MANMADE STRUCTURES | Jan 7 – Feb 1
Drop off January 4 | Reception January 7 (5-7pm)
Humans Together Gallery Show | KIFA Gallery
NEXT GALLERY SHOW
Events
Professional, Category A, Oils/Acrylics/Pastels: Honorable Mention – Susan Thau for her acrylic painting “Dance of the Cygnets”. Photo by Melissa Craig
October 29, 2026 was the Reception for Humans Together: Three or More Humans Gallery Show at Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA). The Show Judge was Judy Wolgast, a former President of KIFA and an award winning artist. Judy began watercolor study in Gold Hill, Colorado and later became involved with intaglio printmaking at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. Currently, she is a member of the Anne Arundel Community College Printmaking Club where she has been able to expand her drawing and painting skills. Presently, she is working with a professional master printmaker. Judy is an enthusiastic admirer and encourager of other artists in diverse media. She hopes that her etchings provoke interest in not only the images but also in the process. The gallery show was coordinated by Margaret Tessier with assistance from Melissa Craig, Becky Placek, Sharon Harvey, and Vicki Spinelli. Sally Prascus and Susan Thau hung the show. Twenty-five people attended the reception. Thirty-four pieces are in this show featuring oils, acrylics, watercolor, graphics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and jewelry. The show closes on December 21. KIFA is open and free for viewing to the public Thursday-Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 405 Main Street, Stevensville.
Photos by Melissa Craig, Rebecca Placek, and Pat Spinella
Text by Rebecca Placek
In photo, left to right: Becky Placek, Pat Spinella, Sally Prascus, and Margaret Tessier . Photo by John Conley
Gallery Shows
November 7, 2026, was KIFA’s Bake Sale Fundraiser at Historic Christ Church Parish Hall. The bake sale was one of the events happening during the 11th Historic Stevensville Car Show. The bake sale raised $171.50. Special thanks to Margaret Tessier, Darlene Conley, Lorraine Sincavage, Pat Spinella, Sally Prascus, Mary-Lynne Neil, Judy Tucker, and Becky Placek for their delicious baked goods and for helping out at the sale. Thanks to our members and the community for making the bake sale a success. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Text by Rebecca Placek
Lunch and Docent Gift Bags. Photo by Melissa Craig
In photo, KIFA Docents, left to right, Pat McManus, Pat Spinella, Judy Tucker, Amy Demske, Lorraine Sincavage, Margaret Tessier, Maryann Buckley, Sharon Harvey, Sally Prascus, and Becky Placek. Photo by Melissa Craig
Each Docent selected a pair of earring crafted by Pat Spinella. Photo by Melissa Craig
KIFA’s Yard Sale
Professional, Category B, Watercolor: Honorable Mention – Ann Crane Harlan for her watercolor “Time with Gram”. Photo by Rebecca Placek
Amateur, Category F, Sculpture/Jewelry/3-D: First Place – Mimi Swigert for her jewelry “Girls Night Out”. Photo by Melissa Craig
HUMANS TOGETHER: THREE OR MORE HUMANS GALLERY SHOW AT KIFA
KIFA’s Yard Sale October 3, 2026 - Many thanks to our yard sale volunteers and everyone who donated items for the sale. The yard sale has brought in $434. All sales benefited the Cascio Clay Center and KIFA. Yard Sale Volunteer Team: left to right: Nikki Kennedy, Melissa Mackey, Lorraine Sincavage, Stephanie Zeiler, Sally Prascus, Sadie Bleistein, Pat Spinella, and Margaret Tessier.
Photo by Rebecca Placek
Amateur, Category C, Graphics, Pen & Ink, Printmaking: Honorable Mention – Karen Slade for her Charcoal “Role Reversal”. Photo 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.
DOCENT APPRECIATION LUNCHEON AT KIFA
Melissa Craig and Becky Placek hosted the Docent appreciation event. Photo by Judy Tucker
Docents enjoyed lunch and gift bags on September 16, 2026, for their annual appreciation event. The luncheon was hosted by KIFA’s Co-Presidents Melissa Craig and Becky Placek. Special thanks to Melissa for providing the luncheon food. Margaret brought a yummy chocolate cake for dessert. Gift bags were from Becky and Melissa, and included Cascio Clay Creation jewelry that was hand crafted by Judy Tucker. Also, earrings were crafted by Pat Spinella, and everyone received a KIFA Day of Giving & Docent Appreciation 2026 pin. Thanks to all the Docents for the generosity of their time. The next time you see a Docent thank them for their volunteer service. Because of them, KIFA has been able to staff the 4-day per week Docent schedule Thursdays through Sundays. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Text by Rebecca Placek
Photos by Melissa Craig and Judy Tucker
CURRENT GALLERY SHOW
Amateur, Category A, Oils/Acrylics/Pastels: Honorable Mention – Linda Jakubowski for her acrylic painting “Hail to a New Day”. Photo by Melissa Craig
Amateur, Category E, Photography: Honorable Mention – Anne Brunson for her photo “Moments in Transit”. Photo by Rebecca Placek
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Professional, Category A, Oils/Acrylics/Pastels: First Place – Susan Thau for her acrylic painting “Rocket’s Red Glare”. Photo by Melissa Craig
HUMANS TOGETHER | Oct 29 – Dec 21
Three or more humans
Gallery Show
KIFA’s Co-Presidents Melissa Craig and Becky Placek welcomed the attendees and introduced the show’s judge Judy Wolgast. Judy announced the winners, and then talked about their winning pieces. Photo by Pat Spinella
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