Jade Boonsri, “Moody Blue”, Colored Pencil and Alcohol Marker.
Events
Ewan O’Donnell, “Ambition’s Slow Burn”, Deer Skull, Candles, Wood.
Gallery Shows
Student’s Showcase of Queen Anne’s County Schools
9th Annual…
PAINT KENT ISLAND!
May 13 – 16, 2026
Call for 35 Artists
CONGRATULATIONS TO SHARON HARVEY, PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER, FOR HER ACRYLIC PAINTING “PICASSO KITTY”!
March 7 - April 4, 2026
Photos from the show below!
Group photo, at left are: Doug Bishop, Kent Island Elks Chaplain; Rebecca Placek, Co-President of KIFA; fifth person at left of Rebecca is Stephanie Zeiler, Chair of KIFA’s Student Showcase, Queen Anne’s County High School’s Visual Arts Teacher, and Executive Director Cascio Clay Center at KIFA; Queen Anne’s County teachers and students.
Text and Photos by Rebecca Placek
Group photo by Judy Tucker
February 28, 2026 — Congratulations to Sharon Harvey who won the People’s Choice Award for her acrylic painting “Picasso Kitty” from the Animals and Many Colors show at KIFA.
Text by Rebecca Placek
Photo by Margaret Tessier
Wyatt Farabaugh, “Fall Trees”, Oil Pastels/Tempera Paint.
Avery Trask, “Lady of the Plants”, Acrylic Markers & Watercolor.
Lea Sipes, “Deadly Plastic”, Mixed.
Mills Dahlgren, “Be Lucky Enough”, Watercolor.
Oliver Perez Velasquez, “Winter”, Mixed Media.
Ashly Rosa Roblero, “Transformation of Public Theater”, Accordion Book, Mixed Media.
Main Event: $45 | Main Event (KIFA Members): $40
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.
Dylan Scalia, “Alone and a Long Way From Home”, Graphite/Watercolor Pencil.
McKenna Latham, “Clay Owl”, Ceramics.
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY STUDENT SHOWCASE OF ART
AT KENT ISLAND FEDERATION OF ARTS
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Mackenzie Parsons, “The Colorful Cupcake”, Mixed Media.
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The reception for the Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA) Student’s Showcase of Queen Anne’s County Schools was held on March 7, 2026. For 18 consecutive years, the Kent Island Elks have sponsored this show. There are 112 pieces in the show. Over 120 student artists, their families, friends, and teachers attended. Students are in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Student art is now on display, Thursdays through Sundays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., at KIFA through April 4. The show is free and open to the public. KIFA is located at: 405 Main Street, Stevensville.
Beau Bridges, “Fabric Landscape”, Fabric.
CURRENT GALLERY SHOW
Maura Boone, “I Love Hearts!!!”, Watercolor/Oil Pastel.
EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
- 4 Days Plein Air Painting
- Judging and Awards
- Coffee and Breakfast Treats
- Saturday Evening Reception
- Gallery Space