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Franklin County Arts Council to Hold Open House: Meet New Executive Director on Feb. 19

February 11, 2022 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), a nonprofit with a 40+ year history of promoting the Arts in Franklin County, North Carolina, is pleased to announce its new Executive Director, Shameka Manson. An Open House […]

Activate Selma logo. Source: Cindy Brookshire
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Selma, NC: Activate Selma’s New Downtown “Celebrating Love” Mural Reveal is Feb. 2

January 10, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Activate Selma and the Johnston County Arts Council invite all to a mural reveal in downtown Selma on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 2pm. Come for the reveal at Treasury Antiques, 102 S Raiford Street, […]

Launch Party 2022 image. Source: Kim Beall, Writers' Guild, Franklin County Arts Council
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FCAC Writers’ Guild “Launch Party” to Celebrate Annual Literary Journal is Dec. 5 in Franklinton, NC

December 1, 2021 Kay Whatley

Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild invites the public to attend the Launch Party for County Lines: A Literary Journal 2022, Vol. 9th. Celebrate with local writers and listen to readings from Carolina Prize […]

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Franklin County, NC Arts Council Events in December 2021

November 12, 2021 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council, based in Louisburg, North Carolina, holds arts-oriented events and classes at its Gallery on the Hill. Upcoming events are listed below; those listed are free to attend. See event information […]

Belk 2021 KidFest Winners. Source: Belk, Inc.
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Belk Names Three KidFest T-Shirt Contest Winners, One from Raleigh

November 1, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Coloring contests seem to be everywhere throughout childhood, but how many winners can say their design was produced as a t-shirt and sold online? That’s exactly what happened for three lucky winners who participated in […]

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Louisburg, NC: Art Classes at the Gallery on the Hill

September 6, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Art classes for elementary students and adults will be offered by the Franklin County Arts Council at its Gallery on the Hill, located at 99 South Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, North Carolina. To register and pay […]

County Lines: A Literary Journal. Source: Kim Beall, Franklin County Writers' Guild
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Prose, Poetry & Art: “County Lines: A Literary Journal” Deadline is Aug. 15

July 15, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild is accepting submissions for one-time rights to poetry, short or flash fiction, essays, creative non-fiction, and illustrations or photographs for publication in County Lines: A Literary Journal Vol. […]

County Lines: A Literary Journal. Source: Kim Beall, Franklin County Writers' Guild
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Winners Announced in Carolina Prize Writing Contest

April 19, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Judging of the entries to this year’s Carolina Prize Writing Contest is complete, and the winning short story, poem, and cover art have been selected. From January 15 through March 15, 2021, submissions were received […]

Design by Peggy Vineyard and Helene Pasin takes 2020 1st place. Photo: Karen Pennington
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Carolinas: Art Inspired Floral Designs to be Showcased Jan. 7-10

December 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Art & The Bloom Floral Design Exhibition Inspired by Art Leading floral designers in North and South Carolina will showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art, January 7-10, 2021. The four-day Art & The […]

New Bunn Garden Club mural by NC Artist Diane Cannon. Source: Source: Sherrie Towne
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Bunn, NC: Mural Unveiled at Bunn Garden Club Festival

October 26, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Bunn Garden Club is proud to announce that club member and artist, Diane Cannon of Franklinton, North Carolina, completed a mural on the Bunn Garden Club clubhouse. The mural depicts flowers […]

2018 First Place Award winner Connie Jo Goodson of Beulaville, NC. Photo: Scott Bittler
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“Art & The Bloom” Returns to Wrightsville Beach Jan. 9-12, 2020

December 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Canceled last January following one of the worst hurricanes in state history, leading floral designers in North Carolina will gather at Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach to showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art, January 9-12, […]

Dawn Lancaster and Donna Campbell Smith are featured artists for this Afternoon Tea with The Artist. Source: FCAC
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Afternoon Tea with the Artist Features Two NC Artists Apr. 28

April 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, 3-5pm, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) will hold its “Afternoon Tea with The Artist” free event at the Up-Front Gallery, located at 22 S Main Street, Franklinton, North Carolina. Artists […]

Alexis Joyner’s “Chi Wara (Antelope)" -- the first sculpture by an African-American artist to be featured in the exhibition. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC
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Rocky Mount Becomes First NC City to Adopt Otocast Mobile App for Sculpture Exhibitions

February 2, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina has become the first in the state to adopt Otocast, a free mobile app for audio guides. Alicyn Wiedrich, art curator for […]

2018 Best of Show winner Polly Kopka of Hubert NC, Photo: DeRosset Gordon
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Winners Announced for NC’s Art & The Bloom Floral Design Exhibition

January 16, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Four-day Art & The Bloom Exhibition Concluded Sunday in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Leading floral designers in North Carolina gathered in Wrightsville Beach to showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art. Judged by […]

"Eco Printing and Journaling with Nature" workshop offered July 22, 2017.
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Art and Writing Day Retreat Offered for Adults

June 13, 2017 Kay Whatley

Dawn Lancaster and Donna Campbell Smith have teamed up to offer two great workshops in one: Eco Printing and Journaling with Nature. The day-long retreat for ages 16 and up will be held Saturday, July 22, […]

Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Writer, Photographer Events Announced in Eastern NC

September 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), headquartered in Franklinton NC, has several upcoming events. These FCAC events — a workshop, photography show, and poetry slam — include submission dates where a Call For Entries date […]

A sample from the Drap-Art exhibit, which makes its North American premier in Pittsburgh, Sept. 9-Oct. 9. Drap-Art is part of the Re:NEW Festival, which celebrates creative reuse, sustainability and transformation. Image credit: Little Shilpa, PRNewsFoto/VisitPittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Festivals Focus on Upcycling, Art

September 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Pittsburgh’s Cutting-Edge Festivals Reflect Steel City’s Transformation City to Present World-class Art, Music, and Innovation Released by Lynne Glover, visitpittsburgh.com Three cutting-edge festivals taking place in Pittsburgh this fall illustrate the Steel City’s transformation like never […]

Legendary folk artist Bob Dylan's first permanent public work of art will be featured at MGM National Harbor when it opens later this year. Source: PRNewsFoto/MGM National Harbor, Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Legendary Folk Artist Bob Dylan’s First Public Art Installation Announced

September 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Work To Be Featured At MGM National Harbor Dylan’s “Portal” Reflects America’s Industrial Past As Permanent Part of the Property’s Art Program Released by Natalie Mounier, Kirvin Doak Communicationsfor MGM National Harbor Legendary folk artist Bob […]

Kirah Van Sickle “Guard Stand #2”. Source: Mary Bradley, WHQR.
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Enjoy Art, Food, and Wine at Wilmington Opening Reception

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

WHQR Announces New Show Opening at the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR Released by Mary Bradley, WHQR Gallery Coordinator & Development Director There is no reality, there is only perception. Artists Candy Pegram and Kirah Van […]

Goya Foods Collaborates with Artist Dave Ortiz to Celebrate "The Goya Series" Pop Art Collection & Goya's 80th Anniversary (PRNewsFoto/Goya Foods).
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Goya Foods Goes Artistic for 80th Anniversary

June 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Special Collaboration With Nuyorican Artist Dave Ortiz To Celebrate 80th Anniversary Of Goya Foods Released by Natalie J. Maniscalco, retromedianyc.com Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, collaborates with Nuyorican artist Dave […]

Photo source: ncartmuseum.org.
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NC Museum of Art Hanukkah Lamp Selected for Annual White House Hanukkah Ceremony

December 11, 2015 Guest Author or Contributor

By Emily Kowalski, NCMA A Hanukkah lamp in the collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) was selected for the candle-lighting ceremony at the annual White House celebration of Hanukkah. President Barack Obama and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The Strange-ness: Morpheus Bridge Spectre

October 31, 2016

For Halloween, let’s look at a local “legend”. We’ll visit the Morpheus Bridge on the aptly named Morpheus Bridge Road in Wendell, North Carolina. The story goes that a mother, father, and child — alledgedly a daughter — were driving along […]

Leith's Cougar in Zebulon, North Carolina. Photo: Frank Whatley.
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The Zebulon Cougar

August 1, 2015

Originally published in The Grey Area newspaper (printed) August 1, 2011. ___________________________________________________________ By Frank and Kay Whatley In the July 1, 2011, issue of The Grey Area, we reported cougar sightings within Eastern North Carolina over […]

A photo from the inaugural Goat Yoga session at the Denver County Fair. Source: denvercountyfair.org
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The Strange-ness: Attempt to Set Guinness World Record for Goat Yoga

May 31, 2018

As part of the 2018 Denver County Fair in Denver, Colorado, the Goat Yoga Session will include an “official attempt” at the world record for largest Goat Yoga session. This second-annual Goat Yoga session will begin July […]

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