Monday, February 2, 2015

BOFA Ready Or Not It's 2015!

Oh my goodness! February is already here! 
Groundhog Day Snow still coming down! 

The rest of the county is having a Snow Day today but, here at BOFA we are busy planning and getting ready for the events of this New Year.





In case you missed it, we had a Christmas Tree in the Belfast Park again in 2014. Many thanks to Kathy Garrison for making that happen!








"We had a Belfast Organization For Artists -
BOFA UFO (UnFinished Objects) Day
at the Belfast Town Hall Jan.29th...lots of quality
 fiber arts in progress.
BOFA members Kathy & Marie
were there along with their fellow
Northern Allegany County Quilters member Carol.
In spite of the nasty weather, we had a fun & productive day."
~Kathy Garrison

Do you have Un-Finished Objects? 
Do you want to have fun? 
Do you want to do a little socializing? 
Bring your own supplies
 (and UFOs) 
No registration, just stop in 

BOFA Members interested in Open Mic nights, don't forget the Black Eyed Susan Acoustic Cafe in Angelica, NY is having Open Mic night Thursday Feb 5th. Mexican Fiesta starts at 6:00 pm. All Mexican menu; All are welcome to play covers or original tunes, or just listen and enjoy the music of others. Three songs minimum per performer. Sign in on arrival. Open Mic takes place from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bob and Gena Decker have hosted the café’s Acoustic Open Mic night for nearly five years. They open the evening with some wonderful tunes of their own, and then introduce other performers in the order in which they signed in.There is no fee to participate and no cover charge. The Decker’s create a casual, relaxed and extremely supportive atmosphere for musicians.As a new twist, we now offer an all-Mexican menu on Open Mic nights. The café opens to the general public at 6:00 p.m. for sopas (soups); aperitivos (appetizers); ensaladas (salads); platos principales (main courses); and postres (desserts). The Fried Ice cream is a huge hit! Open mic begins at 7:00 p.m. and is open to players of all ages, all acoustic styles, and all levels of experience who gather at the café to make music, share a laugh and a good meal. 
Call 585-466-3399 to book a table"

SWAN Day 2015 Invitation MORE DETAILS 
It's time for the 8th Annual International SWAN Day 

Join us as we celebrate women artists at the Fountain Arts Center in Belmont, NY On March 21st from 1-4pm.Open to visual and performing artists & advocates for the arts
RSVP by 
February 20, 2015 via email, telephone or simply reply to this Event on our BOFA Facebook Page. 

Call For Vendors
With Continued Support and Affection for our talented local youth, BOFA will also be participating in the STRUM ACCORD Music Festival again this year at Belfast Central School. 
Members and Makers interested in being a vendor, applications are available Feb 6th at ACCORD TAB.



WHAT WILL YOU SUBMIT TO THE ART SHOW THIS YEAR? 

Members are already preparing work for the annual art show in August. We are looking forward to a great turn-out and more wonderful artwork. If you missed it last year, take a minute to revisit the 2014 Annual Art Show . As always the show is open to the public. Local artists of all ages are encouraged to participate. New Members Welcome! Watch for our Call For Entries to submit your work. 





Many changes and crazy busy at SheilaLynnK Art Studio so far this year. 

Looking forward to an eventful 2015 with the gifted artists and performers of all ages living in the Belfast, NY area. 

Monday, November 3, 2014

Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!

Don't miss this chance to see the wonderful hand-made Dolls and Accessories created by local Artisans.On  display at the Belfast Public Library during the month of November. 
This fun show is FREE and open to the public during regular library hours!
~Show guide and photos submitted by
Kathryn Garrison, Events Coordinator




Two of our local doll makers

Cecily on the Pandas doll quilt

Raggedy Andy & Raggedy Ann on the Sampler doll quilt

Hankie Tess & Hankie Annie having a tea party.The Teacup doll quilt is also at the tea party!!

Nested gift box dollhouse rooms. These are 1/2" scale.The doll quilt is Poinsettias

Sir Jingles by Sandy Lockwood & Jester with Marrote
 by 
Allegany Artisans Betsy Orlando.

Doll quilts & doll clothing

Fan Fantasy & Bearpaw doll quilts

More doll quilts & doll clothing hanging overhead

Enjoy the show!!! 

Belfast Organization for Artists 

Serving Belfast Area Artists Since 2009


contact Events Coordinator Kathryn Garrison 585-365-8856 for more information 




Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Because You Matter ~ in memory of Amanda on her Birthday

The Butterfly Effect; Everything you do matters~Andy Andrews
"You have been created as one of a kind.
On the planet Earth, there has never been 
one like you...and there never will be again.
Your spirit, your thoughts and feelings, your 
ability to reason and act all exist in no one else.
The rarities that make you special are no 
mere accident or quirk of fate.

YOU HAVE BEEN CREATED 
IN ORDER THAT YOU MIGHT MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

YOU HAVE WITHIN YOU THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD.
...
The very beating 
of your heart 
has meaning and purpose
...
Your life...
 and what you do with it today...
MATTERS FOREVER." ~ Andy Andrews

The Belfast Organization For Artists and the Kalkbrenner-Carlton family donate this book to the David A. Howe Public Library in Wellsville, NY and to the Belfast Public Library in Belfast, NY in loving memory of 
Amanda Nicole Curcio October 17, 1989 ~ May 19, 2007
on her Birthday
and 
in dedication and consideration for 
anyone 
who has ever wondered 
"Do I matter?"


Suicide Prevention Resources:
Allegany County  ~ Allegany County Crisis Hotline (888) 448-3367
Hillside Lifeline Resources for Allegany County (November 2013)



Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Annual Art Show 2014

BOFA and the Belfast Public Library 
host Annual Belfast Area Art Show

I finally had the opportunity to venture over to Belfast, NY to see the wonderful work by the Belfast area artists.
AnnMarie Young ~
"Balancing Act With Fireworks"$75

AnnMarie Young ~ "Southwest Beauty"

"Padula Pearl" $45  and "Blues Bowl with Picot Edges" $65
Fabric Art From Belfast Braids Artist Peggy Ann Watts

 PeggyAnn Watts ~ "Stuart" $75

Belfast Braids Classes

Denise Atherton~ "Calling All Cows"

Denise Atherton ~ "Love of Liatris" $25

Katrina Barber~ "Sisterly Love" $25

Katrina Barber ~ "Foody Felts" 

Kathy Garrison ~ "Chiacoscuro" 

Kathy Garrison ~ "The Very Hungry Baby" 

Kathy Garrison~ "Path Not Taken"

Kathy Garrison~ "Rehoboth After The Storm"

Ron Young ~ "Dragon Flies" $60

Ron Young ~ "Fat Fish" $100

Sheila Kalkbrenner ~ "Panama" $90

Monday, June 9, 2014

Amanda Curcio Memorial Scholarship

The Belfast Organization for Artists was founded in loving memory of Amanda. 
There is a memorial scholarship set up at Belfast Central School to benefit a student who intends 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
Serving Belfast (Mon & Thur) 585-365-8289 &
Friendship (Wed & Fri) 585-973-7618
Alternating between districts on Tuesdays
 


Those who would like to support the Belfast Organization For Artists mission toward creative unity can also indicate if they would like a portion of that support to be applied to the scholarship. 

Newest BOFA member

March 2014
Welcoming Creative Minds to BOFA 

New BOFA member Karen Roll sharing her ideas on & experiences with the creative process in quilting & doll making. Karen's Trunk Show was presented to the Crafty Belles in the Belfast Town Hall on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. BOFA members Kathy, Marie, Sheary, & Cecy were also in attendance.












Karen is a self-taught master quilter, a book illustrator, a watercolor artist, and a maker of wonderful dolls. She will be exhibiting in August at the Annual Art Show and in November at the November 2014 Doll Makers and Doll Artists Exhibition at Belfast Public Library. Accepting works in dolls, miniature (doll) quilts, and doll house rooms (shoe box or kleenex box size) Contact: BOFA Events Coordinator, Kathy Garrison at 585-365-8856 or kgarrison1@stny.rr.com. ~KG

 TWO MONTHS TO GET READY! 
New Members are welcome to join during 
the annual art show at Belfast Public Library. 
Submit Fee, Registration Form, and Artwork July 30th, 2014 3-8PM

Other Summer Activities are keeping BOFA busy this year. 

A Few Photos from the STRUM ACCORD 
event to benefit youth in Allegany County 
 A WONDERFUL SUCCESS FOR THE BELFAST CENTRAL SCHOOL STUDENTS.