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The Franklin Art Association was established in 1971 to promote visual art in all media. Mary's Church (directions), from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

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. Regular mon

thly meetings are held at the New Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., a large new building located diagonally across from the town common and across from St. with a business meeting starting at 6:45, the first Wednesday of each month, September through June. Meetings are free and open to the public.

08/11/2026

WE'RE BACK!

Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting
September 2026, 6:30 pm
Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA 02038

The shortening days are reminding us that September is right around the corner. Along with students returning to school, the Franklin Art Association will be resuming our monthly meetings with an exciting schedule of guest artist demonstrators.

Our first meeting, on Wednesday, September 2, will feature Rose Wang, a classical painter based in Massachusetts. She specializes in portraiture, still life and landscapes and says she is inspired by the beauty of everyday life – people, flowers, landscapes and quiet moments that often go unnoticed.

Rose enjoys sharing her passion for painting through demonstrations and community art events, and at this meeting will demonstrate her portrait painting techniques by painting a model from the audience.

All FAA programs are free and open to the public.Coffee and snacks will be served during the intermission, where you will have a chance to meet and speak with the artist.

The Franklin Art Association is supported by grants from the Franklin Cultural Council, which in turn is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Franklin Cultural District.

06/29/2026

The Franklin Art Association was one of the many groups participing in the Pride Fair on the Franklin Common on Saturday, June 27.

FAA Artists Christine Toubeau and Peg Munson painted for the public, while Members Madeline Saggiomo, Marc Cohen and Walter Spencer encouraged children to create paintings on small canvases. Members provided information about mixing colors and how to fit subjects on a canvas, and the children's work was praised by onlookers.

Donations collected were directed toward the FAA School Scholarship. People donating $10 or more could pick their own choice of FAA member's small, available paintings.

Franklin Art Association regular monthly art demonstration programs will resume on September 2, 2026.

06/11/2026

"Fakes & Forgeries" People's Choice Award Winner Announced

The second annual exhibit of the Franklin Art Association’s, “Fakes & Forgeries Art Show” closed on Saturday with the announcement the winner of its People’s Choice Award.

The People’s Choice Ribbon was won by Christine Blue Lamb Toubeau, long time resident and artist of Franklin. She rendered her version of Johannes Vermeer’s, famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting, one in 1665. The girl was shown this time with contemporary clothing and jewelry in today’s fashion and this new version was titled, “Material Girl with a Pearl Earring”.

During the Franklin Historical Museum’s hours in May until June 6th, the FAA Fakes & Forgeries exhibit was open for the public. Artists were asked to paint a work of an honored art Master using their own style and their own interpretation for the new image. A Reception was held on the last day of the show, June 6th and the ballots were counted for the winner.

This show is a successful collaboration of both the Franklin Art Association’s artwork from area artists and The Franklin Historical Museum’s building and facilities in which to show the work.

The Franklin Art Association will resume our monthly art demonstrations and programmed meetings on Wednesday, September 2nd.

Have a marvelous and productive summer!

06/05/2026

Hey, everyone! This weekend is your last chance to see the terrific "Fakes & Forgeries" Exhibit at the Franklin Historical Museum.

Join us at the reception at the Museum on Saturday (12 pm-6 pm) in conjunction with Franklin Porchfest, when you can meet the artists, to enjoy their creative takes on famous artworks, and maybe sample some goodies!

05/31/2026

As we mentioned in an earlier post, FAA members and guests at the May 6 monthly meeting thouroughly enjoyed demo artist Kristin Parone's colorful and happy painting style. As promised, Kristin sent a photo of the finished painting and several closeups.

Members were enthusiastic about taking a workshop with her — so look for info about one in the fall!

In the meantime there are still openings in Kristin's workshop at Arundel Farm Gallery in southern coastal Maine. For more information and to sign up, go to https://www.arundelfarmgallery.com

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05/16/2026

Second Annual FAA Fakes & Forgeries Exhibit

Franklin Historical Museum
80 West Central Street
Franklin MA

Treat yourself to a visit to the Franklin Historical Museum to see the great art in our Fakes & Forgeries Exhibit, cosponsored by the Franklin Art Association and the Franklin Historical Museum. Each artist has chosen a famous work and created their own unique take on it. The Exhibit will continue until June 5.

Free to the public during Museum hours:
Sat: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

05/08/2026

On Wednesday, May 6 the FAA had the pleasure of welcoming acclaimed artist Kristen Perone, who shared a demonstration of her technique with us, interacting warmly with the group as her painting gradually emerged under her brush strokes, then chatting with members during the break. It was a meeting not to be missed. Fortunately for those who did, it was videoed by Franklin Public TV and should be available for viewing sometime soon.

We will have one more meeting before we break for the summer. Stay tuned for details!

04/23/2026

Coming Soon! Be sure to put this on your calendar.

04/22/2026

CALL FOR ART: Second Annual “Fakes and Forgeries” Exhibit

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

This is a free public display featuring artistic reproductions and creative interpretations of masters’ artworks by local artists. Each entry must be a reproduction of the original Master artwork or a creative interpretation of the original, Master artwork.

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

To submit your entry, complete this form: https://forms.gle/nSjk4b3Smo8g9TcB7.
The deadline for registration is Saturday, May 2.

Artwork Requirements: Artwork must be framed and mounted on mat/foam board or gallery wrapped canvas. Artwork and Frame maximum dimensions are 20" x 20". Entries must be ready to hang, with proper wiring.

The exhibit will run from May 16 to June 6 during Museum hours at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin downtown.

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.)

The opening Reception will take place on June 6th (same day as PorchFest in Franklin), 12:00-6:00 PM at The Franklin Historical Museum and is free and open to the public.
Participants are asked to volunteer to help make this event possible. Sign up here:�https://volunteersignup.org/79KT8

04/17/2026

And last, but not least, the winner of "Best In Show "and "People's Choice" Awards in the 2026 Franklin Art Association Spring Art Show!

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

People’s choice (a Tie!)
"Field Music” by Pat Milton
“Rainy Day Tranquility” by Alison Rheaume

Our thanks to all the talented artists whose contributions have made this show a success!

Address

279 E Central Street, # 289
Franklin, MA
02038

Website

http://www.franklinart.org/

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