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.

2012 Kenan Arts Council High School Scholarships

Applications are now being accepted from high school seniors who will be majoring in art (including art education), music, design or theater. Three $600 scholarships will be awarded. Students must have applied to and/or have been accepted to a school for higher learning. Students are required to meet high academic standards and be actively involved in extracurricular and community activities. Grade point average of at least 80%. Applicants must be currently attending one of the following high schools: Barker, Lockport, Newfane, Niagara Wheatfield, Royalton-Hartland, Starpoint, or Wilson. Applications are available in school guidance offices, or download one here. (3 pages) Applications are due March 23, 2012.

Applying to the 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, and are given first preference in terms of spaces.

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.

The goal for both the Holiday Gift Show and 100 American Craftsmen is to showcase craft art by presenting the best and most appealing mix of artisans that will appeal to our audiences. Both shows have built loyal audiences that anticipate these shows each year, and we continue to develop our marketing to increase our audiences each year.

HOW TO APPLY TO THE HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW:
Call or email us at info@kenancenter.org and ask to be added to the application list. Be sure to include your name, business name if applicable, address, phone number, website address and email if applicable, and the media you work in. Applications generally go out in the early part of the year, with in-person jurying normally scheduled for March or April.

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.

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 $750 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. Deadline for receiving applications is March 25, 2011. Applications are available in guidance offices of Niagara County high schools.

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
January 3, 2012: One Block Wonder with Marge Sposito. 6-9 pm.
January 14: Attic Windows with Gretchen Lang. 9 am- 3 pm.
February 11: Reversible Applique with Susan McKenna. 9 am-3 pm.
March 6: Sweatshirt Jacket with Judy Schryver & Sharon Schneider. 6-9 pm.
March 10: Art Quilt Primer with Ina Randall. $30 fee. am-3 pm.
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.

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.

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