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DATES TO REMEMBER
Member Meeting, Monday May 8, 2023, 7pm
BIENNIAL 2023 May 6, through June 30, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, May 6, 6 to 8 pm
Join us on Saturday May 6 from 6 to 8pm for the Opening Reception of the Biennial 2023. Greensburg Art Center is honored to have juror Clayton Merrell, Professor of Art at Carnegie Mellon University. Donations to the refreshment table are Welcome!
LATROBE – GREENSBURG ART NEIGHBORS SHOW Artwork by Jeffrey Carroll, Sue Hrubes, and Elmer Knizner.
OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY, MAY 4, 5 TO 7 PM
This annual event between art neighbors will be held at Latrobe Art Center this year from May 1 – 31, 2023. The Opening Reception is Thursday, May 4 from 5 to 7pm. Awards ceremony at 6:15pm. Light bites, drinks, and more will be available. Artwork from member artists of both art centers will hang side-by-side, showing off the artistic talent of our two art communities. Artwork Pick-Up is Thursday, June 1st and Friday, June 2nd between the hours of 10 am and 4pm.
‘FROM THE EARTH’ a Ceramic Exhibition The prospectus will be posted on GAC’s website and print copies will be available in the gallery by May 7. This is the first pottery/ceramic exhibit taking place September 9 through October 21, 2023. Opening reception is September 9, 6 to 9pm. Start working on the ceramic pieces now! This is an open show with juror Yoko Sekino-Bové of Carnegie Mellon selecting the winners. A total of $1,900 in prizes will be awarded. Categories include: A) Thrown pieces (created on the wheel), B) Hand built pieces (slab, coil, pinch or combination), C) Sculptures and Relief, D) Children’s Works – Children under the age of 15 that have taken pottery classes at GAC qualify. They are encouraged to submit 2 pieces. At least one will be accepted. E) 2D works (paintings) must highlight a pottery piece, or the process of pottery/ceramics. 2D works are not eligible for prizes but can be listed for sale. GAC Commissions apply. The rules for acceptance for categories A, B, C, and D: 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 SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
The Summer Class Schedule is in the works and will be posted on GAC’s website and available in print in the gallery by mid May. Stay tuned at greensburgartcenter.org
SUMMER CLASSES Classes will begin in the middle of June. Current plans include:
- Art Basics for Children ages 6-11, 5 Tuesday mornings, 10:30-noon, beginning June 13
- Art Camp (Keep ART in eARth) for ages 6-11, July 24-28, 9:00-noon
- Bringing your characters and ideas to life for ages 11-16, Thur evenings, 6-8:00
- Photography using your phone or digital camera, 2 Mondays, July 31 & Aug 7, 6-8:00, teen – adult
- Model Sessions June 15, July 19, August 17, 10-1:00, teen – adult
- Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions)
- Drawing Dynamics and Creative Perspective with Joe Schildkamp, teen-adult, tba
- Sue Pollins meet, paint, assess, Thursdays 2-5:00, teen-adult, $10/session
- More classes will be included as the schedule permits
- The clay studio is closed for renovations and improvements for the month of June. A schedule of clay classes, including “Clay for Kids” will be posted as soon as possible.
Open Studios and Wednesday Night Painters will continue through the summer.
Welcome to our intern, Emily O’Shea.
Emily is an arts administration major at Seton Hill and has already had some “on the ground” experiences at GAC. We welcome her assistance and fresh ideas.
FROM THE ARCHIVES……This month’s ‘From the Archives’ Tid-Bit from the GAC history; the first Art Exhibit with a judge and distribution of prizes. Look for more ‘From the Archives’ Tid-Bits in upcoming newsletter issues. These tid-bits of GAC history give a glimpse into the past and maybe spark an idea for the future.
From the ARCHIVES – October 1, 1935, Greensburg Daily News
Community Art Exhibition Prizes are Announced For the first time, this year, paintings and drawings hung in the show will be judged by competent judges, to be elected and announced later. Judging becomes necessary because this will be the first-time prizes have been offered for excellence of work. To date, these prizes are: the William H. McIlhatten Award of $5; the Greensburg Woman’s Club Award of $5; the Elizabeth Z. Peterson Award of $5; the Jennie B. March Award of $5; the Charles McKenna Lynch Award of $25; and the Margaret Coulter Award of $10.
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.) 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.
- May: Ginger and Gary Hepler, May 12 to June 17 Opening Reception May 12 from 5pm to 7pm
- 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.
Regional-CALL FOR ARTISTS
- Seton Hill University Seton Hill Alumni are encouraged to submit up to three works of art to be considered for exhibition in the Alumni Art Exhibit, which will be on display in the Harlan Gallery from June 2 to June 23, 2023 All mediums are accepted. Submission deadline is May 6, 2023.For more information and to register, go to www.setonhill.edu/news/detail/call-for-entries-alumni-art-exhibit-2023-at-seton-hills-harlan-gallery/
- You Are Here The ‘All Hung’ exhibit is a stress free opportunity to share your creations. If you are an artist that has never shown your work at the You Are Here gallery in Jeannette, you qualify to hang your artwork in this ‘All Hung’ exhibit opening May 25 with a reception on June 10. For more details, deadlines, and requirements, email Ray at yah406ray@gmail.com or to register, visit yah406clay.org. Remember, this is only for artwork never displayed at You Are Here.
- 34th Annual Juried Art Competition-Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA Open to all artists, 18 years and older. Each artist can submit three entries. Drop off date is June 15 from 11 am to 6pm, and June 17 from 10 am to noon. Opening Reception is Friday, June 23 from 6 to 8pm. Dressler Center for the Arts is located at 214 Harrison Ave., Somerset PA. If interested, it is important to contact Linda Peck 814-443-3250, email lindapk6@gmail.com or Marie McNerny 814-443-1740, email lanrie@comcast.net for details, deadlines, and requirements.
- 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.
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, except the 3rd Thursday of the month
- 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.
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.comHAPPENINGS
- 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
- Opportunity for Veterans 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
- Opportunities & Job Listings at Touchstone Center for Crafts For more information and to apply: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/get-involved/opportunities
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 March.
Del and Jeanne Smith, Mabel Shaner, Joe Schildkamp, Debbie King, and Rozanne Bodziak
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 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:
______The GAC Pottery/Print Studio is going through some renovations. We need some hands to help move shelving, ware and miscellaneous items the week of Monday June 5 through Friday June 9. There will be a workers meeting the week before. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
May Side Note: We really need help, in particular with some heavy lifting. If you can find even 4 hours, we could use it. Contact GAC directly or Mary Yeager at myeager777@gmail.com, 724-216-7477.
______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 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; Send via US Mail by checking the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to Greensburg Art Center.
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.
- 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
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 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.comMembers 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
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