Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts

What’s better than a show with one artist? A show with three artists! Please join us for How We See It, a multi-artist show and opening night party on Friday, September 19, from 7:00-9:00pm. This vibrant show includes photography by Elissa Druschel (New Castle), acrylic painting by Ashley Priano (New Wilmington), and metal sculpture by Barry Simpson (Zelienople).

Live music by Jonny Priano. Refreshments will be served. No admission charge. RSVP requested to Gallery. We hope to see you!

Joey Granati, David Granati, and Jules Granati performing music from their new CD, “Alien History.”

Pittsburgh’s legendary musician Joey Granati (of The Granati Brothers) held his first art show at the Gallery on Friday, August 15, 2014. A standing room only, packed house was treated to a show of Joey’s artwork, a large buffet of homemade Italian food paired with individual paintings, and performances from a new CD “Alien History” by Joey, his brother David Granati and his nephew Jules Granati.

Visitors viewing Artwork by Joey Granati.

Standing-room only crowd. What a fantastic night!

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of one of our artists, Sally Jones Rodgers, age 85, on Sunday, August 3. Not only was Sally a gifted artist and a teacher, but also a good friend. She will be missed.

Friday, August 15, 7:00-10:00pm

Opening night reception for Pittsburgh rock legend Joey Granati’s one-man art show “From Another Time” and CD release party for “Alien History,” with live music performances by David and Joey Granati! Join us for a journey into a true modern day renaissance of art and music with culinary delights from Joey’s own personal treasure trove of recipes. A true night to remember on every level of the senses. Selected food pairings with each art piece.  No admission fee. CDs, lithographs and giclees available for purchase. RSVP appreciated.

On July 18, a Bottlebrush favorite and mixed media artist Stacey Hogue of Grove City, PA will show her latest work entitled “Myths and Fables.”  Join us on Friday night from 7-9pm, refreshments served, live music. No admission charge; RSVP always appreciated.

More about Stacey here: www.staceyhoguestudio.com/174271/gallery

Stacey’s also teaching a mixed media class for us this summer, too. Watch this page for the announcement!

It’s that time again! Our art classes are open for children (including preschool!), youth and teens for weeks June 23-26 and June 30-July 3. Click on the children/teens classes tab at the top of this page. More classes will be added for July, including a water-themed group project to be displayed at Harmony’s 10 Year Flood Commemoration event in September.

This year’s classes include handbuilt pottery, jewelry, painting and drawing, photography, drumming, creative writing, stage and auditioning skills.

To reserve a seat in our art classes:  email us at  bottlebrushgallery @ yahoo.com.  A Gallery representative will contact you to confirm/complete registration and process payment, which is required at the time of registration.  Parents must complete a parental consent form for their child upon registration or at the class meeting time.

After paying the artists and for supplies, the remainder of the registration money goes towards our mini-grant program ART MATTERS, established to fund art classes for disadvantaged children and youth. We get many calls from local groups and organizations asking for classes to help their clients, so we decided to do something about it. Thank you for helping us to help them!

Bring the kids! Pet our sheep! Harmony’s annual Herb & Garden Fair is Saturday 6/14, 9am-3pm. In addition to the plant exchange/sale activities at the 1805 Barn, the town is keeping the party going with two FREE afternoon concerts by Todd Burge, food, garden art, plenty of kids activities, and more. Artists showing and demonstrating for this event:  Judy Dickson, Jill Eudaly, Susan Walker, and Cathy Wright. Check out our schedule. Weather forecast is awesome, so come and see us!

ALL NEW MATERIAL!

Thursday, April 24, 7-9pm.  One night workshop!

Cost: $35 in advance; $45 at door. To Register Online: http://www.jimdonovandrums.com/apps/webstore/products/show/4651352

Melt your stress with Drum & Chant. Clear Your Mind. Get Re-Energized. Learn Powerful techniques to help you feel great everyday.  Beginners are always warmly welcomed. Drums are provided.

The Drum & Chant Workshop shows you how to:

• Energize the brain and clear the mind
• Lessen resistance & fear
• Create deep relaxation and stress relief
• Expand conscious awareness
• Unblock energetic and emotional congestion
• Open creative inspiration and expression

Enjoy learning how to improve the quality of your life by using the power of sound to effectively unblock, transform, and increase your energy. Through the group drumming, chanting and breathwork, you will learn how to gain energized mental clarity, reduce fear and anxiety, unblock emotional congestion, open creative inspiration and to expand your conscious awareness.

Drumming and chanting with others is an ancient practice that people have used for millennia all over the globe to connect, heal, learn, witness and celebrate with each other. It’s only been in the last few hundred years that many people in our modern cultures have stopped connecting in this way.

Join us to reclaim and experience this powerful and comforting way of being together in community. Advance registration recommended. Space is very limited.

Cost: $35 in advance; $45 at door. To Register Online: http://www.jimdonovandrums.com/apps/webstore/products/show/4651352

Saturday, March 29, 2014  1pm-3pm Refreshments Served. FREE. RSVP Not Required.

Please join us for Salon des Refuse: An Art Show and Benefit, organized and led by Seneca Valley graduating senior Chandler Sendek. The theme of this art show is a Salon des Refuses, which is French for “Exhibition of Rejects.” Chandler and his fellow student artists will exhibit their “rejected” work, with the goal of shedding light on artists who possess the necessary creativity but may lack in the skilled interpretation of their inspiration, as well as those who express themselves in a rather unorthodox manner.

Proceeds from the student art sold at this event will be donated to the Seneca Valley School District art program. All cash, check or credit card donations gratefully accepted.

Dates and Times: Mondays, March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14 and 21. 6:00-7:30pm. $90 for six weeks of instruction including use of drums.  Registration closes two days prior to class. Payment required at time of registration.

Conga Drumming: Basics and Beyond (Ages 18+)

Explore the exciting world of Afro-Cuban and Latin Rhythms in a fun and friendly atmosphere.   What you will learn in this six week, fully interactive class designed for absolute beginners and musicians alike includes:

Technique – Get the best sound from your drum; Clave -The backbone of Latin music; Tumbao – The most heard hand drum pattern in much Latin and American music; Calypso -Your “passport” to a wide array of world music; Rumba; Guaguanco – The Holy Grail of Cuban Drumming; Abakwa -Cuban ceremonial rhythm made fun and easy; PRACTICE METHODS – Make your practice time fun and intentional.

Instructor: Bryan Fazio. A dynamic teacher and facilitator, Bryan Fazio has been pursuing a life with music and creativity since age 27. Bryan teaches Blissful Drumming at the Community College of Beaver County, facilitates workshops throughout the greater Pittsbugh area on hand drumming and spontaneous poetry, gives private lessons and accompanies yoga classes.  He performs regularly with Jim Donovan’s Sun King Warriors, Tertium Quid Percussion Ensemble, and is a solo artist at venues/festivals including The Great Blue Heron, All Good, and The Beachland Ballroom. www.bryanfazio.com