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

Key events for Thursday, April 25, 2024

A Dream Shared - an art exhibit & talk back 

When:  April 25, 2024 from 4 to 6 PM

Where: Franklin Historical Museum

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/a-dream-shared-art-exhibit-talk-back-on.html

Should be a good event with art and conversation about art, a great way for me to begin my evening of reporting

Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee Meeting 

April 25 at 5 PM

Municipal Building 3rd Floor Training Room

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/fps-comprehensive-facilities-planning.html

What is this latest redistricting effort going to bring forward? This may be the preview for the subcommittee before the School Committee gets to see it. Kinda a sneak peak! We should at least find out find out where they are in the process.

Franklin, MA: School Committee Special Meeting 

April 25, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/franklin-ma-school-committee-special.html

Yes, a special committee meeting to interview the next school business administrator. Folks should recall that Miriam Goodman retired last year. Dr Bob Dutch has stepped in for this year. The meeting will help determine the next individual to fill this critical role.

BT/ALC Big Band at Franklin High School (free concert)

WHEN: Thursday, April 25 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

WHERE: Franklin High School Auditorium

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/franklin-public-schools-to-host-btalc.html

Funded by the Franklin Cultural Council and MASS Cultural Council, a great way to close the day with some big band and jazz sounds

Key events for Thursday, April 25, 2024

Why are there multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

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:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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 

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)

A Dream Shared - an art exhibit & talk back on April 25 from 4 - 6 PM

A Dream Shared - an art exhibit & talk back 

Hello Community! 

We are excited to share this collaboration between Dean College, the Franklin Public School District MA and the Franklin Historical Museum with Fatima Wojohat. 

All are welcome to stop in!

When:  April 25, 2024 from 4 to 6 PM

Where: Franklin Historical Museum

Franklin Culture, Town of Franklin, Franklin Cultural Council, Franklin Town News, Franklin Downtown Partnership, Franklin Art Association, Franklin Public Library Official Site, Franklin, MA News

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Talking about "Create Art Around the World" with the NAHS student leadership team (audio)

FM #1158 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1158 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with the leadership team of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS). Amy Edson, FHS Art teacher, and club advisor. The leadership team students introduce themselves as we go around:  

• Raena, the President of NAHS and leading the Singapore room

• Allie, the Vice-President, and leading the Spain room

• Gia, the Data Manager, and leading the Columbia room

• Christine, the Social Media Director and leading the Sudan room

We had our conversation in one of the art rooms where the Create Art Around the World will be taking place. 

Thanks to the Franklin Cultural Council for the grant to enable this event for free.

Let’s listen to this conversation about the kid friendly (and did we say, “Free”) Create Art Around the World scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1158-fhs-nahs-create-art-round-the-world-03-07-24

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FHS Clay Studio Instagram account -> https://www.instagram.com/fhs_claystudio/ 

More about the Franklin Cultural Council -> https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Create Art Around the World scheduled for Apr 24, 2024 - free & kid Friendly at FHS