2025 Lecture Series in September, October and November
If you would to give a one hour lecture, please reply to arthousekifa@gmail.com
WIN: Paul Reed Smith Guitar
Left: Pat and Charlie Spinella. | Right: Bob Sullivan and Judy Wolgast.
Left: Category A, Oils/Acrylics/Pastels: First Place – Cyndi Golding for her oil painting “My Shadow Defines Me”. | Right: Category A, Oils/Acrylics/Pastels: Honorable Mention – Karen Slade for her acrylic painting “Golden Eye”. Photos by Rebecca Placek
Left: John and Darlene Conley. | Right: Melissa Craig and Becky Placek. Photo by John Conley
June 23, 2025—it was wonderful to see Terry Sayler (center, in photo) at KIFA today! Terry is a Fiber artist. At KIFA she was Historian, Board Member, and a Docent. Four years ago, Terry and her husband moved to Rockville. You are missed very much Terry, please visit again soon!
In photo, left to right, Maryann Buckley, Terry Sayler, and Courtney Shaw.
Text and photo by Rebecca Placek
Events
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
Animals and Plants of Kent Island:
62nd Members Show
with Garden Club
June 5 through July 20, 2025
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
Show attendees at the reception enjoyed good food and good company. Photo by Fitz Turner
Left: Category E, Photography: First Place – Dale Hall for her photo “Homecoming”. | Right: Category E, Photography: Honorable Mention – Pat Spinella for her photo “Waiting for Supper”. Photos by Rebecca Placek
LEDO PIZZA FUNDRAISER A GREAT SUCCESS!
June 11, 2025, was KIFA’s Fundraiser at Ledo Pizza. Twenty percent of our orders were donated to KIFA to support house repairs. Thank you very much Mary-Lynne Neil for arranging the fundraiser. Mary-Lynne was told that KIFA’s fundraiser was one of the biggest fundraisers Ledo Pizza has had! Over 30 people attended the event. Thanks to all who “dined in” or ordered “take out” to support the fundraiser.
Text and photos by Rebecca Placek
Left: Category B, Watercolors/Gouache/Alcohol Inks: First Place – Pam Chase for her watercolor “Bulrushes”. | Right: Category C, Graphics (includes pen and ink) & Printmaking: First Place – John Doran for his lithographic print “My Three Girls”. Photos by Rebecca Placek
Left: Ken and Wende Woodham. | Right: left to right: Sally Prascus; Becky Jones, and Susan Thau.
KIFA’S SEMI-ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
June 11, 2025, was KIFA’s Fundraiser at Ledo Pizza. Twenty percent of our orders were donated to KIFA to support house repairs. Thank you very much Mary-Lynne Neil for arranging the fundraiser. Mary-Lynne was told that KIFA’s fundraiser was one of the biggest fundraisers Ledo Pizza has had! Over 30 people attended the event. Thanks to all who “dined in” or ordered “take out” to support the fundraiser.
Text and photos by Rebecca Placek
CURRENT GALLERY SHOW
In photo, left to right, Sally Prascus, Susan Thau, Becky Jones, Margaret Tessier, Pat Spinella, Melissa Craig, Mary-Lynne Neil, Stephanie Zeiler, Judy Tucker, and Laura Keene.
Left: Category F, Sculpture/Jewelry: First Place – Mimi Swigert for her jewelry “Rustic Crab”. | Right: Kent Island Garden Club (KIGC) President, Bobbie Bell, stood by her creative plant display. The Kent Island Garden Club has participated in “Art Bloom” at KIFA’s annual members’ show for over 20 years. From KIFA’s members show, art pieces were chosen by the Garden Club and floral displays were created to compliment the art works. Photos by Rebecca Placek
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.
June 25, 2025 – Stephanie Zeiler, Executive Director Clay Center, stands by a new shelf made and donated by Stephanie’s father (Larry Zeiler). Stephanie said that potters will be able to slide their pottery on the shelves as they are working on the potter’s wheel.
Left: left to right - Penny Purcell, Tom and Judy Tucker, and Joel Purcell. | Right: left to right – Carlos and Janine Rodriguez; Melissa Craig; Rita Myers; Sharon Harvey and husband Phil; Mary-Lynne Neil; and Laura Keene.
June 5, 2025 was the Reception for Animals and Plants of Kent Island: 62nd Members Show with the Kent Island Garden Club at Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA). The Show Judge was Jack Broderick, President of the Kent Island Heritage Society. He was honored to be asked to judge this beautiful show that highlights the animals and plants of Kent Island. This show celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Kent Island Heritage Society. The Show Chair was Margaret Tessier. Thirty people attended the reception. Thirty-three pieces are in this show featuring oils, acrylics, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, photography, and jewelry. The show closes on July 20. KIFA is open and free for viewing to the public Thursday-Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 405 Main Street, Stevensville.
Text by Rebecca Placek
Photos by Rebecca Placek and Fitz Turner
Copyright © 2025 Kent Island Federation of Arts, All rights reserved.
Left: Penny and Joel Purcell. | Right: George Hall performed upbeat music with his guitar.
Left: left to right – Lee Butera; Carlos and Janine Rodriguez; Melissa Craig; and Rita Myers. | Right: Vicki and Joe Spinelli and Family.
June 25, 2025 - Jay Batterden “Dr. Clay” (in photo, at left) and his volunteer assistant Dean Ling (at right) assembled the new L & L Kiln. Jay said that this kiln is the best kiln on the market because it is easier to use and to maintain.
Left: Category D, Mixed Media/Collage: First Place – Judy Tucker for her collage “Blue Heron in the Grasses”. | Right: Category D, Mixed Media/Collage: Honorable Mention – Ann Crane Harlan for her collage “Pond Life”. Photos by Fitz Turner
FORMER KIFA HISTORIAN, TERRY SAYLER, VISITS KIFA!
Text and photos by Rebecca Placek
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