3rd Annual Cultural Festival to showcase the arts that happen here in Franklin

The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee is in the final weeks of preparation for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival. The Festival will run from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. The Celebration will take place in key locations in Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Franklin Historical Museum, the Town Common, Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

The Festival will showcase some of the artistic, musical, performance and culinary talent available in the Franklin area. The District Steering Committee is scheduled to make significant announcements during the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for 5:45 PM Wednesday, July 26 at the Town Common. It will be followed at 6:00 PM with a performance by FSPA’s Electric Youth. The Franklin Art Association will have sidewalk chalk art, face painting and other art activities on the Town Common beginning at 5:00 PM.

Thursday’s activities will feature musical performances on the Town Common, the wedding gown display and speaker at the Franklin Historical Museum, robots at the United Methodist Church and a performance of a 24-hour Play at THE BLACK BOX.

Friday’s activities will start at Franklin High School with student musical performances by the orchestra, band and choral groups. The Farmers Market will operate from noon to 6:00 on the Town Common. In addition, there will be musical performances and a yoga session on the Common. The first of two performances of Spamalot will be held at 8:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX.

On Saturday, the activities will be centered at THE BLACK BOX with Franklin Art Association art on display, performances alternating on two stages, one inside and one under the tent outside. The Circle of Friends will host the outdoor stage for several performers. The second performance of Spamalot beginning at 8:00 PM will close the Festival.

The complete schedule will be posted to the Cultural Festival page. There will be a tri-fold brochure with the schedule available for download at the beginning of July.

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 

3rd Annual Cultural Festival to showcase the arts that happen here in Franklin

Live Reporting: K12 Art Program and Franklin Arts Academy Updates

The document for presentation and discussion scheduled for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting May 23, 2017.

K-12 Art and Franklin Arts Academy Update from Franklin Matters

The full agenda for the School Committee meeting is found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-may_23.html

1. come away with an understanding of the depth and rigor of the program
2. significant changes at the high school
3. FAA now in its 7th year

the slides showing the progression from grade to grade through K to 12 are stunning displays

video samples too, check them out

collaborative learning at 2nd grade working on a project as part of the social emotional learning lesson

check out the step by step page for the mosaic creation at Remington Middle School

the final installation will be a 7x7 exhibit with 49 panels as a permanent installation at the school

12 yr change in the art class offerings reflects the state of the world as it has changed over the years (also due to the new FHS building)

art is an elective at FHS but almost 1600 student classes will be required for the 2017-2018 year
81% of the FHS students too an art class, they averaged 3 course

130 students in FAA at the high school, approx 10% of the total FHS population choosing this as a pathway; available for grades 10, 11, 12

"Thank you so much for your leadership in bringing the FAA to the high school, to have created the special unique environment is a model

music mentors are always there, it is heartening to see some many of them comeback"

capacity for FAA is built within the budget of the high school

limited by multiples of the teacher student ratio and class size (approx 25 students)

the key is the teachers and their interests, that passion is hard to replicate

“I think a good use of public money is to fund innovation”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Award-winning author and illustrator Peter Reynolds toured the Franklin High School’s arts academy this week and spoke to its students about approaching challenges creatively. 

Reynolds, the author of such children’s books as “The Dot” and “Ish,” visited the Franklin Arts Academy - a program within the high school that approaches education through an artistic lens - on Thursday. 

Reynolds said he appreciated the arts academy’s approach to instruction, noting that he was often bored in school and would turn to drawing as a way to entertain himself. He said he was inspired by a math teacher who noticed him drawing in class and urged him to use his art as a way to explain math concepts to his fellow students. A comic book came out of that effort, and the teacher further encouraged him to develop it into animation."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170414/artist-author-peter-reynolds-visits-franklin-high-school

author and illustrator Peter Reynolds (Rep Jeff Roy Photo)

For additional photos from Representative Jeff Roy
https://www.facebook.com/jeffreyroy/media_set?set=a.10158452788370034.1073741873.534850033&type=3&pnref=story.unseen-section

ACTION and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day - May 20

Hold the date: May 20

The Community Arts Advocacy Day will be held from 9am-noon at the Franklin Senior Center. Registration will begin at 8:30. 

There will be a full group meeting discussing arts advocacy, and then break up into small group workshops on the education topic or advocacy action item of your choice. 

The details of the specific workshops will be worked out at the Franklin Cultural Council April 6 planning meeting. 

If you are interested in getting involved with the planning for this event, please email Stacy David. 

You can follow the event on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/

 

ACTION and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day - May 20

Franklin Arts Academy Boosters Hosts Wine Tasting Fundraiser - March 23

The Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Boosters will be hosting a Wine-Tasting Fundraiser at Pour Richards Wine and Spirits, 14 Grove St, Franklin on Thursday, March 23rd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 

Franklin Arts Academy is part
of Franklin High School

The proceeds will be used to fund FAA student field trips, program events and scholarships for FAA graduating seniors. Pour Richard’s has graciously offered to host the event and will also be donating a portion of sales proceeds to the FAA Boosters. 

Pour Richard’s also offers a wide variety of beer and spirits. For more information or to reserve your $5 tickets please contact Karen Glynn at faaboosters@gmail.com. Tickets will be available at the door for $7.

Franklin Arts Academy Boosters Hosts Fall Wine Tasting - Oct 20

The Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Boosters will be hosting a Wine-Tasting Fundraiser at Pour Richards Wine and Spirits, 14 Grove St, Franklin on Thursday, Oct 20th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 

Franklin Arts Academy (FAA)

The proceeds will be used to fund FAA student field trips, program events and scholarships for FAA graduating seniors. Pour Richard’s has graciously offered to host the event and will also be donating a portion of sales proceeds to the FAA Boosters. Pour Richard’s also offers a wide variety of beer and spirits. 

For more information or to reserve your $5 tickets please contact Karen Glynn at faaboosters@gmail.com. Tickets will be available at the door for $7.

Get the tri-fold brochure with all the Cultural Festival info

The tri-fold brochure is available for download and to print on your own now. Copies will be available at all the events this week.

On Wednesday, July 27, the Cultural Festival opens at the Town Common and then shifts to THE BLACK BOX.

On Thursday, July 28, the Historical Museum and the Town Common share events.

On Friday, July 29, the events are spread among the high school, the Town Common, and the Sculpture Park.

On the final day, Saturday, July 30, all the events will be held inside and outside (under a tent) at THE BLACK BOX.

Come on down to sample all the cultural arts Franklin offers!

Or download and print from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZGhDUmdGWm1GNHM/view?usp=sharing

• Get updates on the 2nd Annual Cultural Festival on the webpage

http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/

• or follow Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival/

• or Twitter  https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

Celebrate the Cultural Arts in Franklin - July 27 to 30

Join us to Celebrate the Cultural Arts

July 27, 28, 29, 30, 2016

Wednesday, July 27, Beginning at 5:00 PM

• Art Activities – Sidewalk Chalk, Face Painting, Plein air Painting, and Rich Guardabascio’s Block Painting at the Town Common

• Music Performances – Electric Youth at the Town Common and One-Acts at THE BLACK BOX

Thursday, July 28, Beginning at 5:00 PM

• Music Performances – The Fiddling Thomsons at the Historical Museum
• Laughter Yoga and Shakespeare on the Common at the Town Common

Friday, July 29, Varied times

• Music Performances – Student Music Concert at Franklin high school at 11 AM; Kevin Wolfe, Classical Soft Rock in the Sculpture Park, beginning at 6:30 PM
• Shakespeare on the Common at the Town Common, beginning at 8 PM

Saturday, July 30, afternoon and evening

THE BLACK BOX, Inside and outside, under the festival tent

• Music Performances – Featuring: Emma Newton, Voice and Harp; Brent Selby, Cello
• LiveARTS - Don Krishnaswami, viola and Ann Sears, piano; Heath Nisbett, Flamenco guitar
• Kaye Kelly, Guitar; One Acts; Stefilia's Stone; Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli; Jamie Barrett
• Jim Henry with Stephanie Marshall and Susan Cattaneo of The Boxcar Lilies; and Victims of Gravity
• Culinary Arts – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Taste of Franklin … enjoy the food!
• Visual Arts – Afternoon and evening – featuring Franklin Art Association and Robot Designs

Franklin Cultural Festival - July 27-30, 2016

For additional information, visit the Cultural Festival webpage

http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/

"cyber art is at its best when it appears almost to be magic"

"The marquee is just an amazing thing. It is an LED sculpture unique in the world in its size, in its shape, in its multiplicity of screens. Every artist who does work on it, when they first see it on the marquee, their eyes widen and their jaws drop. I think it’s the most spectacular public art medium in the entire city. It really runs the gamut of artistic expression you can do in a 30-second piece."

You can read the full article in the Boston Sunday Globe Magazine here
http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2016/05/26/lighting-them/XKT6YvXnNj12lIHfY2MhPK/story.html


The marquee outside the Boston Convention Center is sure to catch your eye. What is that? A rotation of photos, advertisements, and works of art scroll across the expansive surface.


From April 2015, two views of the marquee:

fun facts touting the ladybug as the state insect (Yay, Franklin!)

honeybees working in the hive

In the News: looking for gently used musical instruments, Rotary club to hold pasta supper

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"International Arts Foundation, a Franklin nonprofit, is looking for donations of new art supplies and small, gently used musical instruments. 

Guitars, violins, and wind instruments are especially appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible. Pickup can be arranged. 

This organization gives underprivileged kids new art supplies, musical instruments and dance equipment free of charge. 

For more information, visit givekidsthearts.org or call 508-507-8209."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160526/arts-foundation-seeking-instrument-donations

Give Kids the Arts

"The Franklin Rotary Club International will host its 25th annual pasta supper at 5 p.m. June 9 at Central Park Terrace Hall, 1000 Central Park Terrace. All senior citizens are welcome to attend this annual event. 

The event is free. 

Seniors will not only enjoy a meal, they will also be entertained by Franklin native Tony Dale. Dale has performed at locations in California and Cape Cod."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160526/franklin-rotary-club-to-host-pasta-supper

In the News: students take initiative on depression, FPSA schedules ballet performances, Adult Ed plans an evening of the arts

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Three students in Tri-County Regional’s Medical Careers program are leading an effort to inform their peers about the signs and symptoms of depression and healthy strategies for coping with stress. 

Hollyann Edwards, a junior from Norfolk, and Ashley Barratt and Hannah Goudreau, both sophomores from North Attleborough, took on the initiative as part of their SkillsUSA Community Service Project, which will be presented at the State Leadership & Skills Conference in April. SkillsUSA is a national professional organization for career and technical students that provides leadership, citizenship and character development programs. 

The students are working alongside their classmates in the Students Against Distracted DrivingClub to educate their peers. They are also receiving assistance from Tri-County’s Guidance Department."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160325/tri-county-students-leading-depression-awareness-initiative

screen image from Tri-County webpage

"The Franklin School for the Performing Arts Ballet Conservatory will present three short ballets, "Class Concert," "Graduation Ball" and "Western Revelries," at 2 and 6 p.m. April 2 and the Black Box Theatre, 15 W. Central St., Franklin. 

The production features about 50 area dancers from FSPA’s Ballet Conservatory Division and is a mixed bill that highlights the dancers’ versatility and provides students with the opportunity to explore different facets of their technique."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160325/fspa-ballet-conservatory-to-present-three-ballets-in-franklin

"The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning will hold a Music and Art Appreciation Night at 7 p.m. April 14 in the Franklin High School Auditorium, 218 Oak St. 

Entertainment will include the center’s adult chorus Franklin Forte, a student cello ensemble, guitar students and art on display. The presenters will be Matthew Macaulay, Jill Noddin, Brent Selby, Steven Sergi and Gail Eckberg. 

The event is free to attend."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160325/franklin-high-school-to-host-music-and-art-appreciation-night

Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Boosters will be hosting a Wine-Tasting Fundraiser - Jan 21

The Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Boosters will be hosting a Wine-Tasting Fundraiser with proceeds being used to fund an FAA student field trip and scholarships for FAA seniors. 


TICKETS: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. For advance tickets, contact Karen Glynn.  (karen.glynn@verizon.net)


Pour Richard’s is graciously hosting the event and will also be donating a portion of sales proceeds to the FAA Boosters.

FAA Fund Raiser at Pour Richard's

You can find additional info on the Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1710229295855906/

Arts Happen Here!

The title of this article is the tag line for the Cultural District Committee, as they work toward the establishment of a Cultural District in Franklin. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts established a process through which cities and towns may apply for Cultural District status. The Town of Franklin Cultural District Committee in the process of applying for Cultural District status and one step in the process is the Franklin Cultural Festival, which is scheduled for July 29 to August 2, 2015. 

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here!

When Anita Walker, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, visited Franklin in November 2013, she noted that, “A cultural district is a specific walkable area in the community with a concentration of cultural buildings and activities. Cultural districts aim to attract artists and cultural enterprises to the community, encourage business and job development, establish tourist destinations, preserve and reuse historic buildings, enhance property values and foster local cultural development.” 

This summer, the Cultural Festival will focus its efforts throughout downtown Franklin and beyond, including Dean College, the Franklin Public Library, the Town Common, and the Horace Mann Middle School. The activities will be clustered each day to increase the walkability of the proposed cultural district while simultaneously highlighting the activities and events in the performing arts, the fine arts and the culinary arts. 

The next meeting of the Cultural District Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX. For more information, contact the Cultural District Committee via email at FranklinCulturalDistrict@gmail.com.

Franklin Cultural Festival: Application and Process Info

Hello,

Attached, please find the application package for the Franklin Cultural Festival performances and events. The Festival will take place between July 29 and August 2, 2015, and will celebrate the Performing Arts, the Fine Arts and the Culinary Arts.

The application package includes a briefing memo that explains the Festival and the application process. Additionally, it includes information about dates, times and potential locations. There is a 3-page application and a map of the proposed Franklin Cultural District. 

screen grab of proposed Franklin Cultural District

As you read these materials please note:

1. The deadline for application: April 17, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

2. All applications must be emailed to the programming committee at the following email address: franklinculturaldistrict@gmail.com

3. If you want to apply for more than one performance or more than one event, you will need to complete a separate application form for each performance or event.

4. For questions or additional information, please email the Programming Committee at the following address: franklinculturaldistrict@gmail.com

Should you know of other people with a Franklin connection who would be interested in participating in the Franklin Cultural Festival you may forward these materials to them. You may also give them our email address to contact us directly.

We look forward to celebrating Franklin through the Franklin Cultural Festival!

With appreciation,

The Programming Committee

Hold the date: July 25 - Aug 1 - Arts Festival in Franklin

Organizers putting together a summer arts festival in the downtown say the celebration will take place July 25 through Aug. 1. 

The festival, a first for the town, will mark the start of a volunteer-led effort to have the downtown named a state cultural district. 

Organizers, who met twice in January, have selected three main venues for the many music and theatrical performances slated during the week: the Franklin Performing Arts company 200-seat theater, The Black Box, 15 West Central St., the Franklin Town Common and Dean College.

Continue reading the article: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150201/NEWS/150209725#sthash.Vb2V7XJj.dpuf

Dean College in the snow

Franklin Arts Festival Meeting Reminder - Jan 29 - 7:00 PM

Hi All  

We wanted to remind you that the Franklin Arts Festival meeting will be held tomorrow evening Thursday, January 29 at 7PM at THE BLACK BOX. 

Please spread the word and invite any potential participants.  

Topics

• Name the Festival
• Update on Action Items
• Discuss Length of Festival and number of venues
• Finalize Committees
• Define Next Steps

Our committee has been working hard developing the plans and soliciting support for the festival.  We hope that you and all our participants are spreading the word to develop an energy and enthusiasm for the week.  

See you tomorrow night  

Best,  

Steering Committee

 

THE BLACK BOX Theater, 15 West Central St, Franklin, MA

Plan "a week-long celebration of the arts"

The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee is in the process of planning a week-long celebration of the arts in downtown Franklin in July.

We envision a celebration that would include participation by all things Cultural that are Franklin-based.

We’ll celebrate Franklin’s

• Musicians 
• Dancers 
• Actors 
• Artists 
• Writers 
• Poets 
• History through Museum and Library tours and events 
• OTHER SUGGESTIONS

The week could include performances at venues throughout the downtown such as Franklin Common, THE BLACK BOX and others. Museum and Library tours. Events at our Downtown Restaurants. Let’s think out of the box.

BRING YOUR IDEAS. Plans are not finalized yet. The purpose our meeting is to develop some enthusiasm and get your feedback to drive this event to a wonderful week celebrating the arts and perhaps to build an annual celebration.


When:  January 15 at 7PM 
Where: THE BLACK BOX

THE BLACK BOX Theater - 15 West Central St, Franklin

Why Franklin, MA public schools deserve your financial support

If you need proof that your local tax dollars are being spent well at the Franklin, MA public schools, please take a few seconds to look at the following repost from the 02038.com blog.








The post covers the recent art festival held at the Franklin High School by the school’s Franklin Arts Academy (FAA). The FAA functions as a school within a school. It helps boost the academic achievements of artistically talented Franklin students who might otherwise struggle in a traditional school environment.

Video of the FAA’s art festival

Here’s a short video of the art festival:

Why Franklin public schools deserve your financial support

I brought my two young sons to the art festival thinking I’d be showing them some typical high school art. Instead I came away excited about the vision and dedication of Franklin High’s teaching and administrative staff and very encouraged about the future of Franklin’s public schools. We have something special in the Franklin public schools and we’d be smart to dedicate the funding needed in coming years to maintain the outstanding services we are getting from the system.

As I said in the 02038.com post: Franklin High School’s excellence in action

It says a lot about the quality and dedication of the educators in the Franklin Public School system that the High School has implemented such a forward-thinking and creative program that truly helps students.

In these times of budget cuts and municipal layoffs, it is refreshing to see such dedication to the ideals of public education. Please remember this the next time you hear complaints about local real estate taxes and municipal spending. Support your public schools!

You can read the whole post here.

In the News - MetroWest, teen, Arts Academy, summer programs

Health Foundation distributes grants to Franklin

by Staff reports

Franklin teen vies for honors in Alabama

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin High Arts Academy to showcase skills

by Brian Benson/Daily News staff

Franklin to hold summer program for children

by Staff reports

In the News - Arts Academy, Woodshed Gallery, Partridge St

Franklin Arts Academy arts festival set

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Woodshed Gallery featuring Franklin artist’s work

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin street will partially open after collapse

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc.