Welcome to the Franklin Art Association!

The Franklin Art Association was established in 1971 to provide a forum for the promotion of visual arts; for the preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibiting works, conducting classes, lectures, and sponsoring other activities favorable to artistic expression and to provide friendly exchanges among painters, photographers and those interested in the fine arts.

Second Annual “Fakes and Forgeries”

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public this free public display featuring artistic reproductions and creative interpretations of masters’ artworks by local artists. The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public this free public display featuring artistic reproductions and creative interpretations of masters’ artworks by local artists. The exhibit will run from May 16 to June 6 during Museum hours at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin downtown.

Artists: Pick-up will be on June 7th, 4:00-6:00 PM at the Museum.)

Participants are asked to volunteer to help make this event possible. Sign up here:
https://volunteersignup.org/79KT8

The Franklin Art Association takes pride in offering a student scholarship yearly to a local art student wishing to pursue art instruction after high school graduation. Donations are Welcome.

Monthly Meetings

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from September to May at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA (directions), with a short business meeting starting at 6:30 followed by the featured presentation. FAA welcomes the public and its members to attend. Refreshments are served at the break.

FAA meetings are free and open to the public.

Be sure to also check out some of our videos at https://www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc/videos/319831605942696/

Upcoming Events / Important Dates

Wednesday, June 3rd, 4:30-7:00 PM: End of year potluck and paintout. Paintout starts at 10:30 AM. Bring your favorite appetizers and/or beverages. Contact us for directions.
Saturday, June 6th, 12:00-6:00 PM: Reception for the “Fakes & Forgeries Exhibit” in conjunction with Porchfest.
Sunday, June 7th, 4:00-6:00 PM: Pickup from “Fakes & Forgeries Exhibit” at the Franklin Historical Musem.
Friday, June 12th, 4:00-8:00 PM: FAA Scholarship Raffle at the Strawberry Stroll
Members are asked to please consider donating a piece to the raffle and/or volunteering to help manage the tent at the Strawberry Stroll. Sign up here.
Friday, June 26th 12:00-6:00 PM: FAA Booth at the Franklin Farmer’s Market & World Cup Soccer Watch Party.
The Franklin Art Association will have a tent at the Farmer’s Market Friday, June 26th, where there will be a clothesline sale of original artwork. Proceeds will go to the Franklin Art Association Scholarship Fund.
Saturday, June 27th, 12:00-4:00 PM: FAA Booth at the Franklin Pride Festival.
The FAA will have a tent at the Town Common Saturday, June 27th where there will be a donation based painting activity for attendees. Participants can paint mini canvases throughout the day. Proceeds will go to the Franklin Art Association Scholarship Fund.

Congratulations to our Spring Show Winners!

Best in Show: “Departing Lorain Ohio Harbor (circa 1948)” by Dick Fotland
People’s choice: “Field Music” by Pat Milton and “Rainy Day Tranquility” by Alison Rheaume

Oil

1st place/Blue: “Snowy River” by Susan Plume
2nd place/Red: “Farm” by Pat Milton
3rd place/Yellow: “Sunflowers” by Ellen Little
Honorable Mention: “Cormorant of Muscongus Bay, Maine” by Melissa McIsaac

Water Media

1st place/Blue: “Stony Brook Path Beckons” by Tamar Langer Donat
2nd place/Red: “On Balance IV” by Larry Rockoff
3rd place/Yellow: “Nature’s Messenger” by Diana Maley
Honorable Mention #1: “Birds of a Feather” by Diane Bell
Honorable Mention #2: “Fleeting Moments” by Liz Surette

Photography

1st place/Blue: “Knick River, Alaska” by Peg Munson
2nd place/Red: “Birds in Flight Over Boston Common” by Marjorie Sardella
3rd place/Yellow: “Good Morning” by Aivars Zandberg
Honorable Mention: “Dahlings” by Dale Hoopingarner

Acrylic

1st place/Blue: “End of Summer” by Aivars Zandberg
2nd place/Red: “Narragansett Haunt” by Emily Kirslis Levine
3rd place/Yellow: “Two White Pines” by Christine Toubeau
Honorable Mention: none

Mixed Media

1st place/Blue: “Field Music” by Pat Milton
2nd place/Red: “Without Revelation” by Nicole Horsman
3rd place/Yellow: “North Conway Farmland, Version II” by Jeff Nisbet
Honorable Mention: “Swan” by Walter Spencer