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Produce at a farmer's market. Source: Kay Whatley.
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Farmers Markets Openings Soon, Several Open on Mar. 5 or 6, 2021

March 4, 2021 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This farmers markets list may include locations in ther North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. While several markets are open, vendor opportunities are […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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Louisburg, NC: Franklin County Arts Council to Hold Quilt Show at Person Place on Oct. 17

September 21, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Deadline to Enter is October 1, 2020; Raffle Tickets On Sale Now Franklin County Arts Council is hosting its 2nd Annual Quilt Show at Historic Person Place on Saturday, October 17, 2020, 10am-5pm.  The Quilt Show […]

Virtual Franklin County International Film Festival 2020. Source: Gauri Singh/Franklin County Film Festival Committee
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“Franklin Flicks” Film Festival Goes Virtual Aug. 23-26

August 20, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Franklin County International Film Festival (FCIFF), also known as Franklin Flicks, goes virtual for its fifth year, presenting  11 independent films — online, August 23-26, 2020. The festival was originally scheduled as an […]

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Deadline is Aug. 15 for Carolina Prize for Writing Contest Entries

August 2, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is sponsoring its 8th-annual Carolina Prize for Writing Contest.  The contest is open for previously unpublished works (this includes online publication) in two categories: Poetry — up […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Nash and Franklin County Farmers Markets, Other Nearby Markets, Open July 24 or 25

July 23, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in: Friday: Louisburg and Whitakers, North Carolina Saturday: Clayton, Goldsboro, Rocky […]

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FCAC Reschedules Quilt Show to October

July 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Today, July 13, 2020, the Franklin County Arts Council announced that the FCAC second-annual Quilt Show has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 17, 2020. Originally planned for August, the date has been changed with “an […]

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Updated: Grand Opening & Open House for Gallery on the Hill Postponed

March 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE March 13, 2020:  As government and businesses work to minimize the spread of coronavirus in public/at events, the Franklin County Arts Council has announced that their offices and gallery must be closed March 16-April […]

Friday Nights on the Tar logo. Source: Town of Louisburg
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Louisburg, NC: “Friday Nights on the Tar” Series to Open with The Castaways Band on May 15

March 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Louisburg’s free concert series returns for its fourth year. Friday Nights on the Tar 2020 will feature live, local music and activities under the stars, one Friday each month, from May through […]

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Franklin County, NC: Student Juried Art Show Accepting Submissions

January 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring a Juried Student Art Show for Franklin County high school students and Franklin County homeschoolers in grades 9-12. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, April 4, 2020. Students […]

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Franklin County (NC) Arts Council “Art on the Hill” Events and Classes Announced

January 22, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

Group at Open Mic event. Photo: Jackie Dove-Miller, Franklin County Arts Council Diversity Team
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Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team Sponsors “Open Mic” on Feb. 15

January 14, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Diversity Team invites writers of prose and poetry, and musicians, to participate in their annual Open Mic on Saturday, February 15, 2020, celebrating Black History Month and the […]

Carolina Prize Writing Contest poetry winner Alice Pettyjohn receives award from Jackie Dove-Miller in 2019. Source: FCAC Writers' Guild
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Literary Journal Published by Franklin County Arts Council Writers Guild Launches 7th Edition

December 26, 2019 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild launched their seventh issue of County Lines: A Literary Journal on Saturday, December 14, 2019, with about thirty writers and […]

FCAC offered all editions of County Lines: A Literary Journal for sale during the sixth-edition launch party. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Writers Guild Launches Seventh Edition of Literary Journal

December 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild invites the public to attend the Launch Party for their seventh edition of County Lines: A Literary Journal. The party will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019, 2-4pm, in […]

Diversity Team logo. Source: Franklin County Arts Council
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Franklin County, NC: Celebrate Diversity at “Cultural Arts Festival” on Nov. 16

November 13, 2019 Kay Whatley

This Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1-4pm is the annual Cultural Arts Festival in Louisburg, North Carolina. Bring family and friends for an enjoyable afternoon of multi-cultural music, song, dancing, poetry, art displays, and vendors. Performances at […]

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Franklin County Arts Council & Gallery Are Moving to Bickett Blvd

October 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) would like to express our sincere thanks to the residents and businesses of Franklin County for the support and encouragement you have […]

Oyster Roast and More, 2018 photo. Source: Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
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Louisburg, NC: Greater Franklin County Chamber “Oyster Roast” CANCELED

October 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

UPDATE: This event has been canceled by the Chamber. __________________________ Returning for the second year, the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Oyster Roast & More feast on Saturday, October 26, […]

Diversity Team logo. Source: Franklin County Arts Council
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Cultural Arts Festival in Louisburg, NC is Nov. 16

October 15, 2019 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1-4pm, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Diversity Team will hold its annual Cultural Arts Festival. Come for the afternoon to hear gospel and blue grass singers and guitarists, watch […]

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Franklin County, NC: DD’s Starving Writers Fiction Contest Winners Announced

September 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

In the Spring of 2019, the Franklin County Writers’ Guild hosted DD’s Starving Writers Fiction Contest receiving 116 entries from US and international writers. Winning entries were submitted by writers in the United States and […]

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Franklin County Arts Council’s “3rd Friday with The Artist” Is A Photography Guild Show on Sept. 20  

September 10, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is hosting a Photography Show at the Louisburg, North Carolina Gallery On Main as part of its “3rd Friday with The Artist Series.” FCAC Photography Guild member will be displaying […]

Quilt Show in August is part of the FCAC 3rd Friday with the Artist event series. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council
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Franklin County Arts Council’s Annual Quilt Show is Aug. 16

July 17, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council is hosting its annual Quilt Show during the August 3rd Friday with the Artist event. The Quilt Show is not just for quilters; it’s also for people who enjoy the fiber […]

The July 2019 3rd Friday with the Artist features Billy Farmer. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council
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Franklin County Arts Council’s July “3rd Friday with The Artist” to Feature Billy Farmer

July 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The featured artist for the next 3rd Friday with The Artist is Billy Farmer. The 3rd Friday with The Artist will be held at the Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on Main, located at 118-B […]

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Carolina Prize Writing Contest Judges Announced, Deadline Approaching

June 2, 2019 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild is sponsoring its fifth annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest.  It is open to writers of any age and location for previously unpublished (this includes […]

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Call for Submissions Is Open for Franklin County Arts Council’s Quilt Show

May 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is looking for a variety of quilting styles from local quilters in Franklin and surrounding counties. Submit your quilt to be considered for the Quilt Show in August. Submission […]

Plaque by De Linazia. Source: Lynn Reynolds/FCAC
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FCAC Diversity Team to Hold Cinco de Mayo Celebration

May 2, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Diversity Team of the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is holding A Celebration for Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5, 2019, 2:30-4:30pm. The event will include flower sculpture, music, refreshments, and singing and […]

Artist Linda Wade and a few of her creations. Photos source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council
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FCAC’s May “3rd Friday with The Artist” Event to Feature Linda Wade

April 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

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