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Musician Freddy Greene. Source: FCAC
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Louisburg, NC: Tickets on Sale for “Diversity in the Arts” Event on Jun. 25

June 10, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring the Diversity in the Arts event on Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10am-4pm. This unique day showcasing diversity is open to the public, to be held in the Louisburg […]

"Chicken" is one of many films to be presented during the Franklin Flicks/NCISAFF dates in May and June 2022
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North Carolina South & East Asian Hollywood Film Festival to be held on May 21

May 6, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Get ready for another year of remarkable films, with the North Carolina Indian and South Asian Film Festival (NCISAFF). This festival will be screening films in May at The Farm in Louisburg, North Carolina and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bunn, NC Christmas Parade December 14, 2013. Photo: Frank Whatley
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Small Town NC Holiday Happenings: Join A Christmas Parade

November 3, 2021 Kay Whatley

Organizations, horse riders, bands, performing groups, businesses, and others may be able to register and be a part of a North Carolina parade. While the majority of local parades take place in December, registration may […]

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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’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 […]

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Louisburg, NC: Live Music, Comedy, & More at the Pack House on Jul. 17

July 8, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Les Long Group is producing an amazing new live music and comedy event at the Pack House in Louisburg, North Carolina. The event will take place at the Pack House, which is a New […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 any […]

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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 […]

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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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 […]

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