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IMPORTANT DATES
January 14 7 pm – GAC Members General Meeting
January 18 10 AM – ART ON THE VINE Planning Meeting
January 12 1-4pm – Deliver Members Show Works
January 14 – 10 am – 1 pm – Deliver Members Show Works
January 26 2-4 pm – AS I SEE IT! Opening Reception
GAC MEMBERS SHOW
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 26 2-4pm
MEMBERS: Preregister online here (no images necessary)
or download the prospectus/entry form and deliver to GAC
Saturday, January 12 1-4 pm / Monday, January 14, 10 am – 1 pm
Entry Fee: $15 Two works per member
Exhibition through March 1
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“Picture This at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. GAC would like to congratulate Justin and the other exhibitors, Joni Rozell, Carolyn Taylor, Sarah Hunter , Stacey Pydynkowski and Evie Sharbaugh for their amazing exhibits throughout the 2018 season. A great sense of gratitude is extended to the staff at the library for their support and cooperative efforts during the year. We look forward to 2019, our 7th year of this symbiotic endeavor!
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2020 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at sovyak@comcast.net or 412-558-0810.
INSTAGRAM GAC and Rowe Gallery are now on Instagram. Instagram is a free photo and video-sharing social networking app that has a different demographic than Facebook. You can upload photos from your mobile phone. To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com, download the free app, and type in greensburgartcenterrowegallery (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 so your work can be featured. Those teaching classes or organizing other activities at GAC can do the same. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at the above address or call 412 977-4323. Thank you, Jacki
EDUCATION Sign up for classes/Workshops by mail, over the phone, in person or online at greensburgartcenter.org. Fall classes have ended. There are no regularly scheduled classes in January and February. The Spring schedule will begin in March. We would like to offer a “sampler” of classes/workshops in the spring. If you would like to lead a 1-day experience, contact Pat Majcher, Nancy Dalverny or Shirleah Kelly. Our class schedule takes a break during the winter months and will resume in March. Anyone wanting to teach a class or workshop must get their proposal to the education committee by January 31. Proposal forms are available on the web site and at the center.
ON-GOING SESSIONS
- Paint A Masterpiece with Nina StahlbergThursdays 10:00AM-1:00PM $18.50 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.
- Oils with Jerry Scorpion-teens/adults, Saturdays 1-3 PM, sessions are on-going.
- Figure Drawing Session-Third Thursday of each MONTH, 10AM-1PM. $10 Expand and challenge your drawing skills! Join with a small, but dedicated band of artists, as they draw the human form using any medium or approach! The sessions are held in a supportive and relaxed environment. Hope to see you there! Questions or suggestions? Call Carolyn Taylor at 724-600-0902.
- *Rose Hastings, Tuesdays, on-going, 6-9 PM
- Jackie Moreno, Tuesdays 1-4pm.
- *Pam Cooper continues to offer Paint&Sip and birthday parties. Call 724-216-7512 to make arrangements.
Clay Studio Rental: We are pleased to see an increase in interest in using the clay studio. In order to accommodate all interested members and prevent any conflicts among renters and future clay classes, ALL Rentals must schedule their time on the calendar in the classroom and pay their rent at least 24 hours in advance. There will be no increase in the rental fee at this time, but Payment must be made at the time of scheduling. These payments will be reconcile-sales. Please have a monitor fill out a sales slip with your payment for GAC records.
YOUR NEW OFFICERS FOR 2019 – 2020
PRESIDENT – Susan Kiren
VICE PRESIDENT – Rose Sovyak
TREASURER – Pat Majcher
SECRETARY – Shirleah Kelly
MEMBERS AT LARGE –Gloria Gonzalez, Sarah Hunter, Tami Krusper, Denise Moore and Cathy Rosensteel
PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR OFFICERS!!! They work very hard, FOR COUNTLESS VOLUNTEER
Presidents Message
How in the world are we ever going to continue without Renie Pollock as president. She was a gentle leader who was the jack of all trades, and she was my friend, we all wish her the best. Any problem we had, she had the answer, either she fixed the problem herself or she knew who to contact to get it done. I happen to be your new reluctant president. I don’t claim to have all the skills as my predecessor so I’m depending on all of you to help. Our first membership meeting of 2019 will be held Monday January 14that 7:00 pm. If anyone is interested in helping at the center please come. You don’t have to be a leader and you don’t have to worry about a set time or date. We just need some members occasionally to climb a ladder, stuff envelopes, help write a grant, wire an outlet, stop a leak, etc. If anyone is interested, I would love to meet you.
Thank You, Susan Kiren
HOURS, to keep GAC in the art community functioning FOR YOUR BENEFIT.
- GAC IS IN FULL SWING FOR PHASE II TO HONOR SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES AND … BEAUTIFY GAC GROUNDS. PLANTINGS WILL FINISH UP WHEN THE WEATHER CLEARS NEXT SPRING!
PHASE II WILL BE HANDLED BY OVERDORFF NURSERY AND WILL INVOLVE THE AREA ALONG RT 30 AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AREA AND THE LAWN TRIANGLE. Trees and shrubs will be as indicated for PHASE I with plaques the same as before. 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 (depending on the selected plant and marker). Prices include stainless steel plaques and planting. More details will be posted on our website with specific plantings and marker criteria. Payments can be made by check, credit card, or PayPal. Questions? Email or text Renie at reniepollock@gmail.com or 724-396-6699. PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES. - DARKROOM Rental—A DARKROOMis available for rental. The DARKROOM is designed properly for use with several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals and developing paper are NOT included in the rental cost. Bring your negatives or film and have fun developing! $5/day.INTERESTED? Call Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301.
- MONITORS. *There are color File Folders in the Office Basket for the current Monitors. Please pick-up the REVISED information.IF YOU HAVE EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A MONITOR AT GAC, or would just like more information….Please contact Alice O’Brien atalicemob@yahoo.com or call her at 724-864-0865. We will be organizing training sessions in the near future. GAC could certainly use your help! The Monitor Schedule is now on the web’s pull-down menu under WELCOME. https://www.greensburgartcenter.org/GAC/
CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST: If you know of someone from the membership in need of sympathy, a thank you, get-well card, etc., please contact Mary Ann Calabrase, GAC’s Correspondence Secretary. Her phone number is 724-834-7242.
Call for Artists…The Art of Love 2019 Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, Submission Deadline–Jan. 11 at 5pm (NO EXCEPTIONS) No commissions will be taken $20 Entry Fee includes up to 3 pieces. Additional pieces-$5
Provide images via email to moira.richardson@gmail.com by Jan. 11 at 5pm or secure more information at https://m.facebook.com/theartoflove2019/
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/
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.
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.
ATTENTION: THE BLUE GARBAGE CAN IN THE KITCHEN IS FOR RECYCLING ONLY. IT SHOULD BE PUT OUT EVERY MONDAY. IT IS PICKED UP EVERY TUESDAY MORNING.