November 8, 2024 – Grading and gravel completed for the Clay Arts Center at KIFA parking lot.
Left: Category B, Assemblage: Honorable Mention – Mimi Swigert for “Falling Leaves”.
Right: Category D, Collage: First Place – Mary Ann Buckley for “The Gift of Flowers Give Comfort”.
Clay Arts Center at KIFA--Excavating done by Cliff Lowe, III Enterprise. Upon this ground soon will rise, a Clay Center before your eyes!
NEW - A FREE Winter Lecture Series will be held on Sundays at 2:00 in January, February and March 2025.
NEW shows coming up in the Gallery Calendar for 2025
EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
Left: Category A, Wet & Dry: First Place – Darlene Conley for “My Garden Comfort and Joy 1”.
Right: Category A, Wet & Dry: Honorable Mention – Dianna Sell for “Long Swim”.
Where’s your happy place? Alone reading? Visiting family? Under an umbrella on the Beach? Hiking? Watching a funny movie? Sleeping? Playing with pets? Looking at nature? Hanging with friends? Food at Amalfi’s? Ice cream shop?
Left: John Conley’s book signing was held during the Comfort Zone Reception. In photo, left: John Conley, Sadie Routzahn, and Jim Butera.
Right: At John Conley's book signing, in photo, left: John Conley, Brent Lewis, Jennifer Willis, and Josh Willis.
Left: Category D, Collage: Honorable Mention – Victoria Gliptis for “Lavendar Life”. In photo, left: Victoria Gliptis with show judge Jackie Jablecki.
Right: Category E, Altered Book Art: First Place – Jeane Parker for “Not Just For Lunch”.
Left: October 22, 2024, Clay Arts Center at KIFA—plumbing pipes installed in the floor for sewer and water. Concrete floor is coming soon.
Right: October 23, 2024 – A big thank you to Dan Wheatley for painting KIFA’s shed to match the Clay Arts Center building.
Join us for a Holiday Party Wednesday Dec 4th at 5:00 at KIFA.
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Thank you to all participating artists in the Comfort Zone: Mixed Media Exhibition!
November 16, 2024 was the Reception for Comfort Zone Mixed Media Exhibition at Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA). The Show Judge was Jackie Jablecki, art teacher at Centreville Middle School, who was enthusiastic in talking about the winning pieces. Forty-five people attended the reception. Forty pieces are in this show featuring wet and dry media art, assemblage, jewelry, collage, and altered book art.
As an added attraction, John Conley’s book signing for, Annapolis (Past and Present), was held during the reception. His new book, personally autographed, is $25 at KIFA’s gift shop.
KIFA is open and free for viewing to the public Thursday-Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 405 Main Street, Stevensville.
Excavation equipment
Masquerade Dance March 29, 2025 - American Legion 8-11pm
Save the date!
October 11, 2024, under construction: Clay Arts Center at KIFA by Shirk Pole Builders.
November 12, 2024 – The landscaping is finished for the Clay Arts Center and for KIFA. There are 63 new Maryland Native Plants.
CLAY CENTER UPDATE
COMFORT ZONE MIXED MEDIA EXHIBITION AT KIFA
CURRENT GALLERY SHOW:
ALL MIXED MEDIA:
Comfort Zone Exhibition
November 16 - December 22
To Purchase artwork contact KIFA at : arthousekifa@gmail.com or call 410-643-7424
*Show has been extended by 1 day (previous end date was 12/19).
Please let Maureen Wheatley know if you will be picking up artwork that day.
Electrician Justin Clow of J.J. Clow & Sons Electric holds the electrical box for the Clay Arts Center at KIFA.
Photos by Rebecca Placek and Dan Wheatley
Events
October 18, 2024, Clay Arts Center at KIFA—plumbing by Lindy J. Jones & Sons, Inc.
Gallery Shows
October 15 through December 20*, 2024
In the Performing Arts Center
23 Artists – 59 Pieces of Artwork & Photography
Maureen Bannon - Ann Harlan - Patrick D. Fitzgerald
Rebecca Placek - Georgette Toews - Susan Thau
Dale Hall - Melissa Mackey - Pam Chase
Karen Slade - Judy Specht - Paula Vito
Maureen Wheatley - Joan McGrarry - Wendy Peer Patricia Spinella - Susan Eleazer - Linda Jakubowski Darlene Conley - Candice Liccione - Laura Weeks
Mona Birmingham - Carol Mercer
KIFA Gallery Show Guidelines
All work must be original, created within the last two years, not previously shown at KIFA, and must not infringe upon any copyright. No reproductions accepted.
Sculptures must include their own base or fit on a KIFA pedestal. Sculpture artists must be prepared to assist in placing their work in the gallery. Maximum size including base: 6’ high x 3’ wide and deep.
2-D works must be dry, suitably framed, wired and ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers. (Artwork not wired properly will not be accepted.) All works on paper must be under glass. No exposed glass edges. Maximum size framed varies by show. Please see appropriate prospectus for sizes.
KIFA reserves the right to reject works deemed unsuitable. All entered works must remain on display through the end of the show. Reasonable care will be taken to ensure the safety of your artwork. KIFA is not liable for loss or damage to artwork. KIFA's commission on all sales is 30%. KIFA reserves the right to use images of the winning artwork for up to eighteen months.
Please contact KIFA for more information at info@kifa.com or 410-643-7274.
Left: Category B, Assemblage: First Place – Candace Liccione for “Leafy Elegance”.
Right: Category B, Assemblage: Honorable Mention – Judy Tucker for “My Lady”.
November 12, 2024 – The framing is finished inside the Clay Arts Center for the Kiln Room and the Bathroom.
Kent Island Federation of Arts Members’
Fall into Winter Show at Chesapeake College
November 1, 2024 – Floor and sidewalk concrete poured at the Clay Arts Center at KIFA.