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This Event List shows all types of McMurray Art League events in list view. You can change the view to Calendar then Week, Month, or Year. Click on an event to see more details and register.

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Upcoming events

    • Sunday, September 01, 2024
    • Thursday, October 31, 2024
    • St. Clair Hospital, 1000 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15243
    Register

    Open during hospital hours. Register for a reminder email. Note that there is a separate event for registration for artists here.

    • Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    • Tuesday, October 01, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 13
    Register

    A great class for beginner to intermediate watercolor artists!

    The class will be:
    • COLOR: Using the warm side of the color wheel to create the beautiful rich fall colors. Using cool color from the color wheel to put distance going into the background. Working with the families of Yellow, Red, and Blue. Mixing color, ratio of water to pigment. 
    • VALUE: A range of Light areas, middle, and dark areas
    • SHAPE: finding the center of interest , making that the largest SHAPE, creating interest repeating shapes . Support shapes.
    • Edges: hard & soft , lost and found edges.
    • All the Design & Composition, Principals of Design

    Materials List:

    • Watercolor paint I use (warm (W), cool (C)):

    W - cadmium yellow, C - lemon yellow, W - cadmium red,  C - alizarin crimson, W - cerulean blue, C - ultramarine blue or cobalt blue.

    These are primary split palette colors using two yellows, two reds and two blues in a warm and cool of each color.

    Additional colors I use :

    W - yellow ochre or raw sienna, W - burnt sienna,  sap green, hookers green,  violet but I like mixing my own.

    • Good watercolor paper such as Arches, 140 lb. cold press
    • A board or something to tape your paper to or use a watercolor block (Arches or Canson Aquarelle) 
    • Brushes: round brush #4, 6; flat chisel edge brushes 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
    • Old jar or Cool Whip container to hold water
    • Paper towels 
    • Photo references for you to choose the subject material you will be painting. We will be doing subjects of Autumn. Suggested subjects: trees in a landscape with a stream, a barn, etc.

    This Watercolor Workshop is a casual class, all questions are welcome. Learn techniques in Watercolor; getting the maximum use of your brushes.

    This class is geared toward students interested in learning the wonderful world of watercolor. Some drawing ability is preferred. For beginners to intermediate painters.

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 4

    (Register here for the series or register for 9/10, 17 and 24, and 10/1 sessions separately from the Calendar.)

      


     

    • Monday, September 16, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Online
    Register

    Hope you can attend via Zoom. If not please provide a report we can share at the meeting. 

    We will use the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6392816322?omn=84803808415


    • Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 15
    Register

    A great class for beginner to intermediate watercolor artists!

    The class will be:
    • COLOR: Using the warm side of the color wheel to create the beautiful rich fall colors. Using cool color from the color wheel to put distance going into the background. Working with the families of Yellow, Red, and Blue. Mixing color, ratio of water to pigment. 
    • VALUE: A range of Light areas, middle, and dark areas
    • SHAPE: finding the center of interest , making that the largest SHAPE, creating interest repeating shapes . Support shapes.
    • Edges: hard & soft , lost and found edges.
    • All the Design & Composition, Principals of Design

    Materials List:

    • Watercolor paint I use (warm (W), cool (C)):

    W - cadmium yellow, C - lemon yellow, W - cadmium red,  C - alizarin crimson, W - cerulean blue, C - ultramarine blue or cobalt blue.

    These are primary split palette colors using two yellows, two reds and two blues in a warm and cool of each color.

    Additional colors I use :

    W - yellow ochre or raw sienna, W - burnt sienna,  sap green, hookers green,  violet but I like mixing my own.

    • Good watercolor paper such as Arches, 140 lb. cold press
    • A board or something to tape your paper to or use a watercolor block (Arches or Canson Aquarelle) 
    • Brushes: round brush #4, 6; flat chisel edge brushes 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
    • Old jar or Cool Whip container to hold water
    • Paper towels 
    • Photo references for you to choose the subject material you will be painting. We will be doing subjects of Autumn. Suggested subjects: trees in a landscape with a stream, a barn, etc.

    This Watercolor Workshop is a casual class, all questions are welcome. Learn techniques in Watercolor; getting the maximum use of your brushes.

    This class is geared toward students interested in learning the wonderful world of watercolor. Some drawing ability is preferred. For beginners to intermediate painters.

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 4

    (Register here for the series or register for 9/10, 17 and 24, and 10/1 sessions separately from the Calendar.)

      


     

    • Thursday, September 19, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Thursday, September 19, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 1
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Friday, September 20, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Friday, September 20, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Saturday, September 21, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Sunday, September 22, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Monday, September 23, 2024
    • Monday, October 28, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 10
    Register

    Tai Chi and Qi Cong teach us to flow through gentle movements. Based on balance, harmony, and yielding with a goal of becoming more present.

    What is Tai Chi and what does it have to do with Art?

    Tai Chi and Qi Gong date back thousands of years and are pillars of Chinese Medicine designed to increase wellness throughout the body and mind by cultivating chi (energy). It is a series of gentle movements and breathing that encourages inner peace, clarity, and calmness. No special equipment or skill is needed and everyone can benefit, regardless of age or fitness level.

    OK, great but what does that have to do with art? 

    The practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong can inspire creativity by: 

    a)     Teaching us to flow. We all know the wonderful feeling of “flow” when we are deeply engaged in our creative pursuits. These practices help us flow more easily.

    b)    Tai Chi and Qi Gong are based on balance, harmony, yielding, and being adaptable. Definitely assets to our art making!

    c)     Mindfulness and presence are also core elements. Becoming more “present” and learning to quiet the mind allows the whispers of our creative spirit to speak more loudly. 

    MAL member Marlene Boas has practiced Tai Chi for many years and recently has been certified as a Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader by the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

    All class tuition will be donated directly to McMurray Art League.

    Maximum class size: 11
    Minimum class size: 4

    (Register here for the series or register for 9/23. 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28 sessions separately from the Class Calendar.)

      


     

    • Monday, September 23, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 16
    Register

    Tai Chi and Qi Cong teach us to flow through gentle movements. Based on balance, harmony, and yielding with a goal of becoming more present.

    What is Tai Chi and what does it have to do with Art?

    Tai Chi and Qi Gong date back thousands of years and are pillars of Chinese Medicine designed to increase wellness throughout the body and mind by cultivating chi (energy). It is a series of gentle movements and breathing that encourages inner peace, clarity, and calmness. No special equipment or skill is needed and everyone can benefit, regardless of age or fitness level.

    OK, great but what does that have to do with art? 

    The practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong can inspire creativity by: 

    a)     Teaching us to flow. We all know the wonderful feeling of “flow” when we are deeply engaged in our creative pursuits. These practices help us flow more easily.

    b)    Tai Chi and Qi Gong are based on balance, harmony, yielding, and being adaptable. Definitely assets to our art making!

    c)     Mindfulness and presence are also core elements. Becoming more “present” and learning to quiet the mind allows the whispers of our creative spirit to speak more loudly. 

    MAL member Marlene Boas has practiced Tai Chi for many years and recently has been certified as a Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader by the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

    All class tuition will be donated directly to McMurray Art League.

    Maximum class size: 11
    Minimum class size: 4

    (Register here for the series or register for 9/23. 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28 sessions separately from the Class Calendar.)

      


     

    • Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 14
    Register

    A great class for beginner to intermediate watercolor artists!

    The class will be:
    • COLOR: Using the warm side of the color wheel to create the beautiful rich fall colors. Using cool color from the color wheel to put distance going into the background. Working with the families of Yellow, Red, and Blue. Mixing color, ratio of water to pigment. 
    • VALUE: A range of Light areas, middle, and dark areas
    • SHAPE: finding the center of interest , making that the largest SHAPE, creating interest repeating shapes . Support shapes.
    • EDGES: hard & soft, lost and found edges.
    • All the Design & Composition, Principals of Design

    Materials List:

    • Watercolor paint I use (warm (W), cool (C)):

    W - cadmium yellow, C - lemon yellow, W - cadmium red,  C - alizarin crimson, W - cerulean blue, C - ultramarine blue or cobalt blue.

    These are primary split palette colors using two yellows, two reds and two blues in a warm and cool of each color.

    Additional colors I use :

    W - yellow ochre or raw sienna, W - burnt sienna,  sap green, hookers green,  violet but I like mixing my own.

    • Good watercolor paper such as Arches, 140 lb. cold press
    • A board or something to tape your paper to or use a watercolor block (Arches or Canson Aquarelle) 
    • Brushes: round brush #4, 6; flat chisel edge brushes 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
    • Old jar or Cool Whip container to hold water
    • Paper towels 
    • Photo references for you to choose the subject material you will be painting. We will be doing subjects of Autumn. Suggested subjects: trees in a landscape with a stream, a barn, etc.

    This Watercolor Workshop is a casual class, all questions are welcome. Learn techniques in Watercolor; getting the maximum use of your brushes.

    This class is geared toward students interested in learning the wonderful world of watercolor. Some drawing ability is preferred. For beginners to intermediate painters.

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 4

    (Register here for the series or register for 9/10, 17 and 24, and 10/1 sessions separately from the Calendar.)

      


     

    • Thursday, September 26, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Thursday, September 26, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Friday, September 27, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Friday, September 27, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Saturday, September 28, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Sunday, September 29, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

    • Monday, September 30, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 16
    Register

    Tai Chi and Qi Cong teach us to flow through gentle movements. Based on balance, harmony, and yielding with a goal of becoming more present.

    What is Tai Chi and what does it have to do with Art?

    Tai Chi and Qi Gong date back thousands of years and are pillars of Chinese Medicine designed to increase wellness throughout the body and mind by cultivating chi (energy). It is a series of gentle movements and breathing that encourages inner peace, clarity, and calmness. No special equipment or skill is needed and everyone can benefit, regardless of age or fitness level.

    OK, great but what does that have to do with art? 

    The practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong can inspire creativity by: 

    a)     Teaching us to flow. We all know the wonderful feeling of “flow” when we are deeply engaged in our creative pursuits. These practices help us flow more easily.

    b)    Tai Chi and Qi Gong are based on balance, harmony, yielding, and being adaptable. Definitely assets to our art making!

    c)     Mindfulness and presence are also core elements. Becoming more “present” and learning to quiet the mind allows the whispers of our creative spirit to speak more loudly. 

    MAL member Marlene Boas has practiced Tai Chi for many years and recently has been certified as a Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader by the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

    All class tuition will be donated directly to McMurray Art League.

    Maximum class size: 11
    Minimum class size: 4

    (Register here for the series or register for 9/23. 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28 sessions separately from the Class Calendar.)

      


     

    • Tuesday, October 01, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 14
    Register

    A great class for beginner to intermediate watercolor artists!

    The class will be:
    • COLOR: Using the warm side of the color wheel to create the beautiful rich fall colors. Using cool color from the color wheel to put distance going into the background. Working with the families of Yellow, Red, and Blue. Mixing color, ratio of water to pigment. 
    • VALUE: A range of Light areas, middle, and dark areas
    • SHAPE: finding the center of interest , making that the largest SHAPE, creating interest repeating shapes . Support shapes.
    • EDGES: hard & soft, lost and found edges.
    • All the Design & Composition, Principals of Design

    Materials List:

    • Watercolor paint I use (warm (W), cool (C)):

    W - cadmium yellow, C - lemon yellow, W - cadmium red,  C - alizarin crimson, W - cerulean blue, C - ultramarine blue or cobalt blue.

    These are primary split palette colors using two yellows, two reds and two blues in a warm and cool of each color.

    Additional colors I use :

    W - yellow ochre or raw sienna, W - burnt sienna,  sap green, hookers green,  violet but I like mixing my own.

    • Good watercolor paper such as Arches, 140 lb. cold press
    • A board or something to tape your paper to or use a watercolor block (Arches or Canson Aquarelle) 
    • Brushes: round brush #4, 6; flat chisel edge brushes 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
    • Old jar or Cool Whip container to hold water
    • Paper towels 
    • Photo references for you to choose the subject material you will be painting. We will be doing subjects of Autumn. Suggested subjects: trees in a landscape with a stream, a barn, etc.

    This Watercolor Workshop is a casual class, all questions are welcome. Learn techniques in Watercolor; getting the maximum use of your brushes.

    This class is geared toward students interested in learning the wonderful world of watercolor. Some drawing ability is preferred. For beginners to intermediate painters.

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 4

    (Register here for the series or register for 9/10, 17 and 24, and 10/1 sessions separately from the Calendar.)

      


     

    • Wednesday, October 02, 2024
    • Wednesday, October 23, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
    • 15
    Register

    Learn why the water is the "boss of you", and how to take charge.  In this fun course, students learn how the right tools and techniques can make anyone an artist. In this 4-week course, the lessons include brush strokes, color-mixing/theory, washes, glazing, and wet on wet, just to name a few techniques.

    Sign up with a friend to double your fun!

    Materials list coming.

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 6



     

    • Wednesday, October 02, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
    • 16
    Register

    Learn why the water is the "boss of you", and how to take charge.  In this fun course, students learn how the right tools and techniques can make anyone an artist. In this 4-week course, the lessons include brush strokes, color-mixing/theory, washes, glazing, and wet on wet, just to name a few techniques.

    Sign up with a friend to double your fun!

    Materials list coming.

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 6



     

    • Thursday, October 03, 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • 289 Scott Run Rd., Farmington, PA 15437
    Register

    Exciting opportunity! Thursday, October 3 (rain date October 4) - Plein-air Paint Day in Historic Farmington, PA. MAL member Bill Ceriani hosts a plein air paint day at his homestead and historic studio adjacent to Fort Necessity in Farmington, PA (address coming). Participants bring their preferred painting supplies to capture fall foliage and vistas. Temps are cooler in this mountainous area. Bill has offered his studio space if the weather changes. Carpooling will be arranged. Minimal cost per person for transportation and local lunch (Subway close by). Leave the McMurray Art League Studio lot at 8:30 am. Spend the day painting, leave Farmington at 4:00 to arrive in McMurray at 5:30 pm. 


    • Friday, October 04, 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • 289 Scott Run Rd., Farmington, PA 15437
    Register

    Exciting opportunity! Friday October 4 Rain Date for Thursday, October 3 outing - Plein-air Paint Day in Historic Farmington, PA. MAL member Bill Ceriani hosts a plein air paint day at his homestead and historic studio adjacent to Fort Necessity in Farmington, PA (address coming). Participants bring their preferred painting supplies to capture fall foliage and vistas. Temps are cooler in this mountainous area. Bill has offered his studio space if the weather changes. Carpooling will be arranged. Minimal cost per person for transportation and local lunch (Subway close by). Leave the McMurray Art League Studio lot at 8:30 am. Spend the day painting, leave Farmington at 4:00 to arrive in McMurray at 5:30 pm. 


    • Monday, October 07, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 16
    Register

    Tai Chi and Qi Cong teach us to flow through gentle movements. Based on balance, harmony, and yielding with a goal of becoming more present.

    What is Tai Chi and what does it have to do with Art?

    Tai Chi and Qi Gong date back thousands of years and are pillars of Chinese Medicine designed to increase wellness throughout the body and mind by cultivating chi (energy). It is a series of gentle movements and breathing that encourages inner peace, clarity, and calmness. No special equipment or skill is needed and everyone can benefit, regardless of age or fitness level.

    OK, great but what does that have to do with art? 

    The practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong can inspire creativity by: 

    a)     Teaching us to flow. We all know the wonderful feeling of “flow” when we are deeply engaged in our creative pursuits. These practices help us flow more easily.

    b)    Tai Chi and Qi Gong are based on balance, harmony, yielding, and being adaptable. Definitely assets to our art making!

    c)     Mindfulness and presence are also core elements. Becoming more “present” and learning to quiet the mind allows the whispers of our creative spirit to speak more loudly. 

    MAL member Marlene Boas has practiced Tai Chi for many years and recently has been certified as a Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader by the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

    All class tuition will be donated directly to McMurray Art League.

    Maximum class size: 11
    Minimum class size: 4

    (Register here for the series or register for 9/23. 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28 sessions separately from the Class Calendar.)

      


     

    • Tuesday, October 08, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • MAL Studio and Gallery, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
    Register

    Co-President Jan Pini will show you how to decorate your outlet covers or switch plates with polymer clay canes. Come with a color scheme in mind and you'll first make a kaleidoscope cane with your color scheme and then use it to cover an outlet cover. Materials provided for a small fee. $5.00 fee to MAL


    • Wednesday, October 09, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Peters Township Public Library, 616 E. McMurray Rd., McMurray, PA. 15317
    Register

    Peters Township Library show change. Register online here or contact Sandy Conley by email at conley1973@verizon.net or phone at 724-942-0553 with the artist's name, title, medium, and price or NFS (Not for Sale) or POR (Price On Request).

    You may enter 3 paintings (or photos) unless they are very large, then perhaps only two. We don't get many extremely large works.  Information is needed two days prior to this date to provide time to design and print a brochure for the show. 

    There is no entry fee but a 10% commission on sold works is donated to the library and 5% to the League for a total of 15%.

    • Wednesday, October 09, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
    • 16
    Register

    Learn why the water is the "boss of you", and how to take charge.  In this fun course, students learn how the right tools and techniques can make anyone an artist. In this 4-week course, the lessons include brush strokes, color-mixing/theory, washes, glazing, and wet on wet, just to name a few techniques.

    Sign up with a friend to double your fun!

    Materials list coming.

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 6



     

    • Thursday, October 10, 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
    Register

    McMurray Art League general membership meeting in person. The speaker is member Anne Trimble who will talk about her journey as a multi-discipline musician and visual artist. Hear her music and perhaps even sing along!. 

    • Friday, October 11, 2024
    • Friday, November 01, 2024
    • McMurray Art League Studio and Gallery, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
    Register

    The art of Ron Jesiolowski will be on display October 11-November 1.  View Ron's significant works of at that tell stories through deeply personal reflections of our shared humanity.

    Reception Friday October 11, 5-8 PM, and Saturday October 12, 10 AM-1 PM.

    • Friday, October 11, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • McMurray Art League Studio and Gallery, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
    Register