April 2019 Newsletter

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Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10am-4pm.  Sat. 1-4pm
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Dates to Remember:

Café Art ~ An Open House on Sun., April 7, 2019 from 2– 4 pm   This will be an afternoon of inspiration — art, tips, trends, ideas, shopping, sharing, coffee and cookies, and more! “Passionate for Still Lifes”: Peg Panasiti will be talking about why she likes painting still lifes, and will demonstrate how she does the setup and starts her paintings. Watch for details of her classes that are offered at GAC. There will also be some special offers and discounts for shoppers. You won’t want to miss this event. It is open to the public. Browse and shop from a large selection of gifts, art, and accessories. New items are arriving daily.

Exhibition Dates: through April 27 Thirty-three artist who teach at GAC are exhibiting new and favorite works of art along with a bio.  The exhibition is designed to recognize the talent and dedication that these teachers bring to GAC.  Their contributions are inherent to the success of the Art Center.     

Our annual fund raiser is set to be spectacular with food tables including meat, seafood, veggies, fruit, bread&cheese, and dessert. Green Dance Winery will match wines to the food. Sandhill Berries will provide their famous dessert. The “Tahiti” décor will include greenery, palms, tropical flowers and backdrops reminiscent of Gauguin paintings. Each attendee will receive a hand painted wine glass. Live music will be provided by the Groove Elements with plenty of room for dancing and seating for those who would rather just listen. At the same time, the Silent Art Auction will be taking its final bids. Be sure not to miss this event, all proceeds benefitting the Greensburg Art Center. SILENT ART AUCTION The annual silent art auction now covers the walls in the classroom (even the bathroom!). Our members have generously donated works for this auction. The bids on these pieces begin at $15, $20 and $25. For the first time this year, we have asked 3 “Artists of Distinction” to donate signature pieces. These special works are displayed on easels at the front of the classroom. The starting bid on each of these pieces is $200, less than ½ of their retail value. The auction will continue until April 23 at the Art on the Vine – Tahiti! event. During that evening, the auction will close and the highest bid on each piece will win. If you are not present but have the highest bid, you will be called the following week.

a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. An exhibition by Tami Krusper and Mary Yeager is currently in the library. It runs from February 13 through April 4.  Dr. Janice Deckerwill exhibit beginning April 16.  If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2020 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or sovyak@ comcast.net.

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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.  Those teaching classes or organizing other activities at GAC can do the same.      Questions please feel free to email me at the above address or call 412 977-4323.  Thank you, Jacki
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EDUCATION   Sign up for classes/workshops by mail, over the phone, in person or online at greensburgartcenter.org.   Most Spring classes have begun, but there are still several ways to join. We are proud to offer 2 new workshops: Register online at greensburgartcenter.org LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH BOB BICKERS (March 30, April 6, April 13). THE POWER OF PASTEL WITH CHRISTINE SWAN (May 18) Proposals for summer classes are due April 30. If you are planning to offer children’s classes, workshops or camps, get the proposals to the education committee as soon as possible. *Pam Cooper continues to offer Paint&Sip and birthday parties. Call 724-216-7512 to make arrangements.

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Opportunity for Artist Market Members Only…GAC will begin accepting “Small Works.” These will be one-of-a-kind artworks … Think Big, Paint Small. For guidelines, please go to https://www.greensburgartcenter.org and read the guidelines listed under Artist Market. Watch for more details in emails and Facebook.

Classroom CREATIONS CONTEST
 “A Christmas Carol”  theme Featured during “The ART of GIFTing” Exhibition Nov–Dec  2019 Plan 1-4 items to be ready by Oct. 21, 2019 for this exhibition.  Check the GAC website www.greensburgartcenter.org for more details.  

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 frontdesk@greensburgartcenter.org PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.

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DARKROOM Rental—A DARKROOM is 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!   Cost:  $5/3 hours   $25/Week   INTERESTED? Call Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301.

MONITORS We’re asking all members of GAC to consider becoming a monitor at the Art Center. This volunteer opportunity involves one or two 3 hour shifts a month. Our monitors are the dedicated people who keep your Art Center open! Interested members will be trained by one of our experienced monitors, usually in just one session. You will receive a packet of info on monitors’ duties and procedures that will help you familiarize yourself with the job. In addition to the initial training session, you’ll be able to shadow experienced monitors during their shifts, as many times as you feels necessary before monitoring on your own. Even though this is a volunteer position, we do have a MONITOR REWARDS PROGRAM in place, enabling you to earn points based on the number of shifts you take each month. These points translate into discounts that can be applied to your tuition for classes and workshops. The more you monitor, the greater discount you will earn on your tuition. These points and percentages are compiled once every four months. If you monitor once a month for four months, you’ve earned a 10% discount on classes and workshops. Monitor more often, and your discount increases. More info about the Rewards Program can be found by going to greensburgartcenter.org and clicking on the “welcome” printed in white letters under the paint tubes. From there click below on “Monitor Rewards Program”. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about monitoring, please contact Alice O’Brien at  alicemob@yahoo.com.

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 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 our every MONDAY for Tuesday pickup.

Newsletter Submissions to Shirleah Kellyshirleah1@aol.com. Note-April 27is the Final submission date for May’s Newsl Lost your copy of the Newsletter. No worries! The latest version is always available on the web at www.greensburgartcenter.org.


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