6th Art Exhibit of the Franklin Art Association Opens March 16, Reception scheduled for March 28

6th Art Exhibit of the Franklin Art Association

The Franklin Art Association invites all to visit the 6th Exhibit at the FAA Gallery in Escape into Fiction Bookstore in downtown Franklin.  

The Opening will be held Thursday, March 28th from 6-8 PM, come see the fresh work and fresh faces in the gallery through June!

Franklin Art Association meeting March 6 features Kim Gorrasi

Kim Gorrasi will be the featured artist at the March 6 Franklin Art Association meeting.  Meetings begin at 6:30 and are held at the Franklin Senior Center.  All are welcome.  In her demonstration, Kim will guide us through the fundamentals of portrait painting.  She is well known in her field of portrait painting and has exhibited widely.  More information may be found at www.kimgorassi.com. 

Kim Gorrasi

Kim Gorrasi’s portrait commissions reside in the collections of Harvard University, Bentley University and The Players Club of New York. She recently held the first-ever live portrait painting demonstration at the Boston Athenæum on Beacon Hill. Her portrait, Lois & Gingerella, was granted a Finalist award in the 2023 Portrait Society of America Members Only Portrait Competition.

Gorrasi received her training at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy and the New York Academy of Art Graduate School of Figurative Art in Manhattan. She earned her BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art in her native Boston, where she later became an instructor and lecturer. She has continued her studies at The Art Students League of New York under the instruction and mentorship of renowned portraitist and fine artist Everett Raymond Kinstler, painter of two official U.S. presidential White House portraits.

Kim Gorrasi portrait of Shandra in stages and finish

Her work has been represented nationally by such galleries as Richland Fine Art in Nashville, Metropolitan Gallery in Washington, D.C., Newbury Fine Arts in Boston and Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe. In New York City, she has exhibited at the Salmagundi Club’s historic brownstone and the Museum of American Illustration. She has also shown her work at the Florence Griswold Museum in Lyme, CT and the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA.

Gorrasi is an Artist Member of Boston’s Copley Society of Art, where she has served as past Membership Committee member, exhibition curator, workshop instructor and live portrait painting demonstrator. She is also a member of the Portrait Society of America and the Salmagundi Club in Manhattan. She has served as exhibition juror for the Society of Illustrators, New York, whose prestigious annual of American illustration, Illustrators 41, features Gorrasi’s work. Her work has appeared in International Artist Magazine and The Boston Globe.

FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery within Escape Into Fiction through March 16, 2024

FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery

"The Franklin High School Art Student Exhibit opened at the FAA Gallery at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore on February 17 and will continue until March 16. Here are a few photos of the gallery.  

Please make a point to come by for a visit to see the the work of this talented group of young artists!

We would like to invite everyone to attend the opening reception on February 29 from 6—8 PM at the FAA Gallery."

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Franklin Art Association meeting 2/7/24 CANCELLED

Dear FAA Members, 

Unfortunately guest artist Phil Pariseau is very ill with COVID and will not be able to present tomorrow night so we have made the difficult decision to CANCEL the FAA meeting for Wednesday February 7th. 

 

Reminder: Franklin Art Association meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024

The Franklin Art Association's February meeting will take place on  Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 PM at the Franklin (MA) Senior Center, when our Demo Artist will be painter Phil Pariseau.

Phil Pariseau is a self-taught glass artist working on Cape Cod and Franklin, MA.

Phil's early interest in glass began with a glass blowing class more than 25 years ago and developed into a passion for creating kiln-formed pieces of art and unique glass gifts. Combining various techniques of fusing, raking, temperature manipulation, slumping, his pieces often produce a flow that results in a unique designed to capture light and color beautifully. Phil's glass pieces are known for their distinctive and colorful qualities, including one-of-a-kind wall hangings, sculptures, plates, bowls, and seasonal artwork.

Phil will be demonstrating his approach to glass fusing and designing his sculpture pieces.

Meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, MA, with a business meeting starting at 6:45 PM, refreshments and socialization starts at 6:30 PM, the monthly demonstration/workshop starts at ~7 PM  and runs until ~9 PM. As always, our meetings are free and open to the public.

Franklin Art Association monthly meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024

Franklin Art Association monthly meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024

The Franklin Art Association's February meeting will take place on  Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 PM at the Franklin (MA) Senior Center, when our Demo Artist will be painter Phil Pariseau.

Phil Pariseau is a self-taught glass artist working on Cape Cod and Franklin, MA.

Phil's early interest in glass began with a glass blowing class more than 25 years ago and developed into a passion for creating kiln-formed pieces of art and unique glass gifts. Combining various techniques of fusing, raking, temperature manipulation, slumping, his pieces often produce a flow that results in a unique designed to capture light and color beautifully. Phil's glass pieces are known for their distinctive and colorful qualities, including one-of-a-kind wall hangings, sculptures, plates, bowls, and seasonal artwork.

Phil will be demonstrating his approach to glass fusing and designing his sculpture pieces.

Meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, MA, with a business meeting starting at 6:45 PM, refreshments and socialization starts at 6:30 PM, the monthly demonstration/workshop starts at ~7 PM  and runs until ~9 PM. As always, our meetings are free and open to the public.

Franklin Art Association monthly meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024

Franklin Cultural District: Health Fair, Art Reception, live music choices, 2nd Sunday Speaker & more as #artshappenhere

Wednesday, November 8

1:00pm  Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

3:00pm Fall Health Fair (Franklin Public Library)

Fall Health Fair

7:00pm St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (St Mary’s Church)

Thursday, November 9

11:00am Beaver St Interceptor Ribbon Cutting (Franklin Recreation Bldg)

6:00pm Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm FAA Art Gallery Reception (Escape Into Fiction)

6:30pm Matt Zajac (live music) (Raillery Public House)

FAA Art Gallery Reception

Friday, November 10  Veterans Day (substitute)

6:00pm Jon Paul Royer (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm Laura May Duo (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm Steve Demers (live music) (Raillery Public House)

Saturday, November 11  Veterans Day

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am RISE Up - a social gathering

4:00pm Emily & Nick (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm The Core (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm The Chestnut Street Review Variety Show (FUSF, 262 Chestnut St)

Franklin Historical Museum

Sunday, November 12

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker - 'Celebrate Wrentham 350' (Franklin Historical Museum)

Monday, November 13

7:00am Yard Waste Curbside Pick up (on your trash day)

Tuesday, November 14

7:00am Yard Waste Curbside Pick up (on your trash day)

7:00pm FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm Yankee Quilter's Meeting

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Franklin Cultural District: Art Assoc & Downtown Partnership meetings, Arts Mosaic at Dean, Election Day Tuesday

Wednesday, November 1

10:00am  - Veterans Coffee Social (Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) NO Session Today, See you Nov 8)

6:30pm - Franklin Art Association (Senior Center)

Thursday, November 2

8:30am - Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg (Dean College - Student Center)

6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, November 3

6:00pm - Piano Steve (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Saturday, November 4 

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

4:00pm - Tyler Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Annual FPAC Gala (in person and virtual event) (THE BLACK BOX)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic  (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Sunday, November 5

Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks fall back 1 hour)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Tuesday, November 7 = Election Day

6:00am - Town of Franklin Election (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - Franklin Garden Club - meeting (Franklin Public Library) 

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Franklin Art Association schedules reception for Nov 9 from 6 to 8 PM

The Franklin Art Association will hold an opening reception of new artwork at the association gallery at Escape into Fiction Bookstore on November 9, 6-8 PM, 12 Main Street, Franklin.    

The event is free and open to the public.  

Please join us in support of local artists and their creative work!

This gallery will be up for viewing from October 16th 2023 to February 17th 2024

www.franklinart.org, Facebook and Instagram.

Franklin Art Association schedules reception for Nov 9 from 6 to 8 PM

Reminder: Franklin Art Association welcomes Brittany Haynes as featured artist for November 1 meeting

The Franklin Art Association welcomes Brittany Haynes to be the featured artist on November 1 at 6:30 PM, at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Brittany is home from an artist in residence position in Europe. “Inspired by Buddhism and theater and influenced by John Singer Sargent, Johannes Vermeer and Japanese Painting, she endeavors to develop a style that combines impressionistic handling of paint with the detail of Classical Realism.”

She will be demonstrating her approach to oil painting in this style and will be open to questions during her featured presentation. 

Meetings are free and open to the public at 6:30 PM. 

The Franklin Art Association is sponsored in part by the Franklin Cultural Council.

Brittany Haynes is the featured artist

Franklin Art Association welcomes Brittany Haynes as featured artist for November 1 meeting

The Franklin Art Association welcomes Brittany Haynes to be the featured artist on November 1 at 6:30 PM, at the Franklin Senior Center. Brittany is home from an artist in residence position in Europe. “Inspired by Buddhism and theater and influenced by John Singer Sargent, Johannes Vermeer and Japanese Painting, she endeavors to develop a style that combines impressionistic handling of paint with the detail of Classical Realism.”

She will be demonstrating her approach to oil painting in this style and will be open to questions during her featured presentation. 

Meetings are free and open to the public at 6:30 PM. 

The Franklin Art Association is sponsored in part by the Franklin Cultural Council.

Brittany Haynes is featured artist for November 1 meeting

Franklin Art Association schedule reception for Nov 9 from 6 to 8 PM

The Franklin Art Association will hold an opening reception of new artwork at the association gallery at Escape into Fiction Bookstore on November 9, 6-8 PM, 12 Main Street, Franklin.    

The event is free and open to the public.  

Please join us in support of local artists and their creative work!

www.franklinart.org, Facebook and Instagram.

Franklin Art Association gallery

Reminder: Franklin Art Association announce their Juried Art Show Opening at the Harvest Festival - Sep 30

The Franklin Art Association will be hosting a juried exhibit of works by its members from noon–5 PM on Saturday, September 30 at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore. 

The exhibit, held in conjunction with the 20th Annual Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival, will remain up for viewing until October 14, 2023.

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Franklin Art Association announce their Juried Art Show Opening at the Harvest Festival - Sep 30

Franklin Art Association meeting Oct 4 will feature artist Carlie DeGaetano

The Franklin Art Association will hold its meeting on Wednesday, October 4, at 6:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.  

The featured artist is Carlie DeGaetano who will do a watercolor painting demonstration. Carlie resides in Blackstone and spends most days painting or teaching painting at the Medway Senior Center. Her medium of choice is watercolor, but she also paints in acrylic and water soluble oils. She paints in a loose free style with lots of color.  Her work can be seen at www.etsy.com/shop/CarlottasArt.

Established in 1971, the Franklin Art Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a wide variety of fine art mediums and photography, while providing ongoing educational opportunities through live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. The Association gallery is located at the Escape into Fiction Bookstore at 12 Main Street, Franklin. The FAA is supported by the Franklin Cultural Council and the Franklin Cultural District.  www.franklinart.org, Instagram and Facebook.

We welcome members, friends, students and the public to attend this interesting program. There is no admission fee.

watercolor painting by Carlie DeGaetano

Franklin Art Association welcomes new members to September meeting - Sep 6

“The Franklin Art Association welcomes new members”

The Franklin Art Association will have their first meeting of the season on Wednesday, September 6, at 6:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin.  Programs are free and open to the public.  

This month’s program will feature artist Sue Pratt Sheridan, who will demonstrate the use of many different types of mediums with a slide presentation of artwork, including oils, watercolors, pastels, charcoal and mixed media.  The unique qualities of each medium will be discussed, questions answered and encouragement given to explore new ways to create art!  Sue holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UMass Amherst, and has been a practicing artist for most of her life.

Established in 1971, the Franklin Art Association has members from throughout MetroWest MA and RI.  They are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a wide variety of fine art mediums and photography, while providing ongoing educational opportunities through live demonstrations and hands-on workshops.

The association gallery is located at the Escape into Fiction Bookstore at 12 Main Street, Franklin.  The FAA is supported by the Franklin Cultural Council and the Franklin Cultural District.  www.franklinart.org, Instagram and Facebook.

Franklin Art Association

Franklin Art Association announce their Juried Art Show Opening at the Harvest Festival - Sep 30

The Franklin Art Association will be hosting a juried exhibit of works by its members from noon–5 PM on Saturday, September 30 at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore. 

The exhibit, held in conjunction with the 20th Annual Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival, will remain up for viewing until October 14, 2023.

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Franklin Art Association announce their Juried Art Show Opening at the Harvest Festival - Sep 30

Franklin Downtown Partnership announces new murals downtown

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is proud to present our latest outdoor mural install, featuring @franklin_art_association artists @paintingvenus_ @tesno.studio and @sueprattsheridan These interactive murals add color, vibrancy, and artistic vision to our downtown Main Street area. 

The new murals are located across @birchwoodbakeryandkitchen. We encourage all our Franklin residents to stop by and take a selfie with the murals and tag us! Use hashtag #franklinart 

Special thanks to @signs_by_cam for his intricate work in installing these works of art, The Franklin Cultural District Committee for providing funding, and The Ferrara Family for funding the install and to these talented artists for their craft and time.

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Franklin Downtown Partnership announces new murals downtown

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