Belfast Organization For Artists (B.O.F.A.): February 2014

Monday, February 24, 2014

Spring 2014 plans

CARICATURES AND CARTOONING CLASS
BOFA is the co-sponsor on the upcoming free 4 class series on "Caricatures & Cartooning" being presented at
the Belfast Library by Eric Jones on
March 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2014 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
The Library won a grant from the NYS Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program (administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council).
People can pre-register @ 585 365-2072 or belfast@stls.org

Panel #2 In Progress by Kathryn Garrison

ART FOR THE CHILDRENS' STORY CORNER
BOFA members are actively working on the 5 panels of fabric arts for this public service project at the Belfast Library.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: DOLL MAKER'S EXHIBIT
Deb Pomeroy and Kathy Garrison are planning a Doll-Makers' Show in November at the Belfast Library
This exhibit will include: doll quilts, handmade dolls, & doll furniture--all made by local artisans.

Still searching for a local doll furniture maker and
a locally-made doll house. Please contact Kathy or BOFA on Facebook for more details.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Warm Your Heart with these local dates with the Arts

Winter Continues by Sheila L. Kalkbrenner

The weekend of February 14th: BOFA member, Kathy Garrison, will be giving a photo-illustrated lecture on the churches she saw in Provence, France at the St. Patrick's Annual Women's Retreat at the Abbey of the Genesee. This program is available to other groups upon request. I can be contacted for details & scheduling. The program is 45 minutes-1 hour in length.

BOFA members continue working on the public service project for the story corner at the library.

February 17th-21st Allegany Arts Association is offering free art classes for children in Allegany County.

Free Art For Kids~Winter Break Schedule

February 28th: Wellsville Art Association will be accepting entries for the Annual Photography Show at David A. Howe Library.

March 22: 3-6pm SheilaLynnK Art Studio in Wellsville, NY will be hosting a
SWAN Day Party FOR WOMEN ARTISTS OF ALLEGANY COUNTY, NY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. The agenda will include discussing ways to support local women artists, increase awareness of the work we create, and how to promote creative unity in our community.Please bring your ideas and a small snack to share. Warm and cold beverages will be provided. RSVP BY MARCH 8TH. Sheila at: sheilalynnk@yahoo.com or call 585-593-4161

Welcome to the Belfast Organization for Artists

BOFA has been established to

increase awareness and participation in the Creative Arts

in the Belfast, NY Area.

Through independent efforts and in collaboration with Belfast groups and clubs we will:

assist artisans to create work and make it available to the public, provide area artisans with links to information and resources, exchange ideas and skills knowledge with area artisans, create new opportunities to show work in the Belfast Area, provide publicity, collaborate with Allegany County Arts organizations, represent Belfast at the County Level, provide enrichment and service opportunities to community members.

A charitable project of SheilaLynnK Art Studio, this volunteer organization is funded by the private contributions of its founding members, funding through fiscal sponsorship, affordable membership fees, and anonymous donations. All funds received are directly applied to the cost of materials, marketing, and local creative projects and events. If you would like to make a Tax-deductible contribution to this and other future Charitable Art Projects and Events at SheilaLynnK Art Studio you can find out more about that and her Fiscal Sponsorship here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tax-deductible-18223042