UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY ART SATURDAYS – INK TILE
Join the Franklin County Arts Council for Art Saturday from 12 noon to 3 PM at the Gallery on the Hill located at 99 S. Bickett Blvd, Louisburg NC 27549. Students will create a tile coaster using permeant markers and alcohol. Fee $5 per session – all materials included
February 8 - Elementary Students
February 22 - Middle School Students.
Click Register Now to register online, email fcac.arts@fcacarts.org, or call 919-497-6910 and leave a message. You can pay online with PayPal or at the Gallery.
- February 8 - Elementary Students
- February 22 – Middle School Students
PAINTING WITH CLINA POLLONI
February 15, 2020
12:00 noon – 4 PM
Franklin County Arts Council
99 S. Bickett Blvd
Louisburg NC 27549
This class is FREE for members of the Franklin County Art Council. Not a member, no problem, click here to join the Franklin County Arts Council and enjoy 4 free painting class in 2020 with Clina. You can also bring a painting that you have already started and your supplies. We can paint it together!
12 noon - 1 PM - Artist Guild Meeting
1 - 4 PM Painting Class
Painting Supplies for February Class
OPEN MIC CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH & OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY
February 15, 2020 - 2 PM
Muddy Mountain Art and Wine Bar
Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team invites writers of prose and poetry, and musicians, to participate in their annual Open Mic on Saturday, February 15th, celebrating Black History Month and our multicultural community. Open Mic begins at 2 PM at Muddy Mountain Art and Wine Bar located at 348 S Bickett Blvd., suite 102, Louisburg, NC 27549. This year’s theme is “I Shall Not Be Moved,” focusing on Perseverance and Determination. Free snacks will be served. Beverages (soft drinks, wine and beer) may be purchased.
FELTING FOR ADULTS WITH MARGARET HILPERT
March 9, 2020
10 AM -2 PM
Cedar Cross Retreat Center
150 Cedar Cross Way
Louisburg NC 27549
Margaret Rand Hilpert is an award-winning artist who lives and works at Cedar Cross Retreat Center in Franklin County. Her felted works are made from dyed wool fleece which is often embellished with embroidery and beading incorporating the ancient traditions of nomadic herdsmen in Russia and Tibet with contemporary themes.
Class size is limited to 6.
Fee: $45 members / $55 non-members
JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW
April 25, 2020
Deadline for entries - Saturday, April 4, 2020
The Student Art Show is open to FCS High School Students and Franklin County Home School Students (grades 9-12)
Categories - Paintings, Drawings, Mixed media, Ceramics, and Sculpture.
All entries must be submitted by the artist and be original works that is not copies or photographs of other art.
Art will be on display and for sale during Bunn Fun Day, April 25, 2020. Winners will be announced April 25th at 2:00 PM (main stage).
BE THE HERO OF YOUR STORY: A MEMOIR WORKSHOP -With Alice Osborn
April 4, 2020
2 - 4:30 PM
Franklin County Arts Council
99 S. Bickett Blvd
Louisburg, NC 27549
When you write your memoir, you are the hero of your own story. You have overcome obstacles, experienced failures, braved the elements and have come out on top. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how you can harness the power of your Hero’s Journey to bring your lessons learned back into your own community.
Fee: $35 members $45 non-members
