By Ellen Queen, Executive Director, Franklin County Arts Council The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, announces establishment of the Margaret Hilpert Art Fund. With the blessing of Ms. Hilpert’s family, […]
Franklin County Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through December 1, 2021. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina […]
NOTE: Due to heavy rains, the morning events were postponed to a future date to be announced, while the afternoon events were held. From Dustin Tripp, Assistant Town Manager: The Town of Knightdale is […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, announces their October 2021 Artist of the Month: Dawn Lancaster. Meet Dawn at a special reception, sign up to attend her workshop, or stop […]
The Public Art Commission, Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources, and ARTS Wake Forest are partnering to host a special Community Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10am-1pm, at the Alston-Massenburg […]
Applications for the 2021-2022 Artist Support Grant are now available. Applicants who reside in the following North Carolina counties are eligible to apply through the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC): Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Northampton, Vance, […]
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded the Town of Wake Forest a $10,000 matching grant to be used for three downtown mural projects. An advisory group comprised of representatives from the Town […]
Several local churches and community organizations will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a virtual livestream program on Thursday, January 21, 2021, starting at 6:30pm. Area residents are invited […]
Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Franklin County. Applications are available for nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to […]
The Wayne County Historical Association and Museum has received $4,000 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural organizations experiencing hardships […]
By: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council This year is shaping up to be a busy year for Art at Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on the Hill. A mixture of new offerings and favorites […]
On Friday, January 31, 2020, the Art Students League of Denver will launch “The Plasticene,” an exhibition that examines the nature of plastic through its wildly varied presence in art. The exhibition will run […]
The Town of Knightdale Arts and Education Fest returns on Saturday, September 14, 2019. This year’s event includes two parts: 10am-2pm (free festival) and 5:30pm-9pm (free concert). The mission of the Knightdale Education Festival is […]
Join the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) on Friday, May 17, 2019, 6-8pm, for the monthly “3rd Friday with The Artist” event. The May featured Artist will be Linda (Dumas) Wade — the 2018 Franklin County […]
Starting June 1, 2018, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) will have a new address — 118 B North Main Street, Louisburg, North Carolina — and will hold a grand opening on Friday, June 15, […]
By Tracy Grosner, Imperial Centre Arts Education Manager Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, located at 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, has a full schedule of summer classes, workshops, drop-in programs, and more to […]
Raise funds in support of Franklin County arts by attending the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Spring Gala Celebration on May 19, 2018, 5-8pm. This fundraiser is held at the historical Victorian home of Dudley […]
Spring has sprung and so have the community events within Wendell, North Carolina. Upcoming April and May 2018 activities include baseball, music, arts, prayer, and more. With questions regarding these upcoming events, call 919.366.2266. The […]
The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 4-6pm. The open house will be in the Arts Education Building and will provide an opportunity for community […]
Franklin County Arts Council, based in Franklinton NC, plans arts-oriented events year-round. Coming up are an Open Mic night, photography workshop, and — for FCAC members, free painting classes. The FCAC is a nonprofit community […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 4-6pm, featuring its fall programming. The Children’s Museum and Science […]
Internationally-renowned Artist Shantell Martin to Create Her Largest and Most Public-facing Installation By Stephanie Blake, Blake Communications Beginning October 16, 2017, over the course of four to six days, internationally renowned artist Shantell Martin will create one of […]
Free, family-friendly event features the work of 260 artists, artist demonstrations and live music By Stephanie Blake and Cristina Ceballo, Blake Communications On June 10-11, 2017, in the West Washington Park neighborhood, the Art Students League […]
Broadway’s Joe DiPietro’s “Art Of Murder” Lands Center Stage at The Barn By Nate Alston, barndinner.com Spring has sprung at the country’s longest running dinner theatre and with it comes a suspenseful nail-biter! The Barn Dinner […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Litter art, uniquely crafted from recyclables, is currently on display now through April 30, 2017, in the craft gallery at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center. Litter art demonstrates […]
By Stephanie Blake, Blake Communications On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Konstantin Dimopoulos’ The Blue Trees, an environmental art installation about global deforestation and the importance of trees to people and their environment, will launch in The Denver […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC This winter news update by the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) includes board changes, gala rescheduling, events, and more. New Slate of Officers Franklin County Arts Council board of directors elected […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Seventeen members of the Franklin County Arts Council are exhibiting their works at the Wilson Art Center’s Boykin Gallery. The show opened with a reception Thursday evening, January 12, […]
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