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Writing time during the Spring Writers' Retreat 2022 at Rolling View State Park. Photo: Donna Campbell Smith
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FCAC Writers’ Retreat Provided Advice, Writing Time in Beautiful Park

May 5, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

Photo from FCAC Writers Retreat. Source: Jackie Dove-Miller
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Register Now for Writers Spring Retreat in Durham, NC on Apr. 23

April 13, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

Carolina Prize contest deadline is March 15, 2022. Source: Kim Beall, FCAC Writers Guild
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Deadline Approaching for Carolina Prize for Writing Contest: Enter by Mar. 15

March 3, 2022 Kay Whatley

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, […]

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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 […]

The writing Day Retreat Location is Rolling View Community Building. Photo: Donna Campbell Smith
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2022 FCAC Writers’ “Spring Retreat” Guest Speaker Announced

January 6, 2022 Donna Campbell Smith

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 […]

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Franklin County, NC Arts Council Announces Its Margaret Hilpert Art Fund

December 15, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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, […]

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 […]

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Franklin County Arts Council Accepting Subgrant Applications

October 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

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Franklin County Arts Council Announces October Artist of the Month: Dawn Lancaster

September 30, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

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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 […]

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Franklin County Arts Council: September Artist of the Month is Peggy Harris

August 31, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

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Franklin County Arts Council Urges Local Artists to Apply for 2021-22 Artist Support Grant

August 17, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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, […]

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Franklin County Arts Council’s August Artist of the Month: Jackie Dove-Miller

July 27, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

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. […]

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Franklin County Arts Council’s July Artist of the Month: Donna Campbell Smith

June 30, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

FCAC Writers' Guild will hold a Retreat & meeting at Falls Lake, Shelter 23. Photo: Donna Campbell Smith
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Franklin County, NC: Next FCAC Writers’ Guild Public Retreat is Jun. 30

June 20, 2021 Kay Whatley

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 […]

2020 Quilt made for the FCAC raffle by the Quilting Ladies of Lake Royale and Clear Creek Quilting in Bunn, NC. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, North Carolina
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Franklin County Arts Council Opens “Call for Submissions” for Quilt Show 2021

June 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

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 […]

Franklin Fair 2021. Source: Katherine Denton, Franklin County Arts Council
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Youngsville, NC: FCAC’s “Franklin Fair” Vendor Application Deadline is May 9

April 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

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FCAC Writers’ Guild will Meet in Franklinton, NC on Apr. 15

April 12, 2021 Kay Whatley

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. […]

FCAC Writers' Guild will hold a Retreat & meeting at Falls Lake, Shelter 23. Photo: Donna Campbell Smith
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FCAC Writers’ Guild to Hold Public Retreat at Falls Lake on Mar. 31

March 31, 2021 Kay Whatley

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 annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest. Source: Kim Beall, Franklin County Writers' Guild
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Judges for Carolina Prize Contest Announced: Jaki Shelton Green, C. Hope Clark & Clina Polloni

February 10, 2021 Kay Whatley

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. […]

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Franklin County Arts Council Announces Open House for February Artist of the Month

February 5, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest. Source: Kim Beall, Franklin County Writers' Guild
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Franklin County, NC: Writers’ Guild’s “Carolina Prize” Submissions Open Jan. 15

January 4, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

County Lines: A Literary Journal is available via Amazon and the Franklin County Arts Council.
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Franklin County Arts Council Annual Literary Journal Available for Purchase

December 3, 2020 Kay Whatley

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 […]

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Franklin County, NC Arts Council Seeking New Executive Director, Apply Now

November 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

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Winners Announced in “Carolina Prize for Writing” Contest

September 25, 2020 Kay Whatley

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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