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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.

Members should first log in to be offered the member price. You must register for the series or separately for each day you plan to attend.

For a list of upcoming classes, click here.
For a list of upcoming exhibits, click here.

Upcoming events

  • Exhibit at Mt. Lebanon Library, upper hallway

    • Thursday, January 02, 2025
    • Friday, January 31, 2025
    • Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228
    • 7 registrants
    Register

    Open during library hours. Note that there is a separate event for registration for artists.

    To inquire about purchasing art, contact Betty Roseborough at 412-613-4427.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Sunday, January 26, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 1
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • MAL Art Talk: 'Guerrilla Girls' and the Art of Behaving Badly

    • Sunday, January 26, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
    • Be the first
    Register

    Member Lolly Owens will present "'Guerrilla Girls' and the Art of Behaving Badly".

    Feel free to do your own research and add to the discussion. And bring friends and snacks! A voluntary donation of $5 is requested.

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  • Pick up work for exhibit at Mt. Lebanon Library

    • Friday, January 31, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228
    • Be the first
    Register

    Last chance to see the exhibit at the Mt. Lebanon Library.

    Artists, pick up your work January 31, 3-4 PM.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 5-7

    • Friday, January 31, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Saturday, February 01, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 1
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Sunday, February 02, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • McDonald Bacon Jam restaurant Exhibit pick up/drop off/lunch

    • Sunday, February 02, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 110 South McDonald St, McDonald, PA 15057
    • 9
    • Be the first
    Register

    Time to change the exhibit at Bacon Jam, a new, yummy breakfast-lunch restaurant opening in McDonald, PA. They will only be open Thursdays through Sundays to start and would like to showcase local art. 

    Let's meet for lunch prior to the pick-up/drop-off at 1:00 PM (even if you're not exhibiting)! The address is 110 South McDonald St, McDonald, PA 15057.

    Let's help this new small business venture be successful!

    Important dates:

    Registration full for next exhibit
    Drop off/Pick up at the restaurant at 1-3 PM Sunday, February 2
    Pick up at the restaurant tentatively 1-3 PM Sunday, June 1


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  • Studio and Gallery Open 5-7

    • Friday, February 07, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Saturday, February 08, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 1
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Sunday, February 09, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 1
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 5-7

    • Friday, February 14, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Saturday, February 15, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Sunday, February 16, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • MAL Board Meeting (via Zoom)

    • Monday, February 17, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Online
    • Be the first
    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:
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  • Laura Sippos, Drawing Fundamentals Series

    • Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
    • 11
    • 5 registrants
    Register

    This is a six week course perfect for the absolute beginner, or someone with some experience who really wants to learn all of the nuts and bolts of drawing and sketching. The course will cover line, shape, form, value, shading and shadow, proportion, composition.  The student will learn to work with graphite pencils, charcoal and ink. Registration is for the series only.

    Sign up with a friend to double your fun!

    Materials list:

    • 9x12 or larger sketchbook (spiral bound is preferred) 
    • Kneaded eraser
    • Pencils, 6b, 4b, 2b, hb, 2h and 4h 
    • The instructor will provide tortillions, charcoal, fine liner pens, and googly eyes 

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 6



     

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 5-7

    • Friday, February 21, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Saturday, February 22, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 1
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Sunday, February 23, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 5-7

    • Friday, February 28, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • Studio and Gallery Open 11-2

    • Saturday, March 01, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 4069 Washington Road, McMurray, PA15316
    • 2
    • Be the first
    Register

    The McMurray Art League Studio is open for visitors.

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  • MAL Board Meeting (via Zoom)

    • Monday, March 17, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Online
    • Be the first
    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:
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  • Steph Moraca, 3/24 Acrylic and Oil

    • Monday, March 24, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    Steph teaches landscape acrylic and oil painting techniques. 

    Students will learn to create realism style landscape paintings using the layering method. Acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels are welcome. Techniques will be applied to build confidence and accurately translate color, shape, and light onto canvas.  Best practices in landscape painting will be discussed, including use of focal points, creating a composition, and use of color and value to create a mood. 

    Students will begin the class with group painting exercises using reference images provided by the instructor. Later in the class, students are welcome to work on their own individual landscape paintings, referencing their own photographs or reference images provided by the instructor.

    Supplies: Moraca_Landscape Painting Class Supplies List.pdf

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 8


    (Register for the series here or for 3/24 and 3/26 sessions separately from the Calendar.) 

     


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  • Steph Moraca, Acrylic and Oil Series

    • Monday, March 24, 2025
    • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    Steph teaches landscape acrylic and oil painting techniques. 

    Students will learn to create realism style landscape paintings using the layering method. Acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels are welcome. Techniques will be applied to build confidence and accurately translate color, shape, and light onto canvas.  Best practices in landscape painting will be discussed, including use of focal points, creating a composition, and use of color and value to create a mood. 

    Students will begin the class with group painting exercises using reference images provided by the instructor. Later in the class, students are welcome to work on their own individual landscape paintings, referencing their own photographs or reference images provided by the instructor.

    Supplies: Moraca_Landscape Painting Class Supplies List.pdf


    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 8


    (Register for the series here or for 3/24 and 3/26 sessions separately from the Calendar.)  


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  • Steph Moraca, 3/26 Acrylic and Oil

    • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    Steph teaches landscape acrylic and oil painting techniques. 

    Students will learn to create realism style landscape paintings using the layering method. Acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels are welcome. Techniques will be applied to build confidence and accurately translate color, shape, and light onto canvas.  Best practices in landscape painting will be discussed, including use of focal points, creating a composition, and use of color and value to create a mood. 

    Students will begin the class with group painting exercises using reference images provided by the instructor. Later in the class, students are welcome to work on their own individual landscape paintings, referencing their own photographs or reference images provided by the instructor.

    Supplies: Moraca_Landscape Painting Class Supplies List.pdf

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 8


    (Register for the series here or for 3/24 and 3/26 sessions separately from the Calendar.) 

     


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  • Sue Levy, 4/8 Watercolor Spring Colors

    • Tuesday, April 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    A great class for beginner to intermediate watercolor artists!

    Spring Watercolor Workshop 2025 is a fresh new class consisting of:
    Design & Composition fundamentals & the Principals of Design
    Learning how:

    • Values
    • Color
    • Shape and drawing in Perspective all play a part of painting . A good drawing makes a good painting!
    Learn how to:
    • Simplify a scene
    • Choosing your center of interest and how to *focus keeping it more detailed in the center of interest, while everything else is a supportive *shape and more out of focus.
    • Shape of the elements
    • Mixing the right colors and keeping your color clean, not muddy .
    How much water to use in mixing pigment
    • Wet in Wet technique (wet paper and wet brush)
    • Wet into Dry (dry paper, wet brush)

    Spring vibrant colors of the palette of Spring.
    Also adding people, flowers, in your painting for more interest
    intro to flowers of Spring. Much more.

    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 4/8, 15, 22, and 29 sessions separately from the Calendar.)


      


     

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  • Sue Levy, Watercolor Spring Colors Series

    • Tuesday, April 08, 2025
    • Tuesday, April 29, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    A great class for beginner to intermediate watercolor artists!

    Spring Watercolor Workshop 2025 is a fresh new class consisting of:
    Design & Composition fundamentals & the Principals of Design
    Learning how:

    • Values
    • Color
    • Shape and drawing in Perspective all play a part of painting . A good drawing makes a good painting!
    Learn how to:
    • Simplify a scene
    • Choosing your center of interest and how to *focus keeping it more detailed in the center of interest, while everything else is a supportive *shape and more out of focus.
    • Shape of the elements
    • Mixing the right colors and keeping your color clean, not muddy .
    How much water to use in mixing pigment
    • Wet in Wet technique (wet paper and wet brush)
    • Wet into Dry (dry paper, wet brush)

    Spring vibrant colors of the palette of Spring.
    Also adding people, flowers, in your painting for more interest
    intro to flowers of Spring. Much more.

    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 4/8, 15, 22, and 29 sessions separately from the Calendar.)


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  • Laura Sippos, 4/9 Watercolor Boss

    • Wednesday, April 09, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    This four week course for beginner and intermediate students will focus on techniques in watercolor that create unique effects that can only be used in this medium. The instructor will demonstrate and then assist students to create several step by step paintings.  Intermediate students have the option to bring reference photos to work on paintings of their choice with instruction. 

    Gift: the best watercolor tool you'll ever need!

    Sign up with a friend to double your fun!

    Materials list:

    • Paper: 140lb cold press watercolor paper 6x9 or larger - 100% cotton preferred 
    • Brushes: 
    •  Round 8 or 10
    •  Flat 1/2” or 3/4” 
    • Paint:
    • Cobalt or ultramarine blue 
    • Cadmium red medium or alizarin crimson
    • Cadmium yellow medium or new gamboge 
    • Palette: with areas for paint and ample mixing space
    • Pencil and kneaded eraser
    • Optional but nice to have:
    •  Liner brush
    •  1/2” dagger or rigger brush 
    •  Masking fluid
    •  Burnt sienna
    •  Yellow ochre
    •  Sap green or hookers green 

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 6


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  • Laura Sippos, Watercolor Boss Series

    • Wednesday, April 09, 2025
    • Wednesday, April 30, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
    • 15
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    This four week course for beginner and intermediate students will focus on techniques in watercolor that create unique effects that can only be used in this medium. The instructor will demonstrate and then assist students to create several step by step paintings.  Intermediate students have the option to bring reference photos to work on paintings of their choice with instruction.

    Gift: the best watercolor tool you'll ever need! 

    Sign up with a friend to double your fun!

    Materials list:

    • Paper: 140lb cold press watercolor paper 6x9 or larger - 100% cotton preferred 
    • Brushes: 
    •  Round 8 or 10
    •  Flat 1/2” or 3/4” 
    • Paint:
    • Cobalt or ultramarine blue 
    • Cadmium red medium or alizarin crimson
    • Cadmium yellow medium or new gamboge 
    • Palette: with areas for paint and ample mixing space
    • Pencil and kneaded eraser
    • Optional but nice to have:
    •  Liner brush
    •  1/2” dagger or rigger brush 
    •  Masking fluid
    •  Burnt sienna
    •  Yellow ochre
    •  Sap green or hookers green 

    Maximum class size: 16
    Minimum class size: 6


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  • MAL General Membership Meeting (Speaker sculptor Gadi Leshem)

    • Thursday, April 10, 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
    • Be the first
    Register

    McMurray Art League general membership meeting in person. The speaker Gadi Leshem.

    Gadi is a sculptor based in Mars, PA, with a deep passion for classical figurative sculpture and portraiture. 

    His work explores the capture of expression, character and emotions through life studies and imaginative creations.

    His primary medium of choice is water-based clay.

    Gadi is an active member of several local and national artists organizations, including the National Sculpture Society (NSS), Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors (S.O.S) and  Associated Artists of Pittsburgh (AAP). His sculptures are on display at different venues in the area.

    For his day job, Gadi works as a software engineer in a Cyber Security company.
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  • Laura Sippos, Gel Plate Printing

    • Sunday, April 13, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • MAL Studio, 4069 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register

    In this stand-alone workshop, students will learn a variety of methods for creating monotypes using a gel plate.  Natural and people-made materials, along with a variety of ink, paint and paper will be used. Techniques that involve positive and negative space and layering will be explored to create unique works of art. 

    Sign up with a friend to double your fun!

    Materials list:

    • Paint, paper, unique printing materials and tools, including a brayer are provided with a $10 materials fee