.About the Westmoreland
The mission of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art is to enrich a growing public through innovative and collaborative approaches to the collection, preservation and presentation of American art.

Regular Museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM and Thursday until 9 PM. Museum admission is a $5 suggested donation for adults, children under 12 and students with valid ID are free. Guided tours can be arranged by calling 724/837-1500 ext. 10. An American Marketplace – The Shop at The Westmoreland carries books on American art, posters and notecards, children’s books and activities, unique giftware, jewelry and features a coffee bar. For directions to The Westmoreland or other information, the public should call 724/837-1500 or visit our web site at www.wmuseumaa.org. The Westmoreland is located at 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, about 35 miles east of Pittsburgh.

PROGRAMS, LECTURES, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, & SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 17 at 12 PM
Special Event
Tea & Botanicals
Sponsored by the Women’s Committee of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, this afternoon tea and lecture features Hollie Powers Holt, co-author of The Art of the Garden: Collecting Antique Botanical Prints. Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Tickets: $25. Call 724/837-1500 ext. 33 or visit www.wmuseumaa.org for more information.

Thursday, May 22 at 7 PM
Thursday Evenings at The Westmoreland
Biennial Art
Experience the diversity of artistic expression right in our own backyard as three regional artists (to be announced) discuss their exceptional artwork that was selected for the 2007 Westmoreland Juried Biennial. The Westmoreland Juried Biennial features the work of artists within a 125-mile radius of Greensburg. Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main Street, Greensburg. Free program. Call 724/837-1500 ext. 10 or visit www.wmuseumaa.org for more information.

Wednesday, May 28 at 12 PM
Brown Bag Lecture
Biennial Artists and Their Art
If the Juried Biennial leaves you wanting more, here it is. Two artists (to be announced) chosen from the already selected regional artists on exhibition will share more of their work. Come see the larger body of work from which their art was selected and explore the genesis of their style and composition. Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main Street, Greensburg. Free program. Call 724/837-1500 ext. 10 or visit www.wmuseumaa.org for more information.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER ART CAMP

Summer Art Camp is a weeklong program, Monday – Friday from 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., featuring a variety of art activities including painting, drawing, printmaking, watercolor, sculpture, and photography. Registration includes all art supplies, weekly field trip, guided Museum tours, t-shirt and daily snack. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Campers may sign up for one or all weeks for their age group. Each week is limited to 20 campers, on a first-come, first served basis. Cost: $125 for museum members and $140 for non-members. To register or for additional information, please call 724-837-1500 ext. 10.

For ages 7-9

June 9–13: PAWS IN ART

Art will make your imagination soar! Use paper mache, clay, drawing and painting to create animals both real and imaginary. Explore the artworks of The Westmoreland on an animal scavenger hunt through the museum. We’ll meet animals that will be our artistic inspiration during our trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium.

June 16–20: ART-VENTURE IN TIME
Travel in time to when Pittsburgh was the steel-making capital of the world! Paint, sculpt and draw the landscape around you. Take a journey into the exciting world of printmaking and portraiture. Even talk to a real-life steelworker! Art and history will come to life during our trip to the Heinz History Center!

June 23–27: MODERN MASTERS AND ME
Explore the artwork of modern and contemporary masters and go wild with the art-making possibilities! Work with mixed media to make two and three-dimensional creations. You’ll make a watercolor painting, collage with cut paper, and create a clay sculpture. Then, take a trip to The Warhol Museum and learn about Andy’s interesting artwork. You’ll even get a chance to make a cool silkscreen print!

For ages 10-12
July 7–11: ART ASSORTMENT
See the new exhibition, Painting in the United States; then, experiment for yourself with realism and abstraction. Explore drawing with charcoal and acrylic painting on canvas. Create sculptures from clay, paper, and cloth. You’ll love learning about photography and taking a few snapshots of your own during a visit to the Silver Eye Center for Photography.

July 14–18: 3-D POTPOURRI
Do a little bit of everything in this exciting sculpture class! We will sketch and collage our ideas, then experiment with some interesting materials including paper mache, wood, clay and wire. See the sculptures of The Westmoreland on a guided tour. On a visit to the Pittsburgh Glass Center, we’ll see a glassblowing demonstration - artists creating handmade sculptures from hot glass!

WESTMORELAND JAZZ SOCIETY

Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 PM
Westmoreland Jazz Society presents TRIO BRAVO
Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main Street, Greensburg. Admission is payable at the door. $10 for WJS members, $15 for nonmembers and $3 for students. Call 724/837-1500 ext. 27 or visit www.wmuseumaa.org for more information.

Friday, June 20 at 7:00 PM
Westmoreland Jazz Society presents JAZZ IN JUNE featuring the River City Brass Band at St. Clair Park (part of Greensburg’s Summer Sounds Concert Series) in downtown Greensburg.

Museum admission: adults $5 suggested donation; children under 12 and students with valid ID are free. Programs such as lectures are free, unless otherwise noted.

www.wmuseumaa.org s 221 N Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 s info@wmuseumaa.org
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Judy Linsz Ross, Director of Marketing/Visitor Services
Westmoreland Museum of American Art
The Place for American Art
221 N. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
724/837-1500 ext. 28 (phone) v 724/837-2921 (fax)
jlross@wmuseumaa.org vwww.wmuseumaa.org