President: Sue Denner

Sue developed a love for art at a young age, and began painting at age 14.  She grew up in Shadyside and took courses at what is now the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.  She continued to work on art throughout her life with a family and a career with the airlines, spending late hours sculpting and painting.  Mrs. Denner is now retired and is able to devote even more time to her art.  She primarily works with oil paint, but has also worked with watercolor, pen and ink, acrylics, sketching, and sculpting.  As President of South Arts, Sue has many responsibilities, including coordinating events and listening to needs of members to name a few. 

Contact Sue: suedenner@gmail.com

Vice President: Steph Moraca

Steph joined South Arts in 2018 after changing her career to become a full-time fine artist.  She has been painting in a realism style for over 17 years and works in oil and acrylic mediums.  Mrs. Moraca received a B.A. in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012.  Her award-winning landscape paintings are on display in public and private collections across the United States.  In addition to her VP role, Mrs. Moraca handles the social media platforms for South Arts. 

Contact Steph: commissions@thepaintingstoof.com

Visit Steph's Artist Website: www.thepaintingstoof.com

Treasurer: Harry Stuart

Harry Stuart has been involved with South Arts for seven years.  He enjoys his role as treasurer in the nonprofit.  Harry works with various drawing and painting mediums and has a strong appreciation for the arts and culture community of Pittsburgh. 

Secretary: Pat Miyamoto

Pat has been a member of South Arts since 1995.  She majored in art at Randolph Macon Women's College, and has been painting her whole life, even during her time living in Hawaii and Spain.  Her achievements include numerous awards such as gold keys from Scholastic Magazine's annual art contest, acceptance into NYC's Art Student's League, and involvement in other local arts organizations.  As Secretary, Pat collects group data and assists with exhibition preparations.