DATES TO REMEMBER
Holiday Party Openhouse Saturday, December 7, 4pm to 8:00pm
Bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert. GAC will provide ham, rolls and beverages. Music, games, shopping, food, and bring a donation of non perishable food items to donate to the food bank.
No general meeting December 9.
If you can, join us December 5 to fold, stuff and label our December mailing yearly letter. We’ll start at 1pm.
For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
Art of Gifting November 2 through December 20
‘Gifts From the HeART’
Greensburg Art Center proudly presents the annual event ‘Art of Gifting’. There are NUMEROUS gifts available for purchase, from pottery to textiles, from paintings to Christmas ornaments. Make sure to register for the Gift Basket to be auctioned off.
Gallery Wall Art Contest Theme is ‘Close to My HeART’: Prizes will be awarded. Scavenger hunt with weekly drawings for prizes.
MEMBER’S EXHIBITION
Register by January 9, either in person at GAC, or online.
Download the prospectus
Please hand deliver work on Friday, Jan 10, 2025, 10 -4:00pm or Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, 10 -4:00pm Opening Reception January 19 from 2 to 4pm Pick -up Art Work Saturday , March 8 , 2025 10:00 -4:00pm and Monday, March 10,2025 10 -1:00pm
GREENSBURG ART CENTER FOOD DRIVE STARTING NOVEMBER 9
Please bring in your nonperishable food items to contribute. A labeled box will be located in the classroom area where you can place your donation.
Nonperishable items are the most requested food drive items. Please, no glass jars. All donated items must be non-perishable, have original manufacturer’s label, and be free of obvious defects. Some of the most requested items are: canned tuna, chicken, or salmon, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals (stew, ravioli), peanut butter, macaroni & cheese, cereal (whole grain), boxed meals (hamburger helper).
Thank you and have a most joyous holiday !
MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY Look for upcoming Member’s Exhibits at the Library in January.
LUMINARY NIGHT IN GREENSBURG GAC will be set up for sales at the Greensburg/Hempfield Library during Luminary Night on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5pm until 8pm. Stop by and check out the table, the library and town of Greensburg.
PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, is the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. 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. The exhibits are free and open to the public. Would you like to exhibit it at the library in 2025? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.
HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER
EDUCATION
“Winter Weekend Workshops” will resume in January. If you would like to offer a 1 day sampler workshop during the winter months, submit a proposal to the Education committee by Friday, December 20. Teacher Response Forms are available at greensburgartcenter.org under the “welcome” tab.
The Spring schedule of classes will begin in March.
Change of schedule: “Have Fun Painting and Critiquing on Tuesdays” will now meet 1:30-4:30. This open studio will not meet November 26 or December 24. This change will be in effect until the end of the year. When a new class schedule comes out, new times will be posted.
Note: The open studio fee will increase to $5 in January. This fee covers the cost of building use, utilities and scheduling.
ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS! COOL WEATHER DRAWING FUN!! – Now that summer art adventures are past memories, fall is the perfect time to create new ways to stimulate those creative artistic neurons! A small but mighty group of artists rise to the occasion on the third Thursday of each month from 10 to 1:00 as they capture the gesture of a fellow human being! Sound intimidating? Never fear! A supportive group will share tips, strategies, and experiences to help get you on the journey. Incorporate whatever medium you choose or come just to observe before jumping in to paint or sketch. Just a reminder that our charge of just $10.00 includes both live model and building use fee. Not ready to sketch but would like to sit for the group or maybe know someone who would be a good candidate for the figure drawing experience Let Nancy Dalverny at 412-523-6686 or Carolyn Taylor know at 724-219-9330.
OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes 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.
- Model Session, Third Thursday of the Month, 10-1:00pm, teen – adult
- Painting with Nina, Thursday mornings 10-1:00, adult (other than model sessions the 3rd Thursday of the month)
- Painting with JerrySaturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting. A $4 studio is required per session.
- Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti, 7pm, Watercolor. Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com Class will continue through the winter months. Make sure Peg has your email in the event of a cancellation due to the weather.
- For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791
GAC ELECTIONS
The election of Officers was conducted at the November Member’s meeting. The results are: Rose Sovyak , President; Doris Wood, Vice president; Pat Majcher; Treasurer; Janice Decker, Secretary. Members -at-Large: Milissa Bruce, Sarah Hunter, Tami Krusper, Linley Nagy, Peg Panisitti, Nancy Rusbosin, Loretta Wolfe. The dedication and support of these members is acknowledged. As President, I look forward to working together to promote the goals of the Greensburg Art Center. Congratulations ! Kudos to Marcy Koynok, Mary Yeager, Olga Herbert and Donna Merritt for their support of the center during 2024. They served the center well! Thank you!
FUNDRAISER HAPPENING GAC is joining up with local restaurants in the area to participate in, ‘Spirit Day’, ‘Fun Raising’, ‘Dine to Donate’; lots of titles but one purpose. How this works: The restaurant and date will be set up in advance. You absolutely must notify the server at time of order that you are participating in the event for Greensburg Art Center. Do not wait until after you’ve paid your bill. You can even participate when placing a ‘mobil’/on line’ order. A percentage of the sales will be donated to the Greensburg Art Center. Here is the schedule:
DECEMBER 14, Saturday, 6:30am to 9pm, CHIK FILA, EASTGATE PLAZA, Mobil Orders use code ‘GAC1939’ when ordering. JANUARY, APPLEBEES, WESTMORELAND MALL, Date to be determined
ART ON THE VINE Yes, it’s that annual party everyone looks forward to. This year, it is scheduled for Friday, April 11. Please mark it on your calendar and save the date. If you are interested in helping out, we still need someone to handle the dessert table. Please contact Mary at myeager777@gmail.com or call 724-216-7477
REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities
2025 Westmoreland Art Nationals On behalf of the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, I would like to invite you to enter the Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art & Photography Exhibition. The 2025 Westmoreland Art Nationals online entry form is available on our website at https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/. Please take note that the deadline is Friday, March 7, 2025. We welcome and encourage you to invite others to apply.
A Special Invitation – the many former students of Sue Pollins are invited to join her for a critique of their work. There is no charge. Just contact Sue and make a date. Call or text 724-822-6727, email suepollins@gmail.com.
MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE
Two Sympathy cards were sent to Pat Dickun and Sue Pollins, both whom lost their sons this past month.
Get Well to Barbara McDonald
Donation Thank You card to Marlene Barbe
Please contact Mary Jennings if you would like correspondence from the Art Center sent out. Her new email address is mary235@gmail.com or mjartctr@gmail.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE GAC PRESIDENT, Rose Sovyak
I would like to extend best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season to the members of GAC. It has been another exciting year as we look back on the year of events at the art center.
A tremendous sense of gratitude from me goes out to our officers of the organization for their efforts and support of the mission of the Greensburg Art Center. This sense of gratitude extends as well to the committee members of the Education, Gallery and Executive Committees for their dedication in accomplishing important tasks throughout the year.
The Education Committee again, provided an outstanding variety of classes and workshops for members and the public to experience and learn and thus generating a creative environment for all.
Marcy Koynok is to be commended for her efforts in organizing bus trips to Cleveland and National Gallery . These were well received by the community.
The exhibitions in the Rowe Gallery were extraordinary, offering the community a wide variety of art venues with several first-time exhibits. The repertoire included the Art Fusion of Six, the Westmoreland Photography Society, From Heart and Hand, and Printmaking. The Gallery Committee has been very instrumental in the success of the exhibitions. The Art of GIFTing exemplifies the skill and hard work of Debbie King and her committee. GAC members extend a heartfelt thank-you to Debbie, as she steps down from chairing the Artist Market. We offer support and best wishes to Mary Yeager and Tami Krusper as they assume the chairmanship of the Artist Market.
Pat Majcher and her committee created an incredible Art on the Vine “Pop Art “event. Congratulations! Appreciation is offered to Pat for her efforts in chairing Art on the Vine from its inception as she steps down from the position. The members of GAC offer Mary Yeager support and cooperation as the new chairperson.
“Picture This at the Library” was once again a huge success in our community outreach efforts at the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. Seven featured artists or groups of artists received recognition from the patrons and staff at the library.
I wish to recognize the efforts of the monitors and volunteers that contribute to keeping GAC a vital part of the art community in the Greensburg area. Special thanks is extended to Loretta Wolfe as coordinator of the Monitor Schedule.
Gratitude is extended to Joe Schildkamp and John Bixler for their efforts in maintaining and correcting problems as they arose in the building.
You as members of GAC create an environment that makes my position as president much easier to fulfill. Thank you for the support!
APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for
EXHIBITIONS in the year 2026
If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery for 2026, 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 chairpersons Tami Krusper tami.kr@comcast.net or Mary Yeager, myeager777@gmail.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
GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40 Family – $70
College Students – $25 Artist market, additional – $40
Membership for 2025 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. Membership reminder letters have been mailed out. The due date for all membership dues and artist market dues is the end of the calendar year, December 31, 2024. This will insure your membership throughout 2025. Our membership dues are an important part of the budget and operation of the Art Center.
LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR MONITORS
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 NEEDED KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL? DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WILLING TO HELP OUT WITH THE GARDENING? EVEN IF FOR A SHORT TIME?
Many students in Westmoreland County are required to perform a specific number of community service hours for their school requirements. PERFECT! The Greensburg Art Center (a nonprofit organization in Hempfield Twp., adjacent to Route 30) is forming a Garden Committee. We’d like to invite YOU to call Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 for more information. Volunteering at the Art Center is a great way to fulfill your community service hours. Plus, you can have fun getting dirty, and at the same time “save the knees’ of grandmothers!
Looking for chairs for the following committees: Membership
Contact Pat Majcher (724-244-6584, majr1186@comcast) for more information.
YOU ARE NEEDED for VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES –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, or drop us a line via the US Mail. Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.
CLASSIFIED ADS Do you want to buy or sell something art related? Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477
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.
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.
2023-2024 Executive Board
If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.
President: Rose Sovyak Members at Large
Vice President: Marcia Koynok Sarah Hunter Peg Panasiti
Treasurer: Pat Majcher Tami Krusper Loretta Wolfe
Secretary: Mary Yeager Linley Nagy Nancy Rusbosin
Donna Merritts Advisor: Olga Herbert