Franklin Annual Report - 2020: Franklin Cultural Council

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FRANKLIN CULTURAL COUNCIL

The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is a grant-making body that allocates funds for projects and programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. The FCC has also chosen to conduct a number of arts-related programs and events throughout the year to support and encourage arts and culture within Franklin.

For FY2020, the FCC again successfully lobbied the Town of Franklin for an increased grant-disbursement budget, to support additional programming within the newly demarcated Franklin Cultural District. This additional funding was combined with state-allocated Mass Cultural Council funds—which also saw an increase—allowing the FCC to award a total of $19,598 in grants supporting 37 arts and cultural events for Franklin residents. 

These programs included many annual favorites such as performances at the schools and Senior Center, and Franklin High School's and the Franklin Food Pantry's Empty Bowls night. In addition, some new programming included a variety of art workshops, field trips for our elementary school students, and a project for the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail. Separate from the standard MCC 2020 Grant Recipients grant cycle, the FCC also awarded an additional $2,500 in grants for ArtWeek-specific programming, which included concerts, art workshops, a puppet show, and more. A Grantee Reception was held on February 27 at the Franklin Historical Museum to honor all 2020 grantees.
 
As was the case for everyone across the Commonwealth and indeed the country, the COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on the FCC’s programs and events for the spring of 2020. The Council’s 4th Annual Community Arts Advocacy Day to be presented in early spring with MASSCreative, a statewide arts advocacy organization, and in partnership with Dean College had to be indefinitely postponed. And ArtWeek, a statewide creative festival to be held May 1-10, 2020, was also cancelled. The FCC was to be the community partner for ArtWeek for the third year in a row and was excited about new programs and events planned as part of the festival, including a multi-business event in the Franklin Crossings area and an Indian Cultural Festival at the Senior Center.

As the schools closed in March and kids were stuck at home, the FCC sponsored an online arts contest for Franklin elementary and middle school students. Youth responded to prompts meant to spark creativity and art- making with materials found in nature and around the house, posting their creations to the FCC’s Facebook page. More than 250 kids participated over the week-long event and it was a bright spot of fun and levity in the early days of the pandemic. In April the FCC sponsored an online contest for Franklin High School students, challenging them to design a poster encouraging unity and hope during this difficult moment.

The FCC grew their social media presence significantly over the past year with regular posts to Facebook and by hosting popular online events like the art contests. Our Facebook page has 1,300 followers and we have worked hard to nurture an engaged audience.

The FCC is looking forward to FY21 and leveraging the momentum we have built over the past few years to serve the community in greater and new ways. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our lives, we are confirmed in our belief that the arts and culture offer a way through fear and anxiety and toward our shared humanity.

The full Annual Report for 2020 can be found online
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/town-franklin-annual-report-2020

Prior Annual Reports can be found online

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/pages/annual-reports

Franklin Annual Report - 2020: Franklin Cultural Council 

  

ArtWeek 2020 - canceled

"We assumed this might happen, but are very disappointed to cancel the 40 programs we were bringing to the community this May. 

When the time is right, we will regroup and find a way to bring these to Franklin! Thank you to all that participated in submitting proposals and had begun planning. We'll bounce back from this even stronger!"

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"Dear ArtWeek Community,

With regret that is beyond words, we are announcing the cancellation of ArtWeek 2020, our award-winning community program. We had originally hoped that a different version of the festival might be possible as we continually reassessed the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, but the ever-increasing bad news in terms of the virus and its effects, added to the increasing government restrictions on public gatherings, have led us to follow the lead of national, state, and local authorities and make this extremely difficult decision.

We realize that this is very disappointing, but we also know that many of our event hosts, partners, and sponsors are also facing similar critical decisions. Ultimately, what is most important is that you, your communities, and everyone you interact with remain safe and well, so we feel that this is the right decision to make at this time.

We have also been deeply inspired by the sense of community and creative sharing across various platforms during this time and hope that you are taking advantage of the many creative ideas that are being offered from virtual tours, online classes and activities, and the brilliant “creative acts of kindness” that are popping up everywhere.

At the same time, we know many nonprofits and creative communities are deeply suffering and urge everyone to show support however you can by making a donation or an online purchase, getting a gift certificate, or simply staying in touch to offer support. We are all in this together, and every positive action makes a big difference towards supporting a longer-term resiliency.

Sincerely,

The ArtWeek Team
artweek@bochcenter.org"

Shared from the Franklin Cultural Council Facebook update
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/photos/a.399579373729229/1110981599255666/?

ArtWeek 2020 - canceled

Deadline approaching! Apply now for ArtWeek grants!

The Franklin Cultural Council is offering grants for ArtWeek 2020

View this email in your browser The February 7th deadline is rapidly approaching - apply now for ArtWeek grants! The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is again the community collaborator in Franklin for ArtWeek, a statewide festival happening May 1st – May 10th, 2020. Applications for the festival are now available at artweekma.org. The final deadline is February 21, 2020. The FCC will also be offering ArtWeek grants to events that are free and open to the public in Franklin. Grant applications open January 6th and close February 7th, 2020. The Franklin Cultural Council ArtWeek grants are for up to $250 each. Grant applications can be filed online at https://goo.gl/PMQPGj. If you are an interested artist, educator, performer or venue that would like help creating an ArtWeek event, or for information on ArtWeek grants, please email FCC Co-Chair Kaye Kelly at franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com. ArtWeek is an award-winning innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to arts, culture, and the creative process. Now an annual statewide festival, ArtWeek was born in Boston in 2013 and recently expanded its footprint across the Commonwealth.   About the Franklin Cultural Council — The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community.  Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. About ArtWeek – Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek has become an annual award-winning innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences. Statewide partners include:  Mass Cultural Council, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism as well as Mass Center for the Book, MASSCreative, MassHumanities, MassPoetry, New England Foundation for the Arts, New England Museum Association, Young Audiences of Massachusetts and VSA Massachusetts. To learn more about ArtWeek, visit www.artweekma.org. Our mailing address is: Franklin Cultural Council 355 East Central Street Franklin, Ma 02038

Franklin Cultural Council To Offer ArtWeek Festival Grants

The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) announced today that it is again the community collaborator for ArtWeek, a statewide festival happening May 1st – May 10, 2020. Applications for the festival are now available at artweekma.org. 

The early bird deadline to submit an ArtWeek event is January 10th, 2020 and the final deadline is February 21, 2020. 

The FCC will also be offering ArtWeek grants to events that are free and open to the public in Franklin.Grant applications open January 6th, 2020, and close February 7th, 2020.

ArtWeek is an award-winning innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to arts, culture, and the creative process. Now an annual statewide festival, ArtWeek was born in Boston in 2013 and recently expanded its footprint across the Commonwealth.

"Franklin has one of the most vibrant arts scenes in MetroWest," says FCC Co-Chair Kaye Kelly. "Our role as a collaborator is to help artists, performers and venues partner together to create a truly memorable ArtWeek festival. Last year, there were 50 Franklin ArtWeek events, which was 10% of all the events in the state. We hope to offer as many again this year."

The Franklin Cultural Council ArtWeek grants are for up to $250 each for programs that are offered free of charge to the public, at a Franklin venue. Grant applications can be filed online at https://goo.gl/PMQPGj

If you are an interested artist, educator, performer or venue that would like help creating an ArtWeek event, or for information on ArtWeek grants, please email FCC Co-Chair Kaye Kelly at franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com.

Franklin Cultural Council To Offer ArtWeek Festival Grants

About the Franklin Cultural Council — The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

About ArtWeek – Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek has become an annual award-winning innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences. Statewide partners include: Mass Cultural Council, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism as well as Mass Center for the Book, MASSCreative, MassHumanities, MassPoetry, New England Foundation for the Arts, New England Museum Association, Young Audiences of Massachusetts and VSA Massachusetts. To learn more about ArtWeek, visit www.artweekma.org.

Franklin Garden Club Thanks Local Organizations for Support

Pierina DAscenzo

More than 40 senior citizens, including Franklin resident Pierina DAscenzo, shown in photo, created beautiful floral arrangements at a recent ArtWeek activity co-sponsored by the Franklin Garden Club and Franklin Senior Center. 

The Club supplied containers, flowers and instructions, while members assisted the participants in creating the arrangements. The Senior Center helped to recruit participants and provided snacks for the event. 

In addition to the Senior Center, the Franklin Garden Club also wishes to thank Big Y, Hillside Nursery, and Franklin Mill Store for their support which contributed to the success of the event.

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Sunday, May 5, 2019

Sunday, May 5

9:00 -12:00: FPAC 5K and 1 mile Fun Run at THE BLACK BOX ($10/$25)
The first annual Franklin Performing Arts Company Road Race will begin and end at THE BLACK BOX. Along the route, runners will be entertained and encouraged by sidewalk art created by student artists. THE BLACK BOX theater will feature face painting, finish line sign- making for children, and a celebration with live music in the theater lobby. 
Race start time is 10:00 a.m. Race fees: 5K: $25 advance, $35 day-of; Fun Run: $10 advance, $15 day-of.
Runner check-in 9:00. Free activities begin 10:00. 
Register: www.fpaconline.com

10:00 - 2:00: Throwing Seeds mural painting at Franklin Agway (FREE) Come watch farmer and artist Tyler Harris create a mural on Agway's fence as he interprets the phrase “Throwing Seeds”. Tyler grew up in Franklin and is now the manager of a farm in Dartmouth Mass.

12:00 - 2:00: The Art of Canning Pickles at Franklin Agway (FREE)
You can enjoy the taste of summer year round by learning how to preserve vegetables at their peak ripeness. Learn where and when to get your fresh produce at Franklin's local farms as well as how to make your own pickles! Stir & chop, or just watch. Learn the lost culinary art of canning. It's fun and yummy! Outdoor event; weather permitting.

1:30 - 2:15: NoteAble Blend concert at the Franklin Public Library (FREE) NoteAble Blend, an energetic women's barbershop chorus, will perform an a cappella performance, including a fun and lively description of the four parts of barbershop.

1:30 - 5:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!!

3:00 - 3:45: NoteAble Blend concert at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE) NoteAble Blend, an energetic women's barbershop chorus, will perform an a cappella performance, including a fun and lively description of the four parts of barbershop.

Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
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Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Sunday, May 5, 2019

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Saturday, May 4, 2019

Saturday, May 4

9:00 - 5:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!!

10:00 - 12:00: Sidewalk Chalk! at the Franklin Town Common (FREE)
Join BFCCPS’s first chalk festival! Watch other artists create masterpieces with vividly colored pastels and join in on creating your own art while we transform the cement on the Franklin Commons into a bright and colorful chalk art display! Parking on Queen St.

11:00 - 11:45: Trowbridge Piano Performance at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE) Local musician Dennis Ferguson will perform a selection of works by 20th century women composers on the Museum's antique Trowbridge Piano, with background and details on the composers and compositions.

12:00 - 4:00: Art of Game Design with Jason Davis at Pete's Nerd Emporium (FREE) Jason Davis, the Franklin-based game designer of Davis & Daughters Games, will be giving a talk on his creative process: what it’s like to design games with children and for children and all the difficulty and benefits therein. His talk will be followed by a demo of his game, Heroes & Treasure, a traditional fantasy-styled RPG meant to be played with children as young as 4.

12:00 - 1:30 and 2:00 - 3:30: Around the World in 8 Plays at THE BLACK BOX ($12/$15) Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of roaming gypsies, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather's eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals. Tickets are $12 student/senior and $15 adult. Tickets: bit.ly/8_plays

12:15 - 1:00: Horace Mann Birthday Celebration at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE) Join us for a piece of cake and a little history to celebrate Horace Mann's 223rd birthday.

12:30 - 1:30: Orff Percussion Jam at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (FREE)  The Orff Percussion Jam will allow people to use both pitched (xylophones, metallophones, glockenspiels, etc.) and non-pitched instruments (drums, tambourines, shakers, etc) in a unique, multi-layered ensemble that will explore familiar children's songs. For kids 5-12, although 13+ are welcome to join by helping out or playing on the larger instruments. Parking on Queen St.

1:00 - 3:00: “May the 4th be With You” Star Wars Party! at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)  Come celebrate Star Wars Day with us! Put your Jedi skills to the test with out-of-this-world games and crafts! Then refuel with snacks and refreshments straight from the Cantina!

2:00 - 3:00: Drumming Around the World at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (FREE)  Drumming Around the World will focus on exploring different cultures and their musical styles through the art of drumming. Participants will learn elementary to intermediate rhythms by ear, participate in drum circles, practice improvisation skills, and learn a little of the history of hand drumming. Parking on Queen St.

2:00 - 3:30: What Ever Happened to Sunday Dinner? at Franklin TV (FREE)  Author Ed Iannuccilli draws on his Italian heritage in his book "What Ever Happened to Sunday Dinner?" which is the focus of his ArtWeek lecture. Dr. Ed will share how and why he writes, inspiring the audience to write their own stories of immigration and cultural history.

7:00 - 9:30: The Chestnut Street Revue at First Universalist Society of Franklin (FREE) Join us for an exciting evening of music, featuring a broad range of genres from good old rock and roll to classical guitar. Local bands Critical Mass and Victims of Gravity will get your toes tapping, and Heath Nisbett's classical guitar will elevate your mood! The Universal Singers will entertain you with some uplifting choral arrangements. Michele Kelly will engage us with her beautiful vocals, and Dan Feerick and Jeff Cerrier will perform guitar solos. It's sure to be a fun evening of great music. Gourmet desserts will be available at intermission.

7:00 - 12:00: Party for the Pantry at THE BLACK BOX ($25)
Join us for an evening showcasing four fabulous bands in support of the Franklin Food Pantry! Tickets: www.franklinfoodpantry.org


Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
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Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Saturday, May 4, 2019

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Friday, May 3, 2019

Friday, May 3

9:00 - 8:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!!

1:00 - 3:00: Fabric Vase & Flower Arrangement Project at the Franklin Senior Center (FREE)
This fun spring activity will be offered by the Franklin Garden Club, who will provide the materials and instruction to create beautiful fabric vases and flower arrangements. Register with the Senior Center at 508-520-4945.

2:30 - 4:00: Little Red's Puppetry Workshop at the Franklin Public Library (FREE) Theater in the Open presents a puppetry performance of Little Red Riding Hood, set to music by Newburyport Chamber Music Festival's David Yang, followed by a workshop on the construction and use of traditional hand puppets. Try out our puppets, and then make your own!

7:00 - 8:30 and 8:45 - 10:15: The Fabulous 50s - A Musical Tribute at THE BLACK BOX ($24)
Fabulous Fifties hosted by Raye Lynn Mercer features popular local singers and a Boston-based band. Enjoy trivia and games, sing along and dress for the decade as we celebrate the Happy Days culture of the 1950s. Tickets: bit.ly/50s_tribute

Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczODN4X2hTdVdobWpWWTlpR19WMFZHZE5JWHVz/view?usp=sharing

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Friday, May 3, 2019

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Thursday, May 2, 2019

Thursday, May 2

9:00 - 8:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!!

6:00 - 7:00: Electric Youth Friendship Challenge—Anti-Bullying Workshop at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FREE)
Members of Electric Youth share their personal stories about friendship, and talk about why they are so important to them. Celebrate your stories of friendship in return and work together to bring these stories to life on stage! A special event for kids ages 8-12, in partnership with Bully: The Adjective. Sign up req'd. Register: 508-528-8668

6:00 - 8:00: Empty Bowls Dinner & Fundraiser at Franklin High School ($10/$20)
Help raise funds for the Franklin Food Pantry! Join us for a meal of soup and bread and take home a handmade bowl as a reminder that "somewhere someone's bowl is empty." Kids will also be able to make a bowl of their own to take home. Adults $20, Children $10. Tickets: www.franklinfoodpantry.org

6:30 - 8:30: Wine Tasting & Abstract Art Mixed Media Workshop at Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits ($12)
Abstract Expressionists emphasized color, composition, and emotion in mixed media creations. We will explore combining multiple processes like brushless painting methods, recycled and found objects, paper, altered books, and more to begin a personal visual art journal for collages and writing. As we create, we'll sample delicious spring beverages from Pour Richard's and tasty nibbles. For beginners & advanced artists. 21+ only. Tickets: www.thecreativitycurator.com

7:00 - 8:30: Open Rehearsal for The Chestnut Street Revue at First Universalist Society of Franklin (FREE)

Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
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Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Thursday, May 2, 2019

The 50s: A Musical Tribute - May 3

THE BLACK BOX, Franklin’s premier theater, music, and event venue, will present The 50s: A Musical Tribute on Friday, May 3 with two seatings at 7:00 and 8:45 PM. Hosted by Raye Lynn Mercer and featuring popular local singers and a Boston-based band, the concert will pay tribute to the music of the Fifties. The audience is encouraged to enjoy trivia and games, sing along, and dress for the decade.

Special guest singers will include Jamie Barrett and Nick Paone of Franklin, Ali Funkhouser of New York, NY, Griffin Wilkins of Walpole, and Alan Mercer of Medway. The 50s: A Musical Tribute is sponsored by 1776 Financial. The show is part of ArtWeek - a unique annual celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. The full festival schedule is available at artweekma.org.

Tickets are available at www.theblackboxonline.com, by calling the box office at 508-528-3370, or at the door.

The 50s: A Musical Tribute - May 3

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Wednesday, May 1

9:00 - 8:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!!

5:30 - 7:00: Welcome Spring! at Davis Thayer Elementary School (FREE)
Join the Solutions Extended Day Program to welcome spring and celebrate May Day! Come learn about the forgotten tradition of May Day Baskets, learn how to create a silk flower arrangement, and make a May Day basket for someone special! Everyone is welcome!

Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
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Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Kenny Hadley Big Band with the Franklin High School Jazz Ensemble - Apr 30

BLACK BOX Jazz presents the Kenny Hadley Big Band with the Franklin High School Jazz Ensemble on April 30 at 7:30 PM. Featuring a special collaborative performance showcasing students of the FHS Music Department’s jazz ensemble with Kenny Hadley’s legendary Boston- based big band. 

Presented at a professional music venue, this program of classic and contemporary big band arrangements will be performed by the student ensemble and the professional big band, highlighted by pieces with students playing side by side with mentor musicians. 

The concert is part of Franklin ArtWeek - a unique annual celebration of arts, culture and creativity. Curious people of all ages will get creative at 500+ unique events across the state and many are FREE! Join us April 26 – May 5. Get the full festival schedule at artweekma.org

BLACK BOX Jazz presents the Kenny Hadley Big Band
with the Franklin High School Jazz Ensemble on April 30

Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczODN4X2hTdVdobWpWWTlpR19WMFZHZE5JWHVz/view?usp=sharing

Kenny Hadley Big Band with the Franklin High School Jazz Ensemble - Apr 30

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Tuesday, April 30

9:00 - 8:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!!

10:00 - 11:00: "Now You Can Take Off Your Clothes: An American Conductor Lost in Translation" at the Franklin Senior Center (FREE)
A lecture by Jon Ceander Mitchell (Professor of Music and Conductor), this program is a humorous account of some of Jon's unexpectedly hilarious adventures through music-making in Europe. Musicians and non-musicians alike should enjoy this lighthearted romp through a conductor's reminiscences, both on and off the podium. Register with the Senior Center at 508- 520-4945.

1:00 - 3:00: Create a Pinwheel Garden at the Franklin Senior Center (FREE)
Nothing says SPRING like a colorful pinwheel spinning in the breeze! Imagine 10, 20, or 30 pinwheels on display in a "Pinwheel garden" —all created by individual artists! This hands-on project for senior citizens is quick and fun and will allow participants to "make and take" their artwork as well as contributing to a decorative kinetic display at the Senior Center. Register with the Senior Center at 508-520-4945.

6:30 - 8:30: Sail Away on the Craft of Pastel Painting at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Gregory Maichack, an award-winning artist, leads a hands-on workshop using sailboat references and his pastel version of Monet's Impressionist painting, "Sailboat at Le Petit- Gennevilliers." Create and take home a 12 X 18 pastel painting. No experience necessary! All supplies provided. Register: 508-520-4941 or kshipala@minlib.net

7:30 - 10:00: Kenny Hadley Big Band with FHS Jazz Ensemble at THE BLACK BOX ($8/$12)
BLACK BOX Jazz presents a special collaborative performance showcasing students of the Franklin High School Jazz Ensemble playing side by side with mentor musicians from Kenny Hadley’s legendary Boston-based Big Band. Tickets are $8 students & $12 adults. Tickets: bit.ly/kenny_hadley


Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
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Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Monday, April 29, 2019

Monday, April 29

9:00 - 8:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!!

6:00 - 8:00: Franklin High School Jazz Open Rehearsal at Franklin High School (FREE) This open rehearsal with FHS Jazz Ensemble students and the Kenny Hadley Big Band is open to the public so that audience members can watch, listen, and ask questions of the professionals, who will give students helpful tips and pointers of how to play proper jazz articulations within different genres.

6:00 - 8:00: Art of Game Design with Michael Epstein at Pete's Nerd Emporium (FREE) Michael Epstein, the MA-based game designer of Copper Frog Games, will talk about his creative process as it relates to game design and the power of art, followed by a demo of his game Pigment, a worker placement game where you send out your apprentices to gather paint to create Renaissance masterpieces.

6:30 - 8:30: Zentangle for Adults at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Come try your hand at this fascinating new art form! No experience necessary! Materials provided.
Register: 508-520-4941 or kshipala@minlib.net

Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczODN4X2hTdVdobWpWWTlpR19WMFZHZE5JWHVz/view?usp=sharing

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Monday, April 29, 2019

Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Sunday, April 28, 2019

Sunday, April 28

10:00 - 2:00: Throwing Seeds mural painting at Franklin Agway (FREE)
Come watch farmer and artist Tyler Harris create a mural on Agway's fence as he interprets the phrase “Throwing Seeds”. Tyler grew up in Franklin and is now the manager of a farm in Dartmouth Mass.

12:00 - 2:00: The Art of Canning Jams at Franklin Agway (FREE)
You can enjoy the taste of summer year round by learning how to preserve fresh fruit and vegetables at their peak ripeness. Learn where and when to get your fresh produce at Franklin's local farms as well as how to make your own jams! Mash, stir, chop, and skin, or just watch.
Learn the lost culinary art of canning. It's fun and yummy! Outdoor event; weather permitting.

1:30 - 5:00: Post-It Note Collage at Franklin Public Library ~ In celebration of ArtWeek 2019, the Youth Services department will be building a Post-It Note Collage! But we need your help! Stop by anytime during the week to help add post-it notes to the wall. What will the final image be?? Only time will tell!! 

2:30 - 4:30: A Taste of Israel at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Experience "A Taste of Israel" sponsored by Temple Etz Chaim of Franklin as we visit the artist colonies of Tzfat and create Israeli art, explore the Old City of Jerusalem through pictures, music and dancing, and visit a cafe in the bustling city of Haifa to enjoy a tasty snack.

4:00 - 6:00: Diana Fanning Concert at THE BLACK BOX ($15/$20)
Pianist Diana Fanning will perform Mozart, Beethoven, Chapin, Debussy, and Villa-Lobos, followed by an informational talk-back and Q&A with the audience. Adults $20, Seniors & Students $15. 
Tickets: bit.ly/fanning_concert

Download your copy of the full schedule for ArtWeek here
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Franklin ArtWeek Schedule for Sunday, April 28, 2019

Your table awaits you at the Empty Bowls dinner May 2

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Have a seat at the table to end hunger Please join us! Next week our community will come together in support of the Franklin Food Pantry in our fight to end hunger. The 4th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner on Thursday, May 2 is a family-friendly event that raises funds and awareness for the Franklin Food Pantry as we work towards a hunger-free community. Here are some highlights of the event: Delicious soups donated by Whole Foods Market and 3 Restaurant, topped off with some warm fresh bread and a little something for your sweet tooth Kids can make a bowl to take home as part of ArtWeek, Franklin All participants are given a handmade ceramic bowl as a reminder that "somewhere, someone's bowl is empty" On site giving opportunities such as a Silent Auction of beautiful ceramic bowls, and a Giving Wall where you can purchase a bag of groceries for a Franklin family  Stop by the Franklin High School cafeteria any time between 6 - 8 p.m. and join us for a bowl of soup.  This very special evening is made possible through a wonderful collaboration with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club. It reflects the hard work of a dedicated and passionate group of EB Club members, district K-12 art teachers, their students and Franklin community members.  We will be selling 350 tickets through our website on a first-come, first-served basis. You can buy your tickets now online. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=18& There are also sponsorship opportunities available for groups and corporations.  Thank you so much for your support. We hope you can join us! Franklin Food Pantry       www.franklinfoodpantry.org  Our facility is generously donated by Rockland Trust. We are located at 43 West Central Street, Franklin MA, on Route 140 in the Rockland Trust parking lot,  across the street from the fire station.

Franklin Food Pantry, 43 West Central Street, PO Box 116, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by mgeorges@franklinfoodpantry.org in collaboration with Try it free today