JoAnne Barclay hit the jackpot a Greensburg Art Center’s annual Art of Gifting holiday show and sale.
Her purchases included a “gorgeous” set of coasters made of cotton-wrapped cord, a mug with a multicolored glaze and a set of miniature wood-framed paintings depicting the four seasons.
The Herminie resident was shopping both for herself and for those on her gift list during the Nov. 6 opening of the show, which runs through Dec. 22.
About 25 artists contributed fine art pieces including paintings and sculpture, to complement an array of merchandise from the center’s year-round artist market.
Season-specific items include ornaments, other decorative items, artwork, serving dishes, kitchen towels and more. Other items suitable for gift-giving include jewelry, scarves and other accessories.
Visitors to the opening reception were treated to a cookie table and punch in the center’s classroom, where the walls were adorned with paintings submitted for a wall art contest titled, “‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly.”
Winners of the contest, judged by member artist Sue Pollins, were “Sleigh Ride” by Pat Majcher, first place; “Christmas Night” by Eileen Yeager, second; and “Jolly Bouquet” by Tami Krusper, third.
This year’s Art of Gifting was chaired by Debbie King, with committee members including Ginger Hepler, Jeanne Siecinski and Loretta Wolfe.
Seen at the reception: Jerry Scorpion, Marsha Tallant, Peggy Bianchi, Shirleah Kelly, Rosemary Sovyak, Bob and Betsy Keefe, Gene and Nancy Dalverny, Olga Herbert, Phyllis Miller and Elizabeth Melko.
Shoppers interested in browsing the show can visit the center at 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield, during regular hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, with extended hours until 8 p.m. Thursdays.
For more information, call 724-837-6791 or visit greensburgartcenter.org.
