BOFA News Oct.2020 and Remembering Amanda

In honor of her birthday and in celebration of her short but creative life, the Belfast Organization for Artists, founded in her memory, would like to remind everyone of the 
Amanda Nicole Curcio 
Memorial Scholarship Fund 
at Belfast Central School. 

This scholarship benefits a graduating Belfast Central School Student who plans to pursue the arts. 

Donations can be mailed to 
Belfast Central School, 1 King Street, Belfast, NY 14711.  
Checks should be made payable to Belfast Central School, with a memo/note indicating it is a donation to the Amanda Curcio memorial scholarship. 

If anyone has any additional questions, they can reach either 

Teresa Heaney at 585-365-8297 or 
Bob Lingenfelter CA BOCES District Treasurer 585-365-8289 

As so many things are in an on-going holding pattern, there isn't a lot of new news about events and activities to post today. Feel free to read more about Amanda and the history and intentions of BOFA in our previous post, Creative Unity Inspires Plans and Memories

OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE

In the interest of the safety of our members, visitors, and volunteers; BOFA gatherings and activities have been postponed until our host sites determine it safe to resume public events in compliance with the re-opening guidelines presented by NYS and local officials. 

Our Tree in 2015

However, using natural objects, Belfast members are currently working with a Belfast Through the Seasons theme to create decorations for the BOFA tree during the holiday festivities in the park this winter. Hosted by the Lions' club, this is an annual event with approximately forty trees. For more information about membership and future events, please contact our events coordinator, Kathy Garrison. 

STILL SUPPORTING LOCAL CREATORS

As so many creative events and other local activities have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 precautions, we would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that 

Creators in the Belfast, NY area are invited to share their work here on our blog. 

Send images of your work or a link to your works in progress, tutorials, or website via email to: sheila@sheilalynnkart.com subject: BOFA Creator Content

Sheila will post it in the monthly updates on our blog as space and time allow. 

These will be posted in the order in which they are received. 

(Online messages are monitored on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) 

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN 

Open to all local creative individuals and organizations living or working in Allegany County, NY, Local Creators are Invited to Sign Up for inclusion in the new FREE online directory. This directory is intended to become a unified equitable resource to allow current and potential patrons to find your creative work. Thank you for your patience as this content is updated in the order in which it is received.

                          A MESSAGE FROM THE ALLEGANY ARTS ASSOCIATION 

The Belfast Organization for Artists is a charitable project of sheilalynnkart.com

This winter you will find THE MOST CURRENT BOFA UPDATES POSTED IN THE FREE PUBLIC ACTIVITY FEED ON Sheila's PATREON Page. Patreon is a platform which allows you to communicate with and access the content of your favorite creators and their communities without third party advertisements, political content, or other junk you may not want. It's free to follow. Paid subscriptions include e-fees and applicable sales tax. 

Keeping Art Accessible to All Members of Our Rural Community
We believe Culture is a Human Right. #RightToBelong
In November 2018, SheilaLynnK Art Studio adopted a Cultural Policy of Belonging

By visiting:
sheilalynnkart.com,
sheilalynnkart.blogspot.com,
and its project pages:
artforarachnoiditis.org
and belfastorganizationforartists.blogspot.com
you hereby accept the terms of and practices detailed in our
ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY.

If you would like to make a Tax-deductible contribution to support Charitable Art Projects at SheilaLynnK Art Studio you can find out more about that HERE.

Feel free to Contact the studio with questions or concerns regarding BOFA projects and activities. 

"The Choice" & Our Virtual 2020SWAN Days Activities

CELEBRATING THE 13th INTERNATIONAL Support Women Artists Now Day 

As our art exhibit sits looking at itself in the exhibition room at the David A. Howe Library, our socially responsible artists have submitted digital images of their work to share with you here. Supplemental images have also been provided by KAKruger Photography, a local woman-owned creative business based in Wellsville, NY. Our participating artists retain all rights to the work shared here.   

The music for our video is provided by our Featured Acoustic Artist ~Kristina Snyder 

   "The Choice" ~ "We're all just people living in the same world...We're in this together. " 
Music and Lyrics by Kristina Snyder, Back up vocals and organ- Jared Cooper, Saxaphone- Christian
Pimentel, Producer- Tye Cowher.  Kristina is a full-time farmer and a mother of two boys. Music is her passion. This entry was submitted to SWAN Days Allegany County NY on March 9th.   

The 2020 SWAN Days Allegany County, NY Visual Artists 
Participating in the Virtual Show are:
Alexis Odle  , Betsy Orlando of Betsy Orlando Stitchery, Pat Shannon Gay of Studio Donnybrook , Molly Pike Riccardi, Mary Warner of Angelica Ink Letterpress, Susan Doran of Angelica Ink Letterpress, Kristen Kruger of KAKruger Photography, Karen Lang of KLangArtOnline, Barbara Kubiak, Kathryn Garrison, Carol Ann Chapman Ewert, Megan Frutiger, Miranda Earley, Kristina Snyder ~  "The Choice" on SoundCloud, Ricci Reed (Entry delayed due to COVID19 logistics. Her work will be added as soon as it becomes available.)   

THE CHOICE
BY KRISTINA SNYDER
VERSE:
Walking around with the weight of the world
bitterness a chip on my shoulder
I can’t see clear anymore
the grudge is making me blind
then one day got opened up my eyes
and I made a choice to see the light
Chorus:
We are all just people living in the same world
walking round broken and afraid
we’re all just people living in the same world
walking around hurting and ashamed
Verse 2:
but if we take a second to look a little deeper
there’s more inside the light becomes clearer
we’re broken but we’re alive
to ourselves we have to die
the pieces put back together
share the light with one another
healing comes the day is new and we’re in this together
Chorus:
We are all just people living in the same world
walking round broken and afraid
we’re all just people living in the same world
walking around hurting and ashamed
BRIDGE
so be kind to one another extend grace.
stop trying to save face

WATCH FOR BIOS AND INFO ON OUR FEATURED ARTIST PAGES COMING IN APRIL
An annual event in the Western NY Wilds. Celebrated locally since 2014 in partnership with The Belfast Organization for Artists to shine a light on our local Women Artists as a Creative resource; SWAN Day Allegany County NY has been held in honor of the many creative people working hard to keep the arts accessible to all members of our rural community.
SWAN Days Allegany County, NY is a charitable project of SheilaLynnK Art Studio.  If you would like to make a Tax-deductible contribution to Charitable Art Projects and Events at SheilaLynnK Art Studio you can find out more about that HERE. 

2020 SWAN Days Allegany County NY Postponed

Thank you for your patience 

while we explore alternative methods 

to celebrate 2020 SWAN Day together. 

Click HERE to watch for updates

2020 SWAN Days Allegany County NY

2019SWANDays Art Show entries by local artists: 

Kathryn Garrison, Betsy Orlando, Sarah Phillips, 

Vicki White, Kami Oberst, Kristen Kruger, and Eleanor Cott

Allegany County, NY artists, entrepreneurs, libraries, and other public venues are invited to host and post events and activities by, for, and about women in the arts.
Through the months of March and April, updates are posted HERE in the order in which they are received.                                   This FREE listing is shared with the international SWAN Day Calendar at Statera Arts. Held annually in honor of the local creators and patrons keeping the arts accessible to all members of our rural community, 2020 SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Days Allegany County, NY invites you to join us in celebrating women in the arts.

HERE IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN 2020

$100 #SWANShelfie fund for a local library

One Allegany County, NY Library participating in the 2020 SWANShelfie social media contest 

March 1st – 25th, will be selected to receive a $100 SWANfund toward the purchase of any women in arts media of their choice. 

SWANShelfie Registration information is HERE 

$100 SWANSongs fund for a local female acoustic artist

One local female acoustic artist will be the recipient of a $100 stipend to perform a thirty-minute set at the SWAN Day Party on March 28th. Accepting work samples March 1 – 15th. Late entries will not be considered. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS IS HERE 

SWAN Days Annual Art Show & Sale CALL FOR ARTISTS

Local women artists age 18 and up residing or working in Allegany County, NY, are invited to display their work in the annual art show & sale in the David A. Howe Library exhibition room. Pre-registration is required by March 6th. 

Ready-to-Display Media Accepted:  Illustration, Drawing & Painting, Fabric Arts, Wood Works, Mixed-media, and Up-cycled Art. Participating artists who submit a bio will be featured on our event pages.  

Entry Fee $10 per entry  

(Limit: THREE entries per person. This entry fee is required for works to be included in the voting process for the cash awards. Please indicate on your entry form if you are submitting a work without payment for "display/sale purposes only". Buyers will contact the artist to arrange purchase. Purchased art may be picked up after the end of the exhibit.)  

Art Show entry forms and details are HERE 

The 2020 SWAN Days Art Show & Sale will be free and open to the public 

March 16th – March 27th and March 30th – April 3rd during regular library hours.

Winners are determined by visitors’ votes. Voting will take place at the library 

March 18th 4:30-7pm. Light Refreshments provided. 

Each visitor wishing to vote will sign in at the door to receive ONE ballot. 

Winners will be selected based on the number of votes received for each award category.

AWARD Categories

“BEST IN SHOW” $100, “Best Craftsmanship & Presentation” $50, “Most Unique” $50, 

“Favorite Entry Featuring a Swan” $45  Winners TBA at the SWAN Day Party on March 28th.                                                                                   

SWAN Day Party March 28th 11:30-1:30 

at David A. Howe Library Exhibition Room in Wellsville, NY 

Receive your ticket to attend when you RSVP to SheilaLynnK Art Studio by March 6th. 

The SWAN Day Party is a free event to celebrate our local women artists and those keeping the arts accessible to all members of our rural community. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass. Those wearing or bringing a swan (no live animals please) will be entered for a chance to win a fun door prize. A table will be available to present your artsy news and biz cards. 

Now in its 13th year, Support Women Artists Now Day/SWAN Day is an annual international celebration of women’s creativity and gender parity activism, co-founded by Martha Richards of WomenArts and Jan Lisa Huttner of FF2 Media in 2008. SWAN Day is now a grassroots international effort that is being coordinated by Statera Foundation and WomenArts through the Statera Arts Website.  

SWAN Days Allegany County, NY is a charitable project of SheilaLynnK Art Studio in partnership with the Belfast Organization for Artists in Belfast, NY 

FIND OUT HOW TO SUPPORT SWANDays Allegany County NY 

2020 Unfinished Objects Day