Affiliate Groups

Kenan Arts Council
KAC Free Arts Programs
KAC Scholarship Program
Applying to the KAC Holiday Gift Show
Kenan Quilters' Guild
Friends of the Kenan Herb Club

Save 10-20% when you join the Kenan Center and one or more affiliate organizations!
In an effort to better serve members of the Kenan Center, Friends of the Kenan Herb Club (KHC), Kenan Arts Council (KAC) and Kenan Quilters' Guild (KQG), all groups have worked together to package membership options in a way that would benefit all those members that chose to take part by offering discounts for joining the Kenan Center AND one or more affiliate organizations. The basics are as follows:

-Join the Kenan Center AND one or two affiliates (KAC, KHC, and/or KQG), save 10% off your total cost of membership.
-Join the Kenan Center AND all three affiliates (KAC, KHC and KQG), save 20% off your total cost of membership.

Please call 433-2617 for additional information.

Kenan Arts Council

The Kenan Arts Council (KAC) is the oldest of the Center's volunteer groups. It was formed in 1970 to provide volunteer service to the Kenan Center, assist in fundraising activities, and help promote art education and cultural activities in the community. The KAC meets in the Kenan Center House on the second Tuesday of each month, September and October, and January through May. Guest speakers and special programs are a part of each meeting.

The focus in November is the annual Holiday Gift Show held the weekend preceeding Thanksgiving. The three-day juried show features artisans from across Western New York and a cafe in the Greenhouse. With the proceeds from the Gift Show and the 100 American Craftsmen Lemonade and Brownie Stand, the Council grants three college scholarships to area high school students, and also funds special projects, equipment enhancements, and the Family Performance Series at the Kenan Center. See below for information on applying to the Holiday Gift Show.

Kenan Arts Council Programs

The Kenan Arts Counicl presents monthly programs that are free and open to the public and start at 1 pm unless otherwise noted. All programs take place following their monthly meetings, the second Tuesday of each month, in September and October; January-April,in the Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room, located behind the main Kenan House at 433 Locust Street. Ample free parking is available behind the theater.

Membership in the Kenan Arts Council is $10 per year and includes a newsletter published twice each year. For more information, contact the Kenan Center Business Office at (716) 433-2617.

Kenan Arts Council Scholarships

The Kenan Arts Council annually awards three college scholarships of $600 each to Niagara County high school students pursuing degrees in art, design, theater, or music. Applicants must meet high academic standards with a minimum high school average of 80%, and be involved in extracurricular and community activities. Applications are distributed through school guidnace offices and the music and art departments.

Applying to the Kenan Arts Council Holiday Gift Show

If you’re interested in applying to the show, you must return an application along with a jurying fee, and be able to attend a one-day in-person jurying. Because the Holiday Gift Show is held in the Kenan House and neighboring carriage houses, there is a limited space for approximately 50 artisans. Artisans who have been previously accepted do not have to be juried again, but must submit an application with fee to be considered.

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW & 100 AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN
These two shows have very different criteria and artists who are accepted into the Gift Show may not be right for 100 American Craftsmen. In general, the 100 American Craftsmen show is appropriate for those artisans who have devoted themselves to training in and constant development in a craft art in the areas of wood, glass, clay, leather, fiber (wearable & non-wearable), paper, metal, and mixed media. Jewelry artists are categorized by the media they work in, either glass, metal, mixed media, or other.

HOW TO APPLY TO THE HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW:
For the current year, downbload the application form using the link, below. Deadline for previously accepted artisans for 2012 is May 5. For new artists, please call the Kenan Center at 433-2617 as soon as possible to book a time for the in-person jurying. This takes place only on Saturday, May 5. To be added to mailing list for future shows, call or email us at info@kenancenter.org and ask to be added to the application list. Applications generally go out in late March/early April, with in-person jurying normally scheduled for early May.

Download 2012 application here (PDF).

HOW TO APPLY FOR 100 AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN:
To request an application, call the Kenan Center or send a request to info@kenancenter.org. When requesting an application, include your name, business name if applicable, address, phone number, and website address if you have one, as well as the type of work you produce. For details on 100 American Craftsmen visit our artisans page on the new 100 American Craftsmen website.

Kenan Quilters' Guild

The goal of the Kenan Quilters' Guild is to preserve and promote the art of quilting. The group aims to enhance the art of quilting by sharing ideas, expertise, and fellowship among members. The Quilters' Guild supports the Kenan Center by making an Opportunity Quilt each year, presenting a bi-annual Quilt Show in the Kenan Arena, and presenting other quilt-related programs and events throughout the community. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Taylor Theater Meeting Room. Membership is $15 per year which includes a Guild newsletter. For more information, contact the Kenan Center Business Office at (716) 433-2617.

Upcoming Kenan Quilters' Programs & Workshops:

All workshops have a $15 fee except where noted. For more information about Guild programs, contact Sandra Shufelt at sandrashufelt@aol.com or call 735-7090.

2012
April 14: Floral Applique with Gail Schweigert. 9 am-3 pm.
May 1: Sweatshirt Jacket with Judy Schryver & Sharon Schneider. 9 am-3 pm.
May 11 & 12: Workshop with Karen Sienk. $40 fee.
May 19: Free program with Patricia Knoechel of "Quilt in a Day" featuring patterns from the newest publication, "Tales of the First Ladies." 6-8 pm. Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

Friends of the Kenan Herb Club

The Friends of the Kenan Herb Club was established in 1985. From its inception, the Club has offered a full range of programs and activities geared to those interested in herbal living. Workshops focus on a variety of herb-related subjects from culinary usage to herbal gift making. Members also enjoy tours to members' gardens, businesses and educational facilities featuring herbal products and interests.

Club members work together for the Annual Spring Herb Plant Sale held during 100 American Craftsmen held at the Kenan Arena. They are also involved with the planting and maintenance of the Center's herb garden.

Membership is $7.00 per year and includes a subscription to The Herbal Herald, the Club's newsletter. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at the Kenan Center House. For more information, contact the Kenan Center Business Office at (716) 433-2617.

Upcoming Herb Club Programs & Workshops:

All programs open to the public except those with a * which are member meetings.

January 23: Meeting. Prospective members are welcome. 7 pm.

February 27: Meeting. Herb of the Year. Public welcome to attend. 7 pm.

March 26: Program. Cathy Sarata from the WNY Herb Study Group speaking on herbs of Shakespeare. 7 pm. Open to the public.

April 23: Program. Speaker to be announced.

June 2: Annual Herbal Plant Sale at 100 American Craftsmen. 10 am-3 pm.

July 14 & 15: Lockport in Bloom Garden Walk.

August 27: Harvest Dinner.

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