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Art House KIFA

The Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA), lovingly called Art House KIFA, was founded in 1963.

09/04/2026

KIFA’s Day of Giving & Docent Appreciation
September 16, 2026

One Day -- One Goal -- One Art Community!
Save the date for the Kent Island Federation of the Arts (KIFA’s) Day of Giving & Docent Appreciation on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. We would like to invite our entire art community to come together in support of our artists, students, and programs through this event. Make a gift online at www.kifa.us or stop by KIFA to donate in-person to support the local art community between 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and receive a commemorative pin as a gift.

For the docents that continuously volunteer their time to keep KIFA open, please visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to enjoy delicious treats in your honor and receive a special, art-inspired goodie bag as a thank you for your service.

Whether you are a longtime member or making your first gift, this is a meaningful opportunity to give back The Arts! Every tax-deductible gift, of any amount, helps support our scholarships, classes, gallery shows, and provides the opportunity for all ages to come and express their creativity.

08/31/2026

Cascio Clay Center
OPEN STUDIO
We will be trying out new Open Studio Hours
FRIDAYS 10:30-1:30

If you have taken a class with us or have experience you can buy Open Studio Tickets for $10. You can come in and create during that time. We will have a studio monitor there to oversee and who can answer questions but won’t be doing any teaching. If you haven’t taken a class with us, you will have to contact Stephanie Zeiler at [email protected] to establish prior experience.

We will be setting up Wed hours soon.

Sip and Spin Nights, Try the Wheel or Re-Introduce Yourself to the Wheel Opportunities

If you have experience and are interested in teaching a clay class or workshop, especially during the weekday (but also weekends), please reach out to Stephanie Zeiler at [email protected].

08/28/2026

BOATS: OLD AND NEW GALLERY SHOW AT KIFA
August 27, 2026 was the Reception for Boats: Old and New Gallery Show at Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA). The Show Judge was Holly Schrader. She has been teaching visual art for 21 years. Holly has taught at Kent Island Middle School for 20 years. Her own art making is inspired by truth, empathy, nature, life, death, other artists, materials, and the techniques with which to execute whatever idea she might have. Holly was excited to be asked to judge this colorful boats show. The Show Co-Chairs were MaryAnn Buckley and Margaret Tessier. Forty people attended the reception. Sixty-two pieces are in this show featuring oils, acrylics, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and jewelry. The show closes on October 26. 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, Fitz Turner, and Rebecca Placek
Text by Rebecca Placek

08/26/2026

Let's Collage a Masterboard with Jeane Parker at KIFA
Saturday, September 12, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Adults 18+
Address: 405 Main Street, Stevensville, MD 21666

Using collage, the class will create a masterboard. A masterboard is a specific type of collage which involves gluing various paper scraps, stamps or mixed media onto a large sheet which is then cut into small pieces for tags, cards or journal ephemera. A masterboard is intentionally made to be sliced into mini-art pieces later.

Cost: $100 Members | $125 Non-members
$5.00 materials fee may be brought on the day of class.
Sign up with PayPal:
http://www.kifa.us/classes.html

08/25/2026

ARTS AND CRAFTS SALE
Historic Christ Church, Main Street in Stevensville

Saturday, October 10, 2026
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This unique art show highlights local artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling original work. Get your holiday shopping started with art and handmade crafts ranging from acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings, basketry, ceramics/pottery, drawing, printmaking to fibers, floral, glass, jewelry, soap, metal work, photography, sculpture, woodworking, writing, and more. With music, food, desserts. And raffles and 50/50 and door prizes. Family Friendly. (No admission fee)

Artists: There is no fee to participate, and no commission required for your sales. Reserve a table at [email protected]. First come. First served on church tables. Some may need to bring their own tables, or maybe borrow a portable table from KIFA’s house. Hopefully this will become a successful annual event and another avenue for local artists to sell their work.

Event sponsored by Kent Island Federation of Arts and grant funded by the Maryland State Arts Council – Questions? Call 410-643-7424.

08/18/2026

KIFA’s Day of Giving & Docent Appreciation
September 16, 2026

One Day -- One Goal -- One Art Community!

Save the date for the Kent Island Federation of the Arts (KIFA’s) Day of Giving & Docent Appreciation on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. We would like to invite our entire art community to come together in support of our artists, students, and programs through this event. Make a gift online at www.kifa.us or stop by KIFA to donate in-person to support the local art community between 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and receive a commemorative pin as a gift.

For the docents that continuously volunteer their time to keep KIFA open, please visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to enjoy delicious treats in your honor and receive a special, art-inspired goodie bag as a thank you for your service.

Whether you are a longtime member or making your first gift, this is a meaningful opportunity to give back The Arts! Every tax-deductible gift, of any amount, helps support our scholarships, classes, gallery shows, and provides the opportunity for all ages to come and express their creativity.

08/12/2026

August 12, 2026--Welcome to new KIFA Docent Sally Prascus! Her mediums are oil, acrylic and watercolor. Sally has been an artist since she was a child. Back in high school, she was the President of the Art Club. Sally has been taught by local artists: Maureen Bannon, Sally Clark, and Pam Chase. She has entered a number of KIFA gallery shows; she is a KIFA board member, and a longtime member of KIFA.
Text and photo by Rebecca Placek

08/03/2026

Let's Collage a Masterboard with Jeane Parker
Saturday, September 12, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Adults 18+
Using collage, the class will create a masterboard. A masterboard is a specific type of collage which involves gluing various paper scraps, stamps or mixed media onto a large sheet which is then cut into small pieces for tags, cards or journal ephemera. A masterboard is intentionally made to be sliced into mini-art pieces later.
Cost: $100 Members | $125 Non-members
$5.00 materials fee may be brought on the day of class.
http://www.kifa.us/classes.html

07/31/2026

Summer Camp Spots still available. Register today.
Here is a sample of art from summer camp!
http://www.kifa.us/classes.html

07/24/2026

30TH ANNUAL JUDGED PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY SHOW AT KIFA
July 23, 2026 was the Reception for the 30th Annual Judged Photography Show at Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA). The Show Judge was Robert W. Madden, retired staff photographer for National Geographic Magazine. Bob has traveled across all seven continents which exposed him to an extraordinary diversity of cultures and customs. One of Bob’s images, Sanarate, Guatemala 1976, has been designated as one of the 50 Greatest Images in the history of National Geographic Magazine and currently is in the world touring exhibition. He was delighted to be asked to judge KIFA’s 30th annual photo show. Fifty-eight pieces are in KIFA’s superb show. The categories were Nature, Landscape & Waterscape, Fine Art, and Portrait. The Show Co-Chairs were Fitz Turner, Becky Placek, and Melissa Craig. Forty people attended the reception. The show closes on August 23. 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 Rebecca Placek, Melissa Craig, and Fitz Turner
Text by Rebecca Placek

Address

405 Main Street
Stevensville, MD
21666

Opening Hours

Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Friday	1pm - 4pm
Saturday	1pm - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14106437424

Website

http://www.kifa.us/

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