MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER
DATES TO REMEMBER
Member’s Meeting, Monday March 10, 2025 at 7pm
For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.
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
HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER
2025 BIENNIAL
Opening Reception March 21, 6 to 8pm
Exhibit runs from Marcy 21 through May 2
Notification by March 7 of submissions
ADVERTISING FOR THE BIENNIAL PROGRAM
GAC is offering Advertising space in the Biennial Program as well as Sponsorships for the prizes. Maybe you or someone or some company you know may be interested in participating?? Advertising costs are $100 full page; $50 ½ page; $25 ¼ page per ad. Please see GAC’s website for more details.
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ART ON THE VINE
Yes, it’s that annual party everyone looks forward to, the pairing of great food and wine from Greendance Winery of Mt. Pleasant. This year, it is scheduled for Friday, April 11 from 6 to 9pm. Please mark it on your calendar and make your reservation.
This year, we are honoring the artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Considering that, we will have a Mexican themed party which will be colorful and festive. The band String Theory will provide entertainment, and several Virtual Reality headsets will be available to experience, but the focus is on the Food and the Wine.
The online registration is available as well as phone, mail or stopping by the Art Center.
ARTWORK IS NEEDED FOR THE SILENT AUCTION Maximum size 16 x 20 including frame. Please tag with artist’s name and suggested selling price, please wrap/protect your work. All mediums are accepted. Drop Off in the back of the classroom by March 20. Look for a box tagged ‘Silent Auction’. If your piece does not sell, please take home after event, or pick up as soon as possible. You will be notified if it does not sell.
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MEMBER’S EXHIBITION IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS
Exhibit Runs until March 7, 2025
Pick -up Art Work Saturday , March 8 , 2025 10:00 -4:00pm and
Monday, March 10,2025 10 -1:00pm
MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY — TRAINS FACES AND PLACES
The works of Thomas Tholen, February 6 through March 12
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.
OTHER ART OPENINGS
The Pittsburgh Group at the Harlan Gallery
CONFLUENCE TOGETHER AND APART
Seton Hill University Arts Center
205 West Otterman St. Greensburg PA
Exhibit runs through March 7
EDUCATION
“Winter Weekend Workshops”
There are still two one day workshops in March to take advantage of but hurry. All workshops finish up on March 8. Registration is still available, on line, by mail, or in person.
SPRING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS The Spring class schedule is posted and printed. Classes begin the week of March 24 with a wide variety of experiences for all students. A grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation with funds distributed by The Community Foundation is providing a 75% discount for any class to any student 18 years of age or younger and living in the 15601 zip code. We hope to see a lot of young artists take advantage of that.
ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS! COOL WEATHER DRAWING FUN!!
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. There are some changes here!
• Paint and Critique, Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30, $5
• Model Session, Third Thursday of the Month, 10-1:00pm, teen – adult, $10
• Painting with Nina, Thursday afternoons 1-4:00, adult $20
• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting. A $5 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. Fee $5
• For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791
• The Open Studio fee is $5.
REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities
2025 Westmoreland Art Nationals Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art & Photography Exhibition. The 2025 Westmoreland Art Nationals online entry form is available on their website at https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/. Please take note that the deadline is Friday, March 7, 2025. They welcome and encourage you to invite others to apply.
SETON HILL ALUMNI Seton Hill is inviting alumni to participate in a creative project that will allow us to better contextualize the university’s past, present and future. All creative works must be submitted through digital form by May 2, 2025. Juried selections will be announced by June 6, 2025. Publications will be released in January 2026. See Seton Hill’s Alumni page online, or if you have questions or would like more information, please contact Casey Bowser, University Archivist, at cbowser@setonhill.edu.
WESTSYLVANIA ARTS FESTIVAL
Indiana Arts Council is pleased to announce its inaugural ‘Open Arts Show’. Entry deadline is May 12. This exhibit is in conjunction with the Delaney Chevrolet Westylvania Jazz and Blues Festival Saturday, May 24 from 10am to 8pm in downtown Indiana.
There are opportunities for booth space for fine arts and novel crafts. For more information, go to: https://www.theindianaartscouncil.com/westsylvania-arts-festival To register, go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NbNoUwo60DSnJ4GrK2z0YZusEbCPNCKIlE_s0MBvFhI/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1
Show locations—The Fox Clark Gallery, 33 N 6th St., Indiana, PA
The Artists Hand Gallery (732 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA)
Dates of show—May 22–24, 2025
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
Thank you for the donation sent to Peg Panasiti.
Thinking of you card to: Susan Kiren and Carolyn Taylor
Sympathy card sent to the family of Lee Klingenberg. We extend sympathy to the family of Lee Klingenberg who passed away Feb 23. Lee was a long time member of the Greensburg Art Club and a renowned watercolorist.
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
COMMUNITY EVENTS
2025 Empty Bowl – Westmoreland County
Greensburg Art Center potters – instructors and students – are participating in the 2025 Empty Bowl – Westmoreland County event to help fight hunger. Hosted by the Hempfield Area School District, Mud Pottery Club, and National Art Honors Society. Event Location: Hempfield Senior High School Cafeteria, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 12 to 4pm. Tickets are $20, and are sold online at: Empty Bowl 2025 Ticket Sales. Enjoy a simple yet delicious meal of soup and bread, generously donated by local restaurants and bakeries. Participate in a basket raffle, 50/50 drawing, and have the chance to bid on special items. There will be live music and a student art show to explore. Go to: Empty Bowl- Westmoreland County on Facebook, for links and information, or to make a donation. Also, visit www.westmorelandfoodbank.org.
Westmoreland Photographers Society, Greensburg Art Center potters – WPS is offering classes in ‘Basics of Photography’. Intended for the beginner who want to learn how to better use their camera or smartphone. Classes are in Mt. Pleasant. For more information and registration, go to https://www.wps.photography.
PENN AREA LIBRARY is in search of ARTISTS INSTRUCTORS
For the Summer 2025, Location, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA 15644, Contact Laura at 724-744-4414
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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
For Art on the Vine, we need a quantity of 6 quart size Mason jars. Contact Mary, 724-216-7477
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.
2025 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: Dorris Wood Sarah Hunter Peg Panasiti Milissa Bruce
Treasurer: Pat Majcher Tami Krusper Loretta Wolfe
Secretary: Janice Decker Linley Nagy Nancy Rusbosin
