DATES TO REMEMBER

General Members Meeting Monday, November 11, 7:00pm

Nomination and Election of Officers for 2025 at the November Member’s Meeting

Sue Pollins will be present to critique your pieces.  If you are interested in the critique, bring your incomplete pieces to the meeting for advice from Sue on what to do next.

For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

UPCOMING 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.

Opening Reception, Saturday Nov. 9   12pm to 4pm.

MEMBER’S EXHIBITION January 19 through March 7, 2025  Opening Reception January 19 from 2 to 4pm
Watch for information and entry form at the GAC website

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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  Greensburg-Hempfield Library, Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg Loyalhannon Spinners October 18 through November 22  The Loyalhannon Spinners Guild is a fiber arts group from Westmoreland and surrounding counties, has been together for 20 plus years and share a common interest in everything related to fiber arts – shearing, spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, dying, crocheting, rug hooking and basket weaving.  The group does demos and presentations on their shearing experience displaying spinning wheels, carders, looms and various types of equipment.  Check them out at loyalhannonspinners.org

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

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Save the date! The GAC Christmas Party will be December 7th, 4-8:00 PM. It will feature holiday food, shopping, music, karaoke, games, and more. The format will be open house with attendees bringing their favorite food dishes. There will be no members meeting December 9th.

EDUCATION

The fall class schedule is posted on our website greensburgartcenter.org. Printed copies are available at the Art Center. Most classes are finishing up now but do stay tuned for the Spring Schedule!!

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.

“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.

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 3^rd 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

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 the buyer need to get a flyer with the details of the event.  Printed copies will be available at GAC, on our website and Facebook page. You must present this flyer at time of purchase for Valley Dairy, it is recommended you have it for Chik Fila and Applebee’s.  You absolutely must notify the waiter/waitress 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:

NOVEMBER 14, THURSDAY 4pm to 8pm at VALLEY DAIRY, 229 COLONY LANE, LATROBE  Make sure to get and take a printed flyer !!!   GAC will receive 20% of the sale !!!  See the last page of this newsletter for your copy !! Click here for coupon

DECEMBER 14, 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, please contact Mary at myeager777@gmail.com or call 724-216-7477

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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

Sympathy card to Sharon Blair (father passed away)
Sympathy card to Debbie King (father passed away)
Get Well card to Polly O’Hara

Donations letters sent to:  Carolyn Falcon, Margaret Farrah, Bev Kohler and Joe Schildkamp.

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

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 chairperson Debbie King at debra_j_king@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

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 Rusbosi

Donna Merritts      Advisor: Olga Herbert

ENJOY AN EVENING OUT FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

Date of fundraiser:   THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024                                                   

Name of organization:   GREENSBURG ART CENTER                                                      

Valley Dairy Restaurant fundraiser location:  ___229 Colony Lane, Latrobe                                 

DATES TO REMEMBER

General Members Meeting Monday, October 14, 7:00pm

Theodore Bolha is going to demonstrate paper cutting.  If members want to participate, he recommends bringing an exacting knife, cutting board and paper.

For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

CURRENT EXHIBIT

ImPRESSions – Printmaking Exhibit

Printmaking Demo with Stephanie Oplinger

TOUR THE EXHIBITION
WITH EILEEN YEAGER
Come tour the exhibition and learn about the processes and history of printmaking.

Saturday, October 5 —   1 pm
(Free & Open to the public)

This exhibition features traditional printmaking techniques. Printmaking is an art form that is done in many ways, and this exhibit will open your eyes to its unique approaches.  This show is a collaboration between Greensburg Art Center and the Pittsburgh Print Group and open to members of both groups. The juror for prizes is Jeremiah William McCarthy, chief curator at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.

The exhibit runs September 14 – October 19

Prize Winners of the Exhibit
Best in Show: Thomas Norulak ‘West Virgina Vista’
First Place: Valerie Storosh ‘Shrieking Heat’
Second Place: Brian McCall ‘The Judging Begins’
Third Place: Michael Walter ‘Trebonianus Gallus’
Honorable Mentions: John Caringola ‘Invaders’; Susan Pollins ‘Underwater Wave Energy’; Barbara Park ‘Florida Dunes’; Stephanie Oplinger ‘Messengers of Malachi, Var.1’; Kimberly Rentler ‘Foggy Forest’; Ann Rosenthal ‘Leadbetter Point, Willapa Bay; Dennis Moran ‘Disunity Fragments 1’

Classroom Walls will feature the artwork of John Caringola.

UPCOMING EXHIBIT

Art of Gifting November 2 through December 20

‘Gifts From the HeART’

GAC is seeking a variety of 2D and 3D fine art and crafts in all media and styles for our holiday sale.  Drop Off Dates: Oct. 22 10am to 6pm and Oct. 23 10am – 4pm

You MUST use GAC Artist Market tags only.  They are available on the website.Consider donating an item for the Gift Basket – to be auctioned off.Gallery Wall Art Theme ‘Close to My HeART’: 1 to 4 pieces, prizes will be awarded.See the prospectus on GAC’s website for important dates, details and additional information.

Opening Reception, Saturday Nov. 9   12pm to 4pm.

MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY 

Greensburg-Hempfield Library, Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg

Doris Wood – HORIZONS Currently running now through October 11

The works of local artist and interior designer Doris Wood is featured at the “Picture This” exhibit at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library. Watercolors, oil paintings, and photographs, developed over a period of more than three decades, will give insight into Wood’s artistic journey, which also has included architectural drawing, set and costume design for area high school theatre productions that she also directed, and designing commercial and residential spaces for Westmoreland County businesses and residents.

Upcoming Exhibits at the Library

Loyalhannon Spinners October 18 through November 22  The Loyalhannon Spinners Guild is a fiber arts group from Westmoreland and surrounding counties, has been together for 20 plus years and share a common interest in everything related to fiber arts – shearing, spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, dying, crocheting, rug hooking and basket weaving.  The group does demos and presentations on their shearing experience displaying spinning wheels, carders, looms and various types of equipment.  Check them out at loyalhannonspinners.org

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 Fall Session 2024 has a Full Slate of Art Opportunities for All

“Whew!!”  That is the GAC Education Committee’s response after compiling the latest class flyer that includes a wide variety of classes and workshops for the Fall 2024 Session. We have more new and unique offerings than ever for interested artists and wanna-be artists to view and select.  That is good news.  Yet, our center has a limited amount of space with which to provide those opportunities and as more good news, many adjustments have been made to share the building and space at our venue. Thanks to all of the instructors and participants who graciously made those adjustments so that all invested groups are able to be a part of the complex series of offerings this and every session. Whether you are an instructor, student or supporter, we send our note of appreciation for the commitment and assistance that allows Greensburg Art Center to be available as a vibrant and inclusive venue for art and learning.

The Education Committee, Nancy Dalverny, Pat Majcher, and Shirleah Kelly

The fall class schedule is posted on our website greensburgartcenter.org. Printed copies are available at the Art Center. Some new classes include ‘Fantasy Character Development’ ages teen to adult; ‘Express Yourself in Color’ ages 6 to 11; ‘Exploring Hand Building in Clay’, ages 18 and up.  Printed copies are available at the Art Center or you can register on line, by mail, or in person.

AND CHECK OUT THE 4 NEW PRINT WORKSHOPS Into to Woodcut Printing; Into to Gelli Printing; Glueprints; Intro to Linocut and register to Tour the current IMPRESSIONS Exhibit with Eileen Yeager – the tour is free and open to the public.

NEW TO THE SCHEDULE: Announcing a new “Clay for Kids” class. This class will meet Thursdays beginning Oct 17, 6-8:00 PM. $75 includes all clay, glazes and firing.  Ages 8 to 12.

Notes and clarifications about the fall schedule:

• Kathy Mitchell’s watercolor class on Tuesdays is for beginners.
• Fantasy Character Development is being taught by Tom Tholen.
• The Saturday morning children’s class is 10:30-NOON. The cost is $50.

If you want to conduct a class in the future, send your proposal to the Education Committee.  Proposal forms are available at GAC and on the GAC Website.  The Education Committee is Pat Majcher, Shirleah Kelly and Nancy Dalverny or call the Art Center. 

October is American Archives Month

Pieces of history, whether articles, photographs, or videos, all paint a picture of our past. Two years ago, a trio of volunteers from Greensburg Art Center took a closer look behind the doors at shelves full of labeled binders…lots and lots of labeled binders!  What a wonderful discovery that early members (1929) kept meticulous records, including meeting minutes, treasurer reports, newspaper clippings, even results of the bridge card party fundraisers!  Unfortunately, some photos were brittle, and most pages were dark yellow.  It didn’t take long for the three women* to realize they needed to ensure the long-term protection of the past, while making our history accessible to our current and future members.  A trip to Pittsburgh’s Compucom, Inc. (a company who has been providing Document Management Solutions for over 40 years) was the answer.  Dave, our Account Mgr., gave us a personal tour and explained the variety of options available.  It was a delight to see one of our binders converted onto a flash-drive, and to see it clearly on the computer screen.  Files, whether they originate from a library, an art museum, a municipality, a medical center, or a grandma’s trunk in the attic can be converted into a variety of digital and film formats.  As we celebrate our 95^th year of providing art to the community, we are excited about using this new preservation technology.                                                                                                              *(Nancy Dalverny, Shirleah Kelly and Olga Herbert)

Funding for Preserving our Past for the Future project was provided by the Greensburg Foundation Fund- Universal Grant Agreement of The Pittsburgh Foundation

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS! Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!   A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone.  We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.  Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm. You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may 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 model and building use fee.

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 3^rd 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

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities

YOU ARE HERE Jeannette, PA This call to artists is for Seton Hill Alumni ONLY. This December, You Are Here will host a showcase honoring the legacy of Maureen Vissat Kochanek, teacher and mentor in the foundational study of art history at Seton Hill. Currently an independent art historian and lecturer, Maureen is also a member of the You Are Here board, and we hereby invite her former students to apply for this special exhibit. The application deadline is November 2 and the submission fee is $20. One work per artist, please. The application details, instructions, and online form are available at https://www.yah406clay.org/apply.
Accepted artists should be aware of the following timeline:

• November 2 – Application Deadline
• November 23-24: Drop off artwork.
• December 7: Opening reception, 7PM.
• December 21: Exhibition closes.
• January 4-5: Pick up artwork.

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.

Exhibits to Check Out

• Unity Chapel 250^th Anniversary Plein Air Exhibit Participating artists will exhibit their works during a reception, October 18, 2024 hosted at Latrobe Art Center.  The exhibit will run from October 4 through 28.
• 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.

CONGRATULATIONS MEMBERS !!

• 15^th Annual Fred Roger’s Fine Arts Juried Exhibition at Latrobe Art Center GAC members receiving awards were: Ned J. Nakles Award for Excellence in Oil/Acrylic received by Joseph Schildkamp for ‘Midday Alleyway’;  Lucy Pollock Award for Best Pet Portrait went to Sally Taylor for ‘Looking Regal’; Awards of Merit to S. Rick Armstrong for ‘Wrapped’; Mary Ellen Raneri for ‘Pennsylvania Wooded Path’; Patricia Dickun for ‘Once in a Blue Moon’; and
• SCOTTDALE 150^th ANNIVERSARY – PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT reception was held September 19 and the exhibit continued through September 22.  GAC members awarded winning prizes were: Best in Show – Pat Dickun, ‘Tending Roses’; Second Place – Doreen Currie, ‘West Overton’; Third Place and People’s Choice Award – Shawn Costello, ‘The Train Depot’.
• Pittsburgh Pastel Artist League ‘Rendering Radiance Exhibition’ at SAMA Museum in Ligonier – Sally Taylor was awarded Second Place for ‘Verdant Valley’.

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE

Thank You was sent to Kathy Davis for her donation of paint and supplies for Paint Pouring.  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

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the year 2025  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 debra_j_king@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

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.

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

Advisor: Olga Herbert                                              Donna Merrits

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DATES TO REMEMBER
General Members Meeting Monday, September 9, 7:00pm
‘What is Printmaking?’  At the September General Meeting, Eileen Yeager, Stephanie Oplinger and Pat Majcher will explain what it is all about. The program  will begin at 7pm before the business meeting.
For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS
ImPRESSions – Printmaking Exhibit

An exhibition featuring traditional printmaking techniques is scheduled for Sept 14 – Oct 19.  Printmaking is an art form that is done in many ways, and this exhibit will open your eyes to its unique approaches.  This show is a collaboration between Greensburg Art Center and the Pittsburgh Print Group and open to members of both groups. The juror for prizes is Jeremiah William McCarthy, chief curator at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Classroom Walls will feature the artwork of John Caringola.

OPENING RECEPTION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 FROM 6 TO 8PM

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Art of Gifting November 2 through December 20

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MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY Greensburg-Hempfield Library, Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg 
Doris Wood September 6 through October 11
The works of local artist and interior designer Doris Wood will be featured at the next “Picture This” exhibit at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, beginning on September 6 and continuing through October 11. A free opening reception will be held on Friday, September 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Watercolors, oil paintings, and photographs, developed over a period of more than three decades, will give insight into Wood’s artistic journey, which also has included architectural drawing, set and costume design for area high school theatre productions that she also directed, and designing commercial and residential spaces for Westmoreland County businesses and residents.

Upcoming Exhibits at the Library
Loyalhanna Spinners October 18 through November 22

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

Fall Session 2024 has a Full Slate of Art Opportunities for All “Whew!!”  That is the GAC Education Committee’s response after compiling the latest class flyer that includes a wide variety of classes and workshops for the Fall 2024 Session. We have more new and unique offerings than ever for interested artists and wanna-be artists to view and select.  That is good news. Yet, our center has a limited amount of space with which to provide those opportunities and as more good news, many adjustments have been made to share the building and space at our venue. Thanks to all of the instructors and participants who graciously made those adjustments so that all invested groups are able to be a part of the complex series of offerings this and every session.Whether you are an instructor, student or supporter, we send our note of appreciation for the commitment and assistance that allows Greensburg Art Center to be available as a vibrant and inclusive venue for art and learning.

The Education Committee,
Nancy Dalverny, Pat Majcher, and Shirleah Kelly

The fall class schedule is posted on our website greensburgartcenter.org. Printed copies are available at the Art Center. Some new classes include ‘Fantasy Character Development’ ages teen to adult; ‘Express Yourself in Color’ ages 6 to 11; ‘Exploring Hand Building in Clay’, ages 18 and up.  Printed copies are available at the Art Center or you can register on line, by mail, or in person.
Notes and clarifications about the fall schedule:
Kathy Mitchell’s watercolor class on Tuesdays is for beginners.
Fantasy Character Development is being taught by Tom Tholen.
The Saturday morning children’s class is 10:30-NOON. The cost is $50.
If you want to conduct a class in the future, send your proposal to the Education Committee.  Proposal forms are available at GAC and on the GAC Website.  The Education Committee is Pat Majcher, Shirleah Kelly and Nancy Dalverny or call the Art Center.

JOIN PAT MAJCHER
Of the Greensburg Art Center Sunday September 8^th, 2pm to 4pm
Baltzer Meyer Historical Society
642 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Greensburg, PA 15601
Members of the Greensburg Art Club will present an overview of the Art Club from its inception as the Kinderhook Art Club in 1929 to its present day hub of art activities. Some of the artwork on display will be by Betty Reese, Phyllis Koehler and others, several of which are available for purchase. Refreshments and light snacks will be served.  Free to the public.  Donations are greatly appreciated.  www.baltzermeyer.com    info@baltzermeyer.com   Instagram and Facebook

2024 MUG SWAP – POTTERY EVENT  Make a Mug, Get a Mug – Meet local potters. Please produce a functional, food safe mug for exchange.  Sign up by September 30th. Mug swap party date to be announced later.  Contact Marine Ruth at 412-925-3559 or email at marineruth@gmail.com

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS!
Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!   A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone.  We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.
Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm. You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may 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 model and building use fee.

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 3^rd Thursday of the month)
• Painting with Jerry Saturday 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

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25
Artist market, additional – $40

 

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DATES TO REMEMBER

General Members Meeting Monday, August 12, 7:00pm
The speaker for the monthly meeting is Danny Volk.  Danny is the assistant curator at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art and will be speaking at 7pm before the business meeting.
For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

CURRENT Exhibit in the Rowe Gallery

Latrobe-Greensburg Art Centers proudly present the
ART NEIGHBORS EXHIBIT
July 13 through August 30With Café Art on Sunday, August 11, 2 – 4pm
Congratulations to the winners of the Art Neighbor’s Exhibit

Best in Show: Joe Schildkamp, ‘Midday Alley Way’
First Place:  Johanna Sheppard, Sculpture, ‘African Wild Dog’
Second Place: John Caringola, ‘Deep Space’
Third Place: Pam Cooper, ‘The Professor’
Lucy Pollock Award, Betty Trout, ‘Ray of Sunshine’
Honorable Mentions: Henry Stull, ‘White Tracks’; Marcy Koynok, ‘Passing Game’; Raven Cintron, ‘Fungus Amongus’; Zwlan Pieszak, ‘City Lights’.

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UPCOMING EXHIBITS

An exhibition featuring traditional printmaking techniques. This show is a collaboration between Greensburg Art Center and the Pittsburgh Print Group and open to members of both groups. The juror for prizes is Jeremiah William McCarthy, chief curator at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The prospectus is online at greensburgartcenter.org and in print at the Center. Entries are due August 23.
OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024    6 – 8PM

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MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
Butterfly Artists July 27 through August 28
Seven local women all artists and members of a local meet-up group called ‘The Social Butterflies’ are exhibiting their art at the Greensburg-Hempfield Library, July 26 through August 28. The artists are JoAnne Barclay, Milissa Bruce, Karen Knesh, Donna Merritts, May Ann Parfitt, Rosemary Sovyak and Susan Wisneski.
Doris Wood September 6 through October 11
Loyalhanna Spinners October 18 through November 22

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

Summer Class Schedule is complete and posted on the website and in print at the Art Center. Check out the complete listing on our web page and register for your choices.  Classes fill up fast so don’t delay. Check out the website for details. There is still space available for: Floral Design (Aug 14); Mosaics with Rose (Aug 16); Raku Workshop (Sept 7); Check out the website for details.
FALL CLASSES ARE STARTING SOON….STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION.

If you want to conduct a class, get your proposal to the Education Committee ASAP as they will start working on the Fall Schedule very soon.  Education Committee is Pat Majcher, Shirleah Kelly and Nancy Dalverny or call the Art Center.

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS!
Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!   A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone.  We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.
Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month, 10 am to 1pm.

You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may 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 model and building use fee.

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 3^rd Thursday of the month)
• Painting with Jerry Saturday 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 weather.
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Open Studio, Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30,  Open studio fee $19 per session for 3 hours although for less time, cost is reduced.  Instruction tailored to individual projects.
• Print Studio, Open Studio will continue after April 30.  Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm.  Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com
• For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

• AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON  This is a unique opportunity to capture the wildflowers or any other farm scene you would like to portray.   Arrive anytime after 10am.  Register at the Scottdale Historical website (address below) or on location at Maple Bottom Farm, 1119 Cunningham Bridge Road, Dawson, PA 15428, phone number 724-331-4814
• SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL This exhibit will be judged but your works are not juried into the exhibit, $1,000 in prizes awarded, categories include A) Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, mixed media, B) Youth Art Work (grades 1-6), C) Youth Art Work (grades 7 -12). The fee is only $10, for one or all four locations.  We only ask the artist to submit at least one piece for sale at the exhibit to be held September 20-22 during Scottdale’s Fall Festival. There is no fee for the Youth categories. Details and the prospectus are posted on https://www.scottdalehistoricalsociety.com/scottdale-150/150th-anniversary-events/

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DATES TO REMEMBER

• Greensburg Art Center is closed for the July 4 Holiday, July 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 however GAC is Open for the regular monthly meeting on the 8^th.
• General Members Meeting Monday, July 8, 7:00pm
• The speaker for the monthly meeting is Joe Schildkamp.  He will talk about AI, Artificial Intelligence, and how it impacts the world of Art.
• For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

Art Neighbors Exhibition

ImPRESSions – Printmaking Exhibit

An exhibition featuring traditional printmaking techniques is scheduled for Sept 14 – Oct 19. This show is a collaboration between Greensburg Art Center and the Pittsburgh Print Group and open to members of both groups. The juror for prizes is Jeremiah William McCarthy, chief curator at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
The prospectus is online at greensburgartcenter.org and in print at the Center. Entries are due August 23.

Art of Gifting 

MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
Nancy Rusbosin June 13 through July 22
Butterfly Artists July 27 through August 28
Doris Wood September 6 through October 11
Loyalhanna Spinners October 18 through November 22

• Pit Firing with CJ (July 8,15, +1)
• Independent Study in Clay (July 10-Sept 18)
• Graphic Novel Design Ages 12-18 (July 30,31, Aug 1)
• Art Camp ages 6-11 – Welcome to My World (Aug 5-9)
• Floral Design (Aug 14)
• Mosaics with Rose (Aug 16)
• Raku Workshop (Sept 7)

• Summer Art Camp – “Welcome To My World”, August 5-9, 9-12:00pm, Ages 6-11, $125
• Create a Graphic Novel – July 30,31, Aug 1, 1-3:00, Ages 12-18, $60

• 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 3^rd Thursday of the month)
• Painting with Jerry Saturday 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 weather.
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Open Studio will continue after May 7-  Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30,  Open studio fee $19 per session.
• Print Studio, Open Studio will continue after April 30.  Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm.  Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com
• For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

• JULY 20, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS Check in times 10 am to 12pm at the gazebo behind Rite Aid.
• AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON
• SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL

Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts 

CALL FOR ENTRIES! 29th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition in the galleries of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. Exhibit Dates: November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025. Entry Deadline: Sept 2. Entry Fee: $40. Download the prospectus or enter online at www.spcarts.org. Opening reception: Saturday, November 16, 6-8pm.PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY

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.

 DATES TO REMEMBER

• Gallery Committee Meeting – Monday, June 3, 10am

• General Members Meeting Greensburg Art Center members, Bernie Farah and Ginger and Gary Hepler will conduct at the art center and show how to use the center’s AED. Bernie Farah is a retired, at the highest -level, paramedic. She has embraced this field as a hobby and as an instructor of instructors as a job. She has known CPR for 41 years and has taught at Southwestern Pennsylvania locations for the Westmoreland County Community College. Her students have included instructors in the region, the Police Academy, firemen, workplace safety officers, and other EMTs and Paramedics.  Ginger and Gary Hepler have served as volunteer ski Patrollers at Hidden Valley Resort for over 25years. As National SKI Patrol members , they have been trained and certified annually in basic first aid, CPR and outdoor emergency care.

  Monday, June 10, 7:00pm

For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

CURRENT Exhibit in the Rowe Gallery
Opening June 8   FROM HANDS AND HEARTS

Debbie King & Jeanne Siecinski: June 8 through June 29 Opening Reception Saturday, June 8 from 2 – 4pm.  And on Sunday, June 22 from 2 – 4pm, Debbie and Jeanne will demonstrate their watercolor and weaving techniques.  All are welcome.

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING Exhibits in the Rowe Gallery

Art Neighbors Exhibition open to
Greensburg Art Center and Latrobe Art Center Members only

Please Note Correction: Delivery of artwork Saturday, June 29 (not June 28). 

2024  Art Neighbors Prospectus                       Register Here

Submit your entries by June 24, 2024
Opening Reception Saturday, July 13, 6 to 8pm, With Café Art on Sunday, August 11, 2 – 4pm
See the GAC website for details

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ImPRESSions – Printmaking Exhibit

An exhibition featuring traditional printmaking techniques is scheduled for Sept 14 – Oct 19. This show is a collaboration between Greensburg Art Center and the Pittsburgh Print Group and open to members of both groups. The juror for prizes is Jeremiah William McCarthy, chief curator at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The prospectus is online at greensburgartcenter.org and in print at the Center. Entries are due August 23.

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MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY

‘Mi Vida’, Emily Flores Runs May 7 through June 3, 2024. The paintings of Emily Flores , a senior at Hempfield High School. 

UPCOMING EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY

• Nancy Rusbosin June 13 through July 22  Opening Reception: June 13 from 5 to 7pm

• Butterfly Artists July 27 through August 28

• Doris Wood September 6 through October 11

• Loyalhanna Spinners October 18 through November 22

• 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

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART BUS TRIP

If you’ve never been to the Cleveland Museum of Art or have been but have not experienced the entire 500,920 square foot space, here’s your chance. Join us on Tuesday, June 11; the bus will depart at 8:30am from the Greensburg Art Center. Expected arrival by 12 Noon.
Check out the vast and famous permanent collection.

Several special exhibits which require a ticket (can be purchased upon arrival) which include:   Monet in Focus, a South Korean Digital Immersive Experience, Barbara Bosworth Photography and a special exhibition “Africa and Byzantium“ that examines the art and faith (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) of historical kingdoms of Egypt and Sudan.  The ‘Africa and Byzantium’ exhibit is an additional cost payable directly to the museum.  Tickets for this exhibit can be purchased in advance on line, or the day of the tour. Lunch and snacks are available in Provenance Cafe – open until 4pm.

Bus to depart museum at 4:30 pm with a rest stop / fast food  stop before returning to GAC by 8:30pm.  $65.00 per person.  Stop into the Art Center to sign up.  Group Highlights Tour of permanent collection included.

EDUCATION

Summer Class Schedule is complete and posted on the website and in print at the Art Center. Check out the complete listing on our web page and register for your choices.  Classes fill up fast so don’t delay. Drawing Dynamics and Creative Perspective with Joe Schildkamp, Peg Panasiti’s Watercolor Class, Mosaics with Rose, Oil Painting with Jackie Moreno, Drawing Sketchbook Strategies with Marcy Koynok, Batik Workshop with JD Peterson, Floral Design with JD Peterson

Summer Classes for Children Register now!

• Celebrate Art – Tuesdays June 18, 25, July 2,9,16,23, 10:30-12pm,  Ages 6-11, $60

• Summer Art Camp – “Welcome To My World”, August 5-9, 9-12:00pm, Ages 6-11, $125

• Painting on Canvas – June 25.26,27, 1-3:00pm, Ages 12-18, $75

• Create a Graphic Novel – July 30,31, Aug 1, 1-3:00, Ages 12-18, $60

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS! Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!   A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone.  We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.  Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm.

You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may 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 model and building use fee.

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 3^rd 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 weather.

• Oils with Jackie Moreno Open Studio will continue after May 7- Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30,  Open studio fee $19 per session.

• Print Studio, Open Studio will continue after April 30. Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm.  Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

• For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities

Art Neighbors Exhibit The 6th annual “Art Neighbors Show” is scheduled for July 13 – August 30 at Greensburg Art Center. Entries are due June 24. The prospectus is online at greensburgartcenter.org and in print at Greensburg Art Center. This show is open to members of the Greensburg and Latrobe Art Centers. The juror for prizes is Danny Volk, assistant curator at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.

The Philip Dressler Center for the Arts presents ART IN BLOOM, EXPLORING BOTANICALS July 18 thru August 15, Opening Reception July 19, 6pm – 8pm Entry closes at 11:59pm EST on June 20, 2024 Go to https://laurelarts.org/art-in-bloom-exploring-botanicals-exhibit-submission/

Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance ‘Ways of Wood’ The Artists Hand Gallery August 16 thru September 14, 2024.  Entry deadline is Friday July 29. Check out the prospectus at https://files.constantcontact.com/b6fb5f7f001/52e16b9b-c0f2-49cd-8dc4-d70e25e360a6.pdf

 Scottdale PA celebrates its 150^th Anniversary with four Plein Air Events

• JUNE 8, 2024 – WEST OVERTON Check in times 10 am to 12pm

• JULY 20, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS Check in times 10 am to 12pm at the gazebo behind Rite Aid.

• AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON

• SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL

This exhibit will be judged but your works are not juried into the exhibit, $1,000 in prizes awarded, categories include A) Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, mixed media, B) Youth Art Work (grades 1-6), C) Youth Art Work (grades 7 -12).

The fee is only $10, for one or all four locations.  We only ask the artist to submit at least one piece for sale at the exhibit to be held September 20-22 during Scottdale’s Fall Festival. There is no fee for the Youth categories. Details and the prospectus are posted on https://www.scottdalehistoricalsociety.com/scottdale-150/150th-anniversary-events/

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE Thank You’s sent to the following for Donations to Art on the Vine:

• Jeanne and Del Smith

• Linda and Tom James

• Phyllis Bertok

• Cathy Genard

Thank you sent to Suzanne Evancho for a general donation.

Get Well card sent to: Donnie Kalp

Thinking of you card sent to: Sue Pollins

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

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the year 2025

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 debra_j_king@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

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25   Artist market, additional – $40

Membership for 2024 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 2023!

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? 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

SEMI-PRECISION GEMS – A GAC member has offered our members who design jewelry an incredible deal for purchasing semi-precious gems of many varieties. Each gem is ½ off the listed price that it was purchased for. Please contact Rose Sovyak for more details or to arrange a meeting to view the gems.  This deal is available to any member, not just our amazing jewelry designers.  You can contact Rose at 412-558-0810.

WISSMACH GLASS COMPANY – Save the Date to Celebrate and Shop, FALL FACTORY SALE, Friday October 11, 8am to 4pm and Saturday October 12, 8am to 12pm. Best Prices of the year on Factory Outlet exclusives in Art Glass, COE 96 Kiln Glass and Furnace Glass.  Paul Wissmach Glass Company, 420 Stephens Street, Paden City, WV 26159

Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 – Saturday, October 12, 1 to 4pm; Celebrate Wissmach 120^th Anniversary.  See Pittsburgh Glass Center’s brand new state of the art building expansion; Wissmach history display; Watch various glass classes in action; Pop up exhibition of artwork made with Wissmach Glass Products.

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

Advisor: Olga Herbert

Donna Merritts

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DATES TO REMEMBER

· Gallery Committee Meeting – Monday, May 6

· General Members Meeting and Program by Barbara Jones- Monday, May 13, 7:00 Barbara Jones will have a program at our next General Meeting. Highlights and Stories of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s 65 years

· Westmoreland Photography Show opened – April 19 and closes May 31

For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

CURRENT Exhibit in the Rowe Gallery

‘ANYTHING GOES’

Westmoreland Society of Photography exhibits ‘ANYTHING GOES’, April 19 through May 31. The Westmoreland Photographers Society is an organization of amateur and professional photographers. The WPS is a great place to learn about photography from fellow members. www.wps.photography

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING Exhibits in the Rowe Gallery

Debbie King & Jeanne Siecinski: June 8 through June 29

Art Neighbors July 13 through August 30

Printmaking September 14 through October 19

Art of GIFTing November 11 through December 20

MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY ‘Mi Vida’, Emily Flores OPENING RECEPTION May 24, 5 to 7pm Runs May 7 through June 3, 2024 The paintings of Emily Flores , a senior at Hempfield High School will be on display at the Greensburg-Hempfield Library from May 7 through June 3, 2024 during regular library hours. This is in conjunction with the joint venture of the library and the Greensburg Art Center program, “Picture this at the Library.” The exhibit, entitled, “Mi Vida” is part of the Greensburg Art Center’s outreach effort. A reception for the exhibit will be held on May 24,2024 from 5-7PM and is free and open to the public.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY Nancy Rusbosin June 13 through July 22; Butterfly Artists July 27 through August 28; Doris Wood September 6 through October 11 Loyalhanna Spinners October 18 through November 22

HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART BUS TRIP

If you’ve never been to the Cleveland Museum of Art or have been but have not experienced the entire 500,920 square foot space, here’s your chance.

Join us on Tuesday, June 11; the bus will depart at 8:30am from the Greensburg Art Center. Expected arrival by 12 Noon. Check out the vast and famous permanent collection.

Several special exhibits which require a ticket (can be purchased upon arrival) which include: Monet in Focus, a South Korean Digital Immersive Experience, Barbara Bosworth Photography and a special exhibition “Africa and Byzantium“ that examines the art and faith (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) of historical kingdoms of Egypt and Sudan. The ‘Africa and Byzantium’ exhibit is an additional cost payable directly to the museum. Tickets for this exhibit can be purchased in advance on line, or the day of the tour. Lunch and snacks are available in Provenance Cafe – open until 4pm. Bus to depart museum at 4:30 pm with a rest stop / fast food stop before returning to GAC by 8:30pm. $65.00 per person. Stop into the Art Center to sign up. Group Highlights Tour of permanent collection included.

ART ON THE VINE – POP ART Congratulations and THANK YOU goes out all of the members of GAC who participated in creating and implementing another amazing event for “Art on the Vine.” “POP ART” was a great success! Pat Majcher and her committee implemented an amazing array of decorations and food tables that were complemented by the flavorful wines of Greendance Winery. The “Silent Auction” committee are to be commended for the hard work and creative design of the very successful auction exhibit in the classroom. Once again, the support of the art community was out in force to take part in the fun, great food and friendly conversations that enhanced a celebration of Art in a contemporary style. The Art Center is very grateful for everyone’s hard work and dedication to preserving art in our community!

SILENT AUCTION for ART ON THE VINE

The Silent Auction was a big success but only thanks to those that contributed (and those that hung it up on the wall). Greensburg Art Center would like to thank all those artists that contributed to this event: Ginger Hepler, Rose Sovyak, Shirleah Kelly, Judy Lauso, Nicole Chmel Brown, Janice Decker, Dorine Currie, Marla Kalning, Alice O’Brien, Tami Krusper, Debbie King, Marcy Koynok, Mary Yeager, Donna Kantorik, Judy Smith, Becky Mormack, Pay Majcher, Justine Rauso, Linley Nagy, Nancy Anderson, Peg Panasiti, Nancy Rusbosin, Donna Sheridan, Marine Ruth, Ron Korczynski, Polly O’Hara, Thomas Bothe, Marcia Gilbert, Johanna Sheppard, Aline Sherwood, C.J. Witkowski, Susan Wisneski and Donnie Kalp.

The Silent Auction Art was complemented by contributions of local businesses. Please, support the businesses that support the Greensburg Art Center. They are: Helltown Brewery, Mt. Pleasant; All Saints Brewery, Greensburg; Yough River Brewing, Connellsville; Iron Rock Tap House, Greensburg; Sharky’s Café and Ricolita’s Cafe, Latrobe; Norvelt Golf Course, Norvelt; and Mt. Odin Golf Course, Greensburg.

EDUCATION

Summer Classes will be starting before you know it. Check out the complete listing on our web page and register for your choices. The Summer class flyer will be printed and posted later in May. You can also stop in the Art Center and pick up a flyer. Classes fill up fast so don’t delay.

Peg Panasiti’s Watercolor Class is rescheduled for May 29, June 5, 12, & 19. There are still openings for registration.

Summer Classes for Children – already scheduled are:

• Classes and Camps for Summer – Register now!
• Celebrate Art – Tuesdays June 18, 25, July 2,9,16,23, 10:30-12pm, Ages 6-11, $60
• Summer Art Camp – “Welcome To My World”, August 5-9, 9-12:00pm, Ages 6-11, $125
• Painting on Canvas – June 25.26,27, 1-3:00pm, Ages 12-18, $75
• Create a Graphic Novel – July 30,31, Aug 1, 1-3:00, Ages 12-18, $60

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS!

Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try! A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us. Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model! Never fear!! We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper. This is a no intimidation zone. We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge. Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm.You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may 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 model and building use fee.

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 Jerry Saturday 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 weather.
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Open Studio will continue after May 7- Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30, Open studio fee $19 per session.
• · Print Studio, Open Studio will continue after April 30. Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm. Those with prior print experience only. Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities

TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS DISTINCTIVE DRINKWARE 2nd annual national juried exhibition with a concentration of ‘Distinctive Drinkware’. This exhibit includes ceramics and even metal designs. Go to the Touchstone website for more information. Applications will be accepted online from May 1 through June 1 at touchstonecrafts.org

THE BUTLER ART CENTER AND GALLERY are hosting the “Celebration of the Arts”- 2024 Celebration of Art Exhibit, July 14-August 10, 2024 It is a juried exhibition highlighting the works of artists from the Tri-State area. This exhibition is open to artists living in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia who are at least 18 years of age. The award for Best in Show will be $500.00. There will be up to $2,000.00 in other cash awards. The Butler Art Center & Gallery at 344 S. Main Street, Butler, PA 16001. (724) 283-6922 Registration deadline is June 1, 2024, by 5:00pm. For registration, go to: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ButlerArtCenterGallery/_2024CelebrationOfArtExhibitJuly14August102024

Scottdale PA celebrates its 150th Anniversary with four Plein Air Events

• MAY 18, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS – Check in at the Gazebo, behind Rite Aid Pharmacy. Check in times 10 am to 12pm. Discounts at local eateries are available at check in.
• JUNE 8, 2024 – WEST OVERTON
• JULY 20, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
• AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON
• SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL This exhibit will be judged but your works are not juried into the exhibit, $1,000 in prizes awarded, categories include A) Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, mixed media, B) Youth Art Work (grades 1-6), C) Youth Art Work (grades 7 -12). The fee is only $10, for one or all four locations. We only ask the artist to submit at least one piece for sale at the exhibit to be held September 20-22 during Scottdale’s Fall Festival. There is no fee for the Youth categories. Details and the prospectus are posted on https://www.scottdalehistoricalsociety.com/scottdale-150/150th-anniversary-events/

PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY

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.

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE

• Thank you to Donna Merrits for continuing the clean up of the triangle near Humphrey Road.
• Art on the Vine Donations – THANK YOU to Mabel Shaner and Dr. and Mrs. Bill Scheeren, George and Linda Austin for their donations.
• Get Well Wishes to John Bixler, Sue Pollins and Peg Panasiti
• Sympathies go out to Nancy and Gene Dalverny

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

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the year 2025   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 debra_j_king@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

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES Individual – $40 Family – $70 College Students – $25 Artist market, additional – $40

Membership for 2024 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 2023!

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

THIS IS NEW !!!! KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL? 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

SEMI-PRECISION GEMS – A GAC member has offered our members who design jewelry an incredible deal for purchasing semi-precious gems of many varieties. Each gem is ½ off the listed price that it was purchased for. Please contact Rose Sovyak for more details or to arrange a meeting to view the gems. This deal is available to any member, not just our amazing jewelry designers. You can contact Rose at 412-558-0810.

WISSMACH GLASS COMPANY – Save the Date to Celebrate and Shop, FALL FACTORY SALE, Friday October 11, 8am to 4pm and Saturday October 12, 8am to 12pm. Best Prices of the year on Factory Outlet exclusives in Art Glass, COE 96 Kiln Glass and Furnace Glass. Paul Wissmach Glass Company, 420 Stephens Street, Paden City, WV 26159 Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 – Saturday, October 12, 1 to 4pm; Celebrate Wissmach 120th Anniversary. See Pittsburgh Glass Center’s brand new state of the art building expansion; Wissmach history display; Watch various glass classes in action; Pop up exhibition of artwork made with Wissmach Glass Products.

ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving. Looking for someone who can restore/fix. Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).

FREE LANCE ARTIST: Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen. If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432

SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490

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 Olga Herb

UPCOMING Exhibit in the Rowe Gallery

Westmoreland Society of Photography April 19 through May 31. The Westmoreland Photographers Society is an organization of amateur and professional photographers. The WPS is a great place to learn about photography from fellow members.
OPENING RECEPTION APRIL 19, 6 TO 8PM      www.wps.photography

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING Exhibits in the Rowe Gallery

Debbie King & Jeanne Siecinski: June 8 through June 29
Art Neighbors: July 13 through August 30
Printmaking: September 14 through October 19
Art of GIFTing: November 11 through December 20

MEMBERS EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
‘The World of Herbs’, Eileen Yeager
Runs March 23 through April 27 Eileen Yeager is the featured artist at the Greensburg-Hempfield library joint program. “Picture This at the Library” exhibition.  Her exhibition is entitled “World of Herbs” and will run from March 23 through April 27,2024. World of Herbs explores different countries around the world and how they use herbs and spices in their food and drink. Many of the pieces in the show represent individual countries and each piece is an original etching of a bouquet of native plants in that country.  The exhibit is open during the Library’s regular hours : Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Stop in and experience an amazing trip through the World of Herbs.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS AT THE LIBRARY
Emily Flores         May 1 through June 5
Nancy Rusbosin  June 13 through July 22
Butterfly Artists    July 27 through August 28
Doris Wood          September 6 through October 11
Loyalhanna Spinners October 18 through November 22

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Our annual fundraiser, ‘Art on the Vine’, is scheduled for April 26,
6-9:00 pm. The theme this year is “Pop Art” so expect bright and lively decorations. There will be five tables of lavish food displays, wine paired by Greendance Winery, live music and more. We are keeping the cost at $50 so plan on an affordable good time! Invitations this year are being mailed to members by postcard so there will be no formal invite in an envelope. The mailing was sent the first week of March. Please follow the directions on the postcard to get your reservation in asap ! Wine glass painting is completed and we thank all those that contributed to painting those bright popping designs!  Click here to go to greensburgartcenter.org to RESERVE NOW! 

SILENT AUCTION for ART ON THE VINE
There is a silent auction again this year and we would be grateful for a contribution of your artwork, painting, ceramics, or other piece of artwork would be welcome.  Please place your donation in the large box (labeled ‘Silent Auction’) in the front of the classroom.  If you have an oil painting and it is not protected, place it on the gray counter in front of the classroom.  There is also some flat cardboard provided in the box as well.  Place a tag on the piece with your name, title of the painting, medium and suggested value.  We look forward to your receiving your artwork. We plan to hang the artwork approximately 2 weeks prior to the event so please get your pieces in by Saturday April 13.  Please contact Mary Yeager with any questions or concerns, 724-216-7477

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART BUS TRIP

If you’ve never been to the Cleveland Museum of Art or have been but have not experienced the entire 500,920 square foot space, here’s your chance. Join us on Tuesday, June 11; the bus will depart at 8:30am from the Greensburg Art Center. Expected arrival by 12 Noon. Check out the vast and famous permanent collection. Several special exhibits which require a ticket (can be purchased upon arrival) which include:   Monet in Focus, a South Korean Digital Immersive Experience, Barbara Bosworth Photography and a special exhibition “Africa and Byzantium“ that examines the art and faith (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) of historical kingdoms of Egypt and Sudan.  The ‘Africa and Byzantium’ exhibit is an additional cost payable directly to the museum.  Tickets for this exhibit can be purchased in advance on line, or the day of the tour. Lunch and snacks are available in Provenance Cafe – open until 4pm.  Bus to depart museum at 4:30 pm with a rest stop / fast food  stop before returning to GAC by 8:30pm.  $65.00 per person. Group Highlights Tour of permanent collection included. Stop into the Art Center to sign up or go to www.greensburgartcenter.org.

EDUCATION

The spring class schedule began the first full week of March however there are classes that don’t start until April and May. Check out the complete listing on our web page and register for your choices.  You can also stop in the Art Center and pickup a flyer.  Classes are filling up fast so don’t delay.Classes for Children and Youth – Spring 2024Meet the Artist and Create Your Own Masterpiece!
6 Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 10:30 – noon  $60  For children ages 6 to 11
Look at the style of a famous artist and create your own work in that style.  If you want to take fewer than 6 classes, call the center to register, $12 each
There is room for last minute registration – deadline is April 2.Classes for Children and Youth – Spring 2024-continued
Youth Clay Class (ages 9 to 14) with Johanna Sheppard
This class is full.

Classes and Camps for Spring/Summer – go to greensburgartcenter.org to Register now!
Celebrate Art – Tuesdays June 18, 25, July 2,9,16,23, 10:30-12pm,  Ages 6-11, $60
Summer Art Camp – “Welcome To My World”, August 5-9, 9-12:00pm, Ages 6-11, $125
Painting on Canvas – June 25.26,27, 1-3:00pm, Ages 12-18, $75
Create a Graphic Novel – July 30,31, Aug 1, 1-3:00, Ages 12-18, $60

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS! and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!  A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone. We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge. Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm.  You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may 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 model and building use fee.

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 3^rd Thursday of the month)

• Painting with Jerry Saturday 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 weather.

OPEN STUDIOS continued

• Oils with Jackie Moreno Open Studio will continue after May 7-  Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30,  Open studio fee $19 per session.

• Print Studio, Open Studio will continue after May 14.  Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm.  Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com

• For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

Reminder: Summer Class Proposals are due April 30.

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS

https://www.setonhill.edu/news/detail/call-for-entries-alumni-art-exhibit-2024/

The Manos Gallery – ’24 Minis’
Artists must complete a cohesive collection of 24 individual works of art, all must be 6” x 6”.  The final group of artists will be selected by April 20, 2024.  For more information, email manosgallery@yahoo.com

CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETION for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
For Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District. This official congressional event is an opportunity to recognize and encourage young artistic talent across the nation.  The winning artwork from the district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capital complex alongside pieces from all participating districts around the country.  Submissions due by Friday, April 26, 5pm.
Go to website:https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/reschenthaler-announces-2024-congressional-art-competition Or call Sarah Youngdahl, district director in Westmorland County District Office, 724-219-4200

TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS
DISTINCTIVE DRINKWARE 2^nd annual national juried exhibition with a concentration of ‘Distinctive Drinkware’.  This exhibit includes ceramics and even metal designs.  Go to the Touchstone website for more information.  Applications will be accepted online from May 1 through June 1 at touchstonecrafts.orgScottdale PA celebrates its 150^th Anniversary with
four Plein Air Events
MAY 18, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
JUNE 8, 2024 – WEST OVERTON
JULY 20, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON
SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL
This exhibit will be judged, $1,000 in prizes awarded, categories include A) Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, mixed media, B) Youth Art Work (grades 1-6), C) Youth Art Work (grades 7 -12).
The fee is only $10, for one or all four locations.  We only ask the artist to submit at least one piece for sale at the exhibit to be held September 20-22 during Scottdale’s Fall Festival. There is no fee for the Youth categories. Details will be posted on https://www.scottdalehistoricalsociety.com/scottdale-150/150th-anniversary-events/  by the second week of April.

PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY
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.

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the year 2025
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 debra_j_king@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.

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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 2024 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 2023!

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…THIS IS NEW !!!!
KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL? 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.

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CLASSIFIED ADS

ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).FREE LANCE ARTIST:  Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen.  If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432

SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490

WANT TO BUY: A spinning wheel and small kiln for pottery (approximately 16” to 18”).  Contact Simona at 412-715-1583 or email at simona.gmsp@gmail.com

FREE  FREE  FREE, Yes it is free!  There are a couple of boxes on the counter in the classroom with the label ‘FREE’ on them.  There is one container of acrylic paints, lots of them, and one box of miscellaneous art supplies such as frames, stretchers, boards to paint on. Please help yourself.  There is also a large frame and jars of paint, also noted ‘FREE’.

Do you want to buy or sell something art related?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

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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.

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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 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:                                           Linley Nagy           Nancy Rusbosin

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DATES TO REMEMBER

• Pick up artwork from the Member’s Show, March 1 (10 – 3pm) & 4 (10 – 1pm)
• Gelli Printing Workshop, March 2, 1pm
• Gallery Committee Meeting Monday, March 4, 10am
• Opening Reception for The Artistic Fusion of Six, March 10, 2 – 5pm
• Members Meeting Monday, March 11, 7pm

For other specific committee meetings, please attend as directed by the committee.

UP COMING EXHIBIT IN THE ROWE GALLERY

THE ARTISTIC FUSION OF SIX

We welcome everyone to attend the Opening on Sunday, March 10 from 2 to 5pm.  The Artistic Fusion joins together six artists with very different styles and mediums.  Oils, Watercolors, Acrylics, Pen & Ink and Pencil are equally represented.  Skillful crafts of woodwork, jewelry, pottery and glass are displayed and for sale as well.  Classroom Wall Exhibit features the artwork of the late Gerry Beitel, a long time member of the Greensburg Art Center.  Anyone wishing to bring food to the Opening on Sunday March 10, is welcome to do so.

Future Exhibits in the Rowe Gallery

• Westmoreland Photography 4/19-5/31; Debbie King & Jeanne Siecinski: 6/8-6/29
• Art Neighbors 7/13-8/30; Printmaking 9/14-10/19;
• Art of GIFTing 11/2-12/20.

HAPPENINGS AT THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER

ART ON THE VINE – POP ART – COMING APRIL 26

Our annual fundraiser, ‘Art on the Vine’, is scheduled for April 26, 6-9:00 pm. The theme this year is “Pop Art” so expect bright and lively decorations. There will be five tables of lavish food displays, wine paired by Greendance Winery, live music and more. We are  keeping the cost at $50 so plan on an affordable good time! Wine glass painting is complete and we thank all those that contributed to painting those bright popping designs! Invitations this year are being mailed to members by postcard so there will be no formal invite in an envelope.  The mailing is set to go out by the first week of March. Please follow the directions on the postcard to get your reservation in asap ! Reservations also available online.

SILENT AUCTION for ART ON THE VINE

There is a silent auction again this year and we would be grateful for a contribution of your artwork, painting, ceramics, or other piece of artwork would be welcome.  Please place your donation in the large box (labeled ‘Silent Auction’) in the front of the classroom.  If you have an oil painting and it is not protected, place it on the gray counter in front of the classroom.  There is also some flat cardboard provided in the box as well.  Place a tag on the back with your name, title of the painting, medium and suggested value.  We look forward to your receiving your artwork. We plan to hang the artwork approximately 2 weeks prior to the event so please get your pieces in by Saturday April 13.  Please contact Mary Yeager with any questions or concerns, 724-216-7477

EDUCATION

The spring class schedule begins the first full week of March. Check out the complete listing on our web page and register for your choices.  You can also stop in the Art Center and pickup a flyer.  Classes are filling up fast so don’t delay.

 Classes for Children and Youth – Spring 2024

• Meet the Artist and Create Your Own Masterpiece!  Saturdays     April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 10:30 – noon  $60  For children ages 6 to 11. Look at the style of a famous artist and create your own work in that style.  If you want to take fewer than 6 classes, call the center to register, $12 each
• Youth Clay Class (ages 9 to 14) with Johanna Sheppard  6 Saturdays April 6 through May 18, (Note, no class May 11) 9am to noon $90 Price includes clay, glazes, firings.  This class will teach youth how to create ceramic pieces from low-fire clay using coil, slab, and pinch techniques.  They will finish their pieces by glazing.  Note: Pieces must be taken home within 3 weeks of last class or GAC will discard due to lack of storage space.

Classes and Camps for Summer – Register now!

• Celebrate Art – Tuesdays June 18, 25, July 2,9,16,23, 10:30-12pm,  Ages 6-11, $60
• Summer Art Camp – “Welcome To My World”, August 5-9, 9-12:00pm, Ages 6-11, $125
• Painting on Canvas – June 25.26,27, 1-3:00pm, Ages 12-18, $75
• Create a Graphic Novel – July 30,31, Aug 1, 1-3:00, Ages 12-18, $60

ATTENTION FIGURE DRAWING ARTISTS!   Attention Figure Drawing Artists and those who want to give drawing the figure a try!   A small group of us meet monthly to take advantage of the opportunity to sit before a person from our midst who poses for us.  Try asking your friend or spouse to do this and you will see the value of having a willing volunteer as a model!  Never fear!!  We take the opportunity to share tips and strategies with ways each of us has discovered to get a successful drawing on canvas or paper.  This is a no intimidation zone.  We do not always end up with a masterpiece, but we can certainly enjoy accepting the challenge.
Figure Drawing meets the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 1pm.
You may incorporate whatever medium and approach you may 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 model and building use fee.

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 3^rd Thursday of the month)
• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• 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 weather.
• Oils with Jackie Moreno Tuesdays 1:30 to 4:30, Open studio fee $19 per session.
• Print Studio, Tuesday Open Studio is 1 – 4 pm. Those with prior print experience only.  Must schedule in advance with Eileen Yeager, 412-491-1192 or efyeager3@gmail.com
• For any Studio session, if you need more information, you can always contact GAC by phone, 724-837-6791

!!!  ART SAMPLERS  !!! Many thanks to all the instructors that participated in the Art Samplers winter session.  This was a huge success and exposed those to mediums and technics they can explore further. 

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GAC Member Opportunities

• Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Exhibit ENTER NOW !! Deadline is March 8, 2024. For more information, go to: https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/
• Scottdale PA celebrates its 150^th Anniversary with four Plein Air Events

1. MAY 18, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
2. JUNE 8, 2024 – WEST OVERTON
3. JULY 20, 2024 – SCOTTDALE DOWNTOWN AND NEARBY AREAS
4. AUGUST 17, 2024 – MAPLE BOTTOM FARM – FLOWER FARM in DAWSON

• SEPTEMBER 20-22 – EXHIBIT AT THE SCOTTDALE FALL FESTIVAL  This exhibit will be judged, $1,000 in prizes awarded, categories include A) Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Pencil, Charcoal, mixed media, B) Youth Art Work (grades 1-6), C) Youth Art Work (grades 7 -12). The fee is only $10, for one or all four locations.  We only ask the artist to exhibit at least one piece for sale. Details will be posted on https://www.scottdalehistoricalsociety.com/scottdale-150/150th-anniversary-events/

FUNDRAISER DONATION REQUEST

The Westmoreland /Frick Hospital Foundation is requesting donations of artwork for an upcoming fundraising event to benefit the Heart, Lung, and Vascular Institute.  The institute offers minimally invasive procedures that include mitral valve repair / replacement, Watchman Implant -a minimally invasive procedure for people with atrial fibrillation and more.  The items will be part of an auction that will be held at the “Black Tie for Hearts” event on March 23,2024 at the Greensburg Country Club.  Please look in your stash of 2D or 3D art for pieces that you are willing to donate to a great cause.  We will receive positive publicity and your closet will be free to add more pieces to it.  You can drop off your piece at the art center by March 9– make sure to put a tag on the piece to include your name, title of painting, medium and estimated value.  MAKE SURE TOO – place a label on it ‘ATTN: ROSE SOVYAK’.  We don’t want to get them mixed up with the Art on the Vine Donation, which we would love to have a piece for that event as well.  Contact Rose Sovyak for more information.

Eileen Yeager will be the featured artist at the Greensburg-Hempfield library joint program. “Picture This at the Library” exhibition. Her exhibition is entitled “World of Herbs” and will run from March 23 through April 27,2024. World of Herbs explores different countries around the world and how they use herbs and spices in their food and drink. Many of the pieces in the show represent individual countries and each piece is an original etching of a bouquet of native plants in that country. Would you like to exhibit it at the library in 2024? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE  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

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for

• EXHIBITIONS in the year 2025 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 debra_j_king@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

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25

Artist market, additional – $40

Membership for 2024 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 2023!

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

THIS IS NEW !!!!  KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL?  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

ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).

FREE LANCE ARTIST:  Need an artist willing to paint a mural in archway of kitchen.  If interested, call Sharon at 724-732-02432

SKETCHBOX EASEL (Artist Loft) & SOFT PASTELS: $80, If interested, call Marian at 724-989-5412 or 724-834-5490

Do you want something art related advertised?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

WANT TO BUY: A spinning wheel and small kiln for pottery (approximately 16” to 18”).  Contact Simona at 412-715-1583 or email at simona.gmsp@gmail.com

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 Executive Board

If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.

Executive:

President: Rose Sovyak

Vice President: Marcia Koynok

Treasurer: Pat Majcher

Secretary:

Members at Large

Sarah Hunter        Peg Panasiti

Donna Merritts     Olga Herbert

Tami Krusper         Loretta Wolfe

Linley Nagy           Nancy Rusbosin