pencils, abstract art, creative finger painting,
anime and cartooning, holiday-themed crafts
and more.
MAG partners with local businesses in
planning for members to exhibit their artwork
in various locations including medical offices,
beauty salons and storefronts. The group has
also worked with the Carnegie Free Library
of McKeesport on several occasions, leading
a “Wine & Canvas Party” to
raise money for the library’s
many public programs.
Many MAG members
have received awards
and honors at numerous
art shows throughout
southwestern Pennsylvania
sponsored by various
organizations including the
Norwin Art League, East
Suburban Artists League,
Greensburg Art Center,
Laurel Valley Art Club in
Latrobe, Uniontown Art
League, Monroeville Arts
Council and the Associated
Artists of Butler County.
Some of the members
2015 Judge’s Choice Award — watercolor “The Guys” by MAG member
teach art privately and are
Marla Kalning.
members of other local
to accommodate students, those who work or organizations including the Pittsburgh
Watercolor Society and the Associated Artists
others who cannot otherwise attend during
of Pittsburgh.
the day.
MAG’s mission is to create, foster and
“We welcome artists of all skill levels, ages
promote an interest in the arts throughout
and interests to join us, share your ideas
McKeesport and the Greater Mon Valley
and get involved in our events; art is for
region, and to support and encourage
everyone!” says Catalogna.
regional artists and craftsmen by providing a
Each year, the art group also holds an “Art
showcase for their work. MAG is dedicated
in the Park” event in October at the Woll
Pavilion where free art classes and workshops to supporting and fostering the creativity
of beginners, students, long-time amateurs,
are offered. In recent years, the workshops
skilled artists or anyone who enjoys drawing,
have included basic instruction in colored
painting, sculpting or
crafting. Its events and
annual spring show welcome
participation by people of all
ages and skill levels. MAG
believes that art can be a
hobby, a passion, an escape
and even therapy for those
under stress.
For more information
about membership,
meetings, upcoming art
shows and other events, visit
mckeesportartgroup.com,
the group’s Facebook page or
contact Janice Catalogna at
412.469.2710. n
are invited to attend meetings on the third
Monday of every month at the Jacob Woll
Pavilion. Most meetings include a short
business session, followed by a demonstration
or presentation by a local accomplished
artist or craftsman. Meetings held between
October and April take place in the early
afternoon, whereas meetings from May
through September begin in the early evening
MAG will host its 59th
Annual Spring Art Show
May 19 through 21 at
the Jacob Woll Pavilion
on Sycamore Drive in
Renziehausen Park.
Friday, May 19, is
designated as Opening
Night. Winning artists
will receive awards, and
light refreshments will
be served. Visit MAG’s
website for show hours.
Gail Rogers poses with the
portrait of her dog that
she created at the MAG
October 2016 “Paint
Your Pet” event.
A work in progress at
the October 2016
“Paint Your Pet”
event conducted
by MAG.
2015 Judge’s Choice Award — acrylic painting by MAG member Lois Page.
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