Franklin Arts Department Inc

06/16/2026

Such colorful weekend at Dick Wright Pub!

Saturday concert-goers enjoyed favorite songs by the talented duo Dead Men Strumming.

Sunday Morning brought downpours and mandala painting. The artists designed and painted beautiful patterns. No two were alike!

06/14/2026

Happy Rainy Sunday! We're gearing up for Mandala painting class today at the pub, stay tuned for pictures :)

For our next FREE TO MAKE ART class, we are inviting folks of all ages! On Sunday, June 28th from 12-3, Jordan Bushey is leading a duo of painting styles (one for kids and one for grownups) inspired by this beachy scene!

Please sign up with the link below or by sending us a message.

Join us for a fun family day painting a vibrant acrylic beach scene together in person!

06/06/2026

“Art is meant to crack you open.” From Ferene Paris, one of the keynote speakers at the Creative Convening Conference in St. Albans, on Friday.

I had a great time repping Franklin!

What things do you feel when making or experiencing art?

06/04/2026

Hello Creative Franklin!

Here’s the big news: We were awarded a grant to offer several free classes this summer!

The first class will be acrylic Mandala painting on June 14th at 11:00 AM.

The Registration Link is in the comments, or you can sign up in person at the Dick Wright Public House summer kick-off concert this Friday, or the community rummage sale on Sunday!

05/22/2026

June plans?

Guess what!?!

The Mandala painting class is free (🆓) this time around thanks to a generous grant from the Vermont Community Fund!

Donations graciously accepted.

Aaaand we’re out the gate!

05/16/2026

Big news coming from the Arts Department… stay tuned in the next few weeks and get ready to make some ART this summer!

05/11/2026

If you didn’t make it on Saturday, you can pick up your pieces at the Pub from Wed-Sat 5-10PM (business hours)

05/08/2026

All of the pieces are nice and toasty today!

Reminder - you can pickup anytime during pub hours starting tomorrow, Saturday 5-9!