About the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh

About The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh

The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh is the largest group of visual artists in the Pittsburgh region. Our almost 500 members represent creative talent in all artistic media a term than continues to change rapidly in this information age.

The purpose of the association, which was founded in 1910, is to foster a love of the fine arts and to advance art in the region. The group is governed by a volunteer board of directors, each of whom is either an artist or community member, elected for a term of three years. Officers serve for one year. A part-time administrator coordinates business activities.

Anyone who lives within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh and is over 18 years of age is eligible to apply for membership. Admittance is based the quality of the applicant,s work, as judged by the AAP board of directors. Screenings are held twice a year and are posted on this site and in regional newspapers.

The AAP was incorporated as a non-profit, tax-exempt educational organization on February 27, 1930.

Board of Directors

President: Pati Beachley

Vice President: Kitty Spangler

Vice President: Susan Sparks

Secretary: Christine Trebilcock

Treasurer: Scott R. Michael

Alan Byrne
Matt Forrest
Adrienne Heinrich
Lori Hepner
Jesse Hexon
Lori Hornell
Penny Mateer
Jane Ogren
Patricia Sheahan
Judy K. Spahr
Mimsie Stuhldreher
Melissa Vertosick
Alison Noble Wardrop
Carolyn Wenning

The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh extends a Special Thanks to David Pollack of Gefsky & Lehman Attorneys for his hard work and tireless dedication in providing legal counsel for our organization.

Chairs and Board Assistants

Annual: Kitty Spangler (Co-Chair), Penny Mateer (Co-Chair), Tina Brewer, Lila Hirsch Brody, Alan Byrne, Laura Horner, Barbara Kindler, Elaine Morris, Helen Naimark, Ron Nigro, Jane Ogren, Sue Pollins, Marjorie Shipe, Anna Marie Sninsky, Susan Sparks, Alison Wardrop, Barry Winsand, Kathleen Zimbicki

Centennial: Jane Ogren, Adrienne Heinrich (Chairs), Alan Byrne, Lori Hornell, Laura Horner, Anna Marie Sninsky, Susan Sparks,

Education: Adrienne Heinrich (Chair), Patircia Sheahan, Tina Brewer, Anna Marie Sninsky. Carolyn Wenning

Exhibition: Susan Sparks (Chair), Luise Davis, Matt Forrest, Lori Hornell, Barbara Kindler, Kitty Spangler, Melissa Vertosick, David Watts, Zivi Aviraz, Lila Hirsch Brody, Bert Dinman, Adrienne Heinrich, Lori Hepner, Judy Musser, Sue Pollins, Paula Weiner

Finance: Scott R. Michael (Chair), Brian Sesack

Marketing/Publicity: Gary Zak (Chair) Linda Breen, Deborah Hosking, Susan Sparks,

Membership: Kitty Spangler (Chair), Lorraine Levy, Paula Weiner, Carolyn Wenning

Patron: Alison Noble Wardrop (Chair), Doreen Grasso, Michael Mingrone, Anna Marie Sninsky, Marjorie Shipe, Carole Stremple

Social: Penny Mateer (Co -Chair), Matt Forrest, (Co -Chair), Lori Hornell

Strategic Planning: Lori Hornell (Co-Chair)

Office Manager: Gissa Weingartner