Franklin Art Association October 5 meeting features Kendra Bidwell Ferreira

The Franklin Art Association monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 5th at 6:30 pm at the Franklin Senior Center. The program will feature a discussion and demonstration of methods and techniques by Kendra Bidwell Ferreira. Kendra’s work is mainly contemporary colored pencil using ordinary subjects and compositions to portray them in an extraordinary way. Colored pencils allow her to combine the expressiveness of painting with the control of drawing. A recording of her demo will later be posted to the Franklin Art Association's YouTube channel and at www.franklinart.org.

Kendra received a good foundation in drawing in high school, then went on to earn her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art with a concentration in printmaking. She is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and holds a second signature status (CPX) in exploratory mediums with colored pencil. Kendra is also a Fellow Member of the American Artists’ Professional League, and an artist member of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club and Providence Art Club. Kendra’s work has been included in many national and international art exhibitions and she has received numerous awards for her work.

All meetings are free and open to the public. The Art Association is supported in part by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural Council and the Franklin Cultural District.

Franklin Art Association October 5 meeting features Kendra Bidwell Ferreira

Franklin Art Association: Monthly Meeting & Demonstration - Sep 7 at 6:30 PM

Wednesday September 7: 

FAA Monthly Meeting & Demonstration 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.

Deborah Drummond will be our invited artist for our first meeting on September 7. Deborah is a Boston area artist who for many years practiced as a professional freelance illustrator/designer and photographer. She returned to painting non-objective abstraction working in acrylic, collage and printmaking and will share her experience and techniques. Her work is focused on non-objective abstraction in acrylic, collage and printmaking. Mid-century and color field art are primary influences and inspiration in her work.

Franklin Art Association

Franklin Art Association sets monthly meetings, welcomes new members

The purpose of the Franklin Art Association is the advancement of the arts of painting, drawing, graphics, textiles and all creative art media in the greater Franklin area. To preserve the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibiting work, conducting classes, demonstrations, lectures, and sponsoring other activities favorable to artistic expression and for the development of friendly exchanges among artists and those interested in the arts.

The Franklin Art Association meets on the first Wednesday of the month (except July & August). Meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, MA, with a business meeting starting at 6:45pm, refreshments and socialization starts at 6:30 PM, the monthly demonstration/workshop starts at ~7 PM  and runs until ~9 PM. 

In addition to the monthly meetings, which include a demonstration by a noted regional artist or life drawing session, workshops and field trips are sponsored throughout the ear. Art exhibitions are held each fall and spring. The Association also sponsors a scholarship competition for graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education in an art related field. 

Next meeting: Wednesday, Sep 7 at the Franklin Senior Center

Sign up for membership or renew for the new year. Fill out the form (PDF), bring to the next meeting Sep 7 or mail it to the address provided on the form.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x4eOL9NnjDW-1F-xrRjF3cMuc00oly3o/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Art Association

Franklin Art Association - art gallery opening reception - June 23

I am thrilled to announce that the Franklin Art Association now has its very first art gallery located within the Escape into Fiction bookstore in downtown Franklin.

This has been a long time coming, so please join us at our first opening reception for conversation, appetizers, and wine and experience the beautiful artwork of our member artists!

When: Thursday, June 23 - from 6 to 8 PM

Sue Sheridan

President

Franklin Art Association 

Franklin Art Association - art gallery opening reception - June 23

Franklin Art Assoc opens art gallery in Escape into Fiction

I am thrilled to announce that the Franklin Art Association now has its very first art gallery located within the Escape into Fiction bookstore in downtown Franklin. 

This has been a long time coming, so please join us at our first opening reception for conversation, appetizers, and wine and experience the beautiful artwork of our member artists!

Sue Sheridan

President

Franklin Art Association 

Art gallery hours - open when Escape into Fiction is open

You can also purchase art online and pick up at the store

https://escapeintofiction.com/collections/franklin-art-association-art-work

Reception Details: June 23 from 6 to 8 PM

Franklin Art Assoc opens art gallery in Escape into Fiction

Something for everyone as #ArtsHappenHere in the Franklin Cultural District

The Franklin Cultural District outlook for events through Memorial Day continue the theme of #ArtsHappeningHere. A variety of events in and around the District are scheduled as shown in the listing below. Author talks, performing arts, informative symposium, and art shows are among the events listed.

Check the Cultural Calendar (https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar) or www.Franklin.news for updates.

Thursday, May 12

6:30pm - Poor Richard’s Women: a presentation from author Nancy Rubin Stuart - Franklin Public Library, https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/poor-richards-women 

Friday, May 13

1:00pm - Library Book Sale

6:00pm - Footlighters perform Annie Jr at Horace Mann Middle School (middle school performers)

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/annie-jr-86745

Saturday, May 14

9:00am - MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-tickets-270070025717

9:00am - Library Book Sale

10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - Library Bag Sale

3:00pm - Last Call: Maya Angelou’s Last Interview -- Franklin Public Library

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/last-call-maya-angelou%E2%80%99s-last-interview-saturday-may-14-300-pm 

7:00pm - Footlighters perform Annie Jr at Horace Mann Middle School (middle school performers)  

Rising Stars Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/annie-jr-86745  

7:30pm - Rising Stars Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1566 

Sunday, May 15

1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

Empty Bowls simple supper

Thursday, May 19

6:00pm - FHS Film Fest

6:00pm - Empty Bowls simple supper 

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=47 

Friday, May 20

7:30pm - Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan at THE BLACK BOX https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1556 

Saturday, May 21

4:00pm - Franklin Art Assoc reception, 7 member showcase of art at 67 Degrees through June

4:00pm - FSPA Spring Concert 2022, At Medway High School!

7:00pm - FSPA Spring Concert 2022, At Medway High School!

FSPA Spring Concert 2022

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36234/production/1112792 

Sunday, May 22 

1:00pm - FSPA Spring Concert 2022, At Medway High School!

4:00pm - FSPA Spring Concert 2022, At Medway High School!

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36234/production/1112792 

Monday, May 30 = Memorial Day

10:00am - Memorial Day parade, 3 ceremonial stops along parade route with finish on Town Common. Performance from all the middle school, and high school bands along with BFCCPS band

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Franklin Art Association: May Newsletter, Meeting May 4 features artist Lee Ball

Dear FAA Members, 

Attached please find a copy of the FAA May Newsletter with information about our upcoming Wednesday, May 4th meeting with guest artist Lee Ball.  

As well as numerous exhibition opportunities including at our very own brand new gallery! 

And at our Spring Strawberry Stroll Friday June 10th as well as the ArtWalk June 10-12th.

Please also note the FAA End of Year picnic to be held Saturday June 4th.

Franklin Arts Association: May Newsletter, Meeting May 4 features artist Lee Ball

Talking art with Sue Sheridan - 03/22/22 (audio)

FM #761 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 761 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Franklin resident and artist Sue Sheridan. Sue has long been a supporter of arts in Franklin having served on the Franklin Cultural Council and currently as President of the Franklin Arts Association. 

We worked together on the Cultural District Steering Committee for several years to organize the Cultural Festivals for 2015, 2016, and 2017 to prepare for the Cultural District application. The Cultural District was approved in 2019.

Let’s listen to my conversation with Sue as we talk about arts in Franklin.  Our conversation runs about 43 minutes. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-761-franklin-art-assoc-sue-sheridan-03-22-22

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Franklin Arts Association -> https://www.franklinart.org/ 

FUSF Art Wall video with Sue https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheArtWallatFUSF/posts/3103169493279957/ 

FUSF Art Wall video with Chris Blue Tabeau  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheArtWallatFUSF/posts/3028175244112716/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

From the archives: Sue Sheridan (left) and Tina Guarino (right) happily getting into their art work at the Cultural Festival in 2015

Franklin Art Assoc: Acclaimed Pastel Artist Dave Kaphammer - March 2

Acclaimed Pastel Artist Dave Kaphammer will present a demonstration to the Franklin Art Association on Wednesday, March 2 at the Franklin MA Senior Center. Don't miss the chance to meet this outstanding artist and to see his creative skills!

For those who are not able to join us in person, the meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7298884226.NEXT

Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting.

Wednesday, March 2, 6:30 PM

Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA 02038

Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4875334709170434&id=493467777357171

Franklin Art Assoc: Acclaimed Pastel Artist Dave Kaphammer - March 2

Missed the Franklin Art Assoc meeting? Catch up with the recording

"This introduction to photographic basics presented by Ronald Zincone at the Franklin Art Association's recent Zoom meeting was recorded and can be watched at the link below."

Direct YouTube link -> https://youtu.be/sJaI23zrlC4

Shared from the Franklin Art Associate Facebook post ->

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3079807748955897/

Franklin Art Association: Monthly Meeting - Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022

Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting. Wednesday, February 2!

Beth Newman, who holds a BFA in Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design in 2003, has worked primarily in watercolor, graphic design, and mixed media (collage work), and oil painting in a more illustrative style geared for children’s book illustration.  She has taught in small art studios including the former Whitehall Farm Studios of Hopkinton (children and adult), independent painting workshops at Bunkhouse Creative of Holliston, and recently at the HCA.  She will be discussing and demonstrating her approach to creating her works.

https://www.facebook.com/49346777

7357171/posts/4715224945181412/

Beth Newman art work

Beth Newman

More Public Art Coming to Franklin's Flower Alley!

Bubbles Make Smiles

Franklin Art Association members Amy Adams and Peg Munson have painted murals that will be installed soon on a building between 15 and 17 East Central Street, facing the former Cake Bar. 

This project has been organized by the Franklin Downtown Partnership, and sponsored by the Ferrara family who own the building. The other side of the building is the Flower Alley mural installation.

These murals are designed to be interactive for taking selfie’s, and we hope that they  will encourage people to visit the Franklin Cultural District. They will be installed in mid December and will be featured as part of the Ladybug Trail in early 2022.

Flight

Peg’s mural “Bubbles Make Smiles”, features a giant bubble wand and bubbles floating up over a background of a sunset over water.  Amy's mural is entitled “Flight.” She says it is "an interactive artwork featuring over 160 unique and individual butterflies, and is meant to be an inspiring and uplifting reflection of our diverse community."

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc/posts/4535050639865511

FAA December Newsletter & Holiday Social Info

FAA Members, 

Attached please find a copy of the December FAA Newsletter with information about our upcoming Holiday Paint-Together meeting on Wednesday December 1st,  as well as numerous call to entries and local classes, member exhibition announcements and workshops.

We at the FAA would like to take this moment to remind readers that the pandemic has hit arts non-profits especially hard, and The Franklin Art Association is no exception. After the isolation of the past 2 years, we need art more than ever to remind us of our shared humanity and to bring us together. 

Please consider donating to the Franklin Art Association this Giving Tuesday November 30th, your support will help ensure that we can continue to bring fantastic programing to you and our entire community! 

Donations can be made in person at our Wednesday December 1st meeting or via mail at Franklin Art Association, 279 E. Central St. PMB#289 Franklin MA 02038.  The FAA is a registered non-profit if you would like a receipt for tax purposes you only need ask!

Hope to see everyone on Dec. 1st with holiday season cheer!!!

 Membership Renewal Form as of 2021-22.pdf

 FAA December 2021 newsletter.pdf

Franklin Art Association: Dianne Panarelli Miller to present at meeting Nov 3

The Franklin Art Association will hold its third in-person meeting of the fall season at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 3.  Our special guest demonstrator will be Dianne Panarelli Miller, a world renowned artist painting in Canada, Bermuda, and Europe. She is an award winning Boston-based "Plein Air Painter" of color and light and is a signature member of the New England Plein Air Painters, as well as a "Copley Master,” a honor conferred by the Copley Society, America’s oldest nonprofit art association, on artists who have achieved distinction for the outstanding quality of their work.  

Panarelli’s approach combines the classic atelier training of the "Boston School" with a mastery of technique of her own personal style expressed through the harmony of color and design.  Her work encompasses landscapes, cityscapes, portraits and still lifes.

Miller has been painting, full-time, year-round, for 40 years, is represented by several galleries throughout New England, and is passing on her tutelage to others with a robust teaching schedule that spans from the Cape to the South Shore. She also organizes art trips to Europe and in 2018 traveled on her own to a starkly different landscape: Wyoming. “That was one of the best things I have ever done in my life. I drove cross-country and spent a month out there painting; I did 54 paintings in a month,” she recalls. “It was a true adventure.”  

Franklin Art Association meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center (10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin), and are free and open to the public.  

In accordance with public health guidelines attendees will be expected to wear facemasks.  Meetings are also live-streamed via Zoom for those unable to join us in person.  

The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181910922?pwd=ME9aTGtvRVJFVlg2aDBlMllVT1ZZdz09

 FAA web page ->  https://www.franklinart.org/

Franklin Art Association:  Dianne Panarelli Miller to present at meeting Nov 3

Franklin Art Association: art exhibit - Oct 2, 2021

The Franklin Art Association (FAA) will be having an art exhibition in conjunction with the Harvest Festival from 12 - 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 2, 2021

Franklin Art Association: art exhibit - Oct 2, 2021

Franklin Art Association - hybrid meeting - Sep 1

Dear FAA members, 

We are so excited to welcome everyone back IN PERSON this Wednesday Sept. 1st at the Franklin Senior Center for our first meeting of the year.  The meeting will start with a social hour at 6:30 PM, followed by a brief business meeting and then our feature event! Guest artist Karole Nicholson will give a live demonstration.  

The meeting will also be available on Zoom for those who can not join us in person.  Zoom link =>  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181910922?pwd=ME9aTGtvRVJFVlg2aDBlMllVT1ZZdz09

Reminder: For the health of all, we ask that you please wear a mask when inside the Senior Center, regardless of vaccination status.  Thank you kindly for your cooperation. 

The Fall Show will be held Saturday, October 2 and will be open to ALL current members, no pre-registration required simply bring your work, ready to hang, with your show entry fee to the drop off!  All participating members are asked to assist in making the show a success by volunteering in some capacity.  Here: https://volunteersignup.org/B7WXH is sign up sheet for show volunteers. 

Show prospectus ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hwl2k_5GCSRx5j1rB5JadMww0lvXU1_l/view?usp=sharing

Membership renewal form ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEufMLLTfaXLe3tGNkFi2Pk4Elmgd-7G/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Art Association - hybrid meeting - Sep 1

Flower Alley has its first mural

"One mural done, and more to come! The FDP continues to coordinate the installations of murals on Flower Alley off East Central St. Stop by to see this amazing mural by artist Peg Munson."

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/243620642485745/posts/1787627298085064/

For more about the Franklin Downtown Partnership, visit their page

https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Flower Alley has its first mural

Escape to the Arts! with Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration - Jun 11-12-13

"Just want to make sure all of our community knows there is a NEW and giant event going on in Franklin this weekend. This has been organized by the FRANKLIN CULTURAL DISTRICT and has taken dozens of volunteers, thousands of dollars (hard-won grant money) and hours and hours (and hours) of planning. They now need YOUR support by attending! 

There are so many events taking place with this all over town - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

For the complete schedule, look here: https://buff.ly/3xTXRes 

(I'm especially looking forward to live music on the commons from 2-4 PM on Saturday!)

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1447466695607153&id=399575860396247

Escape to the Arts! with Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration - Jun 11-12-13

Escape to the Arts! Sunday, June 13

Escape to the Arts! Sunday, June 13 closes out the Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration. 

 
For the complete schedule of events and activities for the ArtWALK

https://www.franklinculture.org/home/pages/franklin-artwalk-celebration-escape-arts 

Escape to the Arts! Sunday, June 13

Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration June 11-12-13