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Cover Photograph by Donna Campbell Smith (www.DonnaCampbellSmith.com) at Flat Rock Church Road, Louisburg, NC.

Franklin County Arts Council 1 2010 - Celebrating 31 Years

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Franklin County

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Louisburg College

Martin Marietta Materials

North Carolina Arts Council

Novozymes

Person Place Preservation Society

Print Products, Etc.

The Franklin Times

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The Franklin County Arts Council is able to continue, grow and

function because of our sponsors.

The FCAC would like to say Thank You for the generous support of the following

sponsors...

The FCAC sincerely acknowledges program support from the Louisburg Senior Citizens Center, Franklin County Libraries and its General Membership. Thank you.

The Franklin County Arts Council, under the direction of an all-volunteer board, is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

Local musicians come together every 3rd Tuesday night of the summer months to play bluegrass music at The Person Place. These sessions are

brought to the community through the partnership of the FCAC and the Person Place Preserveation Society.

Seussical

Pickin-n-Grinnin

Students performed the play, Seussical, with the Franklinton Area Community Theatre and with the sponsorship of the NC Arts Grassroots Program. Boasting more than 600 participants, this show was a great success! And what was the best part of the night? Every child that audition received a part!


A year in review as we step forward

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) has undergone significant changes in its 31 years of operation, but it remains a beacon of arts, culture and history for Franklin County. This magazine serves as an extension of our mission, which in short is to promote art and local artists in our community. We strive to do this by programs, events and even through our newly-renovated website (www.franklinarts.org).

There are many ways that our mission can be carried out but we are learning to find what fits for our community. Franklin County has its own unique blend of culture, traditions and artists and we believe that they should be celebrated. We are honored to promote our artists and be involved in the arts education that is taking place. We realize that we could not be a benefit to our community without the sponsorship of our local and county government, our local businesses, and our members. To all of those that have sponsored the FCAC, you have impacted the lives of citizens – especially children – and that is a priceless gift. Thank you.

This issue of F.A.C.E. (Franklin Arts, Culture and Events) Magazine is a year in review of arts-related events that occurred in 2009-2010. This overview shows the various programs in Franklin County that were funded by the FCAC and the NC Arts Council. It also notes the events that were hosted by the FCAC, such as our Spring into Arts Festival. You will also find more information about the different art programs that are taking place in Franklin County Schools. The overarching message is that there are a lot of great things happening right here in Franklin County!

We invite you to take a look and see the changes that are taking place. Our community is overflowing with talent and with young artists excited to learn. It is growing and thriving and it is an incredible place to be!

We encourage you....get involved.

Sincerely,

Theresa SomervilleExecutive Assistant, FCAC


Art in Schools

The Frankin County Arts Council understands the importance of educating students.

In April of 2010, the FCAC sponsored a program called Pottery with Senora, in which 4th grade students learned about Native American culture and history, while also learning how to make a piece of pottery by hand.

Other art programs in


Franklin County schools was the Franklin County School System Shows at Louisburg College for grades K-11 and high school seniors. These programs involved submissions from children throughout Franklin County schools being put on display at the college and judged.

Pictured Above: Surrounding artist and instructor, Senora Lynch, 4th grade students proudly display their clay turtles they made by hand.


Michael Chitwood, a published poet and professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, visited three of Franklin County’s high schools in May 2010.

Each school coordinated a poetry contest amongst 11th grade students and selected winners. Out of those chosen entries, Mr. Chitwood chose a final winner of the poetry competition between the schools. The literature chosen was by student, Alyssa Frye.

Mr. Chitwood also met

of North Carolina poetry and read examples of his own literature.

The FCAC will continue to facilitate programs like these, that promote art and education in Franklin County schools.

with 11th grade classes to discuss different aspects of poetry. He discussed poetry as an art form and talk-ed about becoming a published poet. He spoke with the students about the characteristics

Pictured from left to right: Michael Chitwood, Alyssa Frye, Lisa Lawrence. Michael Chitwood, a published N.C. poet, chose literature by Alyssa Frye as the winning piece for a contest that included poetry submissions from three Franklin County High Schools. Head of the English Department at Franklinton High School, Lisa Lawrence helped co-ordinate Chitwood’s visit to the schoools.

Pictured Below: Mr. Chitwood discussing poetry with 11th grade students.

Franklin County’s very ownTo contact Freddy

Greene about playing for your event, please call 919-494-5759 or email fgreenesax@

yahoo.com.

Street Genie


At 11 years old, Frank-lin County native, Freddy Greene was introduced to music by his father. Giving him his first instrument, the trombone, Freddy’s father equipped him for the dynamic destiny that he was to behold.

Although the trombone is not what Freddy became known for; the saxophone is; it is what gave him his start on a very musical journey.

As a youth, Freddy would walk through downtown Franklinton and play a bamboo flute, which was a

foreshadowing of his future to come. Freddy inherited the nick-name, “Street Genie” in the years he spent at St. Augustine’s College and N.C. Central University, as he would often give street performances.

Freddy has continued to develop his talent over the years, and is now known to annually play taps at the Franklin County courthouse during the commemoration for September 11th. He also leads the Martin Luther King Day March by playing his saxophone in Raleigh, N.C. each year. Although Freddy has even made his name known across the United States, playing at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, he has stayed faithful to his home of Franklin County and gives perfor-mances here each year as well.

In November of 2009, the Franklin county Arts Council honored Freddy as Franklin County’s 2009 Artist of the Year. For the FCAC, 2010 will be spent in support of such a talented artist.

The Freddy Greene “Street Genie” Trio plays

in Franklin County, as well as at other venues throughout the Triangle.

For a listing of their upcoming performances, please check the FCAC community calendar

online at

www.franklinarts.org.

Join the Franklin County Arts Council in support

of a local diamond.

Pictured Left: Freddy Greene with his saxophone.

Photograph by Yara Allen.


A Sincere ThanksThe Franklin County Arts Council works fervently throughout the year to bring the arts to its community through sponsorships, programs and events, and each year is a success. But this would not be so without the intense volunteer efforts that the citizens of Franklin county invest in the FCAC. It is in this moment that the Franklin County Arts Council would like to say Thank You to our indispensible, enthusiastic volunteers.


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GuildsGuilds are more than a historical way of doing things in Franklin County. In fact, in conjunction with the Franklin County Arts Council’s mission, there are many guilds that are in operation. The FCAC promotes guilds that have been formed by artists throughout the county, and believes

them to be a tool for artists to connect and build upon their skills.

Members of the guilds meet as frequently as they want to and on days and times that are most convenient to them. The FCAC serves as an outlet to promote these guilds so that other artists looking to get involved and grow

their talent may easily find ways to do just that.

If you are an artist (experienced or beginner) and interested in networking with fellow artists in Franklin County, below is a list of guilds that have already been started. Please visit our website at www.franklinarts.org for a way to contact the Guild Representatives.


Pictured Above: Donna Campbell Smith, a Franklin County author and the Writers’ Guild Representative reads her literature at a writers’ group, Open Mic Night.

If you are an artist and would like to start a guild, it’s easier than you might think! There’s no paperwork and meetings are at the other members’ & your discretion. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.


Two is always better than one! Well, at least that’s what we think at the FCAC.

The Franklin County Arts Council has been partnering with the Person Place Preservation Society since April to host bluegrass jammin’ sessions, affectionately known as, Pickin-n-Grinnin, for the com-munity. Musicians and patrons, alike, come out to take part in the fun, numbering anywhere from 40 - 75 people each month.

Cook Shack Catering has joined in the community effort and Austin Murray, the owner, provides refreshments for the festive crowd. Favored by many this summer was Murray’s home-made peach icecream.

When referencing his contribution, Murray said, “Glad to do it for y’all!”

The Pickin-n-Grinnin sessions are just the beginning of what the FCAC hopes will catch throughout Franklin County, and that is partnerships

with other groups and organizations. Whether it’s through fundraisers, festivals or simply scheduling events around the same time to help boost attendance, the FCAC believes that by working together, more

citizens will be impacted and more opportunities given.

If you are interested in partnering with the FCAC, please contact us.

Coordinating for the Community

Pictured Below: A group of children enjoying refreshments, provided by Cook Shack Catering.

Person Place Preservation Society

Pickin-n-Grinnin3rd Tuesday night

each month

7 - 9 p.m.

The Person Place

605 N. Main St.

Louisburg, NC



Craig Kassan

Marti King

Kathryn Launey

Leslie Martin

Donna C. Smith

Katie Spivey

Janie Vila

Dorothy Wilder

Spring into Art Festival!The Franklin County Arts Council hosted its inaugural Spring into Art Festival at The Person Place on May 1, 2010. Most artists know what it is like to enter a juried arts show or contest, but the time had come for the FCAC to give some very talented artists an opportunity to display and sell their creations.

A total of 12 artists showed at Spring into Art, accompanied by the support of Franklin County citizens. Art work ranged from pottery by Janie Vila to 3-dimensional, modern wood- turnings by Craig Kassan. Quilts were displayed by Linda Carlisle, who

is also the FCAC Quilter’s Guild representative, and Donna Campbell Smith arrayed her photography and books beautifully as well. Fleet Benning, an artist who has found a great use for the nature surrounding him showed his wooden frames on an antique-like sewing cabinet that he custom made.

Marti King showed her lovely fine art paintings, while Kathryn Launey brought a variety of mixed media and collage artwork. Julie Cooke continued crafting and added to her display of handmade jewelry at the show and Leslie Martin brought quite a

selection of her pottery. Dorothy Wilder put several of her incredible paintings on display as well.

Finally, this wine and cheese social was made complete with music by the Freddy Greene (Street Genie) Trio. A part of the trio is Freddy Greene, Franklin County’s 2009 Artist-of-the-Year and Yara Allen, who is also talented in the way of string art, which she displayed that day too.

The Franklin County Arts Council was honored to be able to host this event and have so many talented artists come together. The Arts Council looks forward to future shows!

Yara Allen

Fleet Benning

Linda Carlisle

Julie Cooke


Native American Art Joy & TraditionThere is something intriguing in learning about the “old ways” of life and how people did things. When you are able to learn some of those techniques to use for yourself, it becomes even more fascinating. More than seventy citizens in Franklin County came to three days of classes with artist, Senora Lynch, to do just that. Senora Lynch’s heritage lies as a Native American with the Haliwa-Siponi Tribe, which resides mostly in Halifax and Warren Counties. Senora brought more than crafts and clay to the workshops; she brought her culture.

Senora shared stories that had been passed down within her tribe for generations. She showed masks that were used during tribal celebrations.

She even spoke some in her Native American language. With Senora’s guidance, participants learned how to make corn husk dolls, dream catchers and a clay turtle by hand.

The participants learned how to create much out of little, and learned that this was the lifestyle of the Native Americans. Senora taught that when her ancestors caught a fish, they ate the meat and then used the bones for tools. She said that her grandfather kept his garden with a hoe made from bones, rather than a traditional garden hoe.

The Franklin County citizens who participated in this program enjoyed it immensely. Connie Renoe, who attended with her three grandsons, said, “Thank you for the opportunity to meet this


Native American Art Joy & Tradition

fine artist and to learn more about her art and her culture.”

Senora is known nationally for her pottery, as she has


attended art shows throughout the country, as well as has pieces of pottery in the Smithsonian.

Pictured Left: Dreamcatcher made and photographed by Donna Campbell Smith. www.donnacampbellsmith.com

Pictured Below: Senora helps a participant tie twine around her corn husk doll. Photograph by Donna Campbell Smith. www.donnacampbellsmith.com

Senora may be contacted about her work by

phone 252-257-5771 or email [email protected].

With paramount performances and attention- grabbing artwork, the Franklin County School system has been leaving its impression on the arts, culture and history of Franklin County. Throughut the schools, teachers and artists have joined together to enrich the arts education that young minds receive in Franklin County. It is because of these collaborations that students can attest to being a part of performances like Sweeney Todd or having had their artwork displayed at Louisburg College.

Lisa Lawrence, head of the English department at Franklinton High School has been cooordinating with teachers and stu-dents for ten years to bring outstanding

productions to the community. Among the list of plays the students have performed are The Wizard of Oz, Grease, Pied Piper, and the most recent being Sweeney Todd in May 2010. Law-rence said that perform-ing Sweeney Todd posed a different challenge than some of the past plays because most of the play was filled with singing. The students performed brilliantly though and Lawrence attributed the transformation of their vocals to FHS’s chorus teacher, Jennifer Meyers.

Franklin County Schools On Display


Pictured Above: Franklinton High School students perform Sweeney Todd.

The Franklin County school system also coordinated a county-wide competition for all Franklin County public schools in 2010 with the Franklin County K-11 Art Show and the Franklin County Senior Art Show. Louisburg Col-lege’s Professor of Art, Will Hinton, judged and provided feedback for the students and a reception was

held for each competition, which boasted numbers of more than 400 attendees. Over 600 pieces of art were put on display at the college and the exhibition was open free to the public.

The Franklin County School system works hard year-round to ensure that students receive opportunities and education in

regard to art.

Competitions, programs and artists-in-residencies are just a few ways that they accomplish this, in addition to the daily contributions they make to the students’ art education. It is by the partnerships of the parents, teachers, and members of the community that success can be achieved.

Franklin County Schools On Display


Pictured Left: A group of FHS students sing in their May 2010 production, Sweeney Todd.

Pictured Above: “Shadow Puppet” by Paige Beneke, submitted for the Franklin County School System Show for graduating Seniors.

Pam Danzer, generously donated a painting to be raffled, with proceeds going to the FCAC.

Delightful music, incredible art, and warm apple cider were all a part of what made this show a success! The Frank-lin County Arts Council was honored to be a part of supporting our great artists!

Franklin County Holiday Art ShowThe show was held at the Person Place in Louisburg on Saturday, November 6th.

Artwork by more than twenty artists was displayed and ranged from literary to heritage to visual. Attendants also enjoyed musical entertainment by Matt Nelson and the Singing Grannies, Jeanne Faulkner and Alicia Eller. Artist,

The FCAC welcomed the 2010 holiday season by hosting the Franklin County Holiday Art Show.


Pictured Above: Mac McCord, a Franklin County artist, stands by his display of art. Photograph by Donna Campbell Smith.

Pictured Above: Jeanne Faulkner and Alicia Eller, of the Singing Grannies perform with Matt Nelson, on the harmonica. Photograph by Donna Campbell Smith.

Pictured Above: Julie Cooke shows her hand-made jewelry. Photograph by Donna Campbell Smith.

Pictured Above: John Beamer, a local woodturner, set up a great display of his art.

Franklin County Holiday Art ShowThe FCAC welcomed the 2010 holiday season by hosting the Franklin County Holiday Art Show.


Pictured Above: Jeanne Faulkner and Alicia Eller, of the Singing Grannies perform with Matt Nelson, on the harmonica. Photograph by Donna Campbell Smith.

Pictured Above: The screen display of paintings by many visual artists in Franklin County. Photograph by Donna Campbell Smith.

Pictured Above: Linda Carlisle quilts during the Holiday Art Show. Photograph by Donna Campbell Smith.

Pictured Above: John Beamer, a local woodturner, set up a great display of his art.

I feel him sitting on the edge of my bed

and between strumming songs about

lonesome cowboys and dead hobos

he'd tell the stories. . .

about the time he picked

poison mushrooms for dinner,

and the time he got his head stuck

in a hollow tree

looking for a raccoon.

And it reminds me about

love and feeling safe and

rotten apple fights

between cousins and brothers.

It immortalizes a fatherhood and

the smell of gun oil and talking of

adventures in his workshop.

I can recall him telling

me to clean up my messes

and to respect other folks property.

And to be good so I don't

get a piece of coal and

switches in my stocking

like Uncle Jerry did.

My heirloom.

Little brown jug.

Earthenware, glaze flaking,

the jug Daddy peed

in when he was a little boy.

He gave it to me

soon after he saw

Jesus in a vision.

He told me how the wind

blew snow in through the

cracks in the walls

leaving a powdery layer

on the bedcovers.

And he'd have to pee in the jug

because it was cold and dark outdoors

where the outhouse stood.

Little brown vinegar jug,

like an urn, stands protected

in my barrister bookcase.

The only gravesite

I will visit. No visions of

decaying flesh does it hold.

It conjures up memories

of stories and laughter

and guitar playing.

Little Brown Jug By Donna Campbell Smith

Artists’ CornerFeaturing Artwork by Franklin County Artists


So Bring the Dawn By Alyssa Frye

They fight for peace, in pieces, fight; Though neither side Shall last the night; To see the stars, To see the stars.

Now those remaining bow their heads, While bodies counted for the dead. So comes the grave, So comes the grave.

The crescent moon doest light the way, for stragglers who await the day. So bring the dawn, So bring the dawn.

The shining silver clashes hard; I shall not heal from broken shards. So bring the fame, So bring the fame.

The soldier’s life is full of death, Until at length there’s nothing left. So bring the dusk, So bring the dusk.

Our shields are raised, Our banners high, The crescent moon, Shall learn to fly. So bring the dawn, So bring the dawn.

We hear their thunder coming near, Each footstep brings A throbbing fear. So bring the pain, So bring the pain.

To submit artwork or

pictures of your work to be published

in F.A.C.E. Magazine, please contact us.

www.franklinarts.org

[email protected]

919-496-1191


Your Membership Matters!

And they’re why...

For all those who create or just simply love art, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is a great avenue through which to get involved in the arts in your community! Our numbers are rising, our programs are expanding, and the number of artists that we are promoting and coordinating with is growing.

Thanks to our members, the FCAC has been able to

help sponsor notable events like plays with the Franklinton Area Community Theatre, the Women in Arts competition with Art du Jour, the Farm Tour, and the Franklin County School System Show at Louisburg College which included art entries from students in schools throughout the county. It is because of our members that we have been able to go into the schools and senior citizens center and facilitate art programs that provided more than

200 participants with a hands-on, educational experience.

For artists, we have begun hosting Art Shows and Artists’ Meet & Greets to provide opportunities to network and sell their work. We have also made our website available for artists to display pictures of their work with their contact information. Recently, we have partnered with the Person Place Preservation Society to bring free bluegrass performances to the community each month. These events draw


Your Membership Matters! PERSONAL

Student $5Individual $10Family $25Patron $50-$99.99Sponsor $100 & Above

Membership CategoriesCORPORATEPatron $100-$149.99Honor $150-$199.99Sponsor $200 & Above

Membership Forms may be found online at www.franklinarts.org/fcacforms.htm

•Arts Development & Long-Range Planning•County Coordination• Finance• Franklin County Schools•Membership & Public Relations•Multicultural

FCAC Committees

To geT involved, please conTacT us [email protected]


artists together and have brought a feeling of unity and tradition to Franklin County.

Your sponsorship is an important part of what makes all of this possible. We would like to extend a huge thanks to all of you who have supported us, and to all of you who have returned to support us. For those who are thinking about joining us, please take a moment to visit our website, after which we hope you will consider supporting the FCAC through becoming a member. The FCAC strives to serve all artistic and cultural events within the county and this is only made possible with support from people like YOU!


Franklin County Arts Council

Louisburg, North Carolina

Statement of Financial Position

Exhibit A

ASSETS

Current Assets:

FCAC Checking/Savings $ 16,429.67

Net Current Assets 16,429.67

Fixed Assets:

Office Equipment 1,593.18

Net Fixed Assets 1,593.18

Total Assets $ 18,022.85

FCAC Committees

To geT involved, please conTacT us [email protected]


Executive CommitteeSimon Brough, Chair; Sharon Billings, Secretary; Phillip Robertson, Treasurer

Board of DirectorsJohn Beamer, Dewey Botts, Theresa Brown, Betty Conklin, Stephen Filarsky,

Louise LaFond, Leslie Martin, Randolph Spivey

StaffTheresa Somerville, Executive Assistant

Our MissionThe Franklin County Arts Council is a not for profit organization that

supports and presents the arts and artists in our community. We encourage community participation in the arts to enrich the quality of life of the county’s residents. We foster arts awareness and education, and we encourage the use

of arts as a tool for economic development.

To join the Franklin County Arts Council

Stop by the Franklin County Arts Council, 106 Justice Street, Louisburg,

or phone 919-496-1191 during business hours,

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Memberships are available in several categories.

Visit us on the web at www.franklinarts.org

or email us at [email protected].

Celebrating Franklin County, North Carolina

Photographs by Donna Campbell Smith

Sourwood Mountain Band, Tar River Festival, Wolfpit Bed & Breakfast

To submit content for future editions of F.A.C.E. Magazine, please contact the

FCAC at 919-496-1191 or [email protected].

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