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Dates:	Friday, April 27, 2018 - Sunday, May 6, 2018
Hours:	Varies
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

FRANKLIN ARTWEEK SCHEDULE

Friday, April 27
All week: Franklin Garden Club presents Art in Bloom at the Franklin Public Library Flower arrangements inspired by paintings in the library will be on display for all of ArtWeek.

9:00 - 5:00: Art in Motion Fine Art Exhibition at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Fine art paintings and drawings of figures in motion.

Watch artists draw live performers during the kick off Live Art Event on April 28.

4:00 - 6:00: Multi-Media Watercolor Explorations I at Franklin High School (FREE)
Use watercolor, marker, colored pencil & pastel to create a 3D paper pod for a public art installation that twirls and moves.

Open to all middle schoolers and students in the Best Buddies program (with a Buddy!) No experience required!

Limited availability.

Register (req’d) at bit.ly/art_pods

5:00 - 6:00: BFCCPS Rocks!

Art Walk at the Franklin Town Common (FREE)
Join us on the Town Common for a 'paint your own message rock' workshop on April 27.

Bring a rock—all other art supplies provided!

All art rocks will be used to create a display on the Common for the rest of ArtWeek.

Stop by and walk our rocks!

In case of rain, the event will be held in the Ben Franklin Charter School auditorium.

6:00 - 7:30: Taste of ArtWeek Kick Off at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE)
Help us kick off Franklin ArtWeek with a bang and get a 'taste' of what ArtWeek is all about!

An evening of theater, dance & music performances and tastes of area restaurants.

7:00 - 9:30: Dean College Dance Company: Move at Dean College Mainstage ($22/$12/$7)
Dean dance majors perform new and restaged works of hip hop, jazz, tap, modern and ballet.

Talk-back with dancers and choreographers before the show at 7pm; show at 8pm.

Adults $22, Seniors $12, Children $7.

Tickets: bit.ly/Dean_tix

8:00 - 9:15: THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series Presents Tyler Haynes at THE BLACK BOX ($45)
Tyler Hanes, Rum Tug Tugger in the Broadway revival of CATS, will perform a solo cabaret show, including casual conversation with the audience.

CATS face painting and headpieces will be offered, with a fun group photo opportunity with Mr. Hanes.

Tickets: bit.ly/tyler_hanes

Saturday, April 28
9:00 - 5:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

9:00 - 12:00: Multi-Media Watercolor Explorations II at the Franklin Senior Center (FREE)
Use watercolor, marker, colored pencil & pastel to create a 3D paper pod for a public art installation.

Open to children 4-12 and seniors.

15 spaces each hour at 9am, 10am, 11am.

Register with the Senior Center at 508-520-4945.

10:00 - 3:00: Chalkwalk at the Town Common (FREE)
Create sidewalk chalk designs reflecting 'What is Great about Franklin!' Artists of all ages and abilities can sign up at bit.ly/Chalkwalk.

Chalks provided, or bring your own.

10:30 - 11:15: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
In Japanese tradition, fold 1,000 paper cranes and your wish will be granted.

As a community, help us fold 1,000 cranes for Franklin!

Write your personal wishes for Franklin on the cranes you make, which will create a crowd sourced public art installation in the library for the month of May!

Kick this off with a crane storytime on April 28th at 10:30am, then fold cranes all week!

No experience required.

11:00 - 12:00: Trowbridge Piano Performance at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE)
The Museum's Franklin-made Trowbridge Piano will be the focus of an exhibit and performance.

Local musician Dennis Ferguson will perform on this rarely played 100-year-old instrument, bringing it to life once more during ArtWeek.

12:00 - 1:30 & 2:00 - 3:30: Fairytale Courtroom at THE BLACK BOX ($15/$12)
FSPA presents an all-student production of this extremely adaptable comedy, which shows the other side of familiar fairy tales...when two of their biggest villains, the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch, are brought to trial.

Two shows, at 12 and 2pm, plus a talk-back..

Adults $15, Students & Seniors $12.

Tickets: bit.ly/fairytale_court

1:00 - 5:30: Family Paint Afternoon at the Franklin Federated Church ($35/painting)
A certified art teacher will guide you to create one painting with family or friends OR make individual paintings to create a series!

All materials provided.

No experience required!

Register at bit.ly/family_paint

2:00 - 4:00: Art in Motion Live Art Event at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Artists from Urban Sketchers will draw live dancers, musicians and actors as they are performing, while the public watches (and participates with provided materials!).

2:00 - 4:30: Dean College Dance Company: Move at Dean College Mainstage ($22/$12/$7)
See April 27.

Talk-back with dancers and choreographers after the show at 3:30.

Tickets: bit.ly/Dean_tix

3:30 - 5:00: Coffee House at Intermission Café (FREE)
FSPA students perform pop, rock, folk and contemporary musical theater songs in a coffee house format.

Sunday, April 29
1:30 - 5:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

1:30 - 5:00: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin ~ see Apr 28

3:00 - 3:45: Choral Settings of Folk Songs in Western Society at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE)
Franklin-based Prolatio Singers will present a lecture-recital on folk songs arranged for mixed chorus.

A brief history will be given throughout the recital.

Monday, April 30
9:00 - 8:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

9:00 - 8:00: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin ~ see Apr 28

10:30 - 11:15: Musical Monday Move Along: ArtWeek Edition!

at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Music, movement, stories, and other activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!

ArtWeek’s special focus on music and rhythm, with instruments to explore!

3:00 - 5:00: Crafternoon: ArtWeek Edition!

at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Join us in the new community room for craft activities, including a photo booth to pose with your creations!

3:45 - 5:45: Upper Elementary “Step Into The Artists’ Shoes” Sculptures at the Franklin Rec Dept.

($25)
Using Van Gogh, Mondrian, Seurat, Cezanne, O’Keeffe, and Miro as inspiration, create 3D sandal/flip flop sculptures.

Registration req’d at bit.ly/rec_dept

5:00 - 6:00, 7:00 - 9:00: Airmen of Note Jazz Clinic and Concert at Franklin High School (FREE)
Airmen of Note, the U.S.

Air Force Jazz Band, will run a clinic for students of the FHS Jazz Band from 5-6pm, open to the public.

Airmen of Note will then perform at 7pm.

Tickets req’d: bit.ly/airmen_of_note

7:00 - 8:30: Creating a Haven at Simon's Furniture (FREE)
Nature is all around us, but too often we don’t invite it into our homes.

Learn easy and inexpensive ways to incorporate natural elements in your home for a more soothing space.

Tuesday, May 1
9:00 - 8:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

9:00 - 8:00: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin ~ see Apr 28

10:30 - 11:15: Get Ready For Kindergarten: ArtWeek Edition!

at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Stories, songs, activities, and crafts to help prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten.

ArtWeek focus on famous artists, including two special craft activities!

10:30 - 12:00: Preschool Impressionism Workshop at the Franklin Rec Dept.

($20)
Explore the style of Monet, then create two Impressionist pieces: a 3D water lily sculpture and a 2D watercolor/collage piece.

Registration req’d at bit.ly/rec_dept

5:30 - 6:30: Band Turned Upside Down at Ben Franklin Charter School (FREE)
Children who play musical instruments will teach their parents how to play that instrument, resulting in a brief performance at the end of the event.

6:00 - 8:00: Empty Bowls Dinner & Fundraiser at Franklin High School ($20/$10)
Help raise funds for the Franklin Food Pantry!

Join us for a meal of soup and bread and take home a handmade bowl as a reminder that 'somewhere someone's bowl is empty.' Kids will also be able to make a bowl of their own to take home.

Adults $20, Children $10.

Tickets: bit.ly/FHSEmptyBowls

Wednesday, May 2
9:00 - 8:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

9:00 - 8:00: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin ~ see Apr 28

10:30 - 11:00: Terrific Toddlers: ArtWeek Edition!

at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to 3.

ArtWeek focus on colors!

3:45 - 5:45: Elementary Mask Making Workshop at the Franklin Rec Dept.

($25)
Kids K-2nd grade will explore masks from cultures around the world and through history, and then design and make a mask of their own.

Registration req’d at bit.ly/rec_dept

6:00 - 8:00: FPS Lifelong Learning Art Experience at Franklin High School (FREE)
Join us for an all ages, hands-on art experience!

Create unique art using non-traditional painting and drawing methods, including Zentangle, while being entertained by performances from our Lifelong Music Academy.

6:30 - 8:00: A Taste of Israel at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Join us for “A Taste of Israel” sponsored by Temple Etz Chaim.

Create Metal Impression Art, taste traditional Israeli foods, see photos of Israel from Haifa to Eilat, and learn Israeli folk dancing.

It's a virtual visit!

All ages.

6:30 - 8:30: Taste and Pour: A Special Pairing of Wine & Art at Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits ($40)
Use fluid painting techniques, like Jackson Pollack, to create a unique abstract painting, while sampling wines, beers, and nibbles.

Materials provided.

No experience necessary.

21+ only.

Tickets: www.jbvdesignstudio.com

Thursday, May 3
9:00 - 8:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

9:00 - 8:00: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin ~ see Apr 28

10:30 - 11:15: Story and Craft: ArtWeek Edition!

at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Celebrate spring and ArtWeek with stories, songs, activities, and a craft for children ages 3 to 6 who are able to attend 'on their own'.

3:45 - 5:45: Collograph Printing Workshop at the Franklin Rec Dept.

($25)
6th-8th graders will explore printmaking methods, then build a collograph printing block of landscape, seascape or cityscape imagery and create a signed and numbered printing series.

Registration req’d at bit.ly/rec_dept

6:00 - 7:00: ELECTRIC YOUTH powered by Bully: The Adjective at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FREE)
FSPA's Electric Youth will host and facilitate a fun anti-bullying workshop for children.

Partnering with Bully: The Adjective, EY will use music and conversation to create dialogue around positivity, inclusion and the importance of valuing relationships.

6:30 - 7:45: 'Now You Can Take Off Your Clothes'—Real-life Tales from an American Conductor in Europe at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE)
A humorous account, complete with musical recordings, of the exploits and misadventures of Franklin resident Jon Ceander Mitchell, retired U Mass Boston Chamber Orchestra conductor and professor.

6:30 - 8:30 The Art of the (Wine) Label at Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits ($25)
Explore the art of historic wine labels, then design and draw your own to adhere to a fabulous bottle of wine to take home!

21+ only.

Tickets: bit.ly/wine_art

Friday, May 4
9:00 - 5:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

9:00 - 5:00: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin ~ see Apr 28

1:30 - 3:00: Jedi Makers: A Star Wars Crafternoon at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Star Wars-themed arts and crafts in honor of Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you!), all while playing John William's brilliant soundtrack in the background!

3:15 - 5:15: Apprentice Zentangle: It’s all in the Palm of Your Hand!

at the Franklin Rec Dept.

($25)
(Ages 8-12) Experience the relaxed focus of Zentangle drawing as we play with patterns and an easy optical illusion trick to make 3D art that is a celebration of unique, wonderful you!

Registration req’d at bit.ly/rec_dept

6:00 - 8:00: Teen and Adult Zentangle: Found Poetry at the Franklin Rec Dept.

($25)
Find your own words hidden in a page of text, then add the beauty of Zentangle drawing as you create the illusion of sending unused words to the background to make your poem pop off the page.

Registration req’d at bit.ly/rec_dept

Saturday, May 5
9:00 - 5:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

9:00 - 5:00: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin ~ see Apr 28

Rain date: 10:00 - 3:00: Chalkwalk ~ see Apr 28

10:00 - 2:00: Collaborative Installation Piece at the Franklin Rec Dept.

(FREE)
Explore the portraiture of Chuck Close, then use that as inspiration for a crowd-sourced portrait of Ben Franklin, our town’s namesake.

His portrait will be cut into squares; recreate your section with various 2D media.

The portrait will be combined and displayed in the lobby of the Rec Dept.

10:30 - 11:30: Cinco De Mayo Storytime Fiesta!

at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Join the Library and FHS's Spanish National Honor Society for a Cinco De Mayo bilingual storytime celebrating Latin culture through stories, songs, snacks, and crafts!

11:00 - 1:00: Cartooning for the Soul at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
Nationally recognized cartoonist Joe Young will teach you to draw cartoons through letters and basic shapes, then you’ll develop your own with a message.

Supplies included!

12:00 - 12:45: NoteAble Blend Chorus at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE)
NoteAble Blend, an energetic women's barbershop chorus, will perform an a cappella performance, including a fun and lively description of the four parts of barbershop.

2:00 - 3:00: Drumming Around the World at Ben Franklin Charter School (FREE)
Explore different cultures and musical styles through the art of drumming!

Learn basic rhythms by ear, participate in drum circles, practice improv skills, and learn a little of the history of hand drumming.

2:00 - 3:00: NoteAble Blend Chorus at the Franklin Public Library (FREE)
NoteAble Blend, an energetic women's barbershop chorus, will perform an a cappella performance, including a fun and lively description of the four parts of barbershop.

2:00 - 3:30: Quattro Eroi Lyceum: Italian-America Culture at Franklin Cable Access TV Station (FREE)
Franklin Sons of Italy will host Dr. John Christoforo, educator, writer, musician and speaker on Italian-American culture.

A discussion will follow the lecture, and those present will place a dot on a map of Italy indicating the home region of their family.

Italian refreshments provided.

5:00 - 7:00: The Art of Henna at Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits ($10)
Listen to music, sample wine, and relax while you are adorned with henna body art.

Special price of $10/henna design.

Henna cones available to try at home.

21+ only

Sunday, May 6
1:30 - 4:00: Art in Motion Art Exhibition ~ see Apr 27

1:30 - 5:00: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin ~ see Apr 28

1:00 - 4:00: The Kai Olsson Experience: Art & Music Live at the Franklin Historical Museum (FREE)
Kai, singer, songwriter, guitarist and artist, will entertain with a multimedia performance combining his live music with an art demo highlighting his art technique and thought process.

20 pieces of original art will be on display.

3:00 - 4:30: Art + Music Family Concert at Franklin High School ($10/$7/FREE)
Join the Worcester Chamber Music Society for music of Mozart, Debussy, Haydn, and Ginastera.

Multi-media show includes projection of artwork by Franklin’s students, dance performance, and opportunity for children to create art real-time.

Includes a “meet & greet” with the musicians.

Adults $10, Seniors & Students $7, Children 17 and under FREE.

Sponsored by the FCC, MetroWest Visitors Bureau, Mass Office of Travel & Tourism, Dean Bank, and Middlesex Savings Bank.

Tickets: bit.ly/family_concert

7:00 - 10:00: Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Franklin Presents: Broadway Bound at THE BLACK BOX ($47)
A 'Dancing with the Stars' style show with a Broadway theme, featuring professional dancers from around the world paired with adult dance students from all walks of life.

Includes a free 'meet and greet' VIP party with general dancing for audience members with the professional cast of the show.

Tickets: 508-528-6200

For more detailed event descriptions, please visit ArtWeek online at
www.artweekma.org

COST

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Free up to $50, depending on event

WEBSITE

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www.artweekma.org/events/

LOCATION

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Varies, Franklin, MA, 02038 map

Franklin is off exit 17 on 495