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Call for Art: Norfolk Cultural Council Juried Art Exhibition

Call for Entry, News

2026 Norfolk Cultural Council Juried Art Exhibition May 2nd-30th

Reception and Awards Ceremony Saturday May 9th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056

$25 for one entry, $45 for 2. Maximum of 2 entries. Entry fee is non-refundable. Applications will be accepted between March 12 and April 27th.

Artists can submit any family appropriate artwork (paintings, mono-prints, drawings, photographs collages and fiber art). Prints of original artwork will not be accepted.

All work must be original. Pieces must not exceed 36″ x 36″ (including frame).

Digital payment can be submitted at https://bit.ly/nccpay
Send checks to Norfolk Cultural Council, One Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056

Application: https://tinyurl.com/y8vmjhzh
Sponsored applications available, please email ncc@norfol.ma.us

Prizes will be awarded.

Call for Art: Second Annual “Fakes and Forgeries”

Call for Entry, News

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to enter their work into The Second Annual “Fakes and Forgeries Art Exhibit”!

Deadline for entries is May 2. This is a 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.

Rules for entries are: One entry per person. First come/ first served. Fifty entrants maximum due to space limitations.

To register, complete this form at : https://forms.gle/nSjk4b3Smo8g9TcB7. Enter quickly!!

Drop off for artwork will be on May 15, 10:00-11:00 AM at the Franklin Historical Museum. Pick-up will be on June 7th, 4:00-6:00 PM at the Museum.)

This returning show is again a collaboration between the Franklin Historical Museum and The Franklin Art Association. It was so successful last year, we are joining to put it on again! Opening Reception to the public on June 6th (same day as PorchFest in Franklin), 12:00-6:00 PM at The Franklin Historical 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.

Congratulations to FAA Spring Show Winners!

News

Best in Show: “Departing Lorain Ohio Harbor (circa 1948) by Dick Fotland


People’s choice: “Field Music” by Pat Milton

People’s choice: “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 Aivers 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

FAA April Meeting with Watercolor Demo

Events, Meetings

Guest Artist Anna P. Wert

The Franklin Art Association is pleased to welcome visual artist, educator and watercolorist Anna P. Wert. Studying at Parsons School of Design in Paris, she has a degree in Sociology and Education from the University of Richmond and a certificate in Children’s Book Illustration from RISD. She is inspired by her travels around and living in coastal New England; her work focuses mainly on landscapes. Her background is in oils, but she is captivated by the immediacy of watercolors. She teaches painting at several locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Anne is a Signature Member of the New England Watercolor Society and Rhode Island Watercolor Society. Her paintings are in galleries around New England.

In her artist’s statement, she offers that she paints primarily from nature because it is such a calming and centering force for her. Inspired by the poet Mary Oliver she thinks of the outdoors with reverence and awe. Her work seeks to convey this wonder: creating the impression of light movement and stillness around her. She hopes the viewer has a sense of joy and peace when looking at her work, for that is what she feels while creating the painting.

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to its meetings at the Franklin Senior Center in Franklin, MA. Meetings include a short business session starting at 6:30 PM followed by the art demonstration.

Christmas Potluck and Art Sharing/Critiquing

Meetings

The Franklin Art Association’s holiday potluck is set for Wednesday, December 3rd. In addition to your dish to share you can bring along with any art you might like advice on from your fellow artists (sign in here to participate). Festivities start with a tree decorating at the Senior Center from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, followed by the potluck and art sharing/critique. As always, the meeting is at the Franklin Senior Center. The public is welcome.

October 1st Meeting: Guest Artist Charles Guay

Events, Meetings

The Franklin Art Association is happy to welcome Charles Guay as demo artist at their October 1st monthly meeting at the Franklin Senior Center where he will be demonstrating oil painting with Cold Wax Medium.

“David Copperfish” by Charles Guay

Meetings begin at 6:30 with a short business meeting followed by our guest demonstration. For more information visit https://www.franklinart.org.

Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit at Franklin Historic Museum

Events, Shows

The Fakes and Forgeries exhibit is coming to the Franklin Historic Museum, 80 West Central Street, from June 7th through June 22nd during museum hours, with an opening reception Saturday, June 7th, 12-6 PM. People’s Choice award presentation will at 5:00 PM.

Key dates:

  • Saturday, May 25th: Registration deadline
  • Friday, June 6th, 10:00-11:00 AM: Dropoff
  • Saturday, June 7th 12:00-6:00 PM: Opening
  • Sunday, June 22nd, 4:00 PM: Pickup

January 5th: Award-Winning Photographer Ronald Zincone

Events, Meetings

Start off the new year with a bang – or, a flash?  Come to our January 5th meeting for a session with Ronald Zincone, an award-winning photographer based out of North Kingston, RI.  Ronald is a continuing education student in the Photography program at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography (NYIP).   Ronald’s work spans a variety of subjects from classic New England shores to astrophotography.  Sample a taste of his works at https://www.ronaldzinconephotography.com/ and then come meet him at our January 5th, 2022 meeting — 7:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.