“Wild About Franklin” has been added to the Town Common (video)

Dear Franklin,

“Wild About Franklin” is finished and ready for you and your littles to enjoy. Under the theme “Nature and Community”, I created a scene from DelCarte celebrating one of Franklin’s most precious gems. 

A moth and butterflies are nestled amongst native wildflowers against the pond’s backdrop. If you look closely, you might notice that something is missing. I purposefully left out the bodies of the insects as an invitation for you and your littles to complete the scene. 

Step against the box and interact with this - it’s meant for you to become a part of the landscape!

Thank you to all the passersby that came to say hello; the dog walkers, the runners, the many kiddos who joined me in painting, dear friends who stopped by for moral support bearing iced coffees and words of encouragement, and to Stan Watson for being my biggest cheerleader and for keeping everyone updated on my progress. 

Thank you to the Cultural District, Cory Shea (@franklinculture), and to Senator Rausch (@beccarausch4ma ) for funding this project and for creating such amazing artistic opportunities in our town. And last but never least a big thank you to my husband and parents for holding down the Nisbet household so that I could do this. 

I’m not sure if you can dedicate an electrical box but why not? This mural is for all the kiddos in town, but especially for my three; Henry, Lucy and Jack. It’s all for you. 

I can’t wait to see how you interact with this mural. Please tag me and share your pictures with @kaylajeancreative! 

Stay Wild, Franklin ✌🏻

Kayla Nisbet

Kayla Jean Creative

www.kaylajeancreative.com

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Additional photos of the progress of re-creation of this Artsy Box on the Town Common ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/7Z2mqqAVdZXAcApG7

Face painting by Creative Corner Art Studio during the Strawberry Stroll, June 13

Face painting during the Strawberry Stroll, June 13

Creative Corner will do face painting at their new studio located between Birchwood Bakery and East Driving School. 

Stop by to check out their new location

They have art programs for after school and during the summer -> 

https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/

Lillian Zhou recipient of the Massachusetts Region Scholastic Art and Writing Award

Lillian Zhou

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is honored to announce Grade Seven Student Lillian Zhou as the recipient of the Massachusetts Region Scholastic Art and Writing Award, for her award as part of the Scholastic Art competition.

We have been notified that Lilian has received the Massachusetts Regional Gold Key, as well as the National Gold Medal and the prestigious New York Life Award, a scholarship given to only ten recipients! This June, she will be attending the National Gold Medal Award Ceremony in New York to celebrate this incredible achievement.

In addition to the rigorous academic program at BFCCPS, the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School has several Co-Curricular departments organized in support of the classical education pillar of our school. We believe that a classical approach ensures that students will receive a well-rounded and rich educational experience. Our offerings in Music, Visual Arts, STEAM, Foreign Language, Physical Education and Library/Technology are key to our educational objectives.



About the Benjamin Franklin Charter School

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing students with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service. Our mission is supported by four distinct, yet interconnected pillars that provide for a collaborative, rigorous education for all students. These pillars guide, direct and define the school in all it does.

Franklin Public Schools Holds Opening Reception for AP Studio Art Exhibition

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Principal Dr. Maria Weber are pleased to share that Franklin High School hosted the opening reception of the 2025 AP Studio Art Exhibition on Thursday, May 1.

Held in the Panther Lobby, the event served as a celebration of the creativity, dedication and hard work of Franklin High School's advanced art and design students. The works that makes up the AP Studio Art Exhibition will remain on display in the Panther Lobby and Art Hallway through May 16.

"The opening reception was a wonderful success with a large turnout from families, staff and community," said Franklin High School Art Teacher Danielle LaPlante. "The exhibition is a capstone for our AP Studio Art students, who spend the year developing a portfolio of college-level work that showcases both technical skill and personal voice. We are so proud of their achievements and thankful for everyone who came out to support them."

The exhibition featured the artwork of 19 AP Studio seniors, each with their own display of about 8 to 15 works each, including the following student artists:

• Marley Allen
• Izzy Brown

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  artwork by senior Ruby Stamp.
  (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

  Jess Crisileo
• Abby Cronin
• Jess Cunningham
• Maddie Damon
• Eden Donovan
• Noah Gorgas
• Zeno Hart
• Libby Hofstra
• Oswin Kerns
• Maggie Levins
• Kai Lewis
• Maliha Mahjabin
• Elliot Mann
• Ash Montani
• Deeksha Pericherla
• Ruby Stamp
• Rory Teng

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Principal Dr. Maria Weber congratulated the student artists on developing their portfolios and putting their capstone works on display.

"I am incredibly proud of each of our AP Studio seniors," said Principal Dr. Weber. "All of them put in countless hours to build up a portfolio of amazing artwork. The opening reception for the 2025 AP Studio Art Exhibition was a special night to have all of our student artists, their parents, our teachers and the community come together to celebrate their dedication, creativity and artistic achievements."

“I would like to congratulate all our students who worked so hard throughout their time in Franklin Public Schools to develop so many amazing works of art," said Superintendent Giguere. "The amount of time, effort and creativity that went into these works of art is truly incredible. We commend all of you and offer our best wishes in the future as you continue to apply yourself in the field of visual arts."

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Franklin's F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center Hosts 2nd Annual Pop Art Celebration

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Principal Kimberly Taylor are pleased to share that the F.X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) hosted a Pop Art event on Thursday, May 1, celebrating the creativity and hard work of the school's preschool students.

 

The event showcased student artwork created throughout the school year as part of the district's "PreK On My Way" curriculum. Many of the art pieces stemmed from the curriculum's "Let's Create" theme, which includes a study of various artists and encourages hands-on, expressive learning through art.

 

2nd Annual Pop Art Celebration

The artwork was hung on the walls throughout the ECDC, and families also gathered on the playground on a beautiful spring evening, enjoying a chance to socialize and connect. Preschoolers proudly showed off their art, shared popsicles with their friends and interacted with classmates, teachers and family members.

 

"Smiles and excitement were everywhere as our preschoolers shared their artwork with their families and interacted with their friends and teachers," said Principal Taylor. "It truly was a heartwarming evening where our school community came together to celebrate our students."

 

"The 2nd Annual Pop Art celebration was one of the wonderful events organized by our F.X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center staff," Superintendent Giguere said. "The event reflected the strong sense of community at ECDC and the District's commitment to fostering creativity, expression and joy in early childhood education."

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Consider Creative Corner kids art activities for June school half days

Consider Creative Corner kids art
activities for June school half days

 

June half days we have programs 12:30 to 5:30 PM and school pick up options for some schools too ! 

 

 

LARGE NEW SPACE/ LOCATION to Birchwood Bakery, 99 Main St.

Register -> 
www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Reminder: Call for Artists to participate in the 1st Annual Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit

CALLING ALL ARTISTS:  

1st Annual Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit

The Franklin Art Association is collaborating with the Franklin Historical Museum to present the 1st Annual Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit.  This exhibit is open to all artists including student artists in Franklin and the surrounding areas.  

There is no entry fee to participate.   

The exhibit will be held at the Franklin Historical Museum June 7 - June 22, with a registration deadline of May 23rd.  

Artists may request an entry form and exhibit guidelines by emailing the Franklin Art Association at faasecretary@gmail.com.  

So get those brushes and paints out and help make this first of its kind Franklin community event a huge success!

Franklin Art Association meeting & Guest Demo by Chris West - location changed to Historical Museum

The Franklin Art Association invites the public to our Wednesday, March 5th meeting. We will greet Guest Demo-Artist, Christine West, our collage painter for this month’s public demonstration. She will be giving a talk about her work and a step by step demonstration of her collage production technique. She creates monotypes and mixed-media collages using acrylic mediums, inks, photography and various papers. Her work has been inspired by modern architecture, the textures of nature, mid-century style and science-fiction. She’s particularly moved by Abstract Expressionism and collages of the mid-century type. 

Guest Demo-Artist, Christine West

In 2015, she enrolled in classes at the Holliston Mills where she focused on painting city and abstract landscapes. Under the present day instruction of Paula DeSimone, she’s undertaken various medium painting, printing and drawing. She continues currently following DeSimone’s tutelage at the Danforth Art Museum. Her work can be seen at True Grit Gallery in Middleboro, MA. And she has exhibited in ‘Member shows” at Attleboro Arts Museum, Hopkington Art Center and the Morini Gallery. 

The free-to-the-public-meetings are held at the Franklin Historical Museum* at 6:30 PM. FAA welcomes the public to attend. Refreshments are served at the break. We have an on-going FAA Scholarship Fund to which attendees are invited to contribute. 

The FAA is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural Council, Franklin Cultural District and www.franklinart.org. And we can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram. 

*Note - change in location this time due to scheduled repairs at the Franklin Senior Center.

"This Love" art exhibit and talk back scheduled for Historical Musem Feb 20

"This Love"  art exhibit and talk back

The Franklin Historical Museum presents "THIS LOVE" by Amy Adams. An Exhibit and talk back is scheduled for Thursday, Feb 20 from 4 PM to 6 PM.

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kv4QVPc6DvUo1ruSk8Ukpxgmi6IJk7co/view?usp=drive_link

Tri-County Carpentry students collaborate on Franklin art project

"Tri-County Carpentry students had a fantastic time teaming up with local artist Amy Adams for an incredible community project with Franklin Elementary School!  

Mrs. Adams reached out to our students to create wooden fish for the elementary students to paint and display at the Franklin Community Sculpture Park. Using their CAD/CAM skills and the CNC router, our students designed and crafted a variety of fish shapes from pine boards. After some meticulous sanding, the school of fish was ready to swim over to Mrs. Adams.  

Tri-County Carpentry students collaborate on Franklin art project

Mrs. Adams, a passionate artist dedicated to her community, has been collaborating with Franklin Elementary students for years. This project was a wonderful opportunity to bring people together and inspire creativity. 

Our Tri-County Carpentry students are so proud to have been a part of this amazing initiative. Well done, Dylan Fairchild, Jackson Kullich, Austin LeBlanc, and Gideon Vazquez! 

#TriCountyCarpentry #CommunityProject #FranklinElementary #WorkHardTodayCounts"

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Consider signing up for this Quilling Art Class, February 6

Details inside!

Roll, shape, and glue paper into beautiful Galentine / Valentine designs! Lifelong Community Learning is hosting this adult craft on February 6th. Click the link below for all the details. For information and to register, visit: Community Learning Arts & Crafts Classes

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Creative Corner offers coupon for any 4 week art class session

New Year, new opportunities for you to explore your creative side ! Winter months best time to be inside doing something creative with friends. 

Still have openings T and Th art club for elementary ages and Friday night teen ( middle and high school ages). 

Creative Corner offers coupon

Coupon good for adult group nights events Thursday night options call to book your girls night, girls scout troops or birthday party with us ! 

www.creativecornerfranklin.com   Locally owned small business

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Creative Corner schedules Christmas school break workshops for age 5-11

Christmas school break workshops for age 5-11

 

Creative Camp Winter Break Fun!  

www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, December 5, 2024 ???

Thursday, December 5

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

3:00pm Wicked Themed Paint Night (Creative Corner Art Studio)

4:30pm Dean College Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dean College)

5:00pm Teddy Gallagher's Closed for Private Event

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:00pm Horace Mann MS Winter Concert (Horace Mann School)

6:15pm Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale Reception (Norfolk Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin LGBTQ Alliance monthly meeting (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:00pm Faculty Dance Works (Dean College)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting CANCELLED

Event Date:  Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 7:00pm

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting CANCELLED

Event Date:  Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 7:30pm

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Can you help this Wind Phone project with a donation? (audio)

Via Amy Adams: 

Project Healing with HeART Is underway. We are building a Wind Phone and need your HELP! 

Images provided are from a Wind Phone in Japan. They exist all over the world as a way to connect with a lost loved one allowing you to have a phone call that the wind may carry a message along for you.  

Wind Phone in Japan

The call is symbolic and can be used to process grief. Each phone will include an artistic element as well as a list of the nearest resources for support. This project requires a collaboration of these organizations as well as encourage community involvement. Loss is something that impacts us all, we should not shy away when we need the support or can be there for others.  

Please share, read more about this cause and how you can help. https://gofund.me/1f8d33b2

You can also listen to Amy and I talk about this project as one of many we cover in our discussion about art -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/talking-art-with-amy-adams-audio.html

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Teaser on future event at the True Grit Gallery

event at the True Grit Gallery

Via Amy Adams:  

"Hello Community!  

Back in the lab finishing up this one is for a True Grit Art Gallery event featuring poet and visual arts collaborations (more to come on dates to check it out!).  

Just wanted to share the message that came through for this one. 

“You’re not stepping into an abyss. The foundation for your direction is already there.

Don’t overcomplicate and take the step!”

Brief video on FB and they don't allow embedding elsewhere. To view, you'll need to follow the link ->  https://www.facebook.com/share/v/USKCuLMQRsje6pSt/

Creative Corner still has openings for summer programs

Creative Corner summer programs

Register online at the Creative Corner webpage ->   https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/elementaryclasses

Student Public Art Installation scheduled for June 11 at 5 PM

Student Public Art

 

 

"Please come out to welcome the student public art installation. They all have spent months creating, cutting and painting the fish.

We would love your support to thank them for beautifying our town and learning the value of art in public spaces."

 

Call for art at the Franklin Sculpture Park

"Calling all artists! 

Submit your sculpture proposals by June 1st for a chance to be part of this immersive outdoor exhibition. Whether you work with metal, stone, wood, or innovative materials, we want to see your vision come to life in our park.

Don’t miss this chance to share your art with the community! 

Link in bio for submission detailsLink in bio for submission details. #CallForArtists #SculpturePark #OutdoorArt #ArtOpportunity #DeadlineJune1

To submit proposal -> https://franklinma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1080/record-types/6632

Call for art at the Franklin Sculpture Park

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Lifelong Learning schedules unique one-day kids' art classes on May 14

"Check out these unique one-day kids' art classes on May 14th! 

Sign up by April 30th to avoid cancellation. 

Learn more at https://t.co/sI1mc1z0tH .

#fpslifelong #fpslifelongcommunity

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Lifelong Learning schedules unique one-day kids' art classes on May 14