DIGITAL ART CLASSES AT THE GMEINER

DIGITAL ART CLASSES AT THE GMEINER

By: Carrie Heath, February 14, 2024
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is thrilled to announce FREE Digital Art classes for children and adults! It’s time for some iPad fun while working on your digital art skills!
The classes will be held on Friday, February 23rd. The children’s (ages 10-17) class will be from 4-5PM. The adults’ class will be from 5-6PM. During this hour long class,
students will focus on learning fundamentals of digital art in Procreate, which will be transferrable to other digital art programs. Dig into layer styles, brush effects, symmetry
options, and any digital art questions you may have. Students of any skill level are welcome!

Teacher Emily Swan is a graphic designer, illustrator, digital content creator, and instructor. She began teaching in 2009, primarily focusing on Cartooning, Illustration,
and Digital Art. Currently, Swan is the creator and showrunner of the Doodle Crew art stream, co-host of Sketching Shakespeare art and discussion stream, and a member of
the In Addition, and Surprise Attack Book Club podcasts. When she’s not teaching, Swan can be found working on illustrations and traveling to sell her art at Comic Cons.
More of Swan’s art can be found across the internet at: aSwanNamedEmily.

No experience needed. iPads provided by the Gmeiner. Each class is limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. For questions or registration, please contact
the Gmeiner director at 570-724-1917 or [email protected]. The Gmeiner is located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro, behind the Green Free Library.

A GATHERING OF GLASS EVENT AT THE GMEINER

A GATHERING OF GLASS EVENT AT THE GMEINER

By: Carrie Heath, February 14, 2024
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce a reception for the Wellsboro Glass Historical Association “A Gathering of Glass: The Next Chapter.” This event will take place on Saturday, February 24 th from 6:30-8:30PM at the Gmeiner located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro, behind the Green Free Library. The reception is free and
open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.

The Wellsboro Glass Historical Association is dedicated to preserving the history of Wellsboro’s important role in glass manufacturing. Wellsboro was the site of Corning
Glass Works’ first satellite factory, which opened in 1916. Although it went through several other owners, it remained open for nearly 100 years. This factory is the birthplace of the famous “ribbon machines” which revolutionized modern glassmaking.

When the factory closed, those ribbon machines were first shipped away, and then scheduled for demolition. Thanks to a social media post by Ryan Root, a former
mechanic at the factory, a groundswell of interest in saving the machines arose, permissions were granted, funds were raised, the machines were rescued from the
scrapyard, and brought back home to Wellsboro.

This event will serve as a “thank you!” from current members of WGHA to the generous individuals and organizations who helped rescue and preserve the ribbon machines,
such as Shawn Bryant, GROW, the DeCamp family, the Packer Foundation, the Dunham Foundation, the Sweet Foundation, the Etner Foundation, Joe Shabloski,
Home Page Network, Charlie Messina and Ben Stambaugh.

Some of the objects in the WGHA’s collection will be on display for the evening, and members of WGHA will show how they are currently caring for and archiving those
objects. Guests will also have the opportunity to paint their own glass ornament, led by the steady hand of Mary Wise in the Studio. This reception is also a chance to let the
public know about WGHA’s future plans. Members will share their vision for a permanent museum to house the ribbon machines and other artifacts collected in the
last few years. Come find out what the future holds for Wellsboro’s glass manufacturing history!

FORTIFIED EXHIBIT AT THE GMEINER

FORTIFIED EXHIBIT AT THE GMEINER

The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is excited to announce an opening reception for the February 2024 Main Gallery exhibit, “Fortified” by members of the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Visual Arts. Over the course of the past few years, the campuses of Mansfield, Lock Haven, and Bloomsburg Universities have gone through a process of integration, creating the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The art faculty members from the three campuses have taken this as a chance to draw strength from each other, to fortify the Department of Visual Arts into a great resource for all of rural central Pennsylvania. This exhibit features photographs, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber, and mixed media from many of the professors at the three campuses. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 10 th from 2-4PM. Light refreshments will be served at the reception, which is free and open to the public.

The Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Department of Visual Arts presents a vast array of disciplinary tracks with works by Chad Andrews, Alan Bennett, Jason Bronner, Kenneth Cobb, Meredith Grimsley, Vince Hron, Dave Kube, Ron Lambert, Michelle Lockwood, Vance McCoy, and John McKaig. Each of the faculty members has selected several artworks created within the past five years to exhibit at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center with examples in Drawing, Ceramics, Fabric Design, Graphic Design, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture being presented. The variety of styles and disciplines is a delight to see all together in the Gmeiner’s open floor gallery setting and highlights the strength of the newly formed Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Department of Visual Arts offerings and its talented faculty.

The faculty members at the Commonwealth’s three campuses strive to develop tomorrow’s artists while continuing to hone their own craft. Working in a wide range of media, they explore themes of identity, culture, and place with the pieces in this exhibit.

Visitors to the exhibit will be treated to cutting edge examples of artistic expression.

Many of the faculty members will be at the opening reception, if visitors would like to speak with them individually about their work.

The Gmeiner is open from 12-6PM Tuesdays through Sundays and is located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro behind the Green Free Library. Admission to the gallery is free. For further information contact Carrie at 570-724-1917 or [email protected].

IN AWE OF ENGLAND EXHIBIT AT THE GMEINER

IN AWE OF ENGLAND EXHIBIT AT THE GMEINER

The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce an opening reception for a new Atrium Gallery exhibit for February 2024. “In Awe of England, But Happy to be Home” is an exhibit of pastels by Wanda Short of Stony Fork. The pieces in this exhibit were inspired by Wanda’s recent tour of the British countryside with a knitting group.

The opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 10 th from 2-4PM. Light refreshments, including desserts from Yorkshire Meadows, will be served at the reception, which is free and open to the public.

Wanda Short is originally from downstate Pennsylvania. She attended Mansfield College from 1964-1968, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Art. She moved back to the area in the early 2000s, first to Galeton, and then settling in the village of Stony Fork. Wanda has tried her hand at many different media, but has always loved pastels which bridge the divide between drawing and painting. Wanda studied pastel portraiture with Leo Gilroy in Hershey. She does still create some portraits; however, her more recent work has focused on landscapes.

When she traveled to Great Britain in May of 2023, Wanda was awed by the beauty of the country. The Cotswalds are considered an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” in England, a land of rolling green hills and picturesque towns built of golden stone.

Wanda hopes that visitors to her exhibit will be similarly inspired to see the beauty in simple things like a fence, a fountain, and the neighbor’s dog. Whether you are venturing out into the world, or simply appreciating the wonders of your neighborhood, there is beauty to be found all around us. This exhibit will be on display in the Atrium Gallery from February 10 through March 3.

Wanda will be offering two free classes on pastel basics on Saturday, February 17 th . A class for children ages 12-17 will be offered at 10AM and all materials will be provided.

A class for adults will be held at 12PM. Paper will be provided, but adults will need to provide their own pastels. Each class is limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. For questions or registration, please contact the Gmeiner director at 570-724-1917 or [email protected].

The Gmeiner is open from 12-6PM Tuesdays through Sundays and is located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro behind the Green Free Library. Admission to the gallery is free.

ART’S FRIENDS AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE GMEINER

ART’S FRIENDS AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE GMEINER

By: Carrie Heath, January 9, 2024
ATTENTION LOCAL ARTISTS AND ART LOVERS! Since last year’s auction to benefit the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center was such a success, Art’s Friends have decided to
make this an annual event. In order to have an auction, though, we need your art! If you are an artist OR if you have artwork in your home collection that you no longer need, we
would love to have it! We are accepting all forms of art – photographs, drawings, paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber arts, ceramics, quilts, handmade jewelry, glass
pieces, scratchboard, pastels, fine woodworking, etc.

If you have a new or old item in good condition to donate, please reach out to the Art’s Friends auction committee at [email protected] or (856) 371-5112or Carrie
Heath, the director of the Gmeiner. We will have official drop off days on Tuesday, March 26 th from 4-6 PM and Wednesday, March 27 th from 12-6PM. However, we can
accept artwork from now until March 27 th . Donors will be required to fill out a donation form. The Gmeiner is a 501c3 organization, so donations are tax deductible, but the
Gmeiner cannot provide an estimate of value. The Gmeiner is open from 12-6PM Tuesdays through Sundays and is located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro behind the
Green Free Library. For further information contact Carrie at 570-724-1917 or [email protected].

The wonderful folks at Jelliff’s Auction Group are kindly donating their services again this year to provide a platform for the auction. To kick off the month-long online auction,
the donated art will be in display in the Main Gallery of the Gmeiner from 12-6PM on Saturday, April 6 th and Sunday, April 7 th . Members of Art’s Friends will be available to
help guests learn how to use the online auction system. The auction will conclude on Wednesday, May 1 st .

With the many wonderful art pieces that were donated last year by members of clubs that meet at the Gmeiner, area artists, former exhibitors, and local art owners, Art’s
Friends exceeded their goal of covering the Gmeiner’s expenses for a summer art camp for kids. We were able to also sponsor art classes, purchase art supplies for art
takeaway packets for children, and provide iPads to allow the Gmeiner to offer digital art classes. Art’s Friends are hoping to continue raising lots of funds to support all the great
programs for the community at the Gmeiner. Your donation will help us make this year’s auction a great success!

Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Currently Featuring Fiber Art and Mixed Media Artist, Juliet Doucette-Renner

Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Currently Featuring Fiber Art and Mixed Media Artist, Juliet Doucette-Renner

On Display at the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum:
Artwork by Fiber Art and Mixed Media Artist Juliet Doucette-Renner

December 2023 – March 2024

Juliet was born in Erie, PA to artist/art education parents and grew up in the local area.  Creative encouragement combined with boundless opportunities to try new things allowed her to crochet, sew, draw (and everything else in between!) throughout her childhood.

After her retirement from the USAF, Juliet returned to her beloved roots here in PA – where she now combines her 20+ years of travel with endless inspiration from the natural beauty around her rural home/studio.  She considers her life here as an artist her ultimate dream job!

Most of Juliet’s work begins with an upcycled element – often an ordinary household item, “trash”, or fibers from discarded clothing.  She delights in working “green”, embellishing with beads and buttons, dyes and acrylics to give her handmade paper an opulent new persona!  Her love of color, texture, and whimsy is apparent as she combines found items and unexpected technique to create a statement of joy in each project.  Juliet spends anywhere from 10 to 800 hours on each piece.

All artwork displayed is for sale.

Please contact the artist directly if you have any questions:  email [email protected], text 570-916-1373, or phone/leave message at 570-458-5471.

The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.