Eight & 322

28/09/2026

Franklin’s Art in the Park was a really great event. It was aided by homecoming pictures activity. Many artists brought a project to work on. Others came seeking some advice. I decided to try a bit of plein air but was happy to stop and talk to some artists about their work.

It was a fun two hours in the park. I hope to see the artists I chatted with again. I’ll be doing some workshops geared toward understanding the art process better that I truly hope will help people who love creating things find their voice in this wonderful world of expression.

Ashley Zaccari - Franklin City Councilmember did an amazing job bringing this together. Multiple people suggested this should be a monthly endeavor.
We might have ideas at Eight & 322 through the winter to help facilitate this idea!!!

This was a very short sketch inbetween chatting. Probably needs more work, but I’m going to consider it my alla prima attempt and sell it for $25. (SOLD, but I might be making prints.)

It is house paint, sidewalk chalk and charcoal on the back of a commercial thrift store print.
Roughly 16x20-ish.

Fountain Park, Franklin, Pa. September 26, 2026 by Richard Sayer

28/09/2026

4 days 'til Applefest. We're excited not only to be open each day and also to host .

We hope you'll stop in and say hi, peruse the art, try a sip of spirits (if you are 21+) & take part in our community art project (doodle a simple selfie).

27/09/2026

This stained glass piece by Mark Bleakley is on display and for sale at the shop.

Open now through 5 p.m. today. Swing by and see it for yourself. (302 13th St., Franklin, PA)

Bleakley Stained Glass

27/09/2026

We are running a test to see if we have successfully connected our 8and322 Instagram to our page. If you are seeing this on Facebook, did you know we had an Instagram page?
If you're seeing this Instagram, did you know we had a page?
If you are seeing this on TikTok, how the hell did THAT happen?

26/09/2026

Open!
Ready for all kinds of weird talk, music about writing and newspapering, sitting in the stare chair and more.

Come look at all the changes and new books, art and merch.

Open till at least six, but with the art in the park event we might keep the doors open a little longer.

26/09/2026

Eight & 322 plans to be there.

I’m so excited to see Art in the Park come to life tomorrow! 🎨🌳

Can you just imagine what Fountain Park could look and feel like filled with people creating alongside one another?

Someone painting. A family with coloring books spread across a blanket. Someone crocheting on a bench. People sketching, crafting, talking, or simply enjoying being around other people.

That’s the whole idea. Activate the park as a public space and give people an invitation to create together. You won't have to talk to anyone to feel connected to what’s happening around you.

As a member of the Franklin Fine Arts Council, I love that this brings our mission to life in such a simple way: fostering the arts while adding to the vitality and quality of life of our community.

This is our first time trying it, so come join us and add to the fun! ❤️

🎨 Art in the Park
📍 Fountain Park
📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 4–6 PM
✨ Free • All ages • All skill levels • No registration

25/09/2026

We are staying open a little later tonight - 7 p.m. - as part of the Franklin Retail Association's Final Fridays initiative. Then we're closing up shop and heading over the show. Dinner, art, and a show - sounds like a pretty good Friday night.

Come check out some of our new arrivals and if you’ve already been in the shop, many changes have already happened.

24/09/2026

ISO two small is easels three to four foot high similar, but doesn’t have to be exactly like this one and they can be non-functional. Working on an idea for open sidewalk signs with an art flare.

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24/09/2026

Working in the gallery this afternoon so we put the open flag out, put on some Bright Eyes and will love to chat in between brush strokes with anyone who wants to drop by.

And you should see how nice the building now looks all painted up by our landlords who have really done a nice job to make this whole experience great.

Plan to be here until 9-ish.