# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Just Happy Accidents" - An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by the late Alvin E. Just
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) is proud to present its second exhibition of 2026 hosted in the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery, Just Happy Accidents. In this collection of artworks, CACCC presents a collection of oil paintings by the late Alvin E. Just. 

Alvin “Al” E. Just was born and raised in Johnstown. He graduated from Richland High School in 1968, then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1972 where he studied History and Political Science and minored in Art. He had 4 beloved children, Dawn (Shawn) Pries, Ericka Just, Ashley (John) Bennett, and Sean “AJ” Just. Al was owner of Sports Center Advertising, an ad agency he owned for over 30 years. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, art, and eating a good pizza. Al was a 33rd Degree Mason holding many offices during his tenure and receiving numerous honorary membership awards from the fraternity. He was a member of Greater Johnstown Lodge #538, F & AM and Cambria Lodge # 278, F & AM, York Rite Bodies and Scottish Rite, Valley of Altoona, and Jaffa Shriners. Al believed the Masonic Order made him a better person. Al was known as “Pappy Painter” to Niya, Lena and Elliott Bennett and was a certified Bob Ross instructor in his painting career. He touched the lives of many through art, and he will always be remembered as a beloved teacher.
 
For the third year in a row, sponsoring the dynamic artists of our region and state, the Barbara & Elmer Laslo Cultural Heritage Sponsor will provide a special and unique community engagement experience with a Wine & Cheese Opening Reception for each exhibiting artist of 2026. This PWYD “pay what you decide” Wine & Cheese Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 P.M. A video tour of the artwork will be available at the Community Arts Center’s YouTube & Facebook pages (@cacccarts) after the start of the exhibit!
 
Just Happy Accidents will be on display from Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026. The public is welcome to visit the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery, Monday – Friday 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. and Saturday 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. CACCC is closed on Sundays. Admission is based on a PWYD “pay what you decide” donation. All proceeds from artwork sold in this exhibit will be donated to CACCC in Al’s memory.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnstown/just-happy-accidents-an-exhibit-of-oil-paintings-by-the-late-alvin-e-just/200029747882928
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, fine-arts, sports, exhibitions, trips-adventures, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Johnstown
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1217 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15905
- **lat**: 40.31529
- **long**: -78.94735
- **full address**: 1217 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15905

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "Just Happy Accidents" - An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by the late Alvin E. Just being held?
  - **A:** "Just Happy Accidents" - An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by the late Alvin E. Just takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1217 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15905.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "Just Happy Accidents" - An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by the late Alvin E. Just?
  - **A:** "Just Happy Accidents" - An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by the late Alvin E. Just is organized by Community Arts Center of Cambria County.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "Just Happy Accidents" - An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by the late Alvin E. Just is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Johnstown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "Just Happy Accidents" - An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by the late Alvin E. Just sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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