Franklin County Arts Guild & Artisan Depot Gallery & Gift ShopJoin us this month as we launch our new social media campaign, aimed at connecting with our community in new and exciting ways. We can't wait to share it with you!  Art Lives Here  One of our youngest artist Did you know that the Gallery in Cowan, TN, offers a rare opportunity for anyone to enter a piece of original art into one of our community shows for free? In a world where most things come with a price tag, this is a unique chance to showcase your talent. And did you also know that we have a scholarship fund for any child in Franklin County who wants to major in art? It's a testament to our commitment to making art accessible to all. It is also a testament to the fact that our community is very important to us! Art is important but only as important as you, our neighbors. We love Franklin County and the residents and this is a way of giving back to our community. It's because of you, your support, and your participation that we get to do what we love to do and we want you to share this same oppourtunity with you. Thank you! See the article below "Why is Art Important". Workshops
Mary Ann Morrison asked this question and we answered. 6/25/2024 04:37:25 pmI love the link to the Community Shows, and sent it to a friend. Could we have an explanation of the vision behind the titles or, as I told her, she could interpret however she wants. I wish I could click on a link to send all of Intake Dates for the Community Shows to my Calendar. That would be very helpful for everyone, I think. I have no idea how that would even be done. Also, could someone explain in the Workshop Section about Gel Prints, for what "variety of purposes" they are used? Pat answered Thanks for the feedback, Mary. The themes for the Community Shows are guidelines, to open doors to your creativity. This month, the theme was "Things to Ride On," if you look at our Community Show page, you'll see that the possibilities for interpretation are endless and all different. It all depends on your chosen medium and your unique perspective on the subject. Even if it's an imaginary thing, you can ride on. Art is all about seeing things from your point of view and bringing that creation to life through your artwork. I understand that our website builder doesn't have the feature to directly add the Community Calendar dates to your personal calendar. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but some things still require doing things the old-fashioned way, one at a time. However, you can take a screenshot of all the shows, print that out, and post it on your refrigerator. I hope this workaround is helpful and makes the process a bit easier for you. Denise Miller's Gel Print class will not only provide you with ideas on how to use Gel Prints but also inspire you with her unique approach, that is part of her class. Denise and Nancy Wallace will be presenting many of their gel prints in the Members Show starting July 5th at the Artisan Gallery in Cowan, TN. This is a great opportunity to see how they have used their unique ideas to create stunning gel prints and help generate ideas for you and others interested in this art form. Hope this has been helpful.   Have you attend any of our Workshops? We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions! Is there a class you'd like to see us have? Send your comments to [email protected] or leave comment below.
Why is art important? How can creative arts therapy promote healing? Creative arts therapy is used in treatment for a variety of conditions spanning mental health, cancer, stroke and more. The idea behind creative arts therapy is that artistic expression can help people to feel better and motivated to recover and address clinical needs such as reducing anxiety and blood pressure. The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine says making or even just seeing art can impact the brain. Whether it’s part of a creative arts therapy exercise, or something you experience in your everyday life, art can help:
Creative arts therapy is used to help treat mental health conditions because it can improve focus, assist with processing emotions, improve communication and increase self-esteem. Do you have a story about how art has helped you through a hard time? What part does art play in your life or a member of your family? We'd like to hear from you. Send us an email and tell us about how you feel about art. [email protected] Or leave a comment. 2024-2025 slate of officers just elected on June 19. Officers are: Pippa Browne President Mary Ann Morrison, Vice President Margie Gallagher, Secretary Denise Miller, Treasurer Pat Richards Bishop & Frances Perea, Public Relations Board and Gallery meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month 9-10 am unless otherwise stated. Zoom meet link is provided by Pippa Brown. The Franklin County Arts Guild is a 501c-3 non profit organization. Donations help support our gallery and community exhibits, art scholarship and events. Mail to Franklin County Arts Guild, PO Box 545, Cowan, TN 37318 AuthorAuthor Pat Richards and Frances Perea.
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