WOV in Summer 2014

As reported back in April, WOV went to the the flea market in May and with the Pittsburgh Marathon running through the middle of our plans, only LaVerne, Christine and Harriette made it through the muck and mire to spend a full and exhausting shopping spree through the dozens of outdoor and indoor vendor booths at Trader Jack's. All three came back with numerous treasures including Christine's fav find: A great little stool with an attached tractor seat just perfect for pants.

Elizabeth is recently back from a trip and her triumphant featured art exhibition at the Lincoln Park Performing Art Center. LaVerne is back from her trip, too-- from Chicago as a key vendor in the 57th Street Art Fair.


June was great for activities, but not so much for meetings. :-) Despite a low turn-out, Our June WOV meeting was none the less enthusiastic. Marica and Christine discussion centered on how to promote our upcoming show in November--Storytellers: Truth Be Told--(see tab at the top) and other way to extend our range. One idea was to invite members who formerly lived in Pittsburgh, and got their art start here. We also discussed returning WOV members. Welcome back Mayota Hill! More info will go to members in our June minutes.

Elizabeth & Exhibit at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center

LaVerne's colorful booth at Chicago art fair

Trader Jack's Bridgeville, PA 15017

Christine's flea market find

WOv President juries Sewickley Show & Provides new Opp for Artists

"Sweet Potatoes Don't Grow On Trees" LaVerne Kemp CALL FOR ARTISTS Sweetwater Center for the Arts seeks artists forConnected at the Roots: An African American Art Exhibition. This exhibition is open to women and men, 18 years and older, of the African Diaspora, residing within a 200 mile radius of Allegheny County. All artwork must be original. Connected at the Roots will be juried by LaVerne Kemp, an award-winning, Pittsburgh native, acclaimed for her work in fiber arts, weaving and jewelry design.  This exhibition will give artists the opportunity to tell the story of how their roots have given meaning to their lives. The winner of the Juror’s Choice:  Best of Show Award will receive $250. Deadline for artist submissions: July 28, 2014. For more information and to download the artist entry form, please click here. 200 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 www.SweetwaterArtCenter.org  |  412.741.4405