written in my bio that we’ ve been given the gift of this life and the beauty that surrounds us, and I feel an obligation to contribute to this creation and try to express the beauty I find.”
Now with 65 active members, the league offers an array of opportunities. For an annual fee of around $ 25, members can participate in meetings, which are held on the third Thursday of the month, September through May, from 7 to 9 p. m. Besides the artist demonstrations, workshops are available for reasonable fees throughout the year at Robert Morris University and an annual art show at Robin Hill Center is hosted to showcase the members’ artwork.
And you don’ t have to be an art teacher to join.“ Our members share this passion for creative exploration. Regardless of the genre, medium or skill level, we support each other and nourish that passion for creating art,” notes Zampogna.“ I joined because I have an appreciation for the arts, but I’ ve remained an active member because I’ m continually inspired by our demonstrators and members alike.”
Mediums represented by the members at the league include traditional and abstract painting and drawing, fiber art, sculpture, mixed media and more.
“ I love the energy of the artists,” says Cindy Gilberti, the league’ s president for more than six years.“ The depth of talent has also grown in the league over the years. We used to have painters who only used oil and water colors. Now we have artists like Sarah Simmons who creates sculptures using repurposed library books.”
Bush, still an active member who has taught classes for Moon Township Parks and Recreation, Sweetwater Art Center in Sewickley and at her home in Moon
Painting by member Diane Bauman.
“ I think it’ s rather amazing that the league lasted so long and is still growing. That is very gratifying and I’ ve been pleased that it has continued.”
Painting by member Diane.
Sculpture by member Amy Short.
Township, is dabbling in mixed media art these days. She looks back fondly at her 50 years in the league.
“ The league has very nice people and very good artists,” she says.“ It’ s been interesting to see people improve over the years after participating in the workshops and demonstrations. That’ s what I like best.”
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