Franklin Park Arts Center

08/24/2026

Sketching from a life model improves your attention to detail and understanding of the human form. Our small class size provides plenty of opportunity for personalized instruction from Carmen Barros Howell. Register for our next class Monday, September 14. Call us at 540-338-79973 for more information

08/22/2026

Our first Music For Dessert concert is September 9 at 7:00 pm, featuring Joe Dockery. You'll hear the stories behind the songs as well as his own personal memories attached to the songs he performs. Tickets $15 online or at the door.

08/21/2026

Congratulations to all of the artists who participated in this challenge exhibit. Prizes were awarded at the reception last evening from the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center.
Favorite Clock: "Frozen in Time" by Sean Adams
Favorite artwork: "Time for a Walk" by Alice Power
Favorite overall: "Once Upon a Time" by Suzanne DeSaix
Honorable mentions were also awarded to Jane Mann, Fenix van Roekel, Phil Erickson, Russell Yerkes and Penny Hauffe.

08/21/2026

Saturday, August 22 at 8:00pm. Last Ham Standing is back with their comedy improv show. Laugh away all of your back-to-school woes! Tickets here: https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/performances/

08/20/2026

Sunday, September 13 we welcome VERONNEAU to our stage with their performance of "Blue Tapestry". This concert, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services, will feature the music of Joni Mitchell and Carole King from their iconic albums ”Blue” and “Tapestry”.

*This concert is supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.*

08/19/2026

Start Lunch with the Arts connects you to artists and invites you to a more meaningful art experience. Russell Yerkes shared the inspiration for his multimedia art. Lauren brought thyme to awaken all our senses as we reflected on the "time" exhibit.

08/19/2026

Art Reception: Once Upon A Time
Thursday, August 20 from 4:30 - 6:00pm, free. All are welcome; prizes will be awarded at 5:15 pm. Punch and cookies reception to meet artists and see the full exhibit, including the reimagined wall clocks. Artwork is for sale.

08/18/2026

This popular music series is back for Season 19 with 7 concerts this fall for one price of $60. Concerts are Wednesday at 7:00pm for both in-person and livestream audiences beginning September 9. See schedule on our website or call for information 540-338-7973

08/17/2026

Wednesday, August 19 at 12:00pm we welcome artist Russell Yerkes to the table for Start Lunch with the Arts. This free program gives you the chance to learn about an artist's process and artwork. You can read a bit about Russell and his process here and join us on Wednesday. https://www.theartofyerkes.com/general-6

08/05/2026

Class registration begins tomorrow for Life Model Sketching, Bob Ross Painting Workshop, Silver Script Circle, Start Lunch with the Arts and more.
Tickets to events like Music For Dessert, 60th Anniversary Concert: Blue Tapestry and Tyler Reed Magic That Connects are on sale too!

Peruse our activity guide and find what you want to sign up for!