Gallery Shows

Youth Quick Draw - $5

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Group photo, at far left are:  Michael Bell, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts and Elks Exalted Ruler Jimmy Cox; Queen Anne’s County students. At far right is: Stephanie Zeiler, Chair of the KIFA Student’s Showcase and Queen Anne’s County High School’s Visual Arts Teacher.

Leprechaun Meets Easter Bunny — the March raffle basket to benefit KIFA was donated by Darlene Conley and has an estimated value of $250! Stop by the Art House and get your tickets: $5 for 1 ticket or $25 for 6 tickets. A new basket will be available each month making it easy for everyone to support our wonderful organization. Photo by Rebecca Placek

Left to right: Elizabeth Wells, “Aurora Borealis”, Chalk pastel on paper, Ava Jacobi, “Hidden Secrets”, Acrylic paint, Ana Haddaway, Medium: Colored pencils, Rin Trull, “Mandela Palace”, Graphite and watercolor

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Kent Island Federation of Arts Presents:


“8th Annual Paint Stevensville”
And Kent Island Surrounds


Now Accepting Applications!!

May 29th – June 1st, 2024

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KIFA's Student Showcase Reception


The reception for the Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA) Student’s Showcase of Queen Anne’s County Schools was held on March 2, 2024.  Over 100 student artists and their families attended.  Students are in Kindergarten to Grade 12.  Student art will be on display, Thursdays through Sundays, 1-4 pm, at KIFA through April 5th, 405 Main Street, Stevensville.

Next Gallery Show is Pet Party - Fun show coming in April.

Left to right: Mia Radcliffe, Medium: Tempera/glue, Landon Zador, “1 Point Perspective”, Marker on paper, Sophie Parks, Medium: Watercolor/tempera, Clyde Bassett, “Leafy Trees”, Tempera paint/mixed media

Left to right: Sophia Fusick, “Magical Tiger”, Watercolor, Lucia Zaklin, “To Define is to Limit”, Mixed media cardboard sculpture, Ray Gibb, “Underneath”, Charcoal, acrylic, thread, Trenton Kyle, “Winter Landscape”, Watercolor

Left to right: Madison Van Bibber, “Winter Landscape”, Mixed media collage, Iris Hines, “Bird”, Pencil, Michael Mundy, “The Dot World”, Tempera,  Jessica Lentz, “Going into the Future”, Mixed media

EXHIBITS AND EVENTS


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.

Entry Fees

Individuals - $45

Events

Kent Island Federation of Arts, Inc.

RAFFLE!

Come join or watch artists from all over the region, draw and paint the marshes, coves, fields, nature trails, boatyards and marinas, restaurants, store fronts, and historic sites from sunrise to nightfall - plus Quick Draw on Saturday.
 
For more information: www.kifa.us – or arthousekifa@gmail.com 
410-643-7424

Left to Right:  Chris Schultes “Paintbrushes”, Watercolor, Victoria Berra, “Stars & Stamps”, Mixed media, Cymaje Wilson , “Nature Reclaimed”, Mixed Media, Morgan Cole displays her mixed media work

Quick Draw Only - $10

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KIFA ​Members - $40

Left to right:  Addison Boggs, “Winter Blue Jays”, Mixed media, Oliver Freeman, Colored pencils

Makena Perillo (5th from left) holds her sculpture “Wings of Steel”, made of foam, acrylic paint, and glue. Makena is surrounded by her family members.


Photos by Rebecca Placek