Showing posts with label creative. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creative. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

New elementary school logos designed by Franklin's Kayla Jean Creative


"I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of my two elementary kiddos on their first day back to school. If you’re not local to Franklin, our town had a big redistricting and a lot of feels along with it. I was honored to have been asked by our PCCs to help design our elementary school logo as part of the redistricting process. 




Franklin elementary and middle school kiddos will be cubs until they’re high school panthers, and while we match the high school look and feel - this small step in creating matching logos is so much bigger than that.


We’re one big unified district after this wild ride we’ve been on in this community. I’m so excited for a fresh start and a strong path forward and humbled to have played a small part in it. I hope it was a great first day for ALL of my little Franklin Cubs!"




Monday, August 11, 2025

Kaye Kelly Talks About her book "The Modern Creative" (audio)

FM #1491 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1491 in the series. 


This session shares my conversation with Kaye Kelly, musician, teacher, arts advocate and now author of her first book; "The Modern Creative: A Practical Guide for 21st Century Artists."  We had our discussion on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.

 

We talk about 

  • Kaye’s life in Franklin

  • Teaching at Berklee, raising a family, performing

  • Leading to her first book

  • Ear training, a real thing for aspiring musicians

  • Flexibility and grace in living the artist life


The recording runs about 34 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1491-kaye-kelly-talks-about-the-modern-creative-08-05-25/


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Steve & Kaye in the Studio
Steve & Kaye in the Studio


Kaye Kelly’s home page ->  https://www.kayekelly.com/ 


Berklee profile age -> https://college.berklee.edu/faculty/kaye-kelly 


Instagram  “One Creative Life” https://www.instagram.com/one_creative_life/ 


Book page (updated 8/25/25) https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=m7dWfcl6RUnVnNweFHZMUQF93WmKKD9tDueEdVZCNxb


A brief Berklee video explaining more about ear training -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOR5AtFhomI 



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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

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


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 iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Friday, March 7, 2025

Use of Opioid Settlement Funds to bring Art Pharmacy to Franklin "another first of many"

FM #1396 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1396 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Art Pharmacy Community Conversation held at THE BLACK BOX on March 5, 2025. Cory Shea, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy opened the event with 3 panelists who made brief presentations and then participated in a Q&A session.


Panelists:

  • Michael Bobbitt, Mass Cultural Council

  • Emily Devlin, Art Pharmacy

  • Amy Friguiletti, Deputy Town Administrator


The Q&A session of this is not shared, the audio quality was not sufficient.


The presentation portion of the event runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to overview of Art Pharmacy and how the Town of Franklin will be the first community to use their Opioid Settlement funds to  use this Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1396-art-pharmacy-community-comversation-03-05-25/



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** Presentation by Michael Bobbitt -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_g76jrwROR3wWehzLD5mDxrWk3zhk8Uo/view?usp=drive_link


Mass Cultural Council press release on Art Pharmacy -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/introducing-the-first-statewide-social-prescribing-solution-in-the-u-s/ 


Mass Cultural Council -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/ 

Michael Bobbit -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/about/staff/michael-j-bobbitt-bio/ 


** Presentation by Emily Devlin -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFFjIH-x0lHx53F8MMwxatqg_JoDJ35F/view?usp=drive_link


Art Pharmacy ->  https://www.artpharmacy.co/ 

Emily Devlin -> https://www.artpharmacy.co/about 


** Town of Franklin ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/ 

Amy Friguilett -> https://www.franklinma.gov/159/Administrator 

Cory Shea -> https://www.franklinma.gov/916/Arts-Culture-and-the-Creative-Economy



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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

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


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!

------------------


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


Use of Opioid Settlement Funds to bring Art Pharmacy to Franklin "another first of many"
Use of Opioid Settlement Funds to bring Art Pharmacy to Franklin "another first of many"

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

You're Invited! #ThinkFranklinFirst (2/26), Community Conversation (3/5) FY2025 Grant recipients (3/13)


Springing into Arts & Culture

Department of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy

Think Franklin First Gift Card Program

Art Pharmacy in Franklin

Franklin Cultural Volunteer & Grant Recipient Reception

Call for Artists

FEBRUARY 26TH | 7 PM DEAN BANK


By attending this event, you'll discover how your business can become a participating merchant, the benefits of joining the program, and how to maximize your exposure to local consumers. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and contribute to the growth of Franklin's local economy.


Click here for more info + to RSVP

MARCH 5TH | 12-2 PM, Black Box Theater

We're thrilled to welcome Michael Bobbitt (Mass Cultural Council) & Emily Devlin (Art Pharmacy) as we explore how Art Pharmacy—a nationally recognized program—will support substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment & recovery in our community.⁠ This is your chance to get involved and help bring this initiative to life!⁠

🔹 Learn how Art Pharmacy will impact Franklin⁠

🔹 Discover partnership opportunities⁠

🔹 Explore the role of arts in mental health & social connection⁠


Click here for more info + RSVP

MARCH 13TH | SAVE THE DATE


Thursday, March 13th, 7-8:30pm | A night to honor our FY2025 grant recipients and our Franklin cultural volunteers


Dean College | Guidrey Center in the Paula Rooney Student Center. Our reception is free and open to the public.


Click here to RSVP




Read more on the Town of Franklin website under the Department of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy.

Town of Franklin Franklin Culture District | 355 East Central Street | Franklin, MA 02038 US


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