Generation Art and Frame

06/17/2026

There is still time to sign up for tomorrow's Watercolor Workshop: Water and Waves!

Two times available! Sign up at the link below!

Thursday, June 18th. Two times available: 3:00 pm-5:30 pm or 6:00-8:30 pm. Cost is $50. Supplies are provided. Taught by Emily Winkel. Workshop located at: Generation Art and Frame 43 N. Main St. Franklin, IN 46131

06/16/2026

The best weekend of the year is almost here!

🎨✨ A FULL WEEKEND OF ART, MUSIC, FOOD & FUN IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN JUNE 26-28! ✨🎨

Mark your calendars for June 26-28 and celebrate creativity all weekend long with a lineup of unique events for artists, art lovers, foodies, and music fans alike!

🍸 The Bash Before the Clash
Friday, June 26 | 5-7 PM
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, curated appetizers, and desserts at Main & Madison Market Café from Chef Kathy Jones & Pastry Chef Jourdan Wilhoit before the evening's Canvas Clash event festivities begin. Tickets available here: https://tinyurl.com/BashB4theClash

🎨 Canvas Clash
Friday, June 26 | 7 PM
Watch artists battle live on stage in this fast-paced, multi-round art competition featuring live music, audience participation, and plenty of surprises! Family-friendly and open to the public. Sponsored by Hoffman and Newcomb Trial Lawyers. Tickets available here: https://tinyurl.com/CanvasClash

🖌️ Ethos Celebration of the Arts
Saturday, June 27 | 10 AM-4 PM
Downtown Franklin's premier arts festival returns with a juried fine art show, live music, food vendors, and the popular Chalk the Block chalk art competition from Festival Country Indiana. Admission is FREE! Sponsored by Franklin Jewelers. Artist applications open until 6/20! More info here: https://tinyurl.com/Ethos2026

🥂 Ethos After Hours
Saturday, June 27 | 3:30-7:30 PM
Continue the celebration at the official Ethos after-party featuring wine, charcuterie, music, and more at the RFD Franklin Event Center. More info/sign up for Wine & Canvas here: https://www.rfdfranklin.com/experiences

🎷 John Strickland Jazz Brunch
Sunday, June 28
Enjoy live jazz, brunch, and a special celebration honoring the artistic and musical legacy of John Strickland while supporting scholarships for future creatives. Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/JSJazzBrunch

Whether you're an artist, collector, music lover, or simply looking for a fun weekend in Downtown Franklin, there's something for everyone!

06/12/2026

We can't wait to welcome you to our new and improved classroom space and what better way than the Watercolor Workshop: Water and Waves!

Thank you to the Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce for awarding us a Capacity Building Grant to make this possible!

06/11/2026

We’re excited to continue expanding our classes and workshops in our updated classroom space!

Interested in teaching with us? Read below to learn more about instructor opportunities.

We work exclusively with local artists to display their work year round as well as during shows and special events. We also provide a space for local artists to teach classes and workshops. We encourage artists interested in participating to read the information below before reaching out.

06/10/2026

There's still time to be part of the best festival of the year!

CALLING ALL FINE ARTISTS! 🎨❤️😎
Apply for Ethos Celebration of the Arts!

We are inviting all types of fine artists (2D, 3D, photography, textiles, & more!) to apply for the 2026 Ethos Celebration of the Arts, being held on Saturday, June 27th from 10am-4pm in beautiful Downtown Franklin! There is no application fee! 🥰

Click here for more info & to apply:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14277

Thank you to our Main Event Sponsor, Franklin Jewelers, and our partner in this event, the Franklin Indiana Public Art Advisory Commission! 🩵

06/10/2026

We're still putting the finishing touches on our improved classroom space but we wanted to share some progress photos!

We've added signage, more comfortable seating, an improved kitchen area, student storage, supplies and equipment for students and teachers, and so much more!

Thanks so much to the Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce and their Capacity Building Grant for the opportunity to improve the classroom space for our students and teachers!

06/09/2026

Our Father's Day Sale is on! Check out some of the prints we have for only $15!