The Art House will now have a box for non-perishable food donations for Kent Islanders in need.
The food will be delivered to Haven Ministries for distribution to those who need a helping hand.
We are asking everyone attending our Show receptions to bring something for the box, and you can also stop by any time KIFA is open to donate. We cannot accept food that is expired or open. Thank you for your generous support!
June 26, 2025 –KIFA pretty “Pink House” has been scraped, primed, caulked, and painted pink. Exposed wood was repaired or replaced. All work was done by Signature House Finishes. The workers did a great job during the extreme heat. The “Pink House” looks refreshed front to back!
Text and photos by Rebecca Placek
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2026
Holiday Concert and Art Market
Free Holiday Concert, 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. - Enjoy the Queen Anne’s Chorale singers in Historic Christ Church (121 E. Main Street, Stevensville).
Art Market 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. – A free art market with arts and crafts vendors and light finger food follows the free holiday concert in the Historic Christ Church Parish Hall (121 East Main Street, Stevensville). Bring the little ones for a picture with Santa and Mary Elf. No admittance charge for the art market activities, no vendor fee. VENDOR PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
If you are a KIFA member and would like a link to your website,
please email the office at info@kifa.us.
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March 20, 2026 – Open Studio is for anyone who would like to paint or work on a project in the Members’ Gallery at KIFA. Open Studio is Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. when docents are on duty. A donation of $5 is requested and will go toward the support of KIFA and its outreach to our art community. In photo, left to right: Pat Spinella, Margaret Tessier, Amy Demske, Lee Butera, and Susan Thau.
Text by Rebecca Placek
Photo by Lorraine Sincavage
A plaque to honor our benefactor Lynne Riley-Coleman has been placed next to KIFA’s Art house front door.
KIFA % of art sales has been reduced to 20%.
OPEN STUDIO AT KIFA
November 16:
“Give the gift of ART this holiday season!”
Each year, ArtEast raises money to support a community organization in need. Previous donations have been made to the QAC Public Schools Art Departments, Haven Ministries Food Bank, and Tides of Grace.
The community is invited to a “meet the artists” reception on November 16th from 5-7pm in the Library Exhibit Area. Light refreshments will be offered. More information about ArtEast can be found by contacting Wende Woodham at 410‑200‑7179.
COMMUNITY
KIFA’S PRETTY “PINK HOUSE” GETS A FACELIFT
KIFA ARTIST LINKS
November 5 – December 31:
ArtEast Exhibit, Kent Island Branch, QAC Library
ArtEast is a 25-year community group supporting artists and talking shop about art in a casual environment. The group meets from 10 am to noon on the last Monday of each month at Kent Island Library to discuss art, host presenters, and offer demonstrations and networking opportunities for local artists in all genres of art.
Please visit ArtEast’s eclectic art exhibition at the Kent Island Branch of the Queen Anne’s County Library running from November 5 through December 31. Give the gift of art this holiday season. The exhibit will feature 75 pieces of wall art, small works, and jewelry created using paint, ink, clay, wax, metal, fabric, natural art, beads, mosaics, and paper for sale.