DIY Mystery Bag Challenge
Mar
28
to May 25

DIY Mystery Bag Challenge

The infamous DIY Mystery Bag Challenge is BACK! Beginning March 28 and until April 27 participants are invited to pick up their mystery bag of “ingredients” with which they are to create an original work of art. The artwork must include at least a part of every item in the bag along with any other items the artist wishes to add. All bags are identical. Artworks should be brought to You Are Here as soon as they are completed and will be exhibited in the You Are Here gallery during MadLab. Gallery visitors will be invited to “vote” for their favorite piece, resulting in a ‘24 Challenge Champion being awarded a DIY trophy courtesy of Oh, Scrap!

Fee: $20. (when bag is picked up at gallery. No online registration.)

Claim a bag: March 28 - April 27

Exhibition: Artworks will be exhibited as they arrive, and until the end of show reception on Saturday, May 25.

View Event →
On A Limb: Exhibition and MadLab Workshop Dedicated to Native Birds
Apr
27
to Jun 8

On A Limb: Exhibition and MadLab Workshop Dedicated to Native Birds

Mad Lab is back after a break with exciting new projects to build houses and feeders for the birds of the City of Jeannette. Come and join us on Fridays, and Saturdays between April 26 and June 8. Pick a birdhouse and make it a work of art; then either donate it to be installed at a local park, or, for a small donation of your choosing, take it home and invite local birds to build a nest.

You will work on your bird house while surrounded by the inspiring art work of Eileen Stoner, Alexis Rodefer, and Candace Kubinec focusing on birds and the natural world.

Eileen Stoner is a self-taught graphite artist known for her detailed, naturalistic renderings of wildlife and pets. Her drawings take up to 20 hours to complete, and to bring her subject to life.

Alexis Rodefer uses watercolor to capture the bounty of North America’s eastern ecosystems. “I am especially fascinated with birds and their complex relationships and roles in local ecosystems.”

Candace Kubinec is a photographer and poet whose haunting images bring the natural world close up revealing detail and nuance that we miss in daily life and casual glance.  

Complete details can be found on the Mad Lab page. Just hit the tab on the navigation bar above.

Opening reception, April 27: 6 to 8 pm

“The rapid declines in bird (population) signal the intensifying stresses that wildlife and people alike are experiencing around the world because of habitat loss, environmental degradation, and  extreme climate events,” said Amanda Rodewald, director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Center for Avian Population Studies and a co-chair of the State of the Birds science com­mittee. “Taking action to bring birds back delivers a cascade of benefits that improve climate resilience and quality of life for people.”  

We will also be announcing other related events and activities. Watch for details.



MAD LAB Details Are posted on the Mad Lab page!

View Event →
Poet Kaitlyn Gidick Book Release
May
3
7:00 PM19:00

Poet Kaitlyn Gidick Book Release

Kaitlyn Gidick’s latest poetry release, When the Earth Turned Slowly, is a culmination of the whirlwind of the last five years-from the pandemic to politics, love found and lost friendships, and the crushing weight of existentialism.

It is, as well, a love letter to the music scene of her teenage years, to childhood memories and middle school drama, all looked back on with a fondness for simpler times.

In addition to When the Earth Turned Slowly, Kaitlyn released her first poetry chapbook, Also, in 2018.

Join us at You Are Here from 7 until 9 pm for the introduction of When the Earth Turned Slowly and a reading by the author.

View Event →
YAH Workshop: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
May
4
to May 18

YAH Workshop: Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Join Stacey Pydynkowski for this three session workshop (Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18 from 11 am until 1 pm) on the very beginning basics of painting with acrylics. Never painted before?? This class is for you! Stacey will break down foundational the skills and knowledge you need to begin your journey as a painter.

Stacey Pydynkowski is enchanted by the magic of the creative process – the way pigments merge to convey a spectrum of emotion and depth beyond the confines of language. She collects and preserves her favorite flowers and uses the petals to create emotive, mixed-media pieces. She holds degrees in studio art and psychology from Saint Vincent College, and her nature-inspired paintings have been exhibited throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Workshop fee of $70 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

View Event →
YAH Workshop: Drawing 101 for Beginners
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

YAH Workshop: Drawing 101 for Beginners

This workshop (on Saturday, May 18 from 10 am until 1 pm) is taught by art educator Amy Roadman. Join this drawing workshop designed to ease any intimidation! Discover the simplicity of starting with basic shapes to tackle seemingly complex subjects. Learn to identify light sources, master shading techniques, and define intricate details with confidence.

Amy Roadman is an artist and certified art teacher with 20 years of experience, and is the owner of Igniting Art LLC. AMy says “ I believe art and creativity can be taught, that you don’t have to start with innate talent, but a desire to create and practice. By providing opportunities that really focus on the overall experience, I have learned how to ease the pressure of creating and allow many people to tap into their creative side and find that it can be really rewarding to do so.”

 Workshop fee of $40 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

View Event →
YAH Workshop: Oil Painting for Beginners (note change of dates)
Jun
15
to Jun 29

YAH Workshop: Oil Painting for Beginners (note change of dates)

Natalie Condrac, an artist well known for her miniatures and assemblage pieces , will return to her roots for this three session workshop (Saturdays, June 15, 22, 29 from 11 AM until 1 PM note that the dates have been changed from previous listing) to teach beginning students the skills of painting using the historic medium of oil paint. Never used oils before? Frightened? Confused? No worries, Natalie will set your mind at ease and your hands to work on your first oil painting.

Natalie Condrac graduated from Ohio University with emphasis on oil painting, but is now a mixed media artist known for telling stories and posing questions through her miniatures, dioramas and assemblages. Her work features realistic surface treatments. At You Are Here she has been responsible for such exhibitions as “Bat Country,” “These Faded Walls,” and “And Beyond.”

Workshop fee of $70 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

View Event →
Favorite Things!
Jun
22
to Aug 3

Favorite Things!

You Are Here will soon be SIX—yep, 6—years old. To honor this milestone we are inviting artists to enter any original artwork they have created during the past six years. Whether brand new or a masterpiece from your archives, we want you to enter your favorite things at You Are Here.

May 18: application deadline.

June 1: artists notified of acceptance

June 14 & 15: drop off artwork at You Are Here

June 22: opening reception

August 3: exhibition closes

See all the details by hitting the “applications” button above.

View Event →
Beginning Mosaic Workshop is Back!
Apr
27
2:00 PM14:00

Beginning Mosaic Workshop is Back!

In this class, mosaic artist Dawn Wallhausen will teach you all about the steps, tools, and techniques for making mosaics using ceramic tile, adhesive, and grout. We will include both the “broken pieces” method and tips for scoring and cutting tile into specific shapes and sizes. Come with ideas! You will take home an item you’ve embellished with mosaic (among choices provided) plus all the materials and instructions you will need to grout the project at home.   

Workshop fee of $35 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

View Event →
YAH Workshop: Your Personal Wand!
Mar
23
11:00 AM11:00

YAH Workshop: Your Personal Wand!

Wands are a way to employ crystals and other gems to tap into your intuition for greater clarity and decision-making ability. Learn about the history and the broad potential of the wand, and its usefulness in today’s world. Create your own wand!

Ami Trapaso is a certified energy practitioner working with kinesiology, pendulums, and
divining rods. A reiki practitioner since 2015. She is also an intuitive artist specializing in crystal jewelry and art. She loves working with crystals! They have their own energy and
personality. They make each piece unique, as there are no two stones exactly alike!

 Workshop fee of $35 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

View Event →
YAH Workshop: Beginning Crochet
Mar
9
to Mar 16

YAH Workshop: Beginning Crochet

Join the Tina Frye, the wizard whose wand is a crochet hook, to learn the basics of the art of crochet. Tina is a Jeannette artist known for her finely crafted creations that include functional items as well as whimsical soft sculpture.

This two session workshop (Saturdays March 9 and 16 from 11 AM until 1 PM) will cover all the basics for learners to gain a solid foundation in the art of crochet. Week one will cover hands-on learning as well as information about yarns and tools. For week two, learners will bring the projects they have worked on during the week for a session of troubleshooting and discussion as well as more hands-on work.

Workshop fee of $60 includes supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

View Event →
Women in Art Biennial
Mar
2
to Apr 13

Women in Art Biennial

This unique juried exhibition is a cooperative offering between You Are Here and Maureen Kochanek to address issues and preconceptions affecting female lives and bodies. The works from over 28 artists reflect upon the concepts of nature versus nurture, female connection to the natural world, the male/female gaze, and the fully realized body. The show features art works in a variety of media.

Gallery Veronica will feature a memorial display of works by artist Grace Morrow.

All are welcome to attend the opening reception at You Are Here takes place March 2 from 6 until 8 pm.

View Event →
Mosaic II
Feb
24
2:00 PM14:00

Mosaic II

Have you already taken a mosaic class at You Are Here? Maybe you know the basics of working on a flat surface, but you'd like to decorate a plant pot or a vase. In Mosaic II, instructor Dawn Wallhausen will teach you some tricks of the trade for working on curved surfaces, plus some additional tips about adhesives and cutting glass. You're welcome to use our supplies, and you can tile a piece you can grout at home later OR you can sign up for an open studio later on and come back to finish it up with us.

Workshop fee of $35 includes basic supplies.

To register on online, go to the “Register” tab above, or register at You Are Here in person or by **mail.

**Include your contact information, and make checks payable to You Are Here. Send to You Are Here, 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644

View Event →
ACRE Art
Feb
2
to Feb 17

ACRE Art

Please join us for an exhibition featuring the artwork of members of the Alliance for Creative Rural Economies of Johnstown, Greensburg, Wheeling, and New Kensington. Sponsored by Bridgeway Capital, this exhibit unites the artistic voices across the region in a powerful show of art, music, and craft.

Opening reception Friday, February 2 at 6 pm to 9pm

View Event →
Annual Artisan Market
Nov
11
to Dec 9

Annual Artisan Market

Time for the annual “You Are Here" Artisan Market!” Yay! Shop local for handmade art and fine crafts priced for all budgets for stress free holiday giving.

Locally created art and finely crafted objects priced between $1 to $150. This year we are introducing You Are Here gift certificates that can be redeemed for artwork, workshops, or at Oh, Scrap!

View Event →
Mosaic Workshop! Back by popular demand!
Oct
28
1:00 PM13:00

Mosaic Workshop! Back by popular demand!

In this class, mosaic artist Dawn Wallhausen will teach you all about the steps, tools, and techniques for making mosaics using ceramic tile, adhesive, and grout. We will include both the “broken pieces” method and tips for scoring and cutting tile into specific shapes and sizes. Come with ideas! You will take home an item you’ve embellished with mosaic (among choices provided) plus all the materials and instructions you will need to grout the project at home.   

Where: YAH gallery

$30 per person, includes all supplies.

View Event →
Miniature Space Ship Workshop!
Oct
14
1:00 PM13:00

Miniature Space Ship Workshop!

This workshop is for those over 18 years. Award winning miniature artist Natalie Condrac will lead you through the creation of your very own model spaceship. You will assemble, paint and customize your own UFO using materials like bowls, beads, paper and plastic. Lean how simple materials can be transformed into a realistic, fantastical miniature that you can take home with you!

Where? At You Are Here!

$30 per person (over 18 years old) includes all supplies.

Space is limited, so apply by October 4

To register hit the register tab above or stop by at You Are Here.

View Event →
And Beyond: an other worldly exhibition
Sep
23
to Oct 28

And Beyond: an other worldly exhibition

Leave behind the world as we know it and join us for a one-of-a-kind exhibition that will challenge your perception of reality.

Curated by Natalie Condrac, this show features a number of artists new to You Are Here, as well as a few old friends. Join us for a mysterious adventure in art, including a miniature making workshop, an artist panel, and maybe even a spooky movie night!!

View Event →
Banned Book Read-In
Sep
8
6:00 PM18:00

Banned Book Read-In

September 8th at 6pm at You Are Here. We will never stop fighting for our children’s right to learn and experience the world as it truly is– not how certain community members believe it should be.

Sponsored by Freedom in Hempfield and Voice of Westmoreland, we gather at The You Are Here (406 Clay Ave Jeannette) to discuss next steps in our push to ensure that area schools are safe spaces for our children and a system we can all be proud of.

Community members read significant passages from books that have been challenged in schools; interactive art; light refreshments.

View Event →
Workshop: Mosaic!
Aug
19
2:00 PM14:00

Workshop: Mosaic!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FILLED

In this class, mosaic artist Dawn Wallhausen will teach you all about the steps, tools, and techniques for making mosaics using ceramic tile, adhesive, and grout. We will include both the “broken pieces” method and tips for scoring and cutting tile into specific shapes and sizes. You will take home a wooden tray with a serving surface decorated with a mosaic you’ve made plus all the materials and instructions you will need to grout the project at home.   

Where: YAH gallery

$30 per person, includes all supplies.

SORRY—-TOO LATE! THIS WORKSHOP IS FILLED!

Register by hitting the tab above or by stopping by at You Are Here.

View Event →
You Are Here 5th Anniversary (!)
Jul
29
to Sep 9

You Are Here 5th Anniversary (!)

Time flies! You Are Here celebrates our first five years with a birthday party and an invitational exhibition featuring memorable artists and poets who have been and are still part of You Are Here. Steve Parsons, Larry Brandstetter, Mary Ellen Raneri, Marcia Gilbert, Candy Kubinec, Patrick Kawka, Kepi Ghoulie, Chris B-Face Barnard, Kara Zuzu, Nora Thompson, Marc Snyder, Larry Beaver, Erin Waller, Kim Rentler, Olena Abakumova, Pam Cooper, Pat Majcher, Sarah Hunter, Courtney Robson, Shalini Mitra, Johnny Dismal, Beth Yadamec, Melissa Reed, Susan Sparks, Anne Bogh, and poets Scott Silsbe, Don Wentworth and Bart Solarczyk. Also included are Jen Costello, Mary Briggs, Dawn Wallhausen, Natalie Condrac, and Stacey Pydynkowski———a veritable cast of thousands!!!!

Opening reception/birthday party will feature reggae style Hawaiian music by Four String Fighter (bring your dancing shoes,) balloon artists, raffles, and birthday cake. Saturday, July 29 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm.

View Event →
Workshop: Wet Felting!
Jul
15
2:00 PM14:00

Workshop: Wet Felting!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL

Wet felting is a method for changing wool and animal fibers into a dense fabric called “felt.”  Following the welt felting process, and after a bit of drying, we will dry felt (just a bit) to decorate it and to adhere the design. We do this with special needles that have barbs on them.

Instructor is multimedia artist Mary Ellen Raneri.

This class is for total beginners who have not done any wet felting before.
Participants will learn the basics of wet felting, with step-by-step instructions for laying out wool, wetting, rubbing, rolling and finishing.  Some dry felting techniques will also be shown.  The piece of felt being demonstrated in the instructions is approximately a 5”x7” piece that will be completed in class. It will make a lovely and unique wall hanging for any room.

Fee: $30 includes supplies.

Register by hitting the tab above or by stopping by at You Are Here.

This workshop is now FULL.

View Event →
Workshop: Mosaic!
Jun
17
2:00 PM14:00

Workshop: Mosaic!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL

In this class, mosaic artist Dawn Wallhausen will teach you all about the steps, tools, and techniques for making mosaics using ceramic tile, adhesive, and grout. We will include both the “broken pieces” method and tips for scoring and cutting tile into specific shapes and sizes. You will take home a wooden tray with a serving surface decorated with a mosaic you’ve made plus all the materials and instructions you will need to grout the project at home.   

Where: YAH gallery

$30 per person, includes all supplies.

Spaces limited: Register by June 15 by hitting the register tab above or stop by at 406 Clay Avenue.

SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL

View Event →
All Hung!
May
25
to Jul 15

All Hung!

You bring it. We hang it. Intrigued? Curious? This is a non-juried “y’all come” exhibition.

Artists’ Reception takes place on Saturday, June 10, from 5 until 7 PM. Music, refreshments, and lots of friendly faces! Everyone welcome!

Exhibition continues thru July 15 during regular gallery hours.

View Event →
Workshop: Pendulum Dowsing
Apr
22
2:00 PM14:00

Workshop: Pendulum Dowsing

Pendulum dowsing is a divination technique that uses crystals and other gems to tap into you intuition for greater clarity and decision-making ability. Learn about the history and practice of pendulum dowsing, and its usefulness in today’s world. Make your own pendulum and learn the techniques to become a pendulum dowser.

Presented by Ami Trapaso, a certified energy practitioner working with kinesiology, pendulums, and
divining rods. A reiki practitioner since 2015. She is also an intuitive artist specializing in crystal jewelry and art. Ami says, “I love working with crystals! They have their own energy and
personality. They make each piece unique as there are no two stones exactly alike!”

Where: at You Are Here gallery

When: April 22 (Earth Day!) at 2pm.

Fee: $30 includes ALL supplies to make your own pendulum.

Register by hitting the register tab above or at 406 Clay Ave. Jeannette 15644

View Event →
Chasing the Sun
Mar
25
to May 13

Chasing the Sun

This juried exhibition honors the vernal equinox. 

 The vernal equinox is the moment in the year when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length. It is that brief time of equity and balance on the cusp of seasonal change.The vernal equinox is also known as the spring equinox because, in Earth’s Northern Hemisphere, it marks the first day of a season of growth and renewal.It is a physical phenomenon but looms large in spiritual lore and the way humans mark time.

                       

View Event →
Jeannette Unvarnished
Feb
4
to Mar 11

Jeannette Unvarnished

Exhibition opens on February 4 at 11am.

Opening reception February 11 at 4:30pm.

Jeannette as it — unvarnished .  There is good and there is ugly.  But there is beauty in imperfection.   

 The City as interpreted by four photographers:  Beth Yadamec, Steve Parsons, Candy Kubinec, and Kim Rentler 

Ekphrastic Poetry Event on Feb 11

Participating poets are Tamara DiBartola, Candace Kubinec, Mary Ellen Raneri, Bart Solarczyk, Don Wentworth, and Milo Wolverton. Each poet will choose two photographs to respond to with a new or existing poem. As part of the opening reception on February 11 poets will have the opportunity to share their poems alongside their chosen images. A booklet of the photographs and poems will be available to pre-order.

View Event →
Winter Work Break
Dec
15
to Jan 26

Winter Work Break

You Are Here will be closed for the winter holidays. After the first of the year, we will be busy cleaning, painting, and reorganizing the gallery and Oh, Scrap! in preparation for another new season of ART and artistic shenanigans.

View Event →
The Big Boat Artisan Market and first ever Jeannette Art Walk.
Nov
12
10:00 AM10:00

The Big Boat Artisan Market and first ever Jeannette Art Walk.

From Saturday, November 12 through Saturday, December 10, 2022, You Are Here will host a select group of makers for a cash-and-carry arts bazaar to kick off Giving Season! We are looking for 3-D and 2-D original works in various media–fiber arts, woodcraft/carvings, cards, ornaments, jewelry, and more.

We’ll open the show to the public with an Art Walk on November 12 including other creative businesses in the neighborhood, including Glass City stained glass studio, AB Ceramics, Jeannette Historical, and DLG tattoo and gallery.

View Event →
Gone Fishin'
Oct
13
to Oct 28

Gone Fishin'

Our potential remodel has been postponed, but we have decided that we could use a rest! Therefore, YAH will be closed from October 13 until the 28 so the team can have a much needed rest and prepare for the Big Boat Artisan Market and other events coming up in November!

View Event →
Jeannette City Ghost Tours
Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

Jeannette City Ghost Tours

This event is a partnership between You Are Here, the Jeannette Historical Society, and Truth Seekers Paranormal Investigators. The evening includes stops at five locations in the old Jeannette downtown and features historical perspective, researchers’ details, and first-person narratives of ghostly encounters.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!!

View Event →
These Faded Walls: An Exhibition of Artistic Reclamation
Aug
6
5:30 PM17:30

These Faded Walls: An Exhibition of Artistic Reclamation

Join us for a special dual exhibition taking places at two locations! You Are Here & American Architectural Salvage have partnered together to present a show celebrating the ruse of materials in the creation of art. All art included will be made of at least 70% reused materials.

YAH opening: August 6th 5:30p-7:30p @ YAH

American Architectural Salvage opening: August 13th 9a-3p
23 W Main St, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666

More details TBA! Stay tuned!

View Event →
These Faded Walls
Aug
6
to Oct 1

These Faded Walls

Natalie Condrac curates “These Faded Walls,” a project that features a partnership with American Architecture Salvage of Mt. Pleasant in re-imagining and giving new life to cast off objects. Open-call exhibitions will be concurrent at both venues. The project will also feature mosaic workshops and a signature work of art that is an assemblage of donated objects.

If you are an artist who uses reclaimed materials and wishes to participate, check out our application page for details.

View Event →
Women in Art: Visual Voices
Apr
23
to Jun 4

Women in Art: Visual Voices

You Are Here, and partner Maureen Kochanek challenges women artists to make art that speaks to the power the visual arts can wield in our current cultural climate. Visual Voices aspires to expand the canon of art by being a platform to showcase a symphony of women's voices that sing loudly and passionately about the changes and challenges of our time.

This is a juried exhibition. Please use our “exhibition application” tab.

View Event →