Amanda Nicole Curcio Memorial Scholarship Update 2022

 

Senior Photo of Amanda 
Oct. 17, 1989 - May 19, 2007

The Amanda Nicole Curcio Scholarship has moved to the Allegany County Area Foundation

"This was the first step in transitioning the Amanda scholarship fund from an annual fund to a "Perpetual Scholarship" which guarantees that a contribution will live on in perpetuity. One of the last things Amanda wrote was that she did not want to be forgotten, this will help to ensure Amanda's last wish is fulfilled." ~ Joe Curcio

This scholarships still "benefits Belfast Central School students who reflect Amanda’s care and concern for others and display a solid academic record, with special consideration given to applicants showing an interest in creative writing and/or intent to pursue this at the college level.

BCS seniors and graduates may apply for the scholarship through ACAF’s regular online application, which will open on November 1.

This scholarship was originally created in 2007 and school-based before being moved to ACAF this summer."

Questions about the scholarship may be directed to Bruce Campbell at ACAF at director@acafny.org or 585-296-5616.

"Though Amanda lived in several places throughout the state of New York, she loved Belfast and considered it home. She liked the outdoors, music, playing sports, and treasured time with her family and friends. Creative, sensitive, and artistic, Amanda played the guitar and was especially interested in creative writing, drawing, art, and poetry.

She contributed greatly to the Belfast Central School through her kind, caring, and positive nature. Amanda enjoyed making people laugh, smile and appreciate time spent together. She helped others to find their community of friends within BCS and to thrive there. Always very mindful of others, looking out for their well-being and happiness."

Thanks to the Wellsville Sun for posting this story.  

Featured Artist Series ~ August 19, 2022

Today we are featuring Patricia Hodgkins, a photographer, ceramic artist, and poet from Wellsville, NY. 

Crab Alfredo

It's the way I remember you in my bowl of crab alfredo

And sometimes even in my big toe

The way you remembered your mother in yours

Which is funny because we aren't even related

And I can picture us sitting there on a bench in the mall

Eating Auntie Anne's pretzel sticks with mustard and cheese 

I can picture the look you would have on your face when I told you "sometimes my big toe reminds me of you"

I can picture us laughing about it almost to the point of tears

Making a fool of ourselves without a care in the world

But what I can't remember is the sound of your laugh 

Because it's been so long since I've heard it

I used to see you still, driving around town, or walking in Giant, but not anymore

And I can't decide how to feel about that.

Part of me misses thinking, even for just a split second, that things are the way they should be

I get so angry at the fact that you were taken away from us

And I can't find a rhyme or a reason as to why you were

And that's because there isn't one

I think that's what makes the anger so hard to let go of

And, so, anger and sadness take turns wreaking havoc inside of me

I don't know how to not be angry at the world for you being gone

And I will never stop being sad about it

But I see you there between the flakes of imitation crab and the alfredo sauce 

And for those 10 minutes, it's almost like you're here again.

 

© Patricia Hodgkins

In memory of Shawntelle Kalkbrenner Santas 

We are looking forward to seeing more of Tricia's creative projects in the future. 

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ABOUT THIS CALL FOR LOCAL ART
Theme: "Celebrate the Little Things"
In addition to our 'Little Things" exhibit at the Belfast Public Library, we are now accepting digital submissions (a jpg photo file of your own artwork or word document of your poetry or your short written work) from Belfast, NY Area Artists for featured art on our fb cover page and blog. Featured Artists Posts will begin August 2022.
Send your entry to belfastorganizationforartists@gmail.com

Subject: Share my Art
Include:
Title, Media, Your Name, Bio., and a brief description of the work.

***Your digital submission of an image of your own original art serves as consent to show your work, with full credit to you, on the BOFA blog and FB page.***

BOFA reserves the right to select material and content appropriate for our pages and message.
Entries will be considered in the order they are received.

Featured Artist Series ~ August 12, 2022

Today we are featuring, Michael Leroy Whitney, a visual artist/photographer residing in Angelica, NY. You can find some of his other projects at GratefulTieDye.com. 

"Dan in Black and White" is a photograph from a recent performance of The Woodshed Prophets

ABOUT THIS ENTRY 

Title: Dan in Black and White

Media: Photograph

Bio: “Freelance Photographer for over 15 years with a love for capturing the world"

Meta Data:
Camera Canon EOS 5D MK IV

Lens Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM

ISO 2000  

Focal Length 90mm  

Aperture f2.8  

Shutter Speed 1/125

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ABOUT THIS CALL FOR LOCAL ART
Theme: "Celebrate the Little Things"
In addition to our 'Little Things" exhibit at the Belfast Public Library, we are now accepting digital submissions (a jpg photo file of your own artwork or word document of your poetry or your short written work) from Belfast, NY Area Artists for featured art on our fb cover page and blog. Featured Artists Posts will begin August 2022.
Send your entry to belfastorganizationforartists@gmail.com

Subject: Share my Art
Include:
Title, Media, Your Name, Bio., and a brief description of the work.

***Your digital submission of an image of your own original art serves as consent to show your work, with full credit to you, on the BOFA blog and FB page.***

BOFA reserves the right to select material and content appropriate for our pages and message.
Entries will be considered in the order they are received.

The Little Things Exhibit 2022

 

Featuring imaginative works by local creators, "The Little Things" Exhibit is Now on display at the Belfast Public Library. 

This year's exhibit includes a diverse assortment of works by: Sharon Beiter, Don and Elaine Propert, Barbara Kubiak, Jodi Patterson-Curcio, Mary Ann Carpenter, Kathy Garrison, Susan Doran, Ellaina Scholes, and Sheila L. Kalkbrenner. Don't miss the Collaborative Christmas Ornament Projects by BOFA Members and items on display from the Garrison Collection.

Stop in during regular library hours to explore the details and read about these works in our show guide.

Learn more about the Arts Services Inc. - ASI passholder program at artsaccess.org.

Contact the Board Members of the Allegany Arts Association to find out how your Allegany County cultural event or organization can become an ASI Arts Access Partner, too.

Scroll down for more photos from the exhibit.

ANOTHER CALL FOR LOCAL ART

Theme: "Celebrate the Little Things"
In addition to our 'Little Things" exhibit at the Belfast Public Library, we are now accepting digital submissions (a jpg photo file of your own artwork or word document of your poetry or your short written work) from Belfast, NY Area Artists for featured art on our fb cover page and blog. Featured Artists Posts will begin August 2022.
Send your entry to belfastorganizationforartists@gmail.com

Subject: Share my Art
Include:
Title, Media, Your Name, Bio., and a brief description of the work.
Your digital submission of an image of your own original art serves as consent to show your work, with full credit to you, on the BOFA blog and FB page.
BOFA reserves the right to select material and content appropriate for our pages and message.
Entries will be considered in the order they are received.

MORE PHOTOS FROM  "THE LITTLE THINGS" 

(click on the image to enlarge)

Barbara Kubiak, Susan Doran, Elaine Propert, Kathy Garrison

Don Propert, Brenda Sisson, Kathy Garrison, Sharon Beiter 

Don Propert 

Christmas Ornaments for Christmas Trees in the Park
an annual Collaboration by BOFA members. 

Elaine Propert

Elaine Propert    Kathy Garrison

Sheila L. Kalkbrenner

Jodi Patterson-Curcio

Barbara Kubiak            Susan Doran 

Mary Ann Carpenter 

Elaine Propert 

Jodi Patterson-Curcio

Ellaina Scholes

Elaine Propert

Brave Art & Teens
Contributed to the Belfast Public Library
in Honor of Jodi Patterson-Curcio
and her dedication to her students. 

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Susan Doran

Celebrate the Little Things ~ Art Access

 

"Safe Landing" ~ sheilalynnkart.com

CALL FOR LOCAL ART

Theme: "Celebrate the Little Things"
In addition to our 'Little Things" exhibit at the Belfast Public Library, 

we are now accepting digital submissions from 

Belfast, NY Area Artists for featured art on our fb cover page and blog. 

Featured Artists Posts will begin August 2022.
Send your entry to belfastorganizationforartists@gmail.com

Subject: Share my Art
Include:
Title, Media, Your Name, Bio., and a brief description of the work.
Your digital submission of an image of your own original art serves as consent to show your work, with full credit to you, on the BOFA blog and FB page.
BOFA reserves the right to select material and content appropriate for our pages and message.
Entries will be considered in the order they are received.

A NEW THING

ARTS ACCESS IN ALLEGANY COUNTY, NY

Belfast Organization for Artists and SheilaLynnK Art Studio activities are Arts Access pass eligible events.

My Patrons have made it possible for me to have the time to bring this program to the Allegany Arts Association to expand local access to the arts for the wellness of our community.

We are proud to partner with Arts Services Inc. - ASI because:

"Harnessing the power of our network and resources, ASI has been connecting Western New Yorkers to a wide array of arts and cultural programs and events through the Arts Access program since 2013. We believe that art is not a luxury but a necessity. The Arts Access program was created to remove the barriers that prohibit many Western New Yorkers from experiencing the arts, including cost, transportation, language, and effort. Any individual or family who receives income-based public assistance in WNY is eligible to apply. Arts Access passes can be used at any of our 45 partner locations, all of which believe that the arts belong to everyone. ASI will also provide safe and accessible transportation to and from partner events at the passholder’s request. Arts Access passholders can expect to be welcomed as we all work together to make WNY arts a more inclusive space."

Learn more about the Arts Services Inc. (ASI) passholder program here: https://www.arts-access.org/

Contact the Allegany Arts Association to find out how your Allegany County cultural event or organization can become an ASI Arts Access Partner, too.

June News and Congratulations! to the 2022 ANC Scholarship Recipient

 

Colton Morgan is the 2022  Amanda Nicole Curcio Memorial Scholarship recipient at Belfast Central School. 

Colton was involved in Masterminds, Scholastic Challenge and was the photographer and editor of the yearbook and publications class. 

He plans to attend Alfred State College majoring in Graphic Media Design. 

(Photo courtesy of Belfast Central School)

The Belfast Organization for Artists sends many blessings to the 2022 Graduating Class and all of our local students. Wishing you a safe, happy, and fun Summer ahead. 

Students are selected by the committee because the committee believes they are bound to be successful and more than that, that they are kind and compassionate students with big hearts who the committee felt will best honor Amanda’s memory. 

Past Recipients 

2008 Katelyn Malota

2009 Danny Bush

2010 Kierra Carlton

2011 Emily Hooker

2012 Belle Evans

2013 Samantha Borden

2014 Payton Slack

2015 Megan Gent

2016 Megan Harrington

2017 Mackenzie Hamer

2018 Morgan Hamer

2019 James Booth

2020 Eli Cartwright 

2021 Kayl Francis

The Amanda Nicole Curcio memorial 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, please contact Teresa Heaney at 585-365-8297 at Belfast Central School.

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LOCAL 2022 VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION

Rev-UP Hume is excited to launch another community-based creative initiative to current and past Hume residents of all ages. See flyer for details and stop by Wide Awake Club Library; Fillmore, NY for an Application/Release form for ALL submissions. 

Feel free to contact Rev-Up Hume on fb w/ questions or email @ TamaraPeet1969@Gmail.com

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Don't forget, BOFA will be accepting entries for the Little Things Exhibit on July 28th 

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." ~Rachel Carson The Sense of Wonder

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A charitable project of SheilaLynnK Art Studio, the Belfast Organization for Artists was founded in loving memory of artist, writer, poet, musician, Amanda Nicole Curcio. Established to promote creative unity in the Belfast,NY area, BOFA has been active since 2009. If you would like to make a Tax-deductible contribution to support this and other Charitable Art Projects at SheilaLynnK Art Studio you can find out more about that HERE.