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State of the Arts Participating artist Pati Beachley from Greensburg. T he Associated Artists of Pittsburgh is presenting its 107th Annual Exhibition at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, with an additional four installations at the Seton Hill University Arts Center. Showcasing work from some 10 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ of the most esteemed contemporary artists in the region, the 107th Annual Exhibition is on display in the museum’s Cantilever Gallery and the Arts Center Nov. 9 through Jan. 26. The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh (AAP) is the oldest continuous-exhibiting artist member organization in the country. The annual exhibition has highlighted the work of AAP’s members, currently numbering more than 530, since the organization’s founding in 1910. Serving as juror for the exhibition is Juana Williams, Exhibitions Curator at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A specialist in contemporary African American art, she icmags.com Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Presents its 107th Annual Exhibition Hosted by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art and Seton Hill University. BY NICOLE TAFE Beachley’s piece titled ‘Liar.’ has curated exhibitions for both private and public institutions and has held positions at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, the Detroit Institute for the Arts, and Wayne State University. Most recently, she served as juror for ArtPrize’s 2018 Contemporary Black Art Award. “I’m looking forward to playing a role in the continued legacy of such a significant arts organization, viewing the works of the many artists AAP serves, forming relationships with Pittsburgh artists, and bridging the gap between Pittsburgh and Grand Rapids,” says Williams. “We are thrilled to be partnering with AAP on this exhibition of work showcasing the rich talent in our region,” says Anne Kraybill, the Richard M. Scaife Director and CEO of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. “With Juana Williams as juror, visitors will have the opportunity to experience and celebrate the diversity of inspiration, medium