Left: Category C, Graphics (includes pen and ink) & Printmaking: First Place – John Doran for his lithographic print “Bay Plunge”. | Right: Category D, Mixed Media/Collage: First Place – Wende Woodham for her mixed media “What a Catch”.
WIN: Paul Reed Smith Guitar
Events
Left: Category B, Watercolors/Gouache/Alcohol Inks: First Place – Stacey Sass for her watercolor “Done Working”. | Right: Category B, Watercolors/Gouache/Alcohol Inks: Honorable Mention – Dave Murphy for his watercolor “Bay Lady”.
Phase 1 of the Clay Center was the planning and construction of the building. Phase 2 is the assessment of donated equipment and supplies and acquisition of new equipment and supplies. Phase 3 will include classes and open studio. In the Clay Center, Stephanie Zeiler at the new Slab Roller that is used to flatten clay into uniform flat sheets for hand-building pottery, tiles, and other ceramic projects. The slabs give artists the ability to make forms that would be impossible to do on a potter’s wheel. Kristen Tull worked with clay that had been re-hydrated and softened, and was ready for the Pug Mill that is used to freshen up the softened clay to make it new workable clay.
Gallery Shows
The new logo could follow the new tagline:
Art is for Everyone.
Or not.
Use three colors only.
Submit your design by June 1st
to arthousekifa@gmail.com.
Please submit your files in a common vector graphic file format such as SVG, EPS, or AI. High resolution PNG files are also acceptable. PNG files should be at least 2000 pixels in the shortest dimension.
Winner receives KIFA merch with their design!
Value $1,200
PRS SE Angelus Acoustic-Electric Guitar, including: backpacker guitar case, guitar strap, and tuner.
Raffle - $5.00 each or 5 for $20.
Benefit Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Mail your check for Raffle tickets to KIFA at:
405 Main Street, Stevensville, MD 21666
DRAWING: Sunday, November 30, 2025. Need not be present to win.
Text and photos by Rebecca Placek.
CASCIO CLAY CENTER AT KIFA
NEW KIFA LOGO contest is happening.
Kent Islanders on the Water
April 24 through June 1, 2025
CURRENT GALLERY SHOW
KENT ISLANDERS ON THE WATER SHOW AT KIFA
SAT 12:00-4:00
Join KIFA members for a semi-annual
"State of the Art House" report.
Enjoy conversation, lunch and music together!
Bring your favorite potluck dish.
Drinks provided by KIFA.
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.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING JUNE 28
April 24, 2025 was the Reception for Kent Islanders On The Water Gallery Show at Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA). The Show Judge was Joan Stoer, a retired art teacher who taught in Montgomery County Public Schools. She was honored to be asked to judge this unique show that highlights the water heritage of Kent Island.This show celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Kent Island Heritage Society. Thirty-five people attended the reception. The Show Chair was Margaret Tessier. Forty pieces are in this show featuring oils, acrylics, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, photography, and jewelry. The show closes on June 1. KIFA is open and free for viewing to the public Thursday-Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 405 Main Street, Stevensville.
Text and Photos by Rebecca Placek. Click/tap image for larger version.
Copyright © 2025 Kent Island Federation of Arts, All rights reserved.
A new roof on KIFA’s Classroom was done by Economy Roofing and Restoration. The team that worked on the roof was professional and friendly. The gray roof is seen in the foreground of the photo from KIFA’s second floor.
Text and photo by Rebecca Placek
Text and photos by Rebecca Placek
Left: Category A, Oils/Acrylics/Pastels: Honorable Mention – Jeanette Derby for her acrylic painting “Little Fisherman”. | Right: Category A, Oils/Acrylics/Pastels: Honorable Mention – Maureen Bannon for her oil painting “Trolling II”.
Left: Category D, Mixed Media/Collage: Honorable Mention – Melissa Mackey for her mixed media “Stormy Day”. | Right: Category E, Photography: First Place – Dale Hall for her photo “Crabbing on a Misty Morning”. This photo is on the cover of Dale’s book Kent Island Waterscapes that is for sale in KIFA’s Gift Shop.
NEXT GALLERY SHOW
Left: Category E, Photography: Honorable Mention – Dale Hall for her photo “Headed Out on an October Morning”. | Right: Category F, Sculpture/Jewelry: First Place – Mimi Swigert for her jewelry “Bay Diver” and Mimi also won an Honorable Mention for her jewelry “Beach Bum”.
EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
Animals and Plants of Kent Island:
62nd Members Show
with Garden Club
June 5 through July 20, 2025
Drop off: Monday, June 2
Reception: Thursday, June 5 | 5-7 pm
May 17, 2025, was Kent Island Day and KIFA’s First Yard Sale Day celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Kent Island Heritage Society. Many thanks to everyone who donated gently used items for the yard sale. Over sixty people attended the yard sale. The $345 proceeds will benefit KIFA. The yard sale team was Becky Placek, Melissa Craig, Margaret Tessier, Josie Routzahn, Sadie Bleistein, and Pat Spinella. Also, Sadie and Josie were in the Kent Island Day Parade representing Queen Anne’s County Character Counts.
Text and photos by Rebecca Placek
KIFA’S FIRST YARD SALE A BIG SUCCESS ON KENT ISLAND DAY!
Left: KIFA member and Kent Island Heritage Society Newsletter Editor John Conley introduced the Show Judge Joan Stoer. | Right: Category A, Oils/Acrylics/Pastels: First Place – Susan Thau for her acrylic painting “Duck Hunting on Kent Island”.
