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Thursday, April 27, 2017

You're invited to ACTION & IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day (May 20, 2017)





You are invited to the following event:
ACTION and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day
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Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038

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Action and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day is a multi-town event bringing together artists, art advocates, cultural organizations, and local businesses to participate in a morning of grassroots activism and education supporting the importance of arts and arts education in our culture.

Action and IMPACT is a FREE program of the Franklin Cultural Council, with additional support from the Norfolk Cultural Council, Cultural Alliance of Medfield, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and MASSCreative.

Agenda:
8:15 - 9:00:            Registration, Breakfast & Networking

9:00-9:15:              Welcome Address

9:15-9:30:               Why Advocate?...the economic and cultural impact of the arts and what advocacy can achieve

9:30-9:50:              Your Arts Story "Elevator Pitch"…using your personal story to advocate for change

9:50-10:10:            Creative Break to Advocate…grassroots advocacy activities

10:15-11:00:          Educational Workshop Session 1

11:00-11:45:          Educational Workshop Session 2

11:45-12:00:          Wrap up & Social Media Call to Action…one last advocacy action!

Workshops:

Tips for Successful Grant WritingBarb Gardner, Franklin Cultural Council & Lillian Gould, MFA
Barb, a grant writer for Tufts University, and Lillian, a grant writer for the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, will offer specific tips and information on ways to improve your future Cultural Council grant applications, as well as resources for finding other grants and suggestions on ways to write a successful grant app.

Leveraging PR & Email MarketingTamara Starr, Franklin Cultural Council
Tamara is a former Content Producer for the Boston Globe and former editor of Patch.com and knows what it takes to grab the attention of the press. This workshop will focus on how to write a great press release, managing relationships with editors, examples of impactful "letters to the editor" that support your arts and advocacy message, and more!

Community Engagement through Social MediaCharity Stolarz & Taylor McVay, Norfolk Cultural Council
Learn to leverage the power of social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect to your community and amplify your message. Charity and Taylor will give you a crash course in the basic usage of the most popular social media platforms, along with tips and advice on which platforms are best suited for use in various circumstances. You'll get tools and techniques to boost your reach and maximize engagement with your target audience, and a chance to practice posting, liking, sharing and retweeting in real time with a workshop full of new social media followers. No social media experience necessary! 

Lobbying Your Town for Arts FundingJean Mineo, Cultural Alliance of Medfield
Jean successfully lobbied the town of Medfield 3 years ago to match Mass Cultural Council funding. She, in conjunction with the MCC, developed a Toolkit and Webinar on the topic outlining the successful strategies to use as well as pitfalls to avoid when approaching your town for funding.

The Ins and Outs of How to AdvocateMA Representative Jeff Roy & Andre Green, MASSCreative
Representative Roy will talk to us about the issues he faces regarding State arts funding budgeting, the objections his colleagues might have to supporting the arts, and how to successfully address those objections when advocating. Andre, Political Director at MASSCreative, will then expand on our earlier elevator pitch activity to guide people in coming up with talking points and "scripts" for advocacy meetings with legislators, giving time to role play these meetings with Rep Roy and others.

Art Builds Business Builds Art: Creating Symbiotic Corporate/Arts Relationships
Local businesses and arts organizations can create mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationships. Corporations offer sponsorship and funding for the arts, while the arts foster a desirable work environment, increased efficiency and morale, and build competitive advantages for businesses. This workshop will explore those relationships and how to create them within your community.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

MA House Committee Proposes Deep Funding Cuts for Arts, Humanities & Sciences



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House Committee Proposes Deep Funding Cuts for Arts, Humanities & Sciences
Supporters Seek Increase through Budget Amendment
(Boston, MA) - The House Committee on Ways and Means today released a state budget proposal that recommends $10 million for the arts, humanities, and sciences through the Massachusetts Cultural Council for the coming fiscal year.

The Council's current state appropriation is $14 million. The Baker-Polito Administration proposed a modest, two percent increase in its FY18 budget released in January.

The House Ways & Means proposed cut of 28 percent would thus force significant reductions to grants for nonprofit cultural organizations, local cultural councils, artists, education, and youth programs.

Combined with expected funding reductions from the National Endowments for the Arts & Humanities, state budget cuts could dramatically reverse years of hard-won increases in public support for the cultural sector.

"We consistently see new evidence of the public benefits of investing in our cultural life," said Anita Walker, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. "We should be debating how to strengthen those investments—for our economy, our communities, and our youth—instead of eliminating them."

State Representative Cory Atkins of Concord, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development, filed Amendment # 6 to the House Ways & Means budget to increase funding for the Mass Cultural Council to $16 million for FY18, which begins July 1. This amendment would allow the Council to continue to support core grant programs for nonprofits, communities, schools, and artists. The case for $16 million in state funding next year is online: our Fiscal Year 2018 State Budget Request and Case Statement for Increased Public Investment in Arts & Culture.

The Council will work with MASSCreative, Mass Humanities, Mass Artists Leaders Coalition, and others to build support for this amendment by urging House members to sign on as cosponsors to Amendment #6. The full House will take up the FY18 state budget starting the week of April 24.

The House process is one key step in the annual state budget process. The Senate will release its own budget proposal in May. The two chambers must then agree on a tax and spending plan before sending it back to the Governor, who may veto or approve the budget and/or specific line items.

See our Advocacy Action Center for updates on the budget process and for the latest data on the nonprofit cultural sector's contributions to the Massachusetts economy and quality of life.

About the MCC

The MCC is a state agency supporting the arts, sciences, and humanities, to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts and its communities. It pursues its mission through a combination of grants, services, and advocacy for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists. The MCC also runs the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund in partnership with MassDevelopment.
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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Franklin Cultural Council awards 23 grants for 2017


"The Franklin Cultural Council held a reception for their 2017 grantees on March 23 at the Franklin Historical Museum.

The FCC awarded 23 grants this year totaling $15,000 for programs with a projected attendance of 26,770 members of the community. FCC Chairman Stacey David presented each recipient with a certificate acknowledging their award, which was followed by an a capella performance by Prolatio Singers, one of this year’s grantees.

Lisa Simmons, the local cultural council and festivals program manager from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, also spoke, praising the FCC for their efforts and the town’s support of arts and culture."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170404/franklin-cultural-council-holds-grantee-reception

The new Franklin Cultural Council logo
The new Franklin Cultural Council logo


The Franklin Cultural Festival Steering Committee is pleased to be one of the grant recipients. The fund will help to produce this year's 3rd Annual Cultural Festival.

Stacy David, Sue Sheridan, and Pandora Carlucci with the award for the Cultural Festival
Stacy David, Sue Sheridan, and Pandora Carlucci with the award
for the Cultural Festival (Cultural Council photo via Facebook)


For a complete listing of the grant awards, the Franklin Town News has published an article including the full list.

 



Sunday, April 2, 2017

ACTION and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day - May 20

Hold the date: May 20

The Community Arts Advocacy Day will be held from 9am-noon at the Franklin Senior Center. Registration will begin at 8:30. 

There will be a full group meeting discussing arts advocacy, and then break up into small group workshops on the education topic or advocacy action item of your choice. 

The details of the specific workshops will be worked out at the Franklin Cultural Council April 6 planning meeting. 

If you are interested in getting involved with the planning for this event, please email Stacy David

You can follow the event on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/

 
ACTION & IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day - May 20
ACTION and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day - May 20

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Cultural Festival Application Deadline Extended to March 17

The deadline has been extended to March 17! Maybe the luck of the Irish are in your favor ... submit your application today!

 
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
  • Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM March 17, 2017



Franklin - Arts Happen Here!
Franklin - Arts Happen Here!


The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html

Friday, February 10, 2017

Submit your application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.

  • Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM February 28, 2017




The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html

Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival
Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Franklin Cultural Council Announces Logo Contest

The Franklin Cultural Council has announced a design contest for a new logo. Open to anyone, the contest encourages local talent to create a new, color logo for the Council that embodies its mission of supporting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences through grant funding to local projects and programs. 

The contest will be open until March 12, 2017. The winner will be awarded a $50 cash prize and be recognized in a reception on March 23. 

Details, including contest rules and submission guidelines, can be found on the Cultural Council's website at www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council under the "Forms and Downloads" tab.


The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. 
Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.


the current logo for the Franklin Cultural Council
the current logo for the Franklin Cultural Council

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

TuNesday - Jamie Barrett sings "Franklin"

Jamie Barrett sings his song "Franklin" in a new video produced by Chris Flynn






The new video for the "Franklin" song is featured on the local Franklin TV station during the "Franklin Almanac" show! 

Starting Monday, January 30, the show will run for two weeks- M-F at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Comcast 8 or Verizon 26!

For more music from Jamie visit his webpage
http://musicwithmrbarrett.blogspot.com/2017/01/franklin.html

Jamie Barrett performing (photo by Jake Jacobson)
Jamie Barrett performing (photo by Jake Jacobson)

Sunday, May 15, 2016

In the News: Cultural Festival applications, adult coloring at the Library

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin
The performance opportunities application for this year's Franklin Cultural District Festival is now available. 
The festival will run from July 27-30, with opening ceremonies taking place at Franklin Town Common, located on Union Street. The closing ceremonies will take place at THE BLACK BOX, 15 W. Central St. 
Applications are due no later than May 23. For information and the application: franklinsculturalfestival.org.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160514/franklin-cultural-district-festival-releases-application

The application to propose a performance for the Festival can be found here
http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/2016/05/2nd-annual-franklin-cultural-festival.html

2nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - July 27-30
2nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - July 27-30



"With coloring a popular activity for children and adults, the Bacon Free Library has created a family coloring group that has become quite popular. Jain said participating in an activity like coloring makes it easier for older kids to talk with their parents and adults. 
"You don't have to make eye contact," she said. "That makes it a little easier to talk." 
Though Franklin does not have a group, adult coloring is sometimes offered on Saturdays as a special coffee and craft program, said Felicia Oti, director of the Franklin Public Library."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160514/local-libraries-show-that-coloring-isnt-just-for-kids-anymore

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Franklin Cultural Council says "Please fill out our survey"


The Council is requesting as many town residents as possible complete a survey to see how much they know about funding for community projects through the Franklin Cultural Council.

The Franklin Cultural Council is required to survey the community on a regular basis, but would in addition appreciate any and all resident input..

Also, as an important reminder, applications for grants for the next Award cycle must be postmarked no later than October 15th 2015.

Here is the survey link --> www.surveymonkey.com/r/LW9YLG9


image from Franklin Cultural Council webpage
image from Franklin Cultural Council webpage



For more information on the Franklin Cultural Council visit their webpage

Grant Application Forms (PDF) are available on the webpage or by following the link

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Cultural Festival - all around Franklin on Saturday (photo essay)

The Town Common was set up for Kevin T Wolfe Band to play some good rock and roll.

Kevin T Wolfe Band
Kevin T Wolfe Band

and the community mural

the community mural
the community mural

 and art projects

Sue Sheridan and Tina Guarino happily getting into their art work
Sue Sheridan and Tina Guarino happily getting into their art work

and the sale of the empty bowls for the Food Pantry

empty bowls for sale, some food safe
empty bowls for sale, some food safe

Meanwhile at the Library, kids were drumming

Tony Fonseca leads the all hands drumming workshop
Tony Fonseca leads the all hands drumming workshop

At the Sculpture Park, dancers moved elegantly among the sculptures

dancers by the 'imagine' bench
dancers by the 'imagine' bench

dancers at the two faces
dancers at the two faces

and at the Methodist Church there were robots!

robot on display
robot on display

robot on display 1
robot on display 1

Alas, the dancers won't be at the Sculpture Park nor the drummers at the Library. The music can be found at THE BLACK BOX with the Circle of Friends stage. The "Taste of Franklin" will also be there. The robots return to the Methodist Church and more stuff will be happening at the Historical Museum.

For more on Sunday schedule, check here




Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule - Sunday, August 2

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse will set up stage outside THE BLACK BOX to provide a round of good music Sunday, Aug 2 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM 


Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse



Carolyn Waters - website


Carolyn Waters
Carolyn Waters
Stefilia's Stone - website

Stefilia's Stone
Stefilia's Stone


Jamie Barrett (Franklin music teacher) - website

Jaime Barrett
Jaime Barrett

Jesse Hanson - website

Jesse Hanson
Jesse Hanson

Kim Jennings  (originally from Franklin) - website

Kim Jennings
Kim Jennings
Lydia Warren - website
Lydia Warren
Lydia Warren

"Taste of Franklin"


A special treat for the 1st Annual Cultural Festival is the "Taste of Franklin." You can sample from seven Franklin restaurants. (yes, it was 8)

The "Taste of Franklin" will be available on Sunday, August 2 from 12 Noon – 5:00 PM in the parking lot outside THE BLACK BOX theater.

What Franklin restaurants will be there?

The "Taste of Franklin"
The "Taste of Franklin"

 

What does it cost?

The cost is $2 or less for each signature taste!


also on THE BLACK BOX property

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Ceramic bowl fundraiser for the Franklin Food Pantry


ceramic bowls crafted by members of the Franklin Art Assoc.
ceramic bowls crafted by members of the Franklin Art Assoc.


Franklin Historical Museum 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Wool Spinning, Rug & Straw Braiding, Historical Film 

Franklin Methodist Church 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography & Robots and Magical Machines 



Robot on exhibit for Franklin Cultural Festival
Robot on exhibit for Franklin Cultural Festival


Inside THE BLACK BOX


12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography by the FAA  


5:00 PM: CLOSING CEREMONY, THE BLACK BOX


The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/


This one page (two sided print) tri-fold brochure gives you a handy copy of all the info of what, when, and where the events of the Festival will take place.

If you have a mobile device, you can check out the webpage or Facebook. If you would like the hard copy, the Festival team put one together for you.

You can download and print on your own!

You can make your copy from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcGNsUnpKMzhRTTQ/view?usp=sharing


or from here