French Art Colony

06/14/2026

Grace and I represented the French Art Colony at the River Rec Pageant this evening at the Ariel Theatre. 👑
I helped judge and Grace is a former titleholder. Congratulations to all of the Contestants!!!⭐️

06/12/2026

🎉We are thrilled to have experienced one of the most exceptional evenings ever. 🔥The Briar Williams Band 🎤🎶delivered an outstanding performance, 🎸showcasing immense talent that will undoubtedly propel them to fame. ⭐️Their accomplishments to date are truly commendable, and we are honored to support such a gifted young artist. 🎵We extend our sincerest gratitude to the band for their incredible showmanship this evening, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance of our 😎Hot Summer Nights Concert Series!!!☀️A special thank you to Greenlee Family Farms for providing their delectable burgers and chicken. We also appreciate the tireless efforts of our volunteers, who worked diligently to ensure the success of this event. Our generous sponsors deserve recognition for their invaluable contributions, which made this event possible. Lastly, we are deeply grateful to our wonderful community for their unwavering support, which we cherish week after week. A HUGE thank you to Judy Peterson for donating back to the FAC her split the pot $$$ winnings, she’s an amazing lady!❤️Happy Birthday to the beautiful Ann Wickline and our friend Jeff Fowler!!!🎂🎈We can truthfully say GOOD TIMES WERE HAD BY ALL!!!🎉❤️

06/11/2026

Sneak peek!!!👀 Party Time!!!🥳 Come on down and join the fun!!! Briar Williams Band🎶🎤🎸 is performing this evening on the pavilion for our Hot Summer Nights Concert Series!!!😎

06/11/2026

Whatcha doing tonight? Briar Williams Band is getting ready for Hot Summer Nights, with Evolution Live Audio helping out with sound, and Greenlee's Food Truck feeding us.
Come on over!

06/11/2026

Evolution Live Audio is partnering with Briar Williams Band for this evening's Hot Summer Nights series. Greenlee Farms is providing their famous burgers. All we need is you!

Thankful to partner with Evolution Live Audio tomorrow night.

Personally believe Mr. Craig James is one of the best sound guys around. Looking forward to the future.

See y’all at the French Art Colony 💥💥💥💥

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

🎉Greenlee Family Farms Food Truck will be serving their delicious burgers 🍔and more tomorrow evening as part of our 😎Hot Summer Nights Concert Series, featuring Briar Williams Band 🎶🎤🎸performing on the pavilion. Gates open at 6:00, with music 🎶from 7:00-9:00. A cash bar, 🍺🍷split the pot, 🎟️ and T-shirts will be available. Admission is $5.00, or free with a membership card. Come join the fun!!!🎉

06/10/2026

Bring the whole family and help us congratulate Briar on receiving a Golden Ticket on season 2026 of American Idol and many other accomplishments!!!🎶🎤🎸It’s going to be GOOD TIMES!!!🎉

🎶 HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES 🎶

I’m excited to have a show close to home at The French Art Colony for their Hot Summer Nights Concert Series!

📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 530 First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631

Come spend an evening with me and the band enjoying great music, summer vibes, and a beautiful setting along the river. I’ll be playing a mix of your favorite country songs along with some original music.

Bring your friends, grab a seat, and let’s make it a night to remember!

06/09/2026

Be among the first to experience the artwork featured in the French Art Colony’s 58th Annual July 4th Exhibit! After judging is complete, join us for an exclusive first look and the opportunity to purchase your favorite pieces before the exhibit opens. The public is invited to participate in the Purchase Awards, making it an exciting chance to support tri-state artists and take home exceptional art. We hope to see you there!