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Announced at the Closing, June 11 – Winner of People’s Choice award
and  Winner of the Van Gogh Raffle Basket
Tickets available on the GAC website

DATE TO REMEMBER
Monday, June 13,   Members Meeting

Plein Air 15601 Entry Deadline Expired.  This exhibition at Greensburg Art Center will be held July 9 – August 26,2022.  Sites include downtown Greensburg and the surrounding area.   Don’t forget Historic Hannastown, Seton Hill University, Hempfield Park, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, and all others within the 15601 zip code.

Thank You  to  DURALOY TECHNOLOGIES INC for RAKU protection equipment.
JOE SCHILDKAMP for donating his teaching fee to the Art Center

FYI
Sympathy to DONNA  MERITTS — Her Father passed.
GARY HEPLER– Knee Replacement surgery
CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc.  cards to Mary Jennings at  mjartctr@gmail.com.

EDUCATION  Summer classes (register online at greensburgartcenter.org):

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CLAY – June 1-Aug 10, 6-8:30
CLAY BEGINNER IV – June 16-Aug 4, 6:30-     CLAY BEGINNER II – July 6-Aug 24, 2-4:30
RAKU POTTERY WORKSHOP – July 16, 8AM-5PM
DRAWING DYNAMICS, CREATIVE PERSPECTIVE,
POLYMER CLAY FOR BEGINNEERS –
All  beginning in June. REGISTER NOW!!!

FOR YOUNG ARTISTS:
Ages 6-11     Back to Basics  6 Tuesdays
June 21-July 27, 10:30-noon         $60
Ages 7-12     Clay for Kids        6 Thursdays beginning
June 23, 1-4:00                 $75
Ages 6-11     Summer Art Camp World Explorers
August 1-5,   9-12:00              $90
Ages 11-15   Summer Art Experience 
August 9,10,11   10-1:00            $60

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.

Interested in an on-going POLYMER CLAY GROUP??
Contact:  Toni Dubovsky-Modar, poetria@comcast.net 412-303-8013.

CONTINUING:
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

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 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.
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 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.

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.
Art Nationals Winners at WCCC:
Alexis Dillon–President’s Choice Award:  “Bella Terra Part Deux”
Ron Nigro-Mixed Media Award: “Sun

EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:. The Arts and Heritage Festival’ Erin Schroder offered GAC a spot for July and possibly September’s Event. Pat requested help and Val from REWIND in Export gave a YES to help.  Others are needed.

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.

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 July 28 to Shirleah1@aol.com
Copies will be  available in the GAC office.

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*Art Neighbors Show! Greensburg Art Center will be hosting this show April 23rd to June 11th.
The show will be open to all Greensburg Art Center and Latrobe Art Center Members.

ART NEIGHBORS Show Award

• Best of Show, Greensburg Courthouse, Brian McCall
  1st Place, Notions of Spring, Diane Preus ; 2nd Place, Onion Trio, Betty Trout; 3rd Place, She Riegns, Sarah Hunter
  Honorable Mentions:
  Amazing Amazon, Eileen Stoner;
  Spike n’ Louis, Larry Brandstetter;
  JFK, You’ve Got a Soul, Richard Stoner;
  Wetland, Randi Hansen

  

Monday, May 9,   Members Meeting

Thank you to Jackie Moreno, Pat Majcher, and their husbands for weeding and trimming the gardens around the Art Center. There is always more to do, so feel free to pitch in (pull out). We need someone to dig out the pampas grass along the parking area to the left of the building. So, if you know someone with a strong back who wants to make a little money, there is a job waiting.

Rebecca Gardner, Rosemary Sovyak and Nancy & Gene Dalverney
Thank YOU for donations for the Art Neighbors Show to  Robert Majcher, Jerry Scorpion,
Thank you to Nancy Dalverny for making the new primary-colored flags, flying from the parking deck.

This exhibition at Greensburg Art Center will be held July 9 – August 26, 2022.  Sites will be available beginning the last week of April and continuing through May. There will be downtown Greensburg spots plus the surrounding area including Historic Hannastown, Seton Hill University, Hempfield Park, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, and more, all within the 15601 zip code.

Click here to purchase tickets for the
Van Gogh Basket Raffle

NEW OUTDOOR SIGNS will soon be installed on 2 sides of the Art Center building. Thanks to Joe Schildkamp for managing this project.

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

Sympathy

We regretfully announce the passing of one of our favorite ceramic artists, Keith Herchenroether.  His death was without warning, and much of his work is still for sale in our Artist Market.   Keith was the man behind the Empty Bowls Project for many years and a graduate of IUP.  We also extend sympathies to the family of Susan Novak.

EDUCATION
Spring classes that have yet to start:

Watercolor with Peg Panasiti May 4,11,18,25 (this class is full).

New- Intermediate Oil Painting with Doreen Currie May 4,11,18,25,June 1,8,      1-4:00

Matting and Framing Workshop IV – Mat Decoration           May 15            1-4:00

Mosaics with Rose Sovyak May 16

Monotype Printing Session 2 with Eileen Yeager May 3,10,17,24

Raku Pottery Workshop Saturday May 14

Summer classes preview (register online at greensburgartcenter.org):

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CLAY                       HIGH SCHOOL – ADULTS
June 1,15,22, July 6,13.20,27, Aug 10,            6-8:30 PM            |
includes 25 lb. of clay, all glazes, and firings                     $120

FOR YOUNG ARTISTS:
Ages 6-11        Back to Basics
6 Tuesdays June 21-July 27, 10:30-noon                    $60
Ages 7-12        Clay for Kids
6 Thursdays beginning June 23, 1-4:00                      $75
Ages 6-11        Summer Art Camp World Explorers
August 1-5, 9-12:00                                                      $90
Ages 11-15 Summer Art Experience
August 9,10,11           10-1:00                        $60

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.

Interested in an on-going POLYMER CLAY GROUP??
Contact:  Toni Dubovsky-Modar, poetria@comcast.net 412-303-8013.

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

STORAGE FOR MODEL SESSION AND STILL LIFE ARTISTS’ ITEMS
Volunteers Barbara Park and Sandra Saldanha organized and refreshed the GAC’s library.  Now there is additional space for books, modeling and still life objects that are now stored on the bottom-enclosed shelves -on the side closest to the kitchen for future class and workshop use.  Many Thanks to their DEDICATION to GAC.

ART HISTORY PRESENTATIONS A HUGE SUCCESS!
One of the most personable and knowledgeable art historians, Maureen Vissat Kochanek, Assistant Professor of Art at Seton Hill University, shares the most delightful and inspiring art tidbits in her lecture series. Influences of the past and present, as well as, the creative personalities and movements are interwoven in the classes.
Her next art session will be held in the Fall.  Be sure to check our Fall Flyer.  Join our dedicated group who make GAC so very special.

MODEL SESSIONS are on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10-1pm
Support Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!
How often has someone ever asked you to sit for a portrait?  Having a sketch of one’s SELF is an opportunity few persons ever experience, and the resulting images are both fascinating and stimulating to behold.  There is a unique beauty and challenge in representing each personality; each artist adds his or her own special touches to the finished result.  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) and you will be contacted with details in preparation for the experience.  In addition, you would be paid $50 for the three-hour session which allows for numerous breaks throughout!  Note: Monthly Figure Drawing sessions are held every third Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Let your inner personality come through or reveal another side you would like to share!  Wear your favorite street clothes or devise a special costume for our sitting.  Join us for your once in a lifetime experience in GAC’s very special figure drawing studio!

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 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.

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.

EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:
The Arts and Heritage Festival’ Erin Schroder offered GAC a spot for July and possibly September’s Event
Pat requested help and Val from REWIND in Export gave a YES to help.  Others are needed.

MURRYSVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB ART SHOW AWARD
Judge’s Mention–Shirleah Kelly for L’idealiste en Paris
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.

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.  Surprise us with what you have!  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.

The Greensburg Art Center was included in “A National Art Tour Documentary”
Art Club member Polly O’Hara and several others met with ceramic artists from California to create a 4’x4′ ceramic mural representing southwestern Pennsylvania. The mural is presently drying in preparation for firing. It will be complete and ready for installation in April.  There will be much more about this project then.
The Tribune Review printed an article on Jan. 3 in a special edition.

GAC ARCHIVES  Greensburg Art Center has had a fascinating history through the years. Its roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown into the modern art center we know today.  Saving and documenting the records of events from those years has been a task undertaken by members over the decades.  Scrapbooks filled with such memorabilia are stored below the bookshelves in the closed bottom left storage areas*.
When opportunities are presented to replace clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards, those clippings should be placed on top of the assembled collection in the storage area for future compilation into a scrapbook.  Rather than throwing any information away,  just place articles in the storage area and the historical Archive Team will determine what to keep and what not to save for our center’s historical records.
*Stored items are kept directly below the library book sign out clipboard.

“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.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art,  opening set-ups, take-downs,  etc.

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.

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 June 27 to Shirleah1@aol.com
April Copies will be  available in the GAC office.

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“From Cathy’s Heart to Yours,”  will focus on a sale of art supplies from Cathy Rosensteel’s art cabinet. These supplies include canvasses, paint supplies brushes, frames and many other art materials.  The items will be sold, and the proceeds will benefit the Art Center’s educational programs. We are encouraging members to come and take advantage of the sale.  Please contact Rose Sovyak if you have any questions at 412-558-0810 or email at rosemarysovyak@gmail.com with questions you may have.

NEW OUTDOOR SIGNS will soon be installed on 2 sides of the Art Center building. Thanks to Joe Schildkamp for managing this project.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU for Donations from  Anonymous Person, Cherrie Fabry Cindric, DPM;  William DeBernardi, Natalie Debich, Marcia Dent, Marianne & Mike Kennedy-Evans, Patricia Gatons, Adrienne Heinrich, Bob & Arlene Kendra,  Jon Lewis, Pat Majcher, Claudia Miller, Ian Miller,  Dr. Gerard & June Penta, Nancy Reese, George Socher, Mary Jo Sontag, and Roxie Summer.

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

EDUCATION–March Classes are Beginning!!!!!!!!

• Pastel Class with Cindy Berceli           5 Wednesdays  10-noon.  March 23-April 27             $65
• Monotype Printing with Eileen Yeager
  Session 1         4 Tuesdays  1-4      March 22-April 12                   $65
  Session 2         4 Tuesdays  1-4                       April 26-May 17                      $65
• Spring Flowers and Faces with Jackie Moreno
  8 Tuesdays                  March 29-Mary 17.       1-4                $95
• Watercolor with Peg Panasiti
  4 Wednesdays             May 4-25           9:30-12:30       $60
• Mosaics with Rose
  Monday, May 16             6-9pm                 $40
• Drawing Dynamics with Joe Schildkamp
  6 Mondays          5-7pm.  March 22-April 26            HS-Adult $65
• Creative Perspective with Joe Schildkamp
  6 Mondays       4-6pm.  March 21-April 25         HS-Adult $65
• Independent Study in Clay
  8 Wednesday March 2-April 27           6:30-9pm            HS-Adult
• Raku Pottery Workshop
  Saturday May 14         8-5pm          $75
• Matting and Framing Workshops with Eileen Yeager
  4 Sundays.  1-4pm      Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 24, May 15    $25 each + materials
• Mosaic Class with Mitzi Hall
  4 Thursdays April 7-28      7 -9pm        $60+15 for supplies
• Saturday Morning Art Classes for Ages 6-11
  6 Saturday     9-10:30           March 26-May 7.     $60 for all 6 or $12/each
• Saturday Morning Art Classes for Ages 11-16
  6 Saturdays 11-1pm       March 26-May 7              $75 for all 6 or $15/each

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.

Interested in an on-going POLYMER CLAY GROUP??
Contact:  Toni Dubovsky-Modar, poetria@comcast.net 412-303-8013.

PLEIN AIRE 15601 This exhibition at Greensburg Art Center will be held June 25 – August 27, 2022. Sites will be available beginning the week after Easter and continuing through May. There will be downtown Greensburg spots plus the surrounding area including Historic Hannastown, Seton Hill University, Hempfield Park, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, and more, all within the 15601 zip code.

CONTINUING:

• 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

Support Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!
How often has someone ever asked you to sit for a portrait?  Having a sketch of one’s SELF is an opportunity few persons ever experience, and the resulting images are both fascinating and stimulating to behold.  There is a unique beauty and challenge in representing each personality; each artist adds his or her own special touches to the finished result.  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) and you will be contacted with details in preparation for the experience.  In addition, you would be paid $50 for the three-hour session which allows for numerous breaks throughout!  Note: Monthly Figure Drawing sessions are held every third Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Let your inner personality come through or reveal another side you would like to share!  Wear your favorite street clothes or devise a special costume for our sitting.  Join us for your once in a lifetime experience in GAC’s very special figure drawing studio!

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 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.

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.

• PAM COOPER   PROGENY OF CHANGE: CONTEMPORARY ART BY PITTSBURGH’S WOMEN OF COLOR
  January 13th-March 12,2022 BREW HOUSE ASSOCIATION, 711 South 21st Street/Pittsburgh,PA 15203
• Women of Visions Celebrating 40 Years    University Art Gallery, Frick Fine Arts Building, 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.  Free and Open to Public
• Black Lives in Focus -Greensburg Campus in March 2022    Questions 724-672-3583. or pcoopersart@gmail.com
• STEPHANIE OPLINGER soarts@rocketmail.com Art Exhibition: Evolving Bodies at California University until March 20th. A “closing” reception will be held on Sunday, March 20th from 2-4pm. All are welcome. Mark your calendars and join us!Exhibition is now open for view in Mandarino Library, 3rd Floor,  Room 319, Closed Saturdays

EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:

• *You still have time!!!!!!!!!! *Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival’s deadline is March 4.The Arts and Heritage Festival’ Erin Schroder offered GAC a spot for July and possibly September’s Event.  Pat requested help and Val from REWIND in Export gave a YES to help.  Others are needed.
• *2022 Murrysville Womens Club Art Show—Judged Friday, April 1 10-5pm                and        Saturday, April 2  10-3pm Registration:  724-309-8428  ?s      Entry Postmarked by March 25/ Form posted in GAC
• *Women in Art 2022: Visual Voices *You Are Here 406 https://www.yah406clay.org/apply
• The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Call for Op-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor).
• 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.  Surprise us with what you have!  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.

*Art Neighbors Show! Greensburg Art Center will be hosting this show April 23rd to June 11th more information to follow! The show will be open to all Greensburg Art Center and Latrobe Art Center Members. Prospectus coming soon

The Greensburg Art Center was included in “A National Art Tour Documentary” Art Club member Polly O’Hara and several others met with ceramic artists from California to create a 4’x4′ ceramic mural representing southwestern Pennsylvania. The mural is presently drying in preparation for firing. It will be complete and ready for installation in April.  There will be much more about this project then. The Tribune Review printed an article on Jan. 3 in a special edition.

GAC ARCHIVES  Greensburg Art Center has had a fascinating history through the years. Its roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown into the modern art center we know today.  Saving and documenting the records of events from those years has been a task undertaken by members over the decades.  Scrapbooks filled with such memorabilia are stored below the bookshelves in the closed bottom left storage areas*.  When opportunities are presented to replace clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards, those clippings should be placed on top of the assembled collection in the storage area for future compilation into a scrapbook.  Rather than throwing any information away,  just place articles in the storage area and the historical archive team will determine what to keep and what not to save for our center’s historical records.  *Stored items are kept directly below the library book sign out clipboard.

“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.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art,  opening set-ups, take-downs,  etc.

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.

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 April 27  to Shirleah1@aol.com  March Copies will be  available in the GAC office.

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Purchase Tickets via PayPal at greensburgartcenter.org
Drawing February 14, 2022

Featured speaker at 2 PM.  Please contact Rosemary Sovyak, 412-558-0810 or email at rosemarysovyak@gmail.com with questions about the CAFE.

The Greensburg Art Center is sponsoring a new twist for the March 5,2021 Café’ Art.   The event is titled, “From Cathy’s Heart to Yours,” and will focus on a sale of art supplies from Cathy Rosensteel’s art cabinet. These supplies include canvasses, paint supplies brushes, frames and many other art materials.  The items will be reasonably priced and the proceeds will benefit the art center’s educational programs. We are encouraging members to come and take advantage of the sale.  Please contact Rose Sovyak if you have any questions.

NEW OUTDOOR SIGNS will soon be installed on 2 sides of the Art Center building. Thanks to Joe Schildkamp for managing this project.

The Greensburg Art Center was included in “A National Art Tour Documentary”
Art Club member Polly O’Hara and several others met with ceramic artists from California to create a 4’x4′ ceramic mural representing southwestern Pennsylvania. The mural is presently drying in preparation for firing. It will be complete and ready for installation in April.  There will be much more about this project then.
The Tribune Review printed an article on Jan. 3 in a special edition.

EDUCATION
A Spring schedule of classes are available on the WEB at greensburgartcenter.org
CLASSES BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY (registration on line with paypal, by check or by cash:

• MUSEUM TOURS WITH MAUREEN VISSAT KOCHANEK 4 Tuesdays, 12-1:00
  February 15,22, March 1,15        $60
• ART TALKS – WATER MEDIA WITH SUE POLLINS  8 Thursday Afternoons, 2-5:00
  Feb 24-Apr 14           $95
• DAYTIME CLAY -BEGINNER 8 Thursdays Feb 17-April 7          2-4:30       $120*
• BEGINNER II (continuing from fall clay classes) 8 Thursdays Feb 17-April 7
  6:30-9:00           $120*The Clay Studio is planning a raku workshop for later in the Spring. Dates will be announced soon.

• 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.
• Interested in an on-going POLYMER CLAY GROUP?? Contact:  Toni Dubovsky-Modar, poetria@comcast.net 412-303-8013.

Support Figure Drawing Sessions While GAC’s Artists Sketch or Paint You!

How often has someone ever asked you to sit for a portrait?  Having a sketch of one’s SELF is an opportunity few persons ever experience, and the resulting images are both fascinating and stimulating to behold.  There is a unique beauty and challenge in representing each personality; each artist adds his or her own special touches to the finished result.
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) and you will be contacted with details in preparation for the experience.  In addition, you would be paid $50 for the three-hour session which allows for numerous breaks throughout!  Note: Monthly Figure Drawing sessions are held every third Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Let your inner personality come through or reveal another side you would like to share!  Wear your favorite street clothes or devise a special costume for our sitting.  Join us for your once in a lifetime experience in GAC’s very special figure drawing studio!CONTINUING:

• 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

GAC MEMBERSHIP Due December 31 for 2022:
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!

CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Mary Jennings at  mjartctr@gmail.com.
Mary is taking over the correspondence secretary’s duties from Barbara Park. Thanks to Barbara for the last several years! Thanks to Mary for stepping up!Marian S. Ash recently passed.
Marian was active 15-20 or so years as a Member of GAC.  Sue Pollins remembered her as ” a sweet lady, very pretty and talented.  I treasured a charcoal house portrait of my home done at a plein air session with Betty Reese, Gerry Beitel, Alan Reese and more…….oh my, I am becoming the memory of the group along with Nina.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 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 15601MONITOR 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.

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.

Mon Chéri at Feather’s Artist Market–Feb. 1-28th
Exhibiting artists Stacey Pydynkowski and Sarah Hunter wish to help the viewer step into a “garden” celebrating the beauty of nature and the joy and pain of the human experience. The show is free and open to the public at 102 4th Street, Irwin 15642

Art Neighbors Show! 
Greensburg Art Center will be hosting this show April 23rd to June 11th more information to follow! The show will be open to all Greensburg Art Center and Latrobe Art Center Members. Watch for entry forms at the GAC website.

GAC ARCHIVES  Greensburg Art Center has had a fascinating history through the years. Its roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown into the modern art center we know today.  Saving and documenting the records of events from those years has been a task undertaken by members over the decades.  Scrapbooks filled with such memorabilia are stored below the bookshelves in the closed bottom left storage areas*.
When opportunities are presented to replace clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards, those clippings should be placed on top of the assembled collection in the storage area for future compilation into a scrapbook.  Rather than throwing any information away,  just place articles in the storage area and the historical archive team will determine what to keep and what not to save for our center’s historical records.
*Stored items are kept directly below the library book sign out clipboard.

“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.

EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:     

• The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Call for Op-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor). or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org.debbieking@yahoo.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.  Surprise us with what you have!  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 Artist Market. Watch for more details in e-mails and Facebook.https://www.greensburgartcenter.org
• Opportunity for Artist Market Members Only  GAC is accepting “Small Works”.   For guidelines, please go to

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art,  opening set-ups, take-downs,  etc.

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.

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 March 28  to Shirleah1@aol.com
February Copies will be  available in the GAC office.

 
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THE ART OF GIFTING ENDS DECEMBER 22!
ART OF GIFTING ITEMS  will be discounted 10% on December 22!

UPCOMING EXHIBITION: 

• Members Show, January 22 – April 9, 2022.
  Opening Reception January 22, 2 – 4pm.

EDUCATION CLASSES and Registration at greensburgartcenter.org The fall class schedule has ended. There may be some winter offerings. They will be posted on the webpage and Facebook. Some emails maybe sent. A new schedule will begin in March on the web.

• 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.

• Interested in an ongoing POLYMER CLAY GROUP?? Contact:  Toni Dubovsky-Modar, poetria@comcast.net 412-303-8013PROPOSALS FOR SPRING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ARE DUE JANUARY 31.

CONTINUING:

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons
• 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

GAC MEMBERSHIP
Due December 31 for 2022:
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!
• MEMBER MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY ON SECOND TUESDAYS at 7PM.

A BIG THANK YOU to H.K. Miller for donating two paintings he painted of the Greensburg Art Center. The paintings show the building as it looked in its days as a two-room schoolhouse. H. K. painted them in the style of Charlie Hunter. The paintings are presently hanging on the brick wall in the Gallery.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU for Donations

• from Joe Schildkamp, Aline Sherwood and Olga Herbert.

• Donations in Memory of Betty Reese–Sarah Breitbarth, Kathleen Connors, Constance S. Donnelly, Mary Eleo, William & Bonnie Hoffman, George & Karen Hunter, Maura Koehler Keeney, Barbara Kolonay (Holistic Aging), Kathy Kottler, Jan Levine, Sue Pollins, Sue Ellen Sweigart,  Barbara Wein
• Donations in Memory of Fred Sovyak–Patricia Benton, Fran Colby, Sue Pollins, and Wendover Middle School Faculty.  Thank YOU!

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

CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Barbara Park at Greensburg Art Center, 724-837-6791 or messenger on GAC web page.

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.

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 Shirleah1@aol.com.

GAC ARCHIVES
Greensburg Art Center has had a fascinating history through the years. Its roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown into the modern art center we know today. Saving and documenting the records of events from those years has been a task undertaken by members over the decades. Scrapbooks filled with such memorabilia are stored below the bookshelves in the closed bottom left storage areas*. When opportunities are presented to replace clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards, those clippings should be placed on top of the assembled collection in the storage area for future compilation into a scrapbook. Rather than throwing any information away, just place articles in the storage area and the historical archive team will determine what to keep and what not to save for our center’s historical records.
*Stored items are kept directly below the library book sign out clipboard.

“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.

EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:

• The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Call for Op-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor).
• 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.  Surprise us with what you have!  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.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art, opening set-ups, take-downs, etc.

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.

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 December 28 to Shirleah1@aol.com
December Copies are available in the GAC office

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ART OF GIFTING: Affordably priced art, crafts and paintings with the unique touch of our artists . generous price range – most items $3 to $300 . handcrafted gift bags . jewelry . ceramics . glass  . textiles . wood creations . accessories . metal art  . paintings and more. Your destination for that very special gift for that very special person when mall shopping just won’t do! Participating Artists information.

CLASSES and Registration at greensburgartcenter.org

• Printmaking with Eileen Yeager  Nov 2-30, 1-4:00
  Watercolor with Peg Panasiti Nov 30 & Dec 1, 9:30-12:30
  Observational Portraits with Thomas Tholen  Nov 9-Dec 14, 6-8:00
  Mosaics with Rose Sovyak  Nov 15, 6-9:00

CONTINUING:

• Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons
  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

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).

Interested in an ongoing POLYMER CLAY GROUP??
Contact:  Toni Dubovsky-Modar, poetria@comcast.net 412-303-8013

PROPOSALS FOR SPRING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ARE DUE JANUARY 31.

DONATIONS:
A Special thanks to Guy & Elizabeth Bellover and Lynn Keener Arbrust.  Donations in Memory of Fred Sovyak:  Donna Eicher, Mary Lou Hugus,  Keith & Shirleah Kelly, Bob & Pat Majcher, Sally Anne & Al Novak, Polly O’Hara, Peg Panasiti,  Grace &John Suvoy and Sue & Ken White.

Condolences are extended to Rose Sovyak and family for the death of Rose’s husband Fred.

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
NEXT MEMBER MEETING will be Monday, November 8, at 7pm.   C U there!

MEMBER CONGRATULATIONS

• Fred Rodger 2021 AWARDS:  Award of Distinction, Deborah Walker “Pennsylvania Farmland”
  Awards of Merit: Eileen Stoner “Goose Head Study”; Becky Mormack “Barn with History”;  Paul Sirofchuck “Emergence II”; Eileen Yeager “The Core of the Matter” and Cheryl Cochran “The Heeling”.
• 2021 Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg Exhibition Awards:
  Painting First Place: Mary Ellen Ranier “Mom, Dad and ME”
  Second Place: Sally Taylor “Garden Stars”
  Third Place:  Paula Martino “Clairton Coke Works”
  FAN Favorites:  Third Place–Norm Simko “Torrance”

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.

CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Barbara Park at Greensburg Art Center, 724-837-6791 or messenger on GAC web page.

GAC ARCHIVES
Greensburg Art Center has had a fascinating history through the years. Its roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown into the modern art center we know today.  Saving and documenting the records of events from those years has been a task undertaken by members over the decades.  Scrapbooks filled with such memorabilia are stored below the bookshelves in the closed bottom left storage areas*.
When opportunities are presented to replace clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards, those clippings should be placed on top of the assembled collection in the storage area for future compilation into a scrapbook.  Rather than throwing any information away,  just place articles in the storage area and the historical archive team will determine what to keep and what not to save for our center’s historical records.
*Stored items are kept directly below the library book sign out clipboard.

“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.

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES:
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Call for Op-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor).

SPCArts 26th Annual Exhibition Opening at SAMA, Nov 13, 6-8PM

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.  Surprise us with what you have!  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.

GAC MEMBERSHIP
Individual – $40.  Family – $70.     Student (college) – $25.        Artist market – $40

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.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art,  opening set-ups, take-downs,  etc.

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.

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.

DECEMBER  NEWS: Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS by     NOVEMBER 27 to Shirleah1@aol.com
Copies are available in the GAC office.

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Artists contributed to an assortment of 3-D works including sculpture in the round, an artist made craft, relief wall art and more.

Best in Sculpture: Christina Pollins — Spiral Dreams
Best in Relief: Stephanie Oplinger — Urban Decay
Best in Artisan Craft: Fran Colby — Brigadoon

Honorable Mentions
Guy Bellavar — Quarks VI
Donna Hannge — Mola Mannequin
Brian McCall — Southside
Amy Short — Diminished Protection
Silvija Singh — High Seas
Paul Sirofchuk — Suspended in Time

Art of GIFTing
November 6 – December 22

Art of GIFTing Prospectus and Entry Form 
Classroom  Contest entry form

TWIN LAKES OCTOBER 2 EVENT     Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival
Diane Shrader INVITED GAC to display at The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival on October 2, 10-6pm.  This Mini-Festival at Twin Lake Park  will be a much smaller event with crafters, artists, children’s activities, bands, food vendors, and lots of fun fall activities that will take place.  Plan to attend on Saturday, OCTOBER 2!!!!!!

FALL CLASSES and registration at greensburgartcenter.org

HK Miller One Day Workshop  “Charlie Hunter” Method Oct. 9 —  10am-4pm       Cost-$60

Printmaking with Eileen Yeager  Oct 6-27, 1-4:00

Printmaking with Eileen Yeager  Nov 2-30, 1-4:00

Intermediate Oil Painting with Doreen Currie  Oct 6-Nov 24, 1-4:00

Water Media with Sue Pollins  Oct 7- Dec 2, 6-9:00

Beginners Clay with Mary Yeager  Oct 7-Dec 2, 6-8:30

Pastel Class with Cindy Berceli   Oct 11-Nov 15, 9:30-11:30

Basic Painting with Oils and Acrylics  with Tom Niggel  Oct 12-Nov 16, 10-1:00

Watercolor with Peg Panasiti  Oct 27&Oct 29, 9:30-12:30

Watercolor with Peg Panasiti Nov 30&Dec 1, 9:30-12:30

Observational Portraits with Thomas Tholen  Nov 9-Dec 14, 6-8:00

Mosaics with Rose Sovyak  Nov 15, 6-9:00

SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR KIDS OCT 16-NOV 20, 10-NOON

Continuing – Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons

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

ATTENTION:   Wednesday Night Painters and Art Students
Anyone interested in receiving Wednesday Night Painters weekly notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg (peg@pegspalette.com).

DONATIONS: A Special thanks to Margaret Farrah, Jan Stewart, Larry & Blythe Toops, Claudia Miller, and Nancy Dalverny. 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
NEXT MEMBER MEETING will be Monday, October 11 at 7pm.   C U there!

MEMBER CONGRATULATIONS: Pat Majcher won Exhibition Favorite in the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society’s Exhibition celebrating their 75th Anniversary.
Congratulations,  PAT!! 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.

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Past President BETTY REESE is not doing well.  Cards may be sent to 300 Fox Chapel Road, Apt. 606, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
FRED SOVYAK –We are sad to pass along the news of the death of Rose Sovyak’s husband Fred . A funeral service will be held  11am on Wed, Oct. 13 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1120 Harvey Ave.,  Greensburg to celebrate Fred’s life.

CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Barbara Park at Greensburg Art Center, 724-837-6791 or messenger on GAC web page.

GAC ARCHIVES: Greensburg Art Center has had a fascinating history through the years. Its roots began in 1929 and it has gradually grown into the modern art center we know today. Saving and documenting the records of events from those years has been a task undertaken by members over the decades. Scrapbooks filled with such memorabilia are stored below the bookshelves in the closed bottom left storage areas*.
When opportunities are presented to replace clippings and articles from the kitchen area bulletin boards, those clippings should be placed on top of the assembled collection in the storage area for future compilation into a scrapbook.  Rather than throwing any information away,  just place articles in the storage area and the historical archive team will determine what to keep and what not to save for our center’s historical records.
*Stored items are kept directly below the library book sign out clipboard.

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES:

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Call for Op-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor).

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.  Surprise us with what you have!  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.

“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.

Opportunity for Artist Market Members Only: GAC is accepting “Small Works. For guidelines, go to https://www.greensburgartcenter.org under Artist Market. Watch for more details in e-mails and Facebook.

GAC MEMBERSHIP
Individual – $40.  Family – $70.     Student (college) – $25.        Artist market – $40

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.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME: Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art,  opening set-ups, take-downs,  etc.

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.

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.

NOVEMBER  NEWS:
Send  NOVEMBER  Newsletter SUBMISSIONS by       OCTOBER 29 to Shirleah1@aol.com
Copies are available in the GAC office.

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75 +1  Pittsburgh watercolor Society Exhibition
through Sept 20

Opening Reception Sept 25, 6-8 pm
GAC plans to purchase an outdoor piece  for up to $1000
that will be added to our Sculpture Garden.

END OF SUMMER THOUGHTS AT GAC

As summer slowly comes to an end, we can savor some of the fine memories that remain.  We have enjoyed great offerings for a wide range of ages with some of the best teachers in the area. The GAC Education Committee wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all of the instructors who have generously shared their passion and expertise at our art center.  A fond memory for children, parents, and teachers alike is the Summer Art Camp, that was held the first week of August. “A Week in the Life of…” was a creative enterprise built around a sculpy clay character based on the imagination of the 24 children attending. Expanding upon the adventures of their creature opened opportunities for painting, printmaking, drawing, language, and interactive skills that culminated in a stop motion video for their families to enjoy at home.
Many thanks to the caring and dedicated teachers who planned, taught, volunteered time or money, or assisted in any way. A special thanks goes out to Tom Tholen, who inspired the theme for the week, modeled after his vast teaching experience with children and youth over the years.  We are looking forward to the Fall Session of offerings and even more opportunities to share the Art Spirit!

FALL CLASSES are posted on greensburgartcenter.org

Museum Tours with Maureen Kochanek – Sept 14, 21,28, Oct. 9, noon-1pm

Independent Study in Clay – Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 2 0, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 6:30-9pm

Creative Perspective – Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 1-3pm

Observational Drawing – Sept 28, Oct 5, 12 19, 26 Nov 2, 6-8pm

Drawing Dynamics – Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 2-4pm

Jackie Moreno’s “Mr. Richard” Oil Painting – Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 1:30-4:30pm

Pastel Class with Cindy Berceli Oct 11- Nov 15, 9:30-11:30am

HK Miller One Day Workshop  “Charlie Hunter” Method Oct. 9 —  10am-4pm       Cost-$60

CONTINUING
Painting with Jerry Saturday afternoons

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

ATTENTION:   Wednesday Night Painters and Art Students
Anyone interested in receiving Wednesday Night Painters weekly notices or updates on classes, please send your email to Peg (peg@pegspalette.com).

DONATIONS
Special THANKS to Janet Daugherty, Sharon Echoed, Bernadette Farah, Patricia B. Harold, David & Dawn Jardini, Michael & Kathleen Kahn, Al & Carol Kave, Harold B. & Darcy Kincaid, Tim & Laura Martin, Mildred Myenos, Teresa & George Pasci  John & Cathy Pettina, Joe Schildkamp, Sue & Ken White, and Dr Philip Elizabeth Woo.
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

MEMBER CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Tami Krusper and Mary Yeager who will exhibit in “Evening Respite” through Oct. 29 at the Greensburg Garden Civic 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.

CORRESPONDENCES SECRETARY’S REQUEST Please send information for get well, sympathy, thinking of you, etc. cards to Barbara Park at Greensburg Art Center, 724-837-6791 or messenger on GAC web page.

NEXT MEMBER MEETING will be Monday, September 13 at 7pm.   C U there!

EXHIBITON OPPORTUNITIES:

CALL FOR ENTRIES! Spcarts 26th Annual Exhibition @ SAMA Ligonier, Nov 12 – January 29. Opening Reception, Saturday, Nov. 13, 6-8 pm. Submission Deadline: Sept 1. Entry fee: $35. More info and online entry for at www.spcarts.org.

Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival Diane Shrader offered GAC an invited to have free space for display, sales, etc. at The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival on October 2, 10-6pm.  The WAHF is in the process of planning a Mini-Festival at Twin Lake Park.  As the name states, this will be a much smaller event with crafters, artists, children’s activities, bands, food vendors, and lots of fun fall activities will take place.

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Call for Op-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor).

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.  Surprise us with what you have!  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.

GAC MEMBERSHIP
Individual – $40  Family – $70    Student (college) – $25      Artist market – $40

                                                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

                                                VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
Committees need helping hands–installing exhibitions, mailings, receiving/picking up art,  opening set-ups, take-downs,  etc.

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.

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.

Octoberber NEWS:  Submit by September 27 to Shirleah1@aol.com
Send September Newsletter SUBMISSIONS by August 29 to Shirleah1@aol.com. August Copies are available in the GAC office.