Franklin Art Association schedules September meeting to feature artist Rose Wang

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to its meeting at 6:30 pm at the Franklin Senior Center on Wednesday, September 2nd.  The program will feature Rose Wang, a classical oil painter based in Massachusetts, specializing in portraiture, still life and landscapes.  Rose enjoys sharing her passion for painting through demonstrations and community art events.  She is inspired by the beauty of everyday life - people, flowers, landscapes and quiet moments that often go unnoticed.  The evening’s program will feature Rose sharing her portrait painting techniques by painting a model from the audience.

All programs are free and open to the public.  Coffee and snacks will be served at the intermission, where you will have a chance to meet and speak with the artist. 

The Art Association is supported by grants from the Franklin Cultural Council, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Franklin Cultural District.

Franklin Art Association meeting Wednesday, January 7, 2026 = Guest Artist — Katie Kindilien

The Franklin Art Association's First Meeting of the New Year!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 = Guest Artist — Katie Kindilien

Guest Artist — Katie Kindilien

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to our first public meeting of the new year, at 6:30 PM on January 7, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. Our artist demonstrator will be Katie Kindilien.  

Katie is a landscape and still life painter who currently lives in New Haven, CT.   She received her undergraduate degree in painting from Tyler School in Philadelphia. A year studying in Rome opened her eyes to fresco and oil painting.  She taught art in public school, as she painted and took classes to develop her own skills. 

Katie's work is inspired by the everyday moments of beauty that surround us. She hopes her paintings and demonstrations will bring light and joy to others, and she says of her approach:

"My work is inspired by the everyday moments of beauty that surround us. Whether I’m painting a still life in the studio or a landscape outdoors, I hope to capture the fleeting sense of light and space, as well as infusing the work with feeling and authenticity. The process of putting paint to canvas and creating something that’s never been made before continues to excite me and fill me with anticipation!"

Why not make it a your New Year's resolution to join us on Wednesday, January 7 and all our monthly meetings for art instruction, the camaraderie of art conversation and refreshments at intermission. 

The Franklin Art Association takes pride in offering a student scholarship yearly to a local art student wishing to continue their art career in art instruction after high school graduation.