Articles by Donna Campbell Smith

About Donna Campbell Smith

Donna Campbell Smith, an author based in Franklinton NC, worked in the horse industry for over thirty years as an instructor, trainer, breeder, and writer. She has an AAS Degree in Equine Technology from Martin Community College and is a certified riding instructor. Smith has written four non-fiction books on equine management: The Book of Donkeys, (The Lyons Press 2016) The Book of Miniature Horses (The Lyons Press 2005), The Book of Draft Horses (The Lyons Press 2007), and The Book of Mules (The Lyons Press 2009). All her books are available at Amazon.com or ask for them at a bookstore near you. Donna is a member of Franklin County Arts Council. Visit her website at www.donnacampbellsmith.net.

Author Bob McCarthy and his wife, Sue, signing a book at UpFront Gallery (FCAC) in Franklinton, North Carolina.

NC Author, RJ McCarthy, Reveals His Writing Process

September 18, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith Raised in New York City and King’s Park, New York, local fiction writer RJ McCarthy has lived in the South more than half his life. He received his Ph.D. from the […]

Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.

Franklin County Arts Council Photo Guild Announces 2016 Show

August 23, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Photographers of all ages and skill level are invited to participate in the 2016 Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Photography Guild Show. The reception and opening of […]

Dasan Ahanu will facilitate the poetry workshop in August 2016. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.

Franklin County NC Poetry Workshop Facilitated by Dasan Ahanu

August 18, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team will sponsor a poetry workshop titled “Finding the Words-Making Them Work” with facilitator, Dasan Ahanu. The workshop is scheduled for […]

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FCAC Writers’ Guild Writing Contest Deadline is Sept 15

August 15, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is sponsoring its second annual FCAC Writers’ Guild Carolina Prize in Writing contest. This contest is open to writers of any age and […]

Quilt block at Weldon’s Grist Mill, 2250 Weldon’s Mill Rd., Henderson NC. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council.

Franklin County Arts Council Gives Growing Quilt Trail a New Name

August 4, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Three years ago the quilt trail team of Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) hung the first quilt block of the Quilt Trails of the Tar River. In one year the […]

Artist Clina Polloni. Source: Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.

Franklinton NC Afternoon Tea with Artist Clina Polloni

July 7, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Assistant Coordinator Franklin County Arts Council’s Afternoon Tea with the Artist will feature their third artist of this summer series. They invite the public visit with artist Clina Polloni at the […]

Artist displays during Art At The Jam, Wendell Falls, Wendell NC. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council.

Franklin County Arts Council Goes to Wake County

June 30, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

FCAC Artists Joined the Wendell Farms “Art at the Jam” Event By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Wendell Falls Community, a member of Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers, invited the Franklin […]

Pottery Workshop Offered in Franklinton NC

June 18, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Assistant Coordinator Leslie Martin will teach a two-part Hand Building Pottery Workshop at her studio and Franklin County Arts Council Center, 22 S Main Street, Franklinton NC on two Saturdays: August […]

Howard Overton of Overton Productions is providing music for the Juneteenth event. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC, Louisburg NC.

Juneteenth Celebration in Bunn NC on June 18

June 11, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Franklin County Arts Council Sponsors Juneteenth Celebration By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Franklin County Arts Council is hosting a free Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2016, 1-4pm, at BROAD community center, 583 Bunn Elementary School Road, in […]

Artist Alma Burke. Photo: Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.

Have Afternoon Tea with Artist Alma Burke

May 16, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Alma Burke will be the featured artist at Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Back Galley for an afternoon tea May 21, 2016, 3-5pm. Burke’s art will be on display, and she will […]

Bill Cokas found a quiet spot on the porch for writing during the retreat. Photo: Jackie Dove-Miller, Louisburg NC.

Raleigh “Writers Retreat” Offered Writing Support, Relaxation

May 11, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild Brought Local Authors Together for One-Day Retreat By Donna Campbell Smith Twenty-four writers came together at Falls Lake State Park’s Rolling View Community Building last Saturday for a day of feeding the […]

Franklin County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council logos. Source: FCAC, Louisburg NC.

Call to Artists Open for Wendell Falls Art Event

May 7, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Art at the Jam: FCAC at Wendell Falls’ Farmhouse Jam By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Wendell Falls Community, a member of Quilt Trails of the Tar River, has invited the Franklin County […]

Franklin County NC Arts Council Announces Upcoming Events

May 5, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCACArts.org The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) has big plans for May. Several events are scheduled including a contest, picnic, workshop, and meeting. FCAC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing […]

Cover for 2015 Franklin County NC Writers Guild literary journal.

Writers Guild Accepting Contest and Journal Entries

April 13, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is accepting submissions for a writing contest and the yearly journal. Authors and artists are encouraged to submit entries for either, or both, […]

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Franklin County Film Festival Draws Crowd

April 8, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The kick-off for the Second Annual Franklin County International Film Festival held at the Franklin County Arts Council center in Franklinton NC was a hit. FCAC volunteers served […]

Book cover for The Book of Donkeys, published 2016. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, NC.

Visit with Donkeys During Local Book’s Launch

March 18, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Local Writer Launches the Book of Donkeys at Donkey Day By Donna Campbell Smith & Shannon Hoffman Local writer Donna Campbell Smith will be launching her latest book published by Lyons Press, The Book of Donkeys, at […]

Mousse film poster. Source: Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.

Franklin County International Film Festival 2016 Announced

March 6, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Second Annual Eastern NC Event Includes Feature and Short Films By Donna Campbell Smith Once again, Franklin County North Carolina International Film Festival (FCIFF) opens its doors and returns to host screenings and discussions of a wide array of […]

FCAC Plans a Lively February

February 5, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is holding a variety of events during February. Each week brings a new opportunity to participate, learn, or enjoy local art and artists. February 6 @ […]

Arts Council Pulls off Two Events in One Week

December 10, 2015 Donna Campbell Smith

Art Stroll and Christmas at Home Show By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The highlight of Franklin County Arts Council’s Art Stroll last Thursday night was the announcing of their 2015 Artist of […]

FCAC Writers Guild Holds Reading from Third Annual Literary Journal

December 9, 2015 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith Franklin County Arts Council’s (FCAC) Writers Guild invites the public to their County Lines: A Literary Journal Launch Party, to be held December 10, 2015, 7-9pm, at Vance Granville College’s Building 4, 8100 NC 56, Louisburg. This […]

Third Annual Photography Show Premiers at Art Stroll

October 9, 2015 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Assistant Coordinator Franklinton’s October Art Stroll featured Franklin County Arts Council’s third Annual Photography Show. Ribbons and cash awards were given in three categories: color, black and white and a […]

Tai Miles Performing at FCAC Art Stroll

July 31, 2015 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Tai Miles will perform at the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Gallery during the upcoming Art Stroll in downtown Franklinton on August 6, 2015. Silent Night, her […]