Out & About: 2 artist groups join forces for 'Art Neighbors' show
Automotive pioneer Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
The notion is reflected in “Art Neighbors,” a joint exhibit presented by the Greensburg and Latrobe art centers.
The fifth annual show opened May 4 at Latrobe Art Center, featuring 133 pieces by 70 artists, many of whom are members of both centers. It runs through May 31.
“We are proud to continue the tradition that celebrates the artwork and talent and celebrates our relationship,” said Michael Tusay, executive director of the Latrobe center.
The collaboration reflects the shared mission of the two groups — providing local artists with places to share their art with the community, teach artistic techniques to artists of all skill levels, and educate people on appreciation of the visual arts.
Prize judge for the open show was Kenneth Nicholson, an artist who teaches at Seton Hill University, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Westmoreland Community College and Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media.
His picks included best in show, Jolene Joyner; first place, Eileen Yeager; second place, Tammy McGee; third place, Marcy Koynok; and honorable mentions, Nancy Rusbosin, Richard Stoner, Mary Ellen Raneri and Joseph Ryznar.
“I selected works that I felt showed a strong intention and approach to design,” Nicholson said. “There were so many more works that I wanted to add; I was taken aback by the amount of talent on display.”
Joining Tusay on the exhibit committee were Greensburg Art Center President Jerry Scorpion, Joe Bellack, Sarah Hunter, Pat Majcher, Peg Panasiti and Rosemary Sovyak.
Shirley McMarlin is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Shirley by email at smcmarlin@triblive.com or via Twitter .
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