​Artisan Depot Gallery is thrilled to announce Creative Connections, a joyful, healing‑centered series of free community art workshops designed especially for rural residents across Franklin County.
These workshops invite neighbors of all ages to gather, create, express themselves, and experience the emotional well‑being that comes from making art together. No experience needed — just curiosity, kindness, and a willingness to play with color.

What Is Creative Connections?

Creative Connections is a community art initiative offering hands‑on workshops led by local teaching artists. Each session provides a warm, welcoming space where participants can:

• Explore creativity
• Reduce stress
• Build confidence
• Connect with others
• Feel supported and inspired

Workshops will be held in familiar community spaces such as schools, churches, libraries, neighborhood centers and the Artisan Depot Gallery.
All workshops are free, and all supplies are provided.

Why This Program Matters

​In rural communities, opportunities for creative expression and social connection can be limited. Creative Connections helps fill that gap by offering:

• Accessible arts programming
• Healing‑centered creative activities
• A sense of belonging
• A place to gather, share, and grow

Art has the power to bring people together — and in small towns, that power is transformative.

Who Can Participate?

Everyone is welcome, especially:

• Seniors
• Low‑income families
• Isolated adults
• Youth with limited arts access
• Anyone seeking creativity, connection, or emotional support

No artistic background required. Just bring yourself.

We're Looking for Teaching Artists!

Artisan Depot Gallery is currently recruiting local artists, makers, and creative educators to lead workshops.
Teaching artists will receive:

• Public recognition
• Portfolio‑building experience
• Letters of recommendation
• Opportunities to pilot their own workshop ideas
• The joy of making a meaningful impact
• And a compensation

If you love sharing your craft and believe in the healing power of creativity, we’d love to hear from you.

Calling All Community Partners!

Schools, churches, libraries, and community organizations are invited to partner with us by:

• Hosting workshops
• Sharing program information
• Helping recruit teaching artists
• Connecting us with residents who would benefit
• Fair compensation
  

Together, we can bring more color, connection, and creativity to Franklin County.

​Sign up below.

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The Artisan Depot Gallery and Gift Shop is a community exhibition space supported by the Franklin County Arts Guild for members of Franklin County and beyond.
ALL community members regardless of age or experience are invited to show their art in any of our community shows. No fee required.

Make a Donation to our Scholarship Fund.

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No person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, or sex shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination of services, programs, and employment provided by the Tennessee Arts Commission and its contracting agencies.