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DATES TO REMEMBER

Member Meeting, Monday April 10, 2023, 7pm

BIENNIAL 2023 May 6, through June 30, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, May 6, 6 to 8 pm
Join us on Saturday May 6 from 6 to 8pm for the Opening Reception of the Biennial 2023.  Greensburg Art Center is honored to have juror Clayton Merrell, Professor of Art at Carnegie Mellon University.

LATROBE – GREENSBURG ART NEIGHBORS SHOW

Artwork by Jeffrey Carroll, Sue Hrubes, and Elmer Knizner.

OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY, MAY 4, 5 TO 7 PM

This annual event between art neighbors will be held at Latrobe Art Center this year from May 1 – 31, 2023.  Awards ceremony at 6:15pm.  Light bites, drinks, and more will be available. Artwork from member artists of both art centers will hang side-by-side, showing off the artistic talent of our two art communities.

For Artists submitting work, deadline to submit entries is Friday, April 24^th.  Artwork Drop-Off is Thursday, April 27th and Friday, April 28^th between 10 am and 3pm.  Artwork Pick-Up is Thursday, June 1^st and Friday, June 2^nd between the hours of 10 am and 4pm.  For entry and prospectus, go to www.latrobeartcenter.org

CURRENT EXHIBIT in the ROWE GALLERY   PITTSBURGH 10 +, HERE AND NOW  The current exhibit closes on April 22.  Stop by and view the wonderful and the unusual artwork. Pittsburgh 10+ is a group of Pittsburgh regional artists that celebrate their artistic diversity and friendship through exhibitions and events focusing on new work. GAC is proud to provide the Rowe Gallery for this exhibition.

‘FROM THE EARTH’ a Ceramic Exhibition Look for the prospectus coming soon from GAC for the first pottery/ceramic exhibit taking place September 9 through October 21, 2023.   Start working on the ceramic pieces now!  The rules for acceptance: the piece/s must be made of ceramic clay and fired in a kiln; no factory or commercial mold produced items will be accepted.  This will be an exciting exhibition we’re looking forward to presenting.

THE SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE The Spring classes are running now through May.  Summer schedule will begin in June.  Camps for children will be part of that schedule.  Teacher proposals for summer classes are due April 30.

FROM THE ARCHIVES……

We will begin providing excerpts from the Greensburg Art Center Archives.  These tid-bits of GAC history give a glimpse into the past and maybe spark an idea for the future.

December 14, 1933, Greensburg Daily News    Interest High for Art Show

Greensburg’s second annual exhibition of paintings by local artists will be hung in the administration building, North Maple Avenue, next week.  All the paintings will be the original work of the exhibitors and no copies will be hung.  Al the paintings will continue the work of the artists during the current year or within the past year or two. Last year’s exhibition was attended by approximately 2,000 persons.  A larger attendance is expected this year and the visit to Greensburg of various art critics during the four days is anticipated with interest by the exhibitors.

UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS

PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the    Greensburg-Hempfield Library is back on the books (pardon the pun.)  Debbie King, who has been waiting patiently prior to COVID and the library renovation, is the first exhibitor of this very successful endeavor. Debbie’s exhibition will be featured with an open house on Friday, March 10th, 2023 from 5-7 PM.  Her exhibit, entitled “How I See IT,” will remain up until April 22,2023.  The exhibition is free and open to the public. The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue join Debbie and the library staff at the open house!  Please contact Rose Sovyak if you have any questions.

March:  Debbie King, ‘How I See It’, March 10 to April 22

May:  Ginger and Gary Hepler, May 12 to June 17

June: Suzanne Panchura, June 23 – July 25

August: Stephanie Oplinger, August 4 – September 7

September: Jackie Moreno’s class, September 15 – October 19

Would you like to exhibit at the Library next year? Contact Rose Sovyak.  This is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library.   For questions or comments please contact Rose at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

FORECASTS, FEELINGS AND FLOWERS Artwork by Stacey Pydynkowsky is on exhibit at Bottle Works, 411 3^rd Avenue, Johnstown, PA. This is Stacey’s solo exhibit and will run until April 22.

Regional-CALL FOR ARTISTS

Latrobe-Greensburg Art Neighbors Show – see information above.

Seton Hill University Seton Hill Alumni are encouraged to submit up to three works of art to be considered for exhibition in the Alumni Art Exhibit, which will be on display in the Harlan Gallery from June 2 o June 23, 2023  All mediums are accepted. Submission deadline is May 6, 2023.For more information and to register, go to www.setonhill.edu/news/detail/call-for-entries-alumni-art-exhibit-2023-at-seton-hills-harlan-gallery/

The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery.   Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.

HAPPENINGS

Touchstone Center for Crafts

Volunteers needed at Touchstone Center for Crafts events in May and June for Campus Cleanup Day, Open House, and an En Plein Air painting event. Interested volunteers are asked to please fill out form for interest and availability: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Volunteer-at-Touchstone

Opportunity for Veterans  Veteran Scholarships are available for veterans and their family members for a 2, 3, for 5 day workshop at Touchstone Center for the Crafts. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/workshops/scholarships

Opportunities & Job Listings at Touchstone Center for Crafts For more information and to apply: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/get-involved/opportunities

OPEN STUDIOS

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.

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercoler
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thursday 10:00AM-1:00PM, except the 3^rd Thursday of the month
  • on-going, oils, acrylics, pastels mediums
• Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm,
  • Models are Needed, Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You! $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330
  • Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.

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

ATTENTION:  WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com

CONGRATULATIONS  We would like to give recognition to our Members for any special award or recognition they receive.   Kindly submit the detailed information in an email to Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com or call the Center, one week before the last day of the month.

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years 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 debbieking@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

THANK YOU VERY MUCH Thank you Marcy Koynok for organizing the wonderful bus trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Thank you to the following donors in the month of March.
Bev Kohler and Tim Zechetti and Tom Niggel and Bill & Bonnie Hoffman for their donations for Art on the Vine.

With your continued support, GAC can continue their mission to encourage, promote, and foster an interest in the visual and related arts and crafts for all age groups.

We wish to Thank All the Artists that donated artwork for the Silent Auction.

Pat Majcher, Shirleah Kelly, Rose Soyvak, Nancy Rusbosin, Becky Mormack, Peg Panasiti, Nicole Chmel-Brown, Susanne Andrews, Steve Harris, Tami Krusper, Susan Sparks, Carol Pollock, Johanna Sheppard, Marcy Ellen Thompson, Sally Taylor, Mary Ann Hadden, Janice Decker, Ginger Hepler, Mary Yeager, Marcy Koynok, Susan Wisneski, Jerry Scorpion, Justine Rauso, Eileen Yeager, Sue Pollins, Ann Gravelle, Sue Hrubes, and Linley Nagy

We would also like to Thank our Local businesses that helped support the Silent Auction. We ask you Shop Local at these sponsor’s locations.

• Broadway Manor B & B, Caron’s Tavern, Maple Bottom Farms – Scottdale
• Helltown Brewery, Mt. Pleasant; LD’s Beerhouse and Sobel’s Obscure Brewery, Jeannette
• Latrobe Elks Golf Course and Glengary Links, Latrobe; Norvelt Golf Course, Norvelt.
• Tattiebogle Cider Works, Acme

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

Artist market – $40

Membership for 2023 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 2022!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD WOMEN… AND MEN

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 ALSO NEEDED:

______The GAC Pottery/Print Studio is going through some renovations.  We need some hands to help move shelving, ware and miscellaneous items the week of Monday June 5 through Friday June 9.  There will be a workers meeting the week before.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.

______GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO

Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.

______Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back

______ CHILDREN’S CLASS TEACHERS NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER, contact the Education Committee; Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net, Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711, or Shirleah Kelly Shirleah1@aol.com or call the Center.

______Offer other service____________________________________________________

YOU ARE NEEDED –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; Send via US Mail by checking the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to Greensburg Art Center.

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.
• DARKROOM  Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.   Photo paper is FREE. Bring your materials and have fun developing!  Cost: $5/3 hours  $25/Week     INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com.
• POTTERY STUDIO Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com

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.

CONTACT US

For any activity, class and/or event, if you are unable to email and a phone number is not provided, call the Center during normal business hours.  You will be put in touch with the appropriate individual that can provide further details.  GAC 724-837-6791

2023 Executive Board

President: Jerry Scorpion scorppainter@gmail.com

Vice President: Rose Sovyak rosemarysovyak@gmail.com

Treasurer: Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net

Secretary: Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com

Members at Large:

Sarah Hunter sarahhunterart@gmail.com           Peg Panasiti peg@pegspalette.com

Marcie Koynok mkoynok@gmail.com                   Tami Krusper tami.kr@comcast.net

Loretta Wolfe eflow26@aol.com                       Nancy Rusbosin nrusbosin@comcast.net

Linley Nagy llnagy777@outlook.com                      Consultant: Olga Herbert ojherbs@gmail.com

NEW! Member News… H.K. Miller show “Old School” opening on March 31st 6-8pm, Artists Hand Gallery/ Espresso Bar , 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA. Paintings of old school houses.

EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE Opening was held January 21, 2023. 
The People’s Choice award was selected at the close of the exhibit on February 25, 2023.  And the winner is Henry Stull for his painting titled ‘Puffy Flowers’.  Congratulations Henry!

DATES TO REMEMBER
Member Meeting, Monday March 13, 2023, 7pm

CLEVELAND, HERE WE COME !!!  March 16, 2023
Marcy Koynok organized the March 16 trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art (clevelandart.org)  It is a full house, or bus! Departure from GAC is 8am.  Depart the museum at 5pm with a dinner stop on the way back to GAC.  What a wonderful opportunity.  Thank You Marcy !!

PITTSBURGH 10 +, HERE AND NOW
Upcoming Exhibit, March 11 through April 22 with an Opening Reception on March 11, 1:30 to 4:30pm. Pittsburgh 10+ is a group of Pittsburgh regional artists that celebrate their artistic diversity and friendship through exhibitions and events focusing on new work. We are looking forward to hosting this exhibit.

Upcoming Open Juried Exhibition…. 

Prospectus      Online Entry Form

Saturday, April 1, 2023 6pm to 9pm – ART ON THE VINE IS BACK !!
Come to Paris with us in this ‘Moulin Rouge’ event.  Reservations now can be made on our web site greensburgartcenter.org or by cash, check or credit card at the Art Center.  This event will have six tables featuring delicious food paired with featured wines from Greendance Winery of Mount Pleasant.  Live Music by Zen Strings sets the mood. Silent Auction and exciting activities such as a Parisian Photo Booth and Caricatures will be included.  We will need quality works of art for the Silent Auction. Paintings should be 16” x 20” or smaller, framed and ready to hang. We need them by March 4 !!  If you have any questions on the Silent Auction,  please contact the following, myeager777@gmail.com, nrusbosin@comcast.net, tami.kr@comcast.net, mkoynok@gmail.com, BAmormack@gmail.com

• The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery.   Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.
• The Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art & Photography Exhibition The 2023 entry form and prospectus are available on their website at https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/. Please take note that the deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023. They welcome and encourage you to invite others to apply.
• Laurel Arts ‘Off the Wall: A 3-D Exhibit’ Area artists are invited to participate in this 3D exhibit at Laurel Arts, Somerset, PA. Drop off dates are March 29, 30 or April 1; Pick up date is May 6.  Exhibit will run from April 4 through March 4.  For more information, please contact Alison Leer, 814-443-2433
• Touchstone Center for Crafts      Call for Art: Distinctive Drinkware Touchstone Center for Crafts is hosting a national juried exhibition that explores the idea of Distinctive Drinkware. Not just everyday mass produced consumer goods, but rather handcrafted items such as cups, shakers, cocktail spoons, bottle openers, and more. The focus of this exhibition is on the function and concept of not only the drinking vessel, but the objects and accessories used to create the drinks. Through the exploration of drinkware, this exhibition aims to serve as a platform to elevate the modern day experience of crafting and enjoying your favorite beverages! Submissions deadline: March 31^stEXHIBITION DATES: MAY 28 – JUL 23, 2023 at Touchstone Center for the Crafts Entry Fee: $20 for up to five entries. Applications accepted through SlideRoom: touchstonecrafts.slideroom.com
• The Between Two Rivers Artist Trail The first annual call for artists for: The Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers create the natural boundaries that inspired this celebratory day of art and place. This one day tour will highlight the incredible arts community that exists in Fayette County and the surrounding area.  The B2R Artist Trail will happen on Saturday, August 19th 2023 from 10am – 4pm. Deadline for entry is March 31st, 2023.All hosting studio sites must be located in Fayette County. Applications from guest artists are welcomed from residents of Greene, Fayette, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania; Monongalia and Preston counties in West Virginia; and Garrett County, Maryland. If you are accepted and are not located in Fayette County, you will be assigned to exhibit at a Fayette County artist site.  For further information, go to Between2riverarts.com Participating artists and studios will be featured on the Trail’s website and included in marketing materials and maps. Studios will receive signage for their yard or window to help direct visitors. Artists are encouraged to sell their pieces during the tour; 100% of art sales go to the artist. The intent of this event is to introduce the public to Fayette County and the artistic talent that surrounds us. The public is encouraged to move from site to site, experiencing a variety of working artist studios, meet the makers, and purchase directly from them.

• Greensburg-Hempfield Library’s ‘BINGO BASH’ The Greensburg Art Center is a proud supporter of the Greensburg-Hempfield Library’s “Bingo Bash” to be held at the West point Fire Hall on Sunday, March 26,2023 . Doors will open at 11:30 AM. The Art Center support is represented by sponsoring a game and providing an art -themed raffle basket.  Additional details will be forthcoming.
• Touchstone Center for Crafts Volunteers needed at Touchstone Center for Crafts events in May and June for Campus Cleanup Day, Open House, and an En Plein Air painting event.Interested volunteers are asked to please fill out form for interest and availability: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Volunteer-at-Touchstone

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercoler
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thursday 10:00AM-1:00PM
  • on-going, oils, acrylics, pastels mediums
• Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm,
  • Models are Needed, Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!  $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330
  • Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.

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

ATTENTION:  WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS
Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com

CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to give recognition to our Members for any special award or recognition they receive.   Kindly submit the detailed information in an email to Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com or call the Center, one week before the last day of the month.

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years
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 debbieking@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

THANK YOU VERY MUCH Thank you to the following donors in the month of January:
Suzanne Evancho With your continued support, GAC can continue their mission to encourage, promote, and foster an interest in the visual and related arts and crafts for all age groups.

GAC Members
Get Well wishes go out to Paula Perry and Suzanne Evancho.  Sincere sympathy to Kathy Sabota on the recent loss of her mother in law.

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25
Artist market – $40
Membership for 2023 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 2022!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD WOMEN… AND MEN
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 ALSO NEEDED:
______GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO
Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.
______Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______ CHILDREN’S CLASS TEACHERS NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER, contact the Education Committee; Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net, Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711, or Shirleah Kelly Shirleah1@aol.com or call the Center.
______Offer other service____________________________________________________

YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly 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; Send via US Mail by checking the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to Greensburg Art Center.

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.
  DARKROOM Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.   Photo paper is FREE. Bring your materials and have fun developing!  Cost: $5/3 hours  $25/Week     INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com.
  POTTERY STUDIO Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com

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.

CONTACT US
For any activity, class and/or event, if you are unable to email and a phone number is not provided, call the Center during normal business hours.  You will be put in touch with the appropriate individual that can provide further details.  GAC 724-837-6791

2023 Executive Board
President: Jerry Scorpion scorppainter@gmail.com
Vice President: Rose Sovyak rosemarysovyak@gmail.com
Treasurer: Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net
Secretary: Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com

Members at Large:
Sarah Hunter sarahhunterart@gmail.com      Peg Panasiti peg@pegspalette.com
Marcie Koynok mkoynok@gmail.com                Tami Krusper tami.kr@comcast.net
Loretta Wolfe eflow26@aol.com                   Nancy Rusbosin nrusbosin@comcast.net
Linley Nagy llnagy777@outlook.com

Consultant: Olga Herbert ojherbs@gmail.com

EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE Opening was held January 21, 2023. 

A very well attended Opening to view, appreciate, and purchase GAC member’s art. Musical entertainment was provided by Clint VanGemert.  Committee members Rose Sovyak and Suzi Sparks did a great job organizing this exhibit as well as the Opening.  Thank you to Peg Panasiti for funding the Honorable Mention Awards and Rose Sovyak for funding the Juror Fee.  The People’s Choice Award can still be voted on.  Stop into the Gallery before the close of the exhibit on February 25, 2023 to cast your vote.

Awards

1^st Place One Way by Brian McCall
2^nd Place Yin by Johanna Sheppard
3^rd Chincoteague by Barbara Kern Bush

Awards of Merit Tinkering by Marcia M. Gilbert; Let’s Get Away by Mary Ellen Ranieri; Out of the Earth and into the Fire #1, Susan Sparks; Below Zero by Doreen Currie; Aquarian Aura by Susan Pollins; There are Cities in My Eyes by Nany Rusbosin

DATES TO REMEMBER Member Meeting, Monday February 13, 2023, 7pm

CAFÉ ART HAPPENING !! Saturday, February 4, 2023, 2 to 4pm.  Guest speaker is Brian McCall, the first place winner from Earth, Wind and Fire.  Come listen to Brian tell you about his art and process. Free to the public. Refreshments will be served.

CLEVELAND, HERE WE COME !!!  Marcy Koynok, who organized the bus trip to the National Gallery in Washington DC in December is at it again.  She is in the process of organizing a trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art  (clevelandart.org) on March 16.  In addition to transportation, the $60 pp trip fee includes admission to the special exhibit, ‘The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England’.   Sign up by February 8 to insure your spot on the bus.  Payment by check or cash only (in the event we have to cancel, it will be much easier to refund).  Departure from GAC is 8am.  Provenance Café (at the museum) is open 10am to 4pm and features salads and burgers.  Depart the museum at 5pm with a dinner stop on the way back to GAC.

PITTSBURGH 10 +, HERE AND NOW Upcoming Exhibit, March 11 through April 22 with an Opening Reception on March 11, 1:30 to 4:30pm. Pittsburgh 10+ is a group of Pittsburgh regional artists that celebrate their artistic diversity and friendship through exhibitions and events focusing on new work.

Saturday, April 1, 2023 6pm to 9pm – ART ON THE VINE IS BACK !!  Come to Paris with us in this ‘Moulin Rouge’ event.  Reservations can be made starting February 15.  This event will have six tables featuring delicious food paired with featured wines from Greendance Winery of Mount Pleasant.  Live Music by Zen Strings sets the mood. Silent Auction and exciting activities such as a Parisian Photo Booth, Caricatures, and Temporary Tattoos will be available.  Watch for the announcement on the reservations coming soon.  Note: We will need quality works of art for the Silent Auction. These works should agree with a Moulin Rouge theme, or Paris or France.  Please contact the following to register your artwork or interest in producing a piece of artwork, myeager777@gmail.com, nrusbosin@comcast.net, tami.kr@comcast.net, mkoynok@gmail.com

‘FROM THE EARTH’ a Ceramic Exhibition Look for the prospectus coming soon from GAC for the first pottery/ceramic exhibit taking place September 9 through October 21, 2023.   Start working on the ceramic pieces now!  The rules for acceptance: the piece/s must be made of ceramic clay and fired in a kiln; no factory or commercial mold produced items will be accepted.  This will be an exciting exhibition we’re looking forward to presenting.

OPEN STUDIOS  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.

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm, oil painting
• Tuesday Mornings with Ginger Hepler 10am to 1pm, all mediums
• Tuesday Afternoons with Jackie Moreno 1:30pm to 4:30pm, oil painting
• Wednesday Afternoons with Becky Mormack 1pm to 4pm oil painting
• Wednesday Night Painters with Peg Panasiti 7pm, watercoler
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg Thursday 10:00AM-1:00PM
  • on-going, oils, acrylics, pastels mediums
• Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm,
  • Models are Needed, Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You! $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330
  • Nancy and Becky’s Paint and Sip, contact the Center to get on the mailing list.
  • Print Studio – Open Studio with Eileen Yeager, Tuesdays as scheduled.  No formal instruction is provided however, Eileen’s is available for guidance. Contact Eileen for details, efyeager3@gmail.com

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

ATTENTION:  WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS  Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on the Wednesday Night Painters, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com

WINTER CLAY CLASSES Wheel Throwing, Beginner to Intermediate  8 Thursdays, February 9 through March 30, 6:30pm to 9:00pm $140 Beginners will learn how to throw on the wheel.  They will be able to complete a variety of projects such as plates, bowls, mugs and more.  They will learn how to make and attach handles.  After throwing, trimming, and decorating their pots, they will learn about glazing.  Intermediate students will be able to work on their own projects with help.  High School and Adult.  Instructor: Marine Kail  Go to www.greensburgartcenter.org to register OR stop in the Gallery.

COMING SOON…THE SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE  The Spring class schedule will begin in March.  The schedule will be available by the 2^nd week of February.  We have a full line up of drawing, painting, pastel, mosaic, lots of clay classes and more!

UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS  Getting From There to Here – Bridging Debbie Walker’s exhibit runs from January 27 through February 22 at the Monroeville Public Library Gallery. The Opening Reception was held on Saturday, January 28.

Jeannette Unvarnished Kim Rentler is one of the four photographers participating in this exhibit which runs from February 4, 2023 to March 11, 2023 with an Opening Reception on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 5:00pm at the UR Here Gallery in Jeannette.  Mary Ellen Ranieri will be ready poetry to accompany the photographs.

PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY

March:  Debbie King, March 10 to April 29
May:  Ginger and Gary Hepler, May 12 to June 24
July: Jackie Moreno’s class, July 14 through August 26

Available date for a future exhibit is September 8 – October 18

Would you like to exhibit at the Library? Contact Rose Sovyak.  This is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library.   For questions or comments please contact Rose at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

Regional Artist Exhibits The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery.   Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.

The Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art & Photography Exhibition The 2023 entry form and prospectus are available on their website at https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/. Please take note that the deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023. They welcome and encourage you to invite others to apply.

Laurel Arts ‘Off the Wall: A 3-D Exhibit’ Area artists are invited to participate in this 3D exhibit at Laurel Arts, Somerset, PA. Drop off dates are March 29, 30 or April 1; Pick up date is May 6.  Exhibit will run from April 4 through March 4.  For more information, please contact Alison Leer, 814-443-2433

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations go to Debbie King, the 1^st Place Award Winner for her painting, ‘A Very Hot Day’, currently exhibiting in the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society’s On Line Exhibit titled ‘Blue’.  This exhibit is running from January 14 through February 28.  Visit: www.pittsburghwatercolorsociety.com, go to the tab ‘Galleries’ and select ‘Blue’.  Don’t forget to vote for the People’s Choice Award by emailing PWS with your selection.  See the web page for further details.

We would like to give recognition to our Members for any special award or activity they receive.   Kindly submit the detailed information in an email to Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com or call the Center, one week before the last day of the month.

APPLICATIONS for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years 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 debbieking@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

THANK YOU VERY MUCH Thank you to the following donors in the month of January: Phyllis Bertok, Kenneth Cutway, Nancy and Gene Dalverny, Rosalyn Garman, Patricia Gatons, Denise Giron, Dr. Kathleen Kelley, Bob and Arlene Kendra, Juliann Knox, Adam Majcher, Grace Miller, Ian Miller, Aidan Niggel, Susie Olenick, Holly Pultz With your continued support, GAC can continue their mission to encourage, promote, and foster an interest in the visual and related arts and crafts for all age groups.

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25   Artist market – $40
Membership for 2023 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 2022!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD WOMEN… AND MEN  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 ALSO NEEDED:

______GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO

Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.

______Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back

______Public Relations: Instagram

______ CHILDREN’S CLASS TEACHERS NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER, contact the Education Committee; Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net, Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711, or Shirleah Kelly Shirleah1@aol.com or call the Center.

______Offer other service____________________________________________________

YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly 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; Send via US Mail by checking the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to Greensburg Art Center.

GAC ARCHIVES Greensburg Art Center’s roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown.   Help documenting by placing clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards and elsewhere to the storage area below the library sign-out clipboard.  The Historical Archive Team will determine what to keep and what not to save for historical records.

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.

DARKROOM  Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.   Photo paper is FREE. Bring your materials and have fun developing!  Cost: $5/3 hours  $25/Week     INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com.

POTTERY STUDIO Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com

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.

CONTACT US For any activity, class and/or event, if you are unable to email and a phone number is not provided, call the Center during normal business hours.  You will be put in touch with the appropriate individual that can provide further details.  GAC 724-837-6791

2023 Executive Board

President: Jerry Scorpion scorppainter@gmail.com

Vice President: Rose Sovyak rosemarysovyak@gmail.com

Treasurer: Pat Majcher majr1186@comcast.net

Secretary: Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com

Members at Large:

Sarah Hunter sarahhunterart@gmail.com      Peg Panasiti peg@pegspalette.com

Marcie Koynok mkoynok@gmail.com                Tami Krusper tami.kr@comcast.net

Loretta Wolfe eflow26@aol.com                   Nancy Rusbosin nrusbosin@comcast.net

Linley Nagy lnagy777@outlook.com

Consultant: Olga Herbert ojherbs@gmail.com

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DATES TO REMEMBER
Member Meeting, Monday January 9, 2023, 7pm

Upcoming Exhibition: 

Thanks to those who participated ! Westmoreland County Food Bank donors. Your donations are sincerely appreciated.

Thanks to Tami Krusper and her committee for organizing the Christmas Party. Games, food and shopping combined for a fun afternoon.

Thank you to Mary Yeager and husband who took on the huge job of trimming down the pampas grass in the front of the GAC parking area. We’ll have to find a way to keep it under control in the future. Suggestions?

Thank you to our facilities team of Joe Schildkamp and John Bixler. Thanks to them, we have a new dishwasher (installed and operational). They have spent countless hours dealing with a malfunction in our fire alarm system. Hopefully, the problem can be resolved without a huge expense.

Thank you to Marcy Koynok for organizing the trip to the National Gallery in Washington DC. A wonderful opportunity enjoyed by GAC members and friends of GAC. We all look forward to the next trip.

DEVELOPMENT
Letters requesting funding for 2023 have been mailed. Thanks to all who helped with this task! Thanks to the following donors who have responded to this letter:
Mary Aleo, Patty Argyros, Linda and George Austin, Robert Balyura, Marlene Barbe, Janice Barone, Harry and Gayle Blansett, Bridget Brickett, Janice Decker, Carl Castille, Glenn and Jacqueline Cavanaugh, Diane Ciabattoni, Ray Costello, William DeBernardi, Natalie and John Debich, Marcia Dent, Carolyn Falcon, Dave and Cathy Genard Riser, Bonnie and Bill Hoffman, Mary and Paul Jennings, Al and Carol Kave, Shirleah Kelly, Ron and Judy Korczynski, Hon. Charles Loughran, Bob and Pat Majcher, Harold K. Miller, James Murphy, Tom and Carole Niggel, Peg and Bill Panasiti, Dr. Gerard and June Penta, Paula Perry, Calvin and Mary Pollins, Joni Rozell, Nancy Rusbosin, Donna Sheridan, Rosemary Sovyak, Stuart Thompson, Ken and Susan White, George and Mary Ann Wolfe.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A TRUE COMMUNITY ART CENTER THROUGH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER…  donate at greensburgartcenter.org or Call 724-837-6791 or Mail your contribution to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

F.Y.I. GAC MEMBERSHIP Due
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25
Artist market – $40
Membership 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 2022!

EDUCATION
The Spring class schedule will begin in March. Consider sharing what you know and love. All class proposals are due January 31.

ATTENTION:  WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS  Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg peg@pegspalette.com

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons at 1pm
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg     Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM on-going

Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm
Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!
$50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330

APPLICATIONS for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years
If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our 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.

CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to give any special award or activity recognition to MEMBERS in this Newsletter.   Kindly submit this detailed information in an email to Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com one week prior from the end of the month.

The 27th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts held its grand opening on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier, PA. SPCA honored Dr. Barbara Jones the retired Curator on the Westmoreland Museum of American Art that evening. The Juror for the show was Paula Burleigh, Ph.D. Sixty artists from the 19 Southwestern Pennsylvania Counties were chosen to exhibit their art works. Artists from the Greensburg Art Club were well represented in the exhibit. We congratulate all of them for the honor of being chosen for this prestigious annual event. Those artists included: Janice Decker, Pat Dickun, Alexis Dillon, Debra King, Tami Krusper, Pat Majcher, Peg Panasiti, Sue Pollins, Eileen Stoner, Susie Sparks, and Doris Wood, to name a few. Eileen Stoner received an Award of Merit for her Graphite on Paper rendition of a “Goldenrod Gatherer.” Congratulations go out to all of the Club Artists chosen to exhibit in this juried show.

Eileen Yeager’s  piece “Sundown Glow’, February 1″,  a Monotype Collage, was juried into the January  “Heart’s Desire”  Exhibition at The Art League Gallery in Alexandria, VA by Juror, Allyson Vieira, a Sculptor who lives in NY and is the Assistant Professor of Foundations at the Corcoran School of Art at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.   The Show runs from January 9 – 30, 2023

CALLING 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 debbieking@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.

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, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
______Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______Clear weeds/ add/subtract plants on a regular basis
______Clean-up/ set-up before/ after an event
______Help secure/complete Grant information
______ Secure donations for Exhibitions
______PR/Tweet/ FB/other
______Help and/or teach Children’s classes
_____  Install exhibitions, help with mailings, receiving/picking up art
______Offer other service____________________________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly  Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail or  Please check the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to :       Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

INSTAGRAM
To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com. Download the free app and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery.com (all one word) in the “Search” box at the top of the page. For our members who want to share their work and be shown as a member of GAC, please send photos and comments in an email jkmoreno3@gmail.com

Call for Proposals for Regional Artist Exhibitions:

• The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery.   Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.
• The Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art & Photography Exhibition The 2023 entry form and prospectus are available on their website at https://artsandheritage.com/art-nationals/. Please take note that the deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023. They welcome and encourage you to invite others to apply.
• Stifel Fine Arts Center, Wheeling WV-for Clay Artists Stifel’s earth and fire will be a central component of the Wheeling event to ‘Ceramics take over Wheeling’.  A juried exhibition, earth and fire will seek entries from clay artists throughout the region and country. Finalists will submit their pieces for the exhibition, which will run from February 24 through April 1, 2023.The opening reception will be held on February 24. Note, deadline for entries was extended to January 14, 2023. For information about submissions for Stifel’s Earth and Fire, visit https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=10482

GAC ARCHIVES
Greensburg Art Center’s roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown.   Help documenting by
placing clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards and elsewhere to the storage area below the library sign-out clipboard.  The Historical Archive Team will determine what to keep and what not to save for historical records.

“Picture this at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library.   For questions or comments , please contact me at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

DARKROOM Rental
Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.   Photo paper is FREE. Bring your materials and have fun developing!  Cost: $5/3 hours  $25/Week     INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com.

NEWSLETTER
Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the end of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.

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• No Members Meeting this month
• Stuffing and labeling envelopes – Tuesday, Dec 6. 10am  Pizza served for lunch!
• The annual GAC Christmas Party will be an Open House on Sunday afternoon on Dec. 11. 2-5:00
• Art of Gifting ends Dec. 21
• The fundraiser “Art on the Vine” is scheduled for April 1, 2023  and is themed  “Moulin Rouge” featuring artist Henri Toulouse Lautrec with live music, food, beverages and a silent art auction.

• ATTENTION:  WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS  Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg.       peg@pegspalette.com.
• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons 1pm
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg      Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM on-going
• Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm
•  Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You! $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net
  412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com
  724-219-9330

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• Member Meeting:  November 14, 7pm    Program:  Rose Sovyak’s European Trip PowerPoint
• The annual GAC Christmas Party will be an Open House on Sunday afternoon on Dec. 11.
• The fundraiser “Art on the Vine” is scheduled for April 1, 2023  and is themed  “Moulin Rouge” featuring artist Henri Toulouse Lautrec with live music, food, beverages and a silent art auction.

• ATTENTION:  WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS  Anyone interested in receiving notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg.          peg@pegspalette.com.
• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons 1pm
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg      Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM on-going
• Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm
•  Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You! $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330

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Member Meeting:  October 10, 7pm
Program:  Rose Sovyak European Trip Powerpoint

WPS is composed of amateur and professional photographers who are encouraged to share their collective experience and knowledge of photography

Mary Yeager won the Monet basket.   Andy Warhol is the theme for the new basket by Susan Wisneski.

Art of GIFTing Prospectus             Artist Market Tag Labels

The 2022 GAC Art of GIFTing will start Nov. 5 and will include wall art, gifts and items including pottery, jewelry, fabric art, home goods and a classroom wall-art contest.

Fees for participating in the Art of GIFTing are; $30 for non-members, $25 for GAC members, and free for Artist Market members. Participants will pay a 25% commission for members and a 30% commission for non-members. Artists who are not Artist Market members will need to be pre-approved to participate in AOG, contact Debbie King at debra_j_king@yahoo.com for information.

The theme for this year’s event is “Come Together” and is also the theme for the classroom wall art contest. Artists participating in the contest will pay a $10 participation fee and can enter 1-4 pieces. Artwork must be no bigger than 16 x 20 and be ready to hang. Prizes will be awarded for the contest winners. Artists may also enter wall art for the AOG to be displayed in the gallery. These will be no bigger that 16 x 20 and artists can enter 1-4 pieces. All wall art is an off-the-wall sale. If a piece is sold from the gallery, the artist may bring in another piece to display.

We have several new artists participating this year and we look forward to enjoying shopping for the perfect, one of a kind, hand made gift.  The Art of GIFTing will run until Dec. 21.

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons 1pm
• Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg
  Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM on-going

Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm
 Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!
$50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330

APPLICATIONS for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years
If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org

CALLING ARTISTS FOR PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Aqueous 2022 New Signature Members Susan Pollins and Mary Ellen Raneri.

Eileen Sudzina was the recipient of the Third Place Award for Morning Commute.
ART OF THE STATE’S THIRD PLACE IN SCULPTURE WENT TO STEPHANIE OPLINGER!

MEMBER EXHIBITIONS and AWARDS

Color, Light & the Outdoors ends October 30– an exhibition by Sandra Jackson, Kevin Kutz, Edward Mitchell and William Pfahl at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.

Shades of Autumn featuring artwork and crafts by Tami Krusper, Mary Yeager, Will Vega and Alli Vega at Greensburg

Garden & Civic Center–Opening Reception on October 6, 6-8pm

Cherish Your Inspiration –Solo Exhibition by Mary Ellen Ranier, ends October 7
at WCCC in the Science Innovation Center.
We would like to give any special award or activity recognition to MEMBERS in this Newsletter.   Kindly, submit this detailed information in an email to  Shirleah1@aol.com.

Calling for NEW Artists to Display at GAC
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 AM 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 debbieking@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.

Subject: Pop-up Paper/Print market at WCCC

WCCC is having a one afternoon pop-up paper and print market in conjunction with our annual Art and Industry Residency program. Here’s a link for the residency calendar, if you scroll down, you will see the submission link for the artist market.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybdsfJE_Y1RWLxMeB966gNv84-zDp4fe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111487136226537076076&rtpof=true&sd=true

For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A TRUE COMMUNITY ART CENTER THROUGH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER… 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

F.Y.I.GAC MEMBERSHIP Due
Individual – $40        Family – $70.                     College Students-&25             Artist market – $40
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 2022!

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, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
______Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______Clear weeds/ add/subtract plants on a regular basis
______Clean-up/ set-up before/ after an event
______Help secure/complete Grant information
______ Secure donations for Exhibitions
______PR/Tweet/ FB/other
______Help and/or teach Children’s classes
_____  Install exhibitions, help with mailings, receiving/picking up art
______Offer other service____________________________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly  Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail or Please check the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to :
Greensburg Art Center, 320 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

INSTAGRAM To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com. Download the free app and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery.com (all one word) in the “Search” box at the top of the page. For our members who want to share their work and be shown as a member of GAC, please send photos and comments in an email jkmoreno3@gmail.com.

Call for Proposals for Regional Artist Exhibitions:
The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery.   Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.

GAC ARCHIVES  Greensburg Art Center  roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown.   Help documenting by
placing clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards and elsewhere to the storage area below the library sign-out clipboard.  The Historical Archive Team will determine what to keep and what not to save for historical records.

“Picture this at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library.   For questions or comments , please contact me at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

DARKROOM Rental – Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.   Photo paper is FREE. Bring your materials and have fun developing!  Cost: $5/3 hours  $25/Week     INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com.

Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS by September 28 to Shirleah1@aol.com
Copies will be  available in the GAC office.

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Member Meeting:  SEPTEMBER 12, 7pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Upcoming Exhibition

WPS is composed of amateur and professional photographers who are encouraged to share their collective experience and knowledge of photography

FYI   Mary Yeager won the Monet basket.   Andy Warhol is the theme for the new basket by Susan Wisneski.

Click here to purchase basket tickets via PayPal

Thank you, thank you to all those that helped make the Yard Sale a success.  All efforts were needed and greatly  appreciated.

A special Thanks to Joe Schildkamp  and  Sue Kiren for their donations.  Also, thank to Anne Bush who donated her sister’s art books and supplies.  Get well cards were sent to  Marcy Koynok and Joni Rozell.

FRANK WEBB   With sadness, we announce the passing of Frank Webb, watercolorist extraordinaire. We all benefitted from his exhibited works, workshops and daily facebook postings. We extend our sympathy to his family.

FYI CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Mary Jennings at  mjartctr@gmail.com.

Education
The Fall schedule of classes is posted on the web site greensburgartcenter.org. There are paper copies available at the Art Center.  Classes begin Sept 6 and continue through early December.

ATTENTION:  WEDNESDAY NIGHT PAINTERS AND ART STUDENTS  Anyone interested
in receiving notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg.    peg@pegspalette.com.

Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons 1pm

Paint A Masterpiece with Nina Stahlberg       Thurs 10:00AM-1:00PM on-going

    Model Sessions are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm

     Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You! $50 for the three-hour session from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   If you would have an interest or know of someone who might have an interest in this opportunity, please inform Nancy Dalverny lednhd2@verizon.net 412-373-0711 or Carolyn Taylor carolynwtaylorartist@gmail.com 724-219-9330

CALL FOR ARTISTS

APPLICATIONS for EXHIBITIONS in the 2022/23 Years
If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org

MINI-FALL FESTIVAL… THE GREENSBURG ART CENTER will participate in the Mini-Fall Festival at Twin Lakes Park September 24, 11-6pm.  We will have a table and an area in the Activity Center.  If you wish to participate, contact Pat Majcher (majr1186@comcast.net, 724-244-6584).

SAMA: Fall Plein Air Paint Out Sept. 22-24. CALLING ARTISTS FOR PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT Schwarz Farm, 504 Beech Hills Road, Jeannette, PA (3.1 miles from downtown Greensburg) Saturday, October 8^th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm & Sunday, October 9^th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

SEEKING ARTISTS who would be interested in painting outdoors on the Westmoreland Land Trust’s proposed Carl A. Schwarz Memorial Nature and Art Park property during their 2022 Visitor’s Day on October 8^th and 9^th. To learn more about the site go to Westmoreland-landtrust.org and click on Conservation of Schwarz Farm. A aerial video of the property is also available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3MzaE9AxRo&t=74s
If interested in participating, please RSVP by September 30^th with the time(s) you can be on site to Barbara Jones at barbaralongjones@gmail.com. Use the same email for any questions. Directions will be provided. There will be at least 2 tents set up on the property for those who need shade.  Water & refreshments will be available. Bathroom facilities will be available in the farmhouse and porta-potties just outside the house. Artists are welcome to come early and stay late.

Calling for NEW Artists to Display at GAC
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 AM 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 debbieking@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.

Call for Proposals for Regional Artist Exhibitions: The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery.   Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.

“Picture this at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library.   For questions or comments , please contact me at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.

MEMBER EXHIBITIONS and AWARDS
We would like to give any special award or activity recognition to MEMBERS in this Newsletter.  Kindly, submit this detailed information in an email to  Shirleah1@aol.com.

For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A TRUE COMMUNITY ART CENTER THROUGH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER… 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

F.Y.I.GAC MEMBERSHIP Due
Individual – $40        Family – $70.       College Students-&25             Artist market – $40
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 2022!

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, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
______Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______Clear weeds/ add/subtract plants on a regular basis
______Clean-up/ set-up before/ after an event
______Help secure/complete Grant information
______ Secure donations for Exhibitions
______PR/Tweet/ FB/other
______Help and/or teach Children’s classes
_____  Install exhibitions, help with mailings, receiving/picking up art
______Offer other service____________________________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly  Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail
or  Please check the area that needs help with your contact information and mail it to :       Greensburg Art Center, 320 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

INSTAGRAM To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com. Download the free app and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery.com (all one word) in the “Search” box at the top of the page. For our members who want to share their work and be shown as a member of GAC, please send photos and comments in an email jkmoreno3@gmail.com.

GAC ARCHIVES  Greensburg Art Center  roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown.   Help documenting by
placing clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards and elsewhere to the storage area below the library sign-out clipboard.  The Historical Archive Team will determine what to keep and what not to save for historical records.

DARKROOM Rental – Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.   Photo paper is FREE. Bring your materials and have fun developing!  Cost: $5/3 hours  $25/Week     INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com.

Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS by September 28 to Shirleah1@aol.com
Copies will be  available in the GAC office.

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Please join us at the ART CENTER to view the artwork done by our local artists who have created amazing scenes of our community.  The area in and around Greensburg is featured.
En Plein Air 15601 Award WINNERS”
First Place:  UNDERWOOD by Nancy Rusbosin
Second Place:  REFLECTIONS AT LOWERY’S BIRDIE LANE  by Becky Mormack
Third Pace:  A FOGGY NIGHT IN GREENSBURGH by Janice Decker
Honorable Mentions:
HOME CLUCK HOME, WOODCREST FARM  by Pat Majcher
LONELY BLUE HERON by Mary Ellen Raneri
HANNASTOWN by Susan Wisneski          
BLIGHT by Mary Yeager
Thanks to Marcy Koynok, Nancy Rusbosin and Betty Trout for presenting a “plein air” program at Cafe Art on July 24.  Also, Thanks to Nancy Rusbosin for attending recent Westmoreland Heritage Meetings.  She is keeping GAC on the agenda!

The  “Monet” theme basket supports GAC and has over $200 of French-inspired items.
Tickets are available at the Art Center or on-line at greensburgartcenter.org.
The winning ticket will be drawn August 26 at the closing of the Plein Aire 15601 show.

GAC July 2022 Newsletter
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SAVE THE DATES
Member Meeting:  July 11, 7pm

Opening:  PLEIN AIR:   July 9, 6-8pm

Cafe Art:  July 24, Saturday 2-4pm
Cafe Art will feature  a  plein air demo by Marcy Koynok.
If you have questions, please contact Rosemary Sovyak,
412-558-0810 or by email at rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.
                                                                      

“Plein Air 15601”  Exhibit opens Saturday, July 9 and continues through August 26.
Please join us at the ART CENTER to view the artwork done by our local artists who have created amazing scenes of our community.  The area in and around Greensburg will be featured in the new exhibition “Plein Aire 15601” An opening reception will be held July 9, 6-8:00 PM.  Members are asked to bring donations for the refreshment table.

Congratulations to the winner of the Van Gogh raffle basket, Mr.Rafferty.

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The winning ticket will be drawn August 26 at the closing of the Plein Aire 15601 show. You can support you art center and  be the lucky winner of a $200 + “Monet” themed raffle basket. Stop in or go online to our website to purchase tickets which are only $5 each or three for $10, 6 for4 $20, 9 for $30    Good Luck !

Thank you for donations:
Claudia Miller and Susan Kiren.