In the News: Dean Dash 5K, St Vincent DePaul collection, Art Assoc spring show

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Dean College will host a 5K race this weekend, an event organizers say is growing each year. 

Race organizers are hoping this year's Dean Dash - the third annual such event - will draw more than 200 participants. The race is scheduled to start at noon on Saturday, April 23 at Dean Hall. 

Carlos Aguilera, college recreation coordinator, said the concept came out of a group discussion of campus traditions. 

"We were talking about traditions and what could get the students interested," he said. "The idea of a race came up, and 5Ks are very popular these days."

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Dean Dash 5K

"The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Mary’s Parish, 1 Church Square, will hold its monthly collection May 7-8. 

Items may be left in the boxes at the doors of the church at any time. The SVDP food pantry is able to pack four to five bags of food and offer them to senior citizens, the unemployed, low-income families, people who are unable to work, families with three generations living in the home, single mothers who are working two jobs and families with many children."

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"The Franklin Art Association will hold an opening reception and awards ceremony on April 30 at the Black Box, 15 W. Central St., Franklin. 

The show will feature an exhibit and sale of works of art by member artists, a “clothesline cash and carry” art sale, small works table and bin sales of original work and prints. Live music will be provided by the Franklin High School Jazz Band. Refreshments will be served. 

The show will be open from noon to 8 p.m. April 30 and from noon to 3 p.m. May 1. A reception will take place at 7 p.m. April 30."

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Franklin Art Association - Spring Art Show - Apr 30, May 1

On Saturday, April 30th, the Franklin Art Association will hold an opening reception and awards ceremony at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, Franklin.  The show will feature an exhibit and sale of works of art by member artists, a "clothesline cash and carry" art sale, small works table and bin sales of original work and prints.  Live music will be provided by the Franklin High School Jazz Band.  Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

Franklin Art Associate - Spring Show and Sale

The show opens on Saturday, April 30th, 12 pm - 8 pm, and continues through Sunday, May 1st, 12 pm - 3 pm.

"We are very excited to have the opportunity to showcase our members' artwork at this terrific new venue at THE BLACK BOX," says Sue Sheridan, association president.

More than 100 pieces of art and photography by member artists will be featured.  All works will be for sale and reasonably priced.

The Franklin Art Association is a non-profit organization and has been continuously providing art education programs in Franklin for more than 40 years.  Monthly meetings, art exhibits and painting workshops provide the opportunity for artists and photographers at every skill level to meet and learn from one another in a supportive environment.  Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at the Franklin Senior Center, which feature art demonstrations by established regional and national artists.

The association's activities are supported in part by the Franklin Cultural Council, which is a local agency funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  For more information about association activities, check the website at www.franklinart.org and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc/

About the event:

WHEN:  Saturday, April 30th from 12 pm - 8 pm, with an opening reception at 7 pm.  The show continues on Sunday, May 1st, 12 pm - 3 pm.  

WHERE:  THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central St., Franklin

ADMISSION:  Free

INFORMATION:  www.franklinart.org

In the News: softball team holds recycling event, try your hand at curling, Art Association spring show scheduled

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The Franklin High School softball team will hold a recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon April 16 at the Franklin Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St. 

The team will collect bottles, cans and all types of electronic items for a nominal fee between $5 and $20. 

All proceeds benefit the FHS Girls Softball Team."

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"The Blackstone Valley Curling Club will hold a Learn to Curl event from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 21 at the Blackstone Valley IcePlex, 121 Plain St. 

Certified curling instructors will be on hand to teach the basics. The clinic will cost $40 per person and is for ages 18 and older. 

Those planning on trying out curling at the Learn to Curl should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, such as a jogging suit, and rubber-soled shoes. The club will provide all other equipment needed to participate. 

The Blackstone Valley Curling Club’s league season will begin in October, and space is limited. 

For information and to register: LTC.bvcurlingclub.com. Walk-ins will not be permitted."

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curling pictogram (from wikipedia)

"The Franklin Art Association’s annual Spring Members Art Exhibit and Sale will be held from noon to 8 p.m. April 30 and from noon to 3 p.m. May 1 at The Black Box, 15 W. Central St. 

The multimedia show will include oils, acrylics, water media, pastel/charcoal, mixed media and photography. Food and beverages will be provided. 

The event is free and open to the public."

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Franklin Art Association - Spring Show - April 30, May 1

Franklin Art Association - Spring Show - April 30, May 1
at THE BLACK BOX

Franklin Art Association: Fall Art Show - Nov 7 and Nov 8

The Franklin Art Association is proud to present their Fall Art Show at the 

Fall Art Show - Nov 7 and Nov 8

Tri- County High School 
147 Pond Street, 
Franklin 

Saturday, Nov. 7th from 12:00 - 8:00 pm 
Sunday, Nov. 8th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm 


Exhibit and sale of fine art paintings and photography 
small works table, greeting cards, prints, 
small paintings and photography 



Scholarship Raffle

Complementary food and beverage 

Free admission and parking 

Opened to the public 


Franklin Art Association since 1971
for further information
www.franklinart.org and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

Franklin Art Association: Fall Art Show - Nov 7 and Nov 8

The Franklin Art Association is proud to present their Fall Art Show at the 

Fall Art Show - Nov 7 and Nov 8

Tri- County High School 
147 Pond Street, 
Franklin 

Saturday, Nov. 7th from 12:00 - 8:00 pm 
Sunday, Nov. 8th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm 


Exhibit and sale of fine art paintings and photography 
small works table, greeting cards, prints, 
small paintings and photography 



Scholarship Raffle

Complementary food and beverage 

Free admission and parking 

Opened to the public 


Franklin Art Association since 1971
for further information
www.franklinart.org and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

Franklin Art Association Spring Show winners

Congratulations to all the winners at the Franklin Art Association Spring Show!

Franklin Art Association - Art Show and Sale

BEST IN SHOW:

Rebecca Skinner for “Falling Down” (Photography)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE:

Diane Choquette for “New England Harvest” (WatercolorW

OIL CATEGORY:

1st Place - Paul Peterson for “A Long Deep Winter”

2nd Place - Dorothy Downing for “Jogging Trail”

3rd Place - Robin Wessman for “Salt Marsh”

Honorable Mention: Richard Fotland for “Sunrise, Tynemouth UK”

ACRYLIC CATEGORY:

1st Place - Aivars Zandbergs for “Winter Glow”

2nd Place - Frank Robertson for “Lucky Lanterns”

3rd Place - Don Iacovelli for “Kids”

Honorable Mention: Lisa Bailey for “High Beams”

WATERCOLOR CATEGORY:

1st Place - Deborah Ryan for “Rain Shower”

2nd Place - Daydre Hamilton for “Solo”

3rd Place - Kris Occhino for “Connected”

Honorable Mention: Jerry Aissis for “Shadows of the Past”

PASTELS/CHARCOAL CATEGORY:

1st Place - Joanne Willoughby for “Perfect Blues”

2nd Place - Susan Pratt Sheridan for “Chappy”

3rd Place - Stacey David for “Buoys”

Honorable Mention: Carol Freiswick for “Hat Shop”

MIXED MEDIA CATEGORY:

1st place - Claire Griffin for “Crocus”

2nd Place - Diana Maley for “Beavertail Light”

3rd Place - Karen Pendleton for “Are You Talking to Me?”

Honorable Mention: Jane Alfieri for “Puppy Love”

PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY:

1st Place - Margaret Munson for “Spanish Moss”

2nd Place - Judy Belben for “Alley in Yellow”

3rd Place - Marjorie Sardella for “Lamplight Along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway”

Honorable Mention: Guy Occhino for “Lookouts”

FAA photo from their Facebook collection

Find additional photos on Facebook here  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc/photos_stream

"Fresh off the Palette" art show

"Fresh off the Palette"

Seven artists called "The Bud's" will be exhibiting their paintings the month of May, at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056

These paintings have been created in the fields, on the shore and in the studios. Watercolors, pastels, and oil paintings will be exhibited.

A gala wine and finger foods reception will be held Saturday, May 9th, 2015 from 3 pm to 5 pm.  It is free and opened to the public.

Artists participating will be Richard Fotland, Gail Eckberg, Susan Sheridan, Paul Peterson, Tina Guarino, Paul Guarino and Adele Corrigan. All are members of many regional art associations.

Come and join us to celebrate spring.

screen grab of  Norfolk Library webpage

Reminder: Spring Art Show at THE BLACK BOX - Apr 18-19

2015 Spring Members Show and Sale will be held at the Black Box Theater, 15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Saturday, April, 18th 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sunday, April, 19th  12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The exhibit is free and opened to the public

* Exhibit of original works of fine art and photographs 

* Bin sales of original works of art and prints 

* Complementary food and beverage 

* Clothes line art sale

Franklin Art Association - Spring Show

Awards ceremony Saturday evening at 7:00 pm

The Franklin Art Association since 1971

Sponsored in part by the Franklin Cultural Council

For further information please visit our web site at www.franklinart.org

and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

THE BLACK BOX Theater, 15 W Main St, Franklin

#shopFranklin 

Franklin Art Association - Spring Show - Apr 18 and 19

2015 Spring Members Show and Sale will be held at the Black Box Theater, 15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Saturday, April, 18th 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sunday, April, 19th  12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The exhibit is free and opened to the public

* Exhibit of original works of fine art and photographs 

* Bin sales of original works of art and prints 

* Complementary food and beverage 

* Clothes line art sale

Franklin Art Association - Spring Show

Awards ceremony Saturday evening at 7:00 pm

The Franklin Art Association since 1971

Sponsored in part by the Franklin Cultural Council

For further information please visit our web site at www.franklinart.org

and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

#shopFranklin 

Franklin Art Association: Spring Show on Apr 18-19

2015 Spring Members Show and Sale will be held at the Black Box Theater, 15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Saturday, April, 18th 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sunday, April, 19th  12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The exhibit is free and opened to the public

* Exhibit of original works of fine art and photographs 

* Bin sales of original works of art and prints 

* Complementary food and beverage 

* Clothes line art sale

Awards ceremony Saturday evening at 7:00 pm

The Franklin Art Association since 1971

Sponsored in part by the Franklin Cultural Council

For further information please visit our web site at www.franklinart.org

and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

THE BLACK BOX Theater, 15 W Main St, Franklin

#shopFranklin 

Reminder: Franklin Art Association --- "Art Exhibit: Enhanced"

The Franklin Art Association is pleased to present "Art Exhibit: Enhanced" at the Tri-County High School, 147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA on Saturday, November 15th, 12:00-8:00 pm and Sunday, November 16th, 12:00-3:00 pm 

Original Fine Art, small works, scholarship raffle, refreshments
Free and opened to the public 

For more information visit our web site at www.franklinart.org and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc 

We are sponsored in part by the Franklin Cultural Council

Franklin Art Association

Franklin Art Association: "Art Exhibit: Enhanced"

The Franklin Art Association is pleased to present "Art Exhibit: Enhanced" at the Tri-County High School, 147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA on Saturday, November 15th, 12:00-8:00 pm and Sunday, November 16th, 12:00-3:00 pm 

Original Fine Art, small works, scholarship raffle, refreshments
Free and opened to the public 

For more information visit our web site at www.franklinart.org and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc 

We are sponsored in part by the Franklin Cultural Council

Franklin Art Association

Franklin Art Association: Special Show Meeting

   SPECIAL SHOW MEETING

  

   Please come - We need all to help us

Who:        All members and all new members to join in

Place:      Guarino's, 75 Jefferson Road, off King Street, Franklin 

When:      Wednesday, March 26   

Time:       7-9 PM

Franklin Art Association

Objective:  Request for help* with FAA Spring Show, at Dean College, May 16, 17, 18 

*All tasks will be reduced to small responsibilities  No one will have to do anything they cannot do. 

Detailed information with be available for each 'assignment'. 

It is a wonderful way for newer members to become more part of FAA.    We want and need you!    

We want to get to know you newer members and 'work' with you.   

Please come, we need everyone's help.     Mark your calendars now to come over. 

See you there!

       Thank you.    Bill Wallhausser and Gail Eckberg,  Co-chairs, Spring Show

Gail  - geckberg1@gmail.com

Bill - bwallhausser@gmail.com