Greco Design pops up in Applause for the winter, how cool is that?

Greco Design pops up in Applause
for the winter, how cool is that?

"I’m sooooo excited! 

We’ll be back in downtown Franklin just in time for holiday shopping! 

We’ll be in the Applause Gelato & Gifts space for 4 months starting Nov. 7. 

Stay tuned for more details but we have so many great new and unique gifts and goodies we think you’ll love "

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Call for Artists: Interactive Pop-Up Art Installation

To be presented at the Franklin Arts & Culture Symposium

Deadline for Submission: August 22nd

Artist Stipend Included

The Town of Franklin’s Department of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Franklin Cultural Council and the Franklin Cultural District Committee invite artists and designers to submit proposals for an interactive pop-up art installation to debut at the upcoming Franklin Arts & Culture Symposium.

This temporary, visually striking piece will also serve as a community photo engagement opportunity—encouraging public interaction, photo-taking, and sharing across social media. The selected design will be printed on durable, exterior-grade foam materials, allowing it to "pop up" at multiple upcoming events, including Franklin’s Fall Markets, international celebrations around the 2026 World Cup, and Franklin’s MA250 commemorations.

Call for Artists: Interactive Pop-Up Art Installation

We’re seeking bold, imaginative concepts that:

• Invite the public to interact and pose with the piece
• Reflect themes of community, creativity, and celebration
• Can be adapted or reassembled for different event locations
• Translate effectively into printed, cut-out foam components

Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 22nd

Artist Honorarium: $1,000

Artists will be responsible for creating the design, while the Department of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with the Symposium Subcommittee, will handle the printing of the final works. Designers must be available to assist with on-site installation. After the event, all printed materials will be stored by Cultural District volunteers for potential use in future pop-up exhibitions.

Submission Requirements:

• Artists must be 18 years or older in order to participate.
• Concept sketch/rendering/ Mock Up
• Short project description (max 300 words)
• Artist bio and relevant work samples

Submit proposals to: Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Cory Shea, cshea@franklinma.gov, with the subject line :Interactive Pop-Up Art Installation

Have Questions? Please Email Cory.

Help us bring art into everyday moments—and capture the creativity of Franklin through a lens the whole community can step into!

Please note, submissions will be reviewed by the Arts & Culture Symposium Subcommittee, accepted artists will be notified via email; artists reserve the copyrights for their work.

Sunday Funday at Fairmount Fruit Farm - Aug 3 from 1 PM to 5 PM

Sunday Funday at Fairmount Fruit
Farm - Aug 3 from 1 PM to 5 PM

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For more about Fairmount Fruit Farm ->   https://www.fairmountfruit.com/

Fairmount Fruit Farm Sunday Fund provides music & fun today from 1:00 to 5 :00 PM

Fairmount Fruit Farm Sunday Fund provides
music & fun today from 1:00 to 5 :00 PM

We have some excellent vendors for our 1 PM - 5 PM pop-up!

Shop jewelry, T-shirts, crochet amigurumi, and more. School of Rock Franklin is returning with his music setup!

• Dig for shark teeth and make your own necklaces.
• Fun for all ages.
• Check out our mining sluice for additional fossils and gems.
• Ice Cream from 10 AM - 5 PM!

Call for artists for a special Pop-Up Arts Exhibition this fall

Call to Artists!

Call for artists for a special Pop-Up Arts Exhibition this fall

We’re seeking artists from across the region for a special Pop-Up Arts Exhibition this fall.

Showcase your work, connect with fellow creatives, and be part of a vibrant regional celebration of the arts!

Installation opportunity & pop up exhibit, works on paper- see the link below.

Apply now — limited space available!

Additional info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/1107/Call-for-Visual-Artists

Call for artists to create an Interactive Pop-Up Art Installation

We’re looking for bold, interactive art that pops!

Call for artists to create an Interactive Pop-Up Art Installation

The Town of Franklin/Arts and Culture Symposium Subcommittee invites artists + designers to submit proposals for an Interactive Pop-Up Art Installation — set to debut at the Franklin Arts & Culture Symposium and travel to events like our Fall Markets, World Cup celebrations, and MA250 commemorations! 🌍🎉⁠
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🎯 We're seeking work that:⁠
✔️ Sparks joy + photo ops⁠
✔️ Celebrates community + creativity⁠
✔️ Is adaptable + durable⁠
✔️ Can be printed as life-size foam cut-outs!⁠
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🖼️ Artist Honorarium: $1,000⁠
📅 Deadline: Friday, August 22⁠
📩 Submit to: cshea@franklinma.gov⁠
Subject line: Interactive Pop-Up Art Installation⁠
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Bring your vision to life—and into the hands (and selfies!) of the community. Let’s make Franklin more vibrant, one photo at a time! 💫⁠

Galentine's Day Bubbles & Rose Event at Pour Richard's - Feb 13

Via Pour Richard's posting ->

"Grab your friends and loved ones and join us for an evening of wine tasting and shopping with local vendors, artisans and small businesses.

Galentine's Day Bubbles & Rose Event 

Current vendors:
Wine vendor
Jill’s Luxury Leather Goods
Permanent Jewelry with Taurie
Park Lane Jewelry with Rachel
The Fudge Lady
ReVamped Threads by Julie (revamped jean jackets, blazers and more)
 Micella Home (handmade cutting boards, wood trays and more)
 Kind Paws and Floral Services

All Vendor spots are full.

No Entry Fee
No RSVP "

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1RAJJSHpLs/ 

A-Wreath-of-Franklin | Stories of the Season - Saturday, Dec 7

The sidewalks and businesses in downtown Franklin are about to come alive with holiday spirit! On Saturday, December 7 from 12 PM to 7 PM. Franklin will host its newest holiday tradition: Franklin’s Sip, Shop, Stroll & Roll. It will be a community event meant for everyone!

Sip: Coffee, teas, hot chocolate, soft drinks and special adult beverages will be available at our downtown cafes, markets and restaurants. 

Shop: Downtown vendors will be open to do your holiday shopping and to idea shop and dream as well. Artisans will be located throughout the downtown shopping area selling their arts and crafts. 

Stroll: Walk along Franklin’s downtown sidewalks now festively arrayed in holiday cheer. Stop into downtown stores, shops, businesses, restaurants and cafes and check out this year’s entries into the A-Wreath-of-Franklin Festival. Wreaths will be hung in many downtown venues. Vote for your favorites. 

Roll: Bring the stroller, wheelchair or carriage. There will be music, arts, holiday cheer and an indoor skating rink (no skates needed) throughout the day and evening." - John Ristaino, Franklin Cultural Council Chair

A-Wreath-of-Franklin | Stories of the Season - Saturday, Dec 7 

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12pm Ringing of the Bells & Kick off to our Festivities!

12-7pm - Popped Up all day at 12 Main Street - Arts Market! Shop for handmade goodies directly from the creators!

12-7pm - Pop Up Franklin Highschool Student Exhibition, 12 Main Street

12pm-2pm | Dean Bank, Cookies & Crafts in their lobby, 21 Main Street

12-4pm | Fiori & Fern 138 E Central St, Wreath Raffle + Live Music Featuring Heath Nisbett 12-1:30pm & Dom DeBaggis 2-3:30pm

12-7pm | The Little Shop of Olive Oils 5 Main St, Raffles and more!

12-7pm | Children’s Museum of Franklin Popped up at Franklin United Methodist Church 82 W Central St. Indoor Skating Rink, Hot Chocolate + Children Museum Swag Sale

12-7pm | Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen 17 E Central St.12-7pm Specialty Cocktails, coffees & Snacks. 12-5pm Live Music. Featuring Franklin Highschool Students Jenny’s Group, Daniel’s Group, Sarah’s Group. Ava, Kavya, Pat and Amelia. Jack & Aida.

12-7pm | Greco Design Co. 6 Main St, Raffles & more!

12-7pm | Applause 36 Main St, Grab a cup of Austrian hot chocolate from 12-7pm and visit with special elf guests from 12-4pm.

12-7pm | Franklin Historical Museum (Special hours), 80 W Central St, Screening at 5pm, " So Proudly We Hail"  The story of the lives of three U.S. Army nurses who leave San Francisco for their tour of duty in Hawaii in December 1941.

12pm- 12AM | Teddy Gallagher’s 30 Main St, Specialty ‘Wreath’ Cocktails

12- 9pm | The Rome 4 E Central St, Specialty Cocktails at The Rome.

12pm-12am | Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub, 30 Main St, Specialty Cocktails, "Cinnamon Apple Wreath Martinis"

1pm | Franklin Public Library 118 Main St, Crafting for kiddos of all ages. They'll have an assortment of winter and holiday themed crafts for all to enjoy!

1-3pm | Franklin Historical Museum, Jazz-infused guitarist, Frank Saccoccio

5pm | The Dean College Vocal Ensemble Popped up by 12 Main Street

7pm | Ringing of the Bells + Voting Concludes wrapping up the evening!

7pm | Franklin United Methodist Church 82 W Central St, Jamie Barrett Performing Community Carols, Cookies & Cocoa.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinculture.org/wreath-franklin

Sign Up to Sell your Artwork, Handmade Goodies, and more! at the Pop Up Storefront on Dec 7

Wreath Creator Sign up Extended to 11/27

As if we couldn't make the inaugural A-Wreath-of-Franklin, and its celebration, "Sip, Shop Stroll N Roll' on December 7th any more fun... we did just that! Thank you our newest community partner in this program, Pisini Shoes Inc., for allowing Franklin Arts and Culture to POP UP at 12 Main Street (formerly known as Escape to Fiction) in downtown Franklin. Are you an artist, crafter or small business owner that would like to pop up with us?! Please sign up here! Spots will be first come, first served! There is no fee to participate. Have more questions? Please reach out to the Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Cory Shea (cshea@franklinma.gov) Sip Shop Stroll & Roll on December 7th in Downtown Franklin, 12-7pm. Snow Date December 14th. The "Sip, Shop, Stroll, and Roll" event is the exciting celebration of the 'A-Wreath-of-Franklin' community wreath program, designed to bring people downtown to enjoy the festive atmosphere and vote for their favorite community-made wreaths. This festive day invites the Franklin community to experience the creativity of Franklin with live music, specialty cocktails, raffle prizes, and the chance to shop pop-up artisan goods in local storefronts. It's a day that combines holiday spirit with community pride, offering something for everyone to enjoy in the heart of downtown Franklin! "Sip, Shop, Stroll, and Roll"

A-Wreath-of-Franklin! With over 20 storefronts in downtown Franklin committed to hanging our community wreaths, we're going to extend our deadline to sign up to November 27th (December just crept up)! Local artists, schools, and community members are invited to decorate wreaths in their interpretation of our inaugural theme, "Stories of the Season". Our cultural volunteers will pair community wreaths to be displayed at local businesses throughout the downtown area (December through January). Deadline for community wreath sign up is Now NOVEMBER 27th Click here!     Don't miss the fun!

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Embracing Unique pop up shop scheduled for Saturday, Nov 23 at Stobbart's

Embracing Unique pop up shop

Embracing Unique pop up shop scheduled for Saturday, Nov 23 at Stobbart's 

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For more about Ali Rheaume and Embracing Unique visit ->   https://alirheaume.com/embracing-unique

Children's Museum of Franklin finds pop-up JOY!

Help us keep the Mobile Museum rolling.

View this email in your browser Children's Museum of Franklin finds pop-up JOY! Friends, Our first Mobile Museum event took place on Sunday, January 21 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. A line appeared outside the door a few minutes before opening and, from that moment until 4:00 p.m. (and afterwards with our cleanup crew), we saw nonstop JOY! We welcomed 500 of you into our space. We saw curiosity, excitement, and collaboration. The smiles and giggles warmed our hearts. Needless to say, we are thrilled! As a community-supported non-profit organization, we need your support to keep building, to keep growing, and to keep "rolling." Donations to the Children's Museum of Franklin are tax-deductible. You can learn more about how you can support us, including through our Founding Families program, at the below link. We are immensely grateful for contributions of any amount. Looking forward to seeing you at our next event on February 10 at Downtown Sports! Cheers! Meg & Erin P.S. the above photo is credited to the talented Kayla Jean Creative. Donate to support us. Copyright (C) 2024 Children's Museum of Franklin. All rights reserved.

The Children’s Museum of Franklin to start with pop ups (audio)

FM #1136 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1136 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with the founders of the forthcoming Children’s Museum of Franklin; Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher. 

Meg and Erin fill us in on their Franklin story, the idea for the museum, starting as a pop up or mobile museum for now to help build interest and community excitement.

There are opportunities to help volunteer and contribute in other ways as well as financially. The show notes contain links to their web page with their pop up schedule and contact and contribution forms.

Let’s listen to my conversation with Meg and Erin

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1136-childrens-museum-franklin-starts-with-popups-01-10-24

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Franklin Children’s Museum -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/ 

Events -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/events 

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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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The Children’s Museum of Franklin to start with pop ups (audio)

Join the Children's Museum for pop-up museum fun at Downtown Sports - Feb 10

The Children's Museum, with a newly acquired 501(c)(3), has announced a pop up museum time for 3 to 6 PM at Downtown Sports on Feb 10, 2024.

Where is Downtown Sports? 240 Cottage St.

Join the Children's Museum for pop-up museum fun at Downtown Sports - Feb 10

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Pop Up Shop! at Acupunkture - April 15, from 10 AM to 7 PM

This Pop Up Shop at Acupunkture in Franklin will feature wire crafted jewelry from Regina's Tarot and Wirecraft, hand carved prints for decor and accessories by Raven Garb Prints, and handcrafted wreaths by Mandy's Wreaths as well as art by Taylor.

Payments accepted will be cash and Venmo and it is free to come check it out.

You may find:

• Wire Art
• Jewelry
• Block Prints
• Totes
• Bags
• Towels
• T-shirts
• Tarot bags
• Wall Art

Come by and support other local small business!

Pop Up Shop! at Acupunkture - April 15, from 10 AM to 7 PM