October 11, 2024, under construction: Clay Arts Center at KIFA by Shirk Pole Builders.
December 3, 2024 – Shoreline Comfort Heating and Cooling worked on installing the rough-in for the HVAC system at the Clay Arts Center at KIFA.
November 12, 2024 – The landscaping is finished for the Clay Arts Center and for KIFA. There are 63 new Maryland Native Plants.
Happy Hour Shopping at KIFA
NEXT GALLERY SHOW:
Black and White Only Show
January 16 - February 23
EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
DROP OFF ART
for B&W Show on
Monday Jan 6
from 2-6pm
Reception
January 18
3:00 – 5:00 pm
CLAY CENTER UPDATE
December 19, 2024 - Drywall is up at the Clay Arts Center at KIFA.
Photos by Rebecca Placek and Dan Wheatley
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.
TOP ROW - Left: Darlene Conley held her Christmas cards that are for sale in KIFA’s Holiday Boutique. Center: Maryann Buckley admired this decoupage box, made by Pat Spinella, at KIFA’s Holiday Boutique. Right: Judy Tucker showed one of her creative necklaces that are for sale in KIFA’s Gift Shop.
BOTTOM ROW - Left: New KIFA member Stephan Parker holds one of his Vinyl LP’s “Roadkill! Greatest Hits! A Roadkill Opera” for sale in KIFA’s Gift Shop. Right: New KIFA member Deborah Choupin proudly holds her photo from “The Jackson Hole Wyoming Connection” for sale in KIFA’s Gift Shop.
December 19, 2024 – Thank you to everyone who attended the Happy Hour Shopping at KIFA. Twenty-four artistic gifts were purchased by shoppers who attended the Happy Hour.
Photos by Rebecca Placek
Copyright © 2024 Kent Island Federation of Arts, All rights reserved.
NEW - A FREE Winter Lecture Series will be held on Sundays at 2:00 in January, February and March 2025.
NEW shows coming up in the Gallery Calendar for 2025
December 3, 2024 – THANK YOU to Dan Wheatley for watering KIFA’s trees and plants!
Photo by Rebecca Placek
Electrician Justin Clow of J.J. Clow & Sons Electric holds the electrical box for the Clay Arts Center at KIFA.
Events
October 18, 2024, Clay Arts Center at KIFA—plumbing by Lindy J. Jones & Sons, Inc.
November 1, 2024 – Floor and sidewalk concrete poured at the Clay Arts Center at KIFA.
Gallery Shows
November 12, 2024 – The framing is finished inside the Clay Arts Center for the Kiln Room and the Bathroom.
November 8, 2024 – Grading and gravel completed for the Clay Arts Center at KIFA parking lot.
Left: October 22, 2024, Clay Arts Center at KIFA—plumbing pipes installed in the floor for sewer and water. Concrete floor is coming soon.
Right: October 23, 2024 – A big thank you to Dan Wheatley for painting KIFA’s shed to match the Clay Arts Center building.
Excavation equipment
Masquerade Dance March 29, 2025 - American Legion 8-11pm
Save the date!
Clay Arts Center at KIFA--Excavating done by Cliff Lowe, III Enterprise. Upon this ground soon will rise, a Clay Center before your eyes!
December 11, 2024, Shirk Pole Builders finished installing the ceiling, insulation, and the garage door at the Clay Arts Center at KIFA.
