Happy New Year!

The Next BOFA planning meeting: January 3, 2011 6:30-7:30pm at Kathy's house.


OPEN MIC NIGHT
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011
6:30PM
AT: 3 BUMS PIZZA
47 MAIN STREET
BELFAST, NY

Performers who would like to have a scheduled time slot must register by January 25th. All others will perform on a walk-in/sign-in basis.
CONTACT: Post a comment here or email Sheila at sheilalynnk@yahoo.com for more information.

DECEMBER CULINARY ARTS WORKSHOP WAS A WONDERFUL SUCCESS

Members learned to create a Chocolate Marquise Charlotte with Champagne Sabayon Cream topping and Hazelnut Carament Teardrops.  Many thanks to our Chef!
Chef Decker is currently a baking instructor at Alfred State College. When school is not in session he also utilizes his many culinary abilities to assist the staff at the Little Gem in Wellsville.

Happy Holidays!

BOFA welcomes the season with a decorated tree in the Belfast Town Park.
Thanks to Kathy and Marie for coordinating this decorative endeavor.

December Workshop

BOFA presents a
Culinary Arts Workshop
Featuring Gourmet Desserts
Instructor: Chef Brian Decker
Thursday December 30th 6:30-8pm
Registration Deadline December 15, 2010
Suggested Donation: $5

Schedule Changed

A planning meeting will be held at 6:30pm prior to the workshop.
Members interested in assisting with future activities are invited to attend.

Many thanks to ACCORD Corporation for the generous donation of space for our workshop.
The meeting and workshop will be held at the ACCORD Corporation building on Main Street in Belfast, NY.

Hope to see you there!

Collage Workshop October 4th

The workshop will be held at the ACCORD Corporation Building on Moday, October 4, 2010
 from 7-8:30pm. The workshop is available to the public.
There will be a brief planning meeting for BOFA members starting at 6:30pm prior to the workshop.
A $3.00 donation is suggested to assist with the cost of materials for the workshop.
Please contact Sheila by September 30th to register.
Here is a link to a site that shows samples of various fine artists who work with collage concepts and materials.
http://www.collageart.org/links/

Hope to see you there!

Fall/Winter Schedule

October 4th 6:30 Planning meeting
7:00-8:30pm collage workshop
@ the ACCORD Corporation building on Main Street in Belfast, NY

November 1st
6:30pm planning meeting
7:00-8:00pm quilt blocks, pattern & design on paper- Kathy Garrison
location TBA

December 6th     6:30-7:30pm planning meeting
December 30th   6:30-8:00pm culinary arts workshop
location TBA

January 3rd  6:30-7:30pm planning meeting
January 28th 7:00-9:00pm Open Mic Night
location TBA

February 7th 6:30pm planning meeting
                     7:00-8:30pm Candy Making workshop
location TBA
Schedule is subject to change.
For more information: leave a comment on this page or contact Sheila at sheilalynnk@yahoo.com

Successful Art Show at Belfast Public Library

The First Annual Belfast Area Art Show contained diverse works by a variety of members.
Included in the display were fabric arts, pencil/graphite drawings,oil paintings, pastels, photography, woodcarvings, poetry, wire sculpture, and a cookbook collection of valuable potluck recipes created by Belfast community members.

               

...looking forward to the 2011 show...  NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!!!

Next meeting

The next BOFA planning meeting will be held on Monday, August 30th at 6:30pm at the Sherman Street location. New Members Welcome!

Members contribute $1 in dues at each planning meeting. Dues and donations are used to purchase workshop supplies, cover cost of advertising, and assist with provisions for BOFA sponsored events.

Discussion topics for this meeting include a summary of summer activities and planning for the fall/winter schedule.

BOFA member published

This photograph by Marie Nix was published in the Cuba Patriot in recognition of the effects of the recent heatwave in upstate New York.
Very nice photo Marie!

BOFA supports the arts in Belfast NY

In conjunction with the first annual Belfast Area art show, BOFA is providing refreshments to support the library lawn concerts at the Belfast public library during the month of August.
Stop inside to see the diverse creative works on display.
Thanks to Marie and Kathy for all of your hard work. The donation of time, baked goods, and treats from other members is greatly appreciated as well!
The next concert begins Monday, August 16, 2010 at 7pm. featuring the Wellsville Orchestra.

NOW SHOWING

BOFA’s first annual Belfast Area Art Show
July 29th to August 29th at the Belfast Public Library  Opening reception August 2, 2010 at 7pm
Displayed works represent the diverse creative experience of members of the Belfast Organization for Artists.
Participating Artisans
Kathryn Fritz Garrison, Marie Nix, Denise Atherton, Janine Preston, Serena Preston, Crystal Carlton,
and Sheila Kalkbrenner
Contact Sheila for purchase information.

BOFA also supports the Belfast Library Lawn Concerts
Mondays in August starting at 7pm

JOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS AND COMMUNITY CREATIVITY IN ACTION!!!

BOFA News

On July 14th members enjoyed a summer matinee featuring the biographical details of Elbert Hubbard and his influence on the arts and crafts movement as he established Roycroft in upstate New York. Kathy was kind enough to share examples of works from the Roycroft Renaissance movement and historical documents aquired from a recent day trip to the site of the art community.
On July 19th members attended the refreshment planning meeting. BOFA will be providing refreshments at the Belfast Library Lawn concerts for the first three Mondays in August.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
BOFA is conducting a Belfast Area art show at the Belfast Public Library during the month of August.
Entries for the show will be accepted on July 23rd from 4-7pm at the Sherman Street location. Entry forms are available at the Belfast Public Library and the ACCORD Access Center on Main Street in Belfast. A diverse display of creative experience is expected to be on display from July 29th to August 29th. The opening reception will be held in conjuction with the first library lawn concert on August 2nd at 7pm.
The next BOFA planning meeting will be on Monday, August 30th at 6:30pm. The fall/winter schedule of events will be discussed at this time.

BOFA Member Published

This photo by  Denise Atherton, was published in May-June 2010 issue of Odeum Magazine.
http://www.odeumentertainment.com/may-june
 Odeum is a guide to entertainment in the Western Southern Tier with links to Music, Dining, and the Arts. Visit Odeum magazine at http://www.odeumentertainment.com/home to view events and articles.

Way to go Denise!

Belfast Organization For Artists and 3 BUMS Pizza Host Featured Artist Matinee

July 14, 2010, 3:00 pm

~Featured Artist:  Elbert Hubbard, An American Original-A PBS program
,  47 Main Street,  Belfast, NY

Space is limited. Reserve your seat by July 9, 2010 Contact: Sheila
mailto:sheilalynnk@yahoo.com       New Members Welcome! Donations appreciated.
Refreshments available for purchase.
"Storming onto the national stage with a look that screamed artist and writings that preached a mixed message of rebellion and conformity, Hubbard captivated the popular imagination while promoting the ideals of industry. A prolific and widely read writer and publisher, he influenced popular culture and thought for nearly two decades.

With keen business acumen, Hubbard used the popularity of the Roycroft Press to create a market for Arts and Crafts home furnishing. Roycroft became not only a successful business venture but also a utopian arts community and a vacation destination that attracted both artists and visitors from around the world.

Nonetheless, Hubbard was a controversial and divisive figure. He was hailed as a prophet by those who believed he espoused the ideals of Arts and Crafts, and he was reviled as a charlatan by those who saw him simply using Roycroft for his own advancement and search for immortality.
Today, the name Elbert Hubbard still incites passion among those who either love him or hate him, and the Roycroft Campus that he created still endures, inextricably tied to his character, his aspiration, and his passion. Roycroft is the legacy of a man who was, without a doubt, one of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century’s most eccentric, charismatic, and colorful characters.”~ PBS

Deadline to sign up June 19th

Belfast Organization for Artists


Welcomes summer with a

Water Color workshop

June 21, 2010 at 6:30pm

Learn water color basics

Create your own greeting cards

Contact Sheila to sign-up by June 19th

sheilaynnk@yahoo.com

716-698-1918

Welcome Summer!

Don't miss the watercolor workshop on June 21st at 6:30pm
Contact Sheila at sheilalynnk@yahoo.com to sign up or obtain more information about the workshop.
Learn basic watercolor techniques and create your own greeting cards.
Example from ~janice tingum at
http://watercolorandmore.com/daisy.aspx 

Belfast Memorial Day Parade May 31, 2010

Thanks everyone for the great photos of "our" car in the Memorial Day Parade!
This photo was contributed by Denise Atherton. Kathy was generous enough to volunteer to drive her vehicle in the parade. Marion and Sheila distributed candy to "children" of all ages along the way.
It was a nice way to kick-off summer activities.
The BCS Band did a great job during the parade and at the Memorial Day Ceremonies.
BOFA members remained to enjoy the annual chicken BBQ.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Contact Sheila at sheilalynnk@yahoo.com to sign-up for the watercolor workshop on June 21st.
New Members Welcome!

Fundraiser for Music On the Lawn

Adirondak chair done by Sheila Kalkbrenner of the Belfast Organization for Artists to Benefit the Music On the Lawn Series at the Wellsville public library.

Poetry Workshop 5/24/10

Kathy researched and presented a poetry workshop. Kathy brought samples of poetry from her own collection of works by various authors as well as samples of her own recent work. Members learned the basic rules of Haiku and Limericks and created several group-generated poems that illustrated the contrast between these two writing styles. (Kathy’s workshop outline has been added to the BOFA binder for future reference.)

The challenges of line-drying early spring laundry seemed to hi-jack the train of thought. We are looking forward to more poetry from the group. A fun time was had by all!


Thanks Kathy for your efforts in preparing this activity.
See you at the Memorial Day Parade!

Spring/Summer 2010

~May 2010 ~

Monday, May 24th 6:30pm Poetry Workshop

Monday, May 31st Memorial Day Activities

~June 2010~

Monday, June 21st 6:30pm Welcome Summer!

Water Color Greeting Card Workshop

~July 2010~

Wednesday, July 14th 3:00pm

Featured Artist Movie Matinee

~August 2010~

BOFA Art Show @ Belfast Public Library

Providing Refreshments

for Monday Library Lawn Concerts

To sign up for an activity or for more information contact Sheila at:

sheilalynnk@yahoo.com