Franklin County Arts Council Writers’ Guild hosted their annual writers retreat after having to put it on hold two years because of Covid. The all-day event was held at Rolling View State Park at the […]
There is still time to sign up to attend the Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild Spring Retreat on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The Retreat is being held at Rolling View State Park’s Community Building […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild annual “Carolina Prize for Writing Contest” is accepting submissions until midnight on March 15, 2022. Writers of all ages are encouraged to quickly submit their poetry, prose, […]
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 […]
The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild will hold their annual Writers Retreat on April 23, 2022. The Guild is excited to announce that David Halperin, author of the popular book Journal of a UFO […]
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 (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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, announces their September 2021 Artist of the Month: Peggy Harris. Her works will be on display at the FCAC Gallery on the Hill throughout […]
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, […]
Jackie Dove-Miller is a poet, playwright, photographer, workshop facilitator, author, and 2013 Co-Artist of the Year. Her most recent publication is her memoir, Breathing New Air: A Spiritual Transformation through Divorce. Meet the artist at […]
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. […]
After a brief break, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, has announced their July 2021 Artist of the Month: artist and author Donna Campbell Smith. Donna Campbell Smith has been […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild will host Fifth Wednesday Writing Retreats on the fifth Wednesday of each month that has a fifth Wednesday in it. These Writers’ Guild events are open to all […]
On June 7, 2021, the Franklin County Arts Council and Quilt Trails of the Tar & Roanoke Rivers announced the 2021 Call for Submissions for this year’s Quilt Show, and are now accepting entries. Entries […]
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 […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is hosting its first community yard sale fundraising event, Franklin Fair — a flea market + art fair combination next month. Individuals, local businesses, and artists may rent spaces […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild will meet in Franklinton, North Carolina on Thursday, April 15, 2021, starting at 11am. This gathering is open to FCAC members and non-members, and participating is free. […]
RESCHEDULED due to weather! New date and location to be announced. _________ The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is holding a public retreat and Guild meeting at Falls Lake State Recreational Area on […]
The Franklin County Writers’ Guild is pleased to announce the judges for the seventh-annual Carolina Prize contest. The poetry judge will be Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate. Prose will be judged by C. […]
Join the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) in recognizing its Artist of the Month for February, Alice Osborn, at an Open House in her honor. The in-person event will be held on Saturday, February 20, […]
The Franklin County Writers’ Guild will be accepting submissions for its annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest beginning January 15, 2021, and ending March 15, 2021. The Carolina Prize Writing Contest is open to writers of any […]
The holiday season is upon us, which at Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) means the new year’s literary journal is on sale. This collection of prose, poetry, and art represents talented creators from across North […]
The Franklin County Arts Council, a nonprofit with a 40 year history of promoting the Arts in Franklin County, North Carolina, is seeking its next leader. As Franklin County Arts Council Executive Director, the employee […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The entries for this year’s Carolina Prize for Writing showcase the quality of writing, and photography, in North Carolina. Judging is complete, and the winning short stories, poems, and photographs will […]
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