Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild

06/19/2026

The PITTSBURGH Society of Artists is proud to present our juried Exhibition « LIGHT to DARK » which will be held at the Spinning Plate Gallery in East Liberty, from July 6th to July 30th, 2026. The gallery is located at 5821 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Come join us for the Opening Reception, July 6th, from 5 to 8:30 PM! Awards will be presented at 6 PM.
Gallery hours:
Fridays, 4 to 8 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 12 to 6 PM
A Closing Reception will be held July 30th, from 5 to 8 PM.

This themed exhibition will be juried by distinguished local artist, Michel Demetria Touris and will feature the very best work of the nearly-300 member PSA.

06/13/2026

The PITTSBURGH Society of Artists is proud to present our juried Exhibition « LIGHT to DARK » which will be held at the Spinning Plate Gallery in East Liberty, from July 6th to July 30th, 2026. The gallery is located at 5821 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

Come join us for the Opening Reception, July 6th, from 5 to 8:30 PM! Awards will be presented at 6 PM.

Gallery hours:
Fridays, 4 to 8 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 12 to 6 PM

A Closing Reception will be held July 30th, from 5 to 8 PM.

Some ideas never grow old. In Ancient Greece, Heraclitus proposed that the fundamental principle defining our existence is the interplay of light and shadow, for shadow requires light to exist. Cosmic unity is both our origin and our destiny. We are connected, not separate, bound together inextricably. The more intimate we become with the characteristics, propensities, and possible interpretations of light and dark, the more we learn about ourselves and the world around us. The dialogue between us expands.

This themed exhibition will be juried by distinguished local artist, Michel Demetria Touris and will feature the very best work of the nearly-300 member PSA.

Michel studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Fleisher in Philadelphia, and holds a Masters in Educational Psychology from Duquesne University.

All events are free and open to the public.

05/12/2026

This past Saturday afternoon, May 9th, the Pittsburgh Society of Artists held its General Meeting. It was a wonderful opportunity for artist members to connect, attend a presentation by Mark Rengers, welcome new faces, and review the latest Board updates including upcoming exhibitions and events.

Mark Rengers (photo 2) delivered a highly engaging presentation to the group. The talk focused on the realities of building a sustainable creative life and what he learned through years of custom framing, gallery work, artist relationships, and collector interactions. Follow for upcoming shows and artists talks and/or website www.markrengersgallery.com to sign up for their newsletter.

We were excited to meet 5 of our new members at the meeting:
- Lance Maloney, who is an oil/acrylic painter of people, still-life and landscape, and also creates with digital medium.
- Sue Masley shared her fantastic figure artwork - she had a teaching career and is a watercolorist of figure-drawings and portraiture. (Photos 3 & 4)
- Ari Wulff originally from Cleveland, attended Penn State University and Cooper School of Art. She went into the graphics field professionally, and enjoys doing
people in acrylics on canvas and cradleboard - check out her work . (Photo 5)
- Francis McCaffrey showed an accomplished detailed watercolor on paper of boats in a harbor - she began painting in 2022 after retirement. (Photo 6)
- Jennifer L’Insalata, stated that she is an oil-painter in a Neo-Impressionist style and we look forward to seeing her work in the future. (Photo 7)

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us - your participation made for an inspiring afternoon!

Our next exhibit will be themed and in July and will be More details are coming soon!

04/03/2026

Join us as we proudly announce the names of 14 new members of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists. These artists successfully screened into the PSA during our Spring 2026 New Member Screening held on March 21, 2026.

We thoroughly enjoyed reviewing the submitted artworks and eagerly anticipate welcoming these talented artists into our PSA family.

Our newest members are:

- Todd Cavalier
- Ginger Hepler
- Donna Housel
- Lowell King
- Jennifer L’Insalata
- Dave Leppar
- Delaney Maitland
- Lance Maloney
- Sue Masley
- Francis McCaffrey
- Lauren Scavo-Fulk
- David Watterson
- Ariel Wulff
- Yali Yang

Congratulations to all our new members!

We are here for you, supporting you, and celebrating your achievements.

Our next screening will take place in September 2027. Stay tuned for the upcoming date to be announced. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply.

For more information about the Pittsburgh Society of Artists, please visit us at https://www.pittsburghsocietyofartists.com.

03/04/2026

Consider joining The Pittsburgh Society of Artists! Our Fall Screening is scheduled for March 21, 2026.

Individuals aged 18 and above residing within 150 miles of Pittsburgh can apply for membership by submitting three original artworks for a screening by the Board of Directors. The screening is free. Upon acceptance, annual dues amount to $40.00.

Since 1965, the PSA has been committed to providing our members with exhibition opportunities and fostering creative thinking through various activities such as meetings, workshops, critiques, field trips to museums and artist studios, and more.

Please pre-register online at:
www.pittsburghsocietyofartists.com

Applicants for Pittsburgh Society of Artists membership are required to submit three original works completed within the past two years and not under direct instruction. Each applicant will be assigned a number, which will be attached to each piece for the screening.

The Board of Directors will evaluate the submitted works. Applicants will be accepted by a two-thirds vote of the board members present. The works must be finished and gallery-ready. Appropriate hangers and stands should be provided for three-dimensional artworks.

The Spring Screening Date is March 21, 2026.

Drop-off and pick-up times are as follows:
- Drop-off: 1:00 to 2:00 PM
- Pick-up: 3:30 to 4:30 PM
The location for the screening is The Wilkins School Community Center
7604 Charleston Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 (Lower auditorium).

The Board of Directors follows specific guidelines when evaluating submissions:

CONSISTENCY: The most decisive factor in judging a candidate for membership is the artist’s ability to speak with a recognizable voice through their work.
Consistency in style and medium allows an artist to showcase their talents in the particular area in which they are most accomplished.

VISUAL INTEREST: Visual interest is evaluated by looking at the strength of the work based on the elements and principles of art and design.

CONTENT: The work is examined with an eye towards originality, expression and meaning.

CRAFTSMANSHIP: Craftsmanship is rated according to the skill and degree of quality in the work and presentation.

02/06/2026

The Pittsburgh Society of Artists Spring 2026 New Member Screening is happening soon!

Where:
The Wilkins School Community Center
7604 Charleston Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

When:
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Applicants drop off 3 original works between 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Please use rear entrance).
Pick up: on the same day between 3:30 - 4:30 PM.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and live within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh.

Applicants must Pre-Register at

https://www.pittsburghsocietyofartists.org/event-6465544

Registration is free. If accepted as a Member, annual dues are $40.

Please visit: www.pittsburghsocietyofartists.com to view the full prospectus and read more information!

01/08/2026

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12/23/2025

The Pittsburgh Society of Artists wishes you Happy Holidays and a Healthy, Happy and Creative 2026!

11/10/2025

Last Saturday, November 8th, 2025, we held our General Meeting and celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists. It was such an exciting afternoon filled with fun activities, an interactive Art Trivia Game, and a Gift Exchange; we invited our members to take a stroll down memory lane as we discussed how PSA was formed in 1965 and went over some of the highlights over the past six decades, while, of course, indulging in some Birthday cake! A very special Thank You to Kara Snyder and Marlene Boas for organizing such a lively celebration!

We were also eager to welcome our New Members who recently joined our creative community; they each introduced themselves, presenting one of their pieces and sharing with us about their inspiration and process. How fascinating!

Finally, we held a brief board meeting with all PSA members present, where we discussed the future of PSA. We are thrilled to welcome two new board members: Stephanie Lantzy, who is filling the position of Programs Chair, and Sarah Hunter, who is now Vice-President.

10/27/2025

Art and Poetry fused together to create a magical evening at the Closing Reception of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists 59th Annual!

PSA collaborated with the Pittsburgh Poets for an Ekphrastic Poetry Reading which took place on Saturday night at Stifel Fine Arts Center.

There was a great atmosphere in the gallery while artists and poets gathered to celebrate! Many thanks To our Exhibition Co-Chairs: Paula Martino and Andy Spanoudakis for their unwavering commitment. Thank you also to the staff of the Stifel Fine Arts Center for providing such a beautiful space. A special shout-out to Alyssa Sineni — who is a PSA member and also a member of the Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange. Alyssa tirelessly worked at streamlining and organizing last night‘s poetry reading. And, thanks To PSA volunteers including Martha Skarlinski, Jannick Wildberg and Craig Marcus for their help with transporting artwork and helping to publicize the event. Last, but certainly not least, a huge dose of gratitude for all of the participating artists for sharing their vision and talent with us!

Also… Congratulations to Olena Abakumova for her Stifel Fine Arts Center people's choice award!

Enjoy the following photos… Pictured are each poet alongside the artwork that inspired them! Below are the captions for the photos in the order that they appear:

1 Group photo of the 15 participating poets!

2 John Davis
“Ocean Cappuccino” by Olena Abakumova

3 Shaheen Dil
“Proud Plumage” by Betty Trout.

4 -Lenny Farrell
“Shadows of Consciousness”
by Jannick Wildberg

5 Lenny Farrell
“Ladle Washout” by Joseph Gluz

6 Jai George
“Awaken” by Jannick Wildberg.

7 Roberta Hatcher
“I-79 Neville Island Bridge” by Andrew Spanoudakis

8 Alisa R. James
“Woven” by Dawn Johnson

9 Bernie Lukacs
“Aisha” by Yelena Kukharenko.

10 Nina Padolf “In the Mist” by Joanne Vennetti

11 Erik Rosen
“Down Trenton” by Joanne Vennetti.

12 Alyssa Sineni
“Curiosity Down The Hall” by Kristin Turcsanyi

13 Bob Walicki
“Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel BOF” by Joseph Gluz and “Woven” by Dawn Johnson

14 Arlene Weiner
“What the Immigrant Saw” by Paula Martino

15 Paul Zdrale Jr.
“Tug Boats: McKeesport / Duquesne Bridge” by Ben Matthews

16 Emily De Ferrari
“The Table Is Set” by Larry Brandstetter

17 Ziggy Edwards
"Serpenteen" by Gary Henzler Allen

20 Congratulations to Olena Abakumova for her Stifel Fine Arts Center people's choice award!