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
June 17-18, 2025, new glass windows were installed at KIFA by Ron Bunch, House Calls, Inc. All second floor windows, the kitchen window and the utility room window were replaced with new glass windows. Ron’s work was very tidy and looked terrific.
Text and photos by Rebecca Placek
Haven Ministries’ Art for Your Home Program
Five years ago, Haven Ministries initiated a program to provide original artwork to its clients, especially those individuals and families making the transition from being homeless or living in a shelter to permanent housing. This program is called “Art for Your Home.” We likely would all agree that when money is tight, purchasing art is probably not a high priority. But Haven Ministries strongly believes that art can help to create a powerful sense of home.
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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A plaque to honor our benefactor Lynne Riley-Coleman has been placed next to KIFA’s Art house front door.
Kent Island Heritage Society Docent Training Session
March 14, 2026 | Kent Island Library, Room 128
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NEW WINDOWS INSTALLED AT KIFA!
KIFA % of art sales has been reduced to 20%.
COMMUNITY
KIFA’S PRETTY “PINK HOUSE” GETS A FACELIFT
KIFA ARTIST LINKS
Under this program, recipients get to select artwork that they want -- something that is meaningful for them. The artwork is provided at no cost to these less fortunate members of our community here in Queen Anne’s County.
As an Artist, How Can I Help?
Simple: Donate artwork! Framed items that are ready for hanging are preferred. These can be pastels, oils, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, photographs, and other media.
If you would like to donate your artwork to this cause, please contact Phil Stapleton (email at marganphil@gmail.com) or call 410-827-7232 to arrange for pick-up from KIFA, your home or gallery. Haven Ministries can provide a letter for your donation for tax purposes if desired.
If you have any questions, please contact Phil Stapleton (marganphil@gmail.com). Many thanks for your support!
Haven Ministries website: http://haven-ministries.org/
Haven Ministries is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.