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
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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
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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