning their attention to the extensive Greensburg Art Center’s Archives. Documents (newspaper clippings, photographs, and mementos) from 1930 to present, will be scanned and saved to a digital format; thus making the Center’s remarkable history more accessible for members and visitors. Look for future articles ‘From the Archives’……OPEN STUDIOS
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.
- Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
- Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercoler
- Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thursday 10:00AM-1:00PM
- on-going, oils, acrylics, pastels mediums
- Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm,
- Models are Needed, 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
- Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.
For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791
ATTENTION: WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS
Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com
CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to give recognition to our Members for any special award or recognition they receive. Kindly submit the detailed information in an email to Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com or call the Center, one week before the last day of the month.
APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years
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 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.
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
THANK YOU VERY MUCH Thank you to the following donors in the month of January:
Suzanne Evancho With your continued support, GAC can continue their mission to encourage, promote, and foster an interest in the visual and related arts and crafts for all age groups.
GAC Members
Get Well wishes go out to Paula Perry and Suzanne Evancho. Sincere sympathy to Kathy Sabota on the recent loss of her mother in law.
GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40 Family – $70 College Students – $25
Artist market – $40
Membership for 2023 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 2022!
LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD WOMEN… AND MEN
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 ALSO NEEDED:
______GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO
Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.
______Attend Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______ CHILDREN’S CLASS TEACHERS NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER, contact the Education Committee; Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net, Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711, or Shirleah Kelly Shirleah1@aol.com or call the Center.
______Offer other service____________________________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly 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; Send via US Mail by checking the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to Greensburg Art Center.
RENTALS
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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.
DARKROOM 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.
POTTERY STUDIO Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com
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.
CONTACT US
For any activity, class and/or event, if you are unable to email and a phone number is not provided, call the Center during normal business hours. You will be put in touch with the appropriate individual that can provide further details. GAC 724-837-6791
2023 Executive Board
President: Jerry Scorpion scorppainter@gmail.com
Vice President: Rose Sovyak rosemarysovyak@gmail.com
Treasurer: Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net
Secretary: Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com
Members at Large:
Sarah Hunter sarahhunterart@gmail.com Peg Panasiti peg@pegspalette.com
Marcie Koynok mkoynok@gmail.com Tami Krusper tami.kr@comcast.net
Loretta Wolfe eflow26@aol.com Nancy Rusbosin nrusbosin@comcast.net
Linley Nagy llnagy777@outlook.com
Consultant: Olga Herbert ojherbs@gmail.com