The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro and Destination ARTS! Presents…

“Uncorked Inspiration”

The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro invites the community to experience the newest art classes now being offered at Gallery 50. Two very talented artists are offering three hour classes for the budding or “wanna be” artist in you. Either Marti Yeager or Nicole Troup can guide you and your friends, step by step in the creation of your very own masterpiece painting.

Activities like this are always more fun when shared with friends and we invite you to bring along your best friends and enjoy a night of fun. We encourage you to bring food and drink to enhance the experience. We provide the instruction and all the art supplies you will need. Your job is to bring the friends, food and drink that you love the most and make it a party. By the end of the evening you will have an art masterpiece of your own creation and fun, fond memories that will last forever. Stop by Gallery 50 (50 West Main Street) and see the sample paintings in the window.

Marti Yeager is a full time professional artist and teacher whose work hangs in Gallery 50.

Nicole Troup is an experienced painter and art instructor with a degree from the PA School of Art and Design.

Dates for the next classes are:

Tuesday, May 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM – with Marti Yeager – Sorry, this session is SOLD OUT!

Monday, June 23 from  6:00 to 9:00 PM – Deadline for sign up is June 16. SOLD OUT
The instructor will be Nicole Troup with the Monet’s Bridge painting shown above.

Tuesday,  July 22  from 6:00 to 9:00 PM – Deadline for sign is up July 15. Sign UP Now!
The instructor will be Marti Yeager with the Moon Through the Pines painting shown above.

If you would like to set up a private “Uncorked Inspiration” session for your group of 8-10 friends, please contact Marjorie Tressler at the number/email address shown below.

The cost is $40 per student with all checks written to the AAGW and mailed to:
AAGW
32 West Main Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268

For more information please contact Marjorie Tressler via telephone at 717-762-6791 or via email at [email protected].

Still Life Oil Painting Workshop

For the second time this year, artist Donna Bingaman is inviting members of the community to learn the skill of oil painting as part of a three-week workshop in Waynesboro.

Bingaman’s first “Still Life Oil Painting” class is set for Saturday, July 12. This will be followed by sessions on Saturday, July 19 and Saturday, July 26. All classes will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 42 West ARTS Co-Op, located at 42 West Main Street.

Bingaman’s previous “Still Life” workshop was offered at the co-op throughout the month of April.

She says that painters from all skill levels will have an opportunity to create their own oil paintings using arranged setups such as “Grapes and Red Wine,” “Porcelain Dolls” and “Silver Pot and Apples.” The workshop will use still life as a means to study light, which Bingaman considers an artist’s greatest gift.

Students who participate will paint from “warm” studio light on canvases, with an emphasis on composition, drawing and value. The purpose is to understand the difference between the two temperatures of light and the effect it has on color relationships.

The class is limited to eight people. A total fee for the three weeks is $60.00 per person.

To sign up or to receive more information, contact Donna Bingaman at 717-762-8394 or [email protected].

Location –
42 West Arts
42 West Main Street
Waynesboro, PA

INSTRUCTOR
Artist Donna Bingaman

Class Dates:
Saturdays – July 12, 19, 26
Time—2:00pm to 5:00pm

Total Fee
$60.00

SKILL LEVEL
All levels

MEDIUM
Oil – Call for supply list

Class limited to 8

To sign up contact Donna Bingaman
717-762-8394
[email protected]

The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW) is looking for an enthusiastic, responsible person with strong communication and organizational skills to help with Destination ARTS! over the summer, and possibly beyond.  Are you interested?

See below and send in your resume soon!  We hope to fill this position as soon as possible to be up and running by our June 27 Summer Destination ARTS! Opening!  See below for details.

Destination ARTS! Assistant

Hourly position, non-exempt, 15 – 25 hours per week – reports to AAGW Board President

The Destination ARTS! Assistant will be responsible for ensuring a smooth transition of all events and activities associated with Destination ARTS!  Reporting to the AAGW Board President, h/she will also work occasionally with Gallery Curators, the Marketing Committee, the Performing Arts Committee, and the Event Coordinator.  The position will be filled as soon as possible, and will extend from the hire date through October 5, 2014.  There is the possibility that it may be extended beyond that date into a long-term position.

Specific responsibilities include management of the following:

• Volunteers – work with gallery curators to manage the volunteer list, ensuring there are responsible docents in all AAGW galleries during scheduled hours, as well as seeking new volunteers and organizing training sessions.  If positions are not filled with volunteers, the Operations Manager will be expected to spend some time as a docent in galleries.
• Performing Arts Operations – organize setup and teardown for performances and events, including greeting musicians and setup of chairs and informational table.  If volunteers are not found for this task the Operations Manager will be responsible for it.
• Marketing – work to help promote Destination ARTS! May involve contact with the media, artists, musicians, and marketing committee members.
• Troubleshooting – when downtown, will be one of the key people available to deal with any problems which may arise, working with the Board President and Curators.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BENEFITS

We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsible person with strong communication and organizational skills.  Must be willing to spend a large amount of time in downtown Waynesboro and work on weekends.  No health benefits at this time.

TO APPLY

Email letter and resume to: [email protected]

“Destination ARTS!” activities continue in Waynesboro with live music every weekend and events and artist demonstrations scheduled at Gallery 50, Gallery 20 East, 42 West ARTS Co-Op, The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro and The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery. All galleries are open each week from Thursday through Sunday.

Thursday, June 19

Gallery 50

A commissioned portrait by Marjorie Tressler

Continuing this week, artist Marjorie Tressler will provide live painting demonstrations inside of Gallery 50 on Thursday afternoons through August. Tressler is an alumnus of The Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, where she studied with fellow artists such as Ann Didusch Schuler and David Buckley Good. Her award-winning portraits have been featured in several solo shows, and her work is part of a permanent collection at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.

Tressler’s continuing series of free sessions will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 on the afternoon of Thursday, June 19. Anyone with an interest in learning more about the old masters approach to painting is invited to participate. For more information, please call 717-762-6791.

Friday, June 13th

Wine Down Friday Tonight at Gallery 50!
Come See the New Show and Meet Friends!

“Wine Down Fridays” continue this week at Gallery 50, Gallery 20 East, 42 West ARTS Co-Op and The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro. Wine and light refreshments will be served inside of each.This Friday will feature special events in several locations. Come downtown, try the wine and snacks, meet friends, view the art and enjoy the music! Then stay for dinner at one of the five downtown restaurants, each very different from the rest.

Gallery 50 West

Tim Franklin and Cynthia Marie are providing the music at Gallery 50 on Friday night. The duo met in Seattle and quickly discovered their shared interest in orchestral harmonies, strings and improvisations. They enjoy creating both expansive and intimate settings for songs and note chamber folk/pop contemporaries such as Joanna Newsom among their favorite artists. Franklin and Marie are set to start performing at 5:00.

Gallery 20 East

Andrew Gehman

This weekend marks a final opportunity to experience the “Surfaces” exhibit at Gallery 20 East, where projects completed by painter Ben McAfee, ceramic artist Joan Bontempo and creative media specialist Andrew Gehman have been on display for the past few weeks.

42 West Artists Co-Op

A Miniature and Small Works Show featuring a variety of work created by artists from across the Tri-State region continues at 42 West ARTS this week. Patric Schlee will entertain guests visiting the gallery as they enjoy oil paintings, watercolors, photography, clay and other works of art.

Saturday, June 21

42 West Arts Co-Op

Artist Donna Bingaman will be demonstrating oil painting techniques at the Co-Op on Saturday afternoon. A graduate of the Washington School of Art, Bingaman’s portraits have been exhibited at the Hagerstown Fine Art Museum and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. From 1:00 to 3:00, she will share her passion for capturing the personality of the people she paints with anyone who stops by the gallery at 42 West Main.

The Miniature and Small Works Show will continue through Saturday and Sunday, June 21 & 22.

Gallery 20 East

This weekend marks a final opportunity to experience the “Surfaces” exhibit at Gallery 20 East, where projects completed by painter Ben McAfee, ceramic artist Joan Bontempo and creative media specialist Andrew Gehman have been on display for the past few weeks.

The Contemporary School of Art and Gallery

Meanwhile, over at The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, the oil paintings of Donna Bingaman and wildlife photography of her husband, Denny Bingaman, can be viewed during the entire month of June.

 Gallery Locations:

 Gallery 50, 50 West Main St.
Gallery 20 East, 2o East Main St.
42 West ARTS, 42 West Main St.
The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro, 13 South Church St.
The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, 10 East Main St.
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

All of the galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, photographs, fine art furniture, note cards, prints and much more.  Shop local and support the arts!

For more information, please visit http://www.artsalliancegw.org or find Destination ARTS! on Facebook.

Please join us for the Grand Opening of our Summer Festivities!

 NEW ART EXHIBITS IN THE GALLERIES plus…

MORE DETAILS…

Friday, June 27 – 5 pm – 8 pm

5 pm – Opening Reception – Gallery 50

There will be receptions in all galleries on Friday night.  See below for addresses.  

Music

Negley Brothers – Acoustic Classic Rock – 5 – 8 pm
The Little Sisters Band – Folk songs, Bluegrass and Gospel – 5 – 8 pm
G@g – Gillian Hollen (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Garrett Smith (vocals, keyboard) – Contemporary Sounds – 5 – 8 pm
Unheard Of – Eric (ukelele) and Brian (bass) Wengert – 5 – 8 pm

Saturday, June 28 – 12 pm – 6 pm

Music

Brad Munn (vocals and guitar) – Bluegrass & Rock – 1 pm

Unheard Of – Eric and Brian Engert (ukelele and bass) – 2 pm

Waynesboro Children’s Theatre Troupe –  “Music Through the Decades” – 4 pm

This revue consists of music through the decades from the 1950s to current hits. We have 23 participants : Andy Barkdoll, Kristi Barkdoll, Jacob Beckner, Katherine Beckner, Sophia Black, Kayla Bonner, Taylor Davis, Maggie Dennis, Maddie Devlin, Cassidy Fulmor, Cameron Geis, Emma Gerhold, Emma Holz, Emily Kober, Tyler Martin, Sara Policicchio, Christian Romero, Jocelyn Roth, Naomi Roth, Ben Smith, Courtney Spradlin, Donovan Yaukey, and Francesca Yaukey

Sunday, June 29 – 1 pm – 4 pm

Music
The Wayne Band – Traditional Concert Community Band – 2 – 3 pm
Daniel Lawson  – Classical Piano – 2 – 4 pm

The Destination ARTS! Summer Festivities will continue through October 5, with live performances on Main Street every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Every weekend for 15 weeks!  In addition, many artist demonstrations, book signings, workshops, classes, and special events are being planned.  Check our website often for upcoming details.

Destination ARTS! Galleries include:

Gallery 50 – 50 West Main Street – AAGW*

Gallery 20 East – 20 East Main Street – AAGW*

“Through the Lens – Gallery 74 West” – 74 West Main Street – AAGW* – expected to open June 27

42 West Arts Co-op – 42 West Main Street

Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro – 13 South Church Street

Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery – 10 East Main Street

Gallery Hours:

Hours may vary, but galleries will strive to be open:

Thursday, 1 – 4 pm
Friday, 5 – 8 pm
Saturday, 12 – 6 pm
Sunday, 1 – 4 pm

 *Designates Galleries which are operated by the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW)

Would you like to help revitalize downtown Waynesboro and transform it into an arts destination? 

Destination ARTS!, an initiative of the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), started its third year of activity on July 10, 2015.  There are more artists, live music, literary arts, art demonstrations, workshops, and classes than ever.  Five art venues are open four days a week,  year round.  We have an Art Scavenger Hunt for children, magic shows, Wine Down Fridays, and special events such as our 2nd Annual Gallery Wine Walk scheduled for September 12.  We have collaborated with WASHS Art Department, Penn State Mont Alto, Quincy Village, the Cumberland Valley School of Music, and the Waynesboro Area Council of Churches.  Where other communities offer a “First Friday” once a month, Waynesboro presents free live music multiple times every single weekend, all year long.

Volunteers are needed to help in the galleries during open hours, assist with hospitality (receptions), greet and setup for musicians, as well as to lend a hand with marketing, proofreading, graphic design, and other areas which will utilize your special experience and skills. This is a grassroots community effort, and we need YOU to get involved to make it continue to succeed!

Conceived in July 2013, Destination ARTS! has been called “the best thing to happen to Waynesboro in 30 years”.  We have been lauded throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including recognition from two Pennsylvania Governors and the PA Council on the Arts as an innovative initiative using the arts to revitalize our community.  Recently, the PA Downtown Center presented us with a coveted “Townie Award” as one of the most noteworthy revitalization projects in the state!

Since its inception, there have been ongoing arts activities in Waynesboro every weekend.  Currently there are five art galleries downtown.  All Destination ARTS! activities are organized and coordinated entirely by volunteers.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference, to have an impact on the future of our community, and to share in this exciting adventure.  Most important, it is FUN!

Please join us!  If you are interested in getting involved in this grassroots community effort, please contact us at [email protected].

“Destination ARTS!” activities continue in Waynesboro with live music every weekend and events and artist demonstrations scheduled at Gallery 50, Gallery 20 East, 42 West ARTS Co-Op, The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro and The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery. All galleries are open each week from Thursday through Sunday.

Thursday, June 12

Gallery 50

A commissioned portrait by Marjorie Tressler

Continuing this week, artist Marjorie Tressler will provide live painting demonstrations inside of Gallery 50 on Thursday afternoons through August. Tressler is an alumnus of The Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, where she studied with fellow artists such as Ann Didusch Schuler and David Buckley Good. Her award-winning portraits have been featured in several solo shows, and her work is part of a permanent collection at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.

Tressler’s continuing series of free sessions will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 on the afternoon of Thursday, June 12. Anyone with an interest in learning more about the old masters approach to painting is invited to participate. For more information, please call 717-762-6791.

Friday, June 13th

Wine Down Friday Tonight at Gallery 50!
Come See the New Show and Meet Friends!

The month of June continues with yet another special edition of “Wine Down Friday!” This Friday will feature special events in several locations. Come downtown, try the wine and snacks, meet friends, view the art and enjoy the music! Then stay for dinner at one of the five downtown restaurants, each very different from the rest.

Gallery 50 West

Featured Entertainment!

 The music of Shanna Rae will be featured at this week’s “Wine Down Friday” inside of Gallery 50, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Pleasant Hall-native writes music in a variety of styles, including country, pop, folk and blues. Each of Shanna’s songs bring their own personal message of healing, wisdom and inspiration.

 Gallery 20 East

The newly opened Gallery 20 East offers “Wine Down Friday” with wine and light refreshments. The “Surfaces” exhibit remains open at Gallery 20 East throughout the weekend. The gallery features the work of painter Ben McAfee, ceramic artist Joan Bontempo and Andrew Gehman, who specializes in several forms of creative media. “Surfaces” will be on display through Sunday, June 22.

42 West Artists Co-Op

A special edition of “Wine Down Friday” is planned at 42 West ARTS this week as Co-Op members present the opening of a miniature and small works show from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. The show will feature a variety of creations, including oil paintings, watercolors, photography and clay, all created by artists from across the Tri-State area. Patric Schlee will provide a soundtrack for the event on flute and drums.

Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro

“Wine Down Friday” continues June 13th at the Ceramic Arts Center.
Watch a potter give a demonstration on the wheel and try your hand at creating a hand built clay piece. 5:00 -7:00. Free for Adults and Children. Light refreshments.

Saturday, June 14

Gallery 50

Kent Roberts will be at Gallery 50 on Saturday, appearing as this month’s “2nd Saturday” featured artist. Roberts will conduct a demonstration using watercolor paints from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

42 West Artists Co-Op

Laura Lewis Shindle will be doing a water color demonstration on Sat. the 14th. She is fascinated with nature’s beauty and spends a lot of time outdoors observing and studying its forms, colors and textures. Her favorite subjects are rustic buildings, still life and flowers. Shindle studied 11 years under the instruction of Clyde Roberts and Bruce Etchison at the Washington County Museum of Fine Art. She trained at Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Fla., where she majored in commercial art. She is a past president of the Waynesboro Studio Club and holds memberships in the Valley Art Associate, Chambersburg Art Alliance, Greencastle Area Arts Council and the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society. Shindle also teaches beginner classes in Greencastle.

Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro

Also on Saturday – The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro is offering a “Wild About Stripes” pottery workshop for children from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. During that time, instructor Nickole Bricker will teach the basics of pottery making, and the kids will have an opportunity to decorate small pots with zebra stripes using paper resist techniques in a variety of colors. The class is designed for children over the age of 5, and the cost is $25 per participant.

Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery

Meanwhile, over at The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, the oil paintings of Donna Bingaman and wildlife photography of her husband, Denny Bingaman, can be viewed during the entire month of June.

 Gallery Locations:

 Gallery 50, 50 West Main St.
Gallery 20 East, 2o East Main St.
42 West ARTS, 42 West Main St.
The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro, 13 South Church St.
The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, 10 East Main St.
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

All of the galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, photographs, fine art furniture, note cards, prints and much more.  Shop local and support the arts!

For more information, please visit http://www.artsalliancegw.org or find Destination ARTS! on Facebook.

DABlock

“Destination ARTS!” activities continue in Waynesboro with live music every weekend and events and artist demonstrations scheduled at Gallery 50, Gallery 20 East and 42 West ARTS Co-Op.  The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro and The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery will also be open with art and pottery for sale and art classes available.  All galleries are open each week from Thursday through Sunday.

Thursday, June 5

Gallery 50

Beginning this week, artist Marjorie Tressler will provide live painting demonstrations inside of Gallery 50 on Thursday afternoons through August. Tressler is an alumnus of The Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, where she studied with fellow artists such as Ann Didusch Schuler and David Buckley Good. Her award-winning portraits have been featured in several solo shows, and her work is part of a permanent collection at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.

Tressler’s first in a series of free sessions will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 on the afternoon of Thursday, June 5. Anyone with an interest in learning more about the old masters approach to painting is invited to participate. For more information, please call 717-762-6791.

Friday, June 6th

Wine Down Friday Tonight at Gallery 50!
Come See the New Show and Meet Friends!

The month of June continues with yet another special edition of “Wine Down Friday!” This Friday will feature special events in several locations. Come downtown, try the wine and snacks, meet friends, view the art and enjoy the music! Then stay for dinner at one of the five downtown restaurants, each very different from the rest.

Gallery 50 West

Featured Entertainment This Week! –

“Destination ARTS!” favorite, Brad Munn, returns to Gallery 50 to entertain another audience during “Wine Down Friday” on June 6. He and his guitar are set to begin performing a blend of bluegrass, country and rock music at 5:00 p.m.

Gallery 20 East

Anyone visiting town this weekend will also have the opportunity to check out the “Surfaces” exhibit, which recently launched inside of Gallery 20 East. The gallery features the work of painter Ben McAfee, ceramic artist Joan Bontempo and Andrew Gehman, who specializes in several forms of creative media. “Surfaces” will be on display through Sunday, June 22.

Gallery 20 East also celebrates “Wine Down Friday.”

42 West Artists Co-Op

Over at the Artists Co-Op, “Wine Down Fridays” continue with the music of Patric Schlee beginning at 5:00.

Ceramic Arts center

The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro will be launching their version of “Wine Down Fridays” on June 6. From 5:00 to 7:00, anyone who stops by the center can watch a potter throwing on a wheel. Adults and children will also have an opportunity to create and decorate a clay pendant for no charge.

The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery

The oil paintings of Donna Bingaman and wildlife photography of her husband, Denny Bingaman, can be viewed at The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery during the entire month of June. To celebrate the start of the new show, a reception has been scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

42 West Arts Co-Op

Also on Saturday afternoon – Ed Beard will be at 42 West ARTS to demonstrate the art of pyrography (wood burning) and the various techniques involved with it. A woodworker for 50 years, Beard is a member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. He enjoys creating functional art, which shows the natural grain and finish of the wood, and he will be sharing that passion with others between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00.

Gallery Locations:

 Gallery 50, 50 West Main St.
Gallery 20 East, 2o East Main St.
42 West ARTS, 42 West Main St.
The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro, 13 South Church St.
The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, 10 East Main St.
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

All of the galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, photographs, fine art furniture, note cards, prints and much more.  Shop local and support the arts!

For more information, please visit http://www.artsalliancegw.org or find Destination ARTS! on Facebook.

Exhibit Information for the June Show at the Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery.

The oil paintings of Donna Bingaman and wildlife photography of her husband, Denny Bingaman, can be viewed at The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery during the entire month of June. To celebrate the start of the new show, a reception has been scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Hours of Operation:
Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.