NEW FCAA RAFFLE

HEAR YE...HEAR YE...NOW OPEN...

Ye Royal Raffle

Franklin County Arts Alliance PRINCELY PORKER

Falster Farms “Cochon DeLait Cru”

...an heirloom Red Waddle and Big Black pig raised at the king’s table on

a daily ration of milk & organic fine dining...

Any chef worth his or her spoons would cross sharp forks for a chance to

feature such a fine porkster on their menu.

RAFFLE TICKETS - $100 EACH

---one chance in twenty of winning---

The FCAA proudly embraces the Falster’s gift from their very organic farm

south of Winnsboro,  Monies raised from Ye Royal Raffle will help defray

event expenses & partial cost of a new Heat & Air Unit at the Cultural

Arts Center.  The princely porker will be ready to pick up May 15th live

at Falster Farm or arrangements can be made to pick up ready for table or

freezer.

To purchase a raffle ticket call Jean 903-305-8023

or email Christian at franklincountyarts @gmail.com.

www.falsterfarm.com - champion of organic and sustainable agricultural

 **Photos provided by Karl & Nancy Falster of Falster Farm.

FCAA MAY 2014 CALENDAR

MAY

The Cultural Arts Center is open to the public every Friday from 10a-3p, and by appointment.  Contact us: Email: franklincountyarts@gmail.com or Call: 903-434-9130 or 903-305-8023.

LAMADE (Let Art Make A Difference Everyday) is an open class every Friday from 10a-12p.

Board Meetings 2^nd Monday of each month @ 5:00p.

NETWO Meetings 2^nd Thursday of each month @4:00p.

Efton Edwards'  Art Classes each Tuesday @ 9a & 1p.

an (*) indicates a rental event at the CAC. 

*7 Leaders of Tomorrow Banquet

10  2^nd Saturday: FCAA Artist on the Square

12  Last day of Photo Exhibit & HS Art Exhibit

15  Opening of Membership Exhibit @ CAC:Exhibit open 05/15-       07/15

31  “Getting To Know Your Camera” Photo Workshop with Michael Alford @ CAC 10a-12p

"GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA" PHOTO WORKSHOP

Franklin County Arts Alliance Presents:

"Getting To Know Your Camera" 

Photo Workshop

Instructor: Michael Alford

Saturday, May 31^th

10am-12pm

Cultural Arts Center

100 Rusk St.

Mt. Vernon, TX

ALL are welcome. 

Fee by donation only.

Everyone should bring their camera, instruction manual and questions to meet the photography instructor, Michael Alford who will be offering beginning and advanced photography classes in Mt. Vernon at the Cultural Arts Center. Both private and group instruction will be offered for beginning and advanced photographers. Days and times to be determined.

*Questions can be answered by Michael Alford @ 903-440-3200.

**To join the workshop, contact Christian Galloway: franklincountyarts@gmail.com or (903) 434-9130.

APRIL ARTS OPENING RECEPTION & POETRY READING: APRIL 17, 2014

What a lovely evening in for the arts: visual arts, welded arts, and poetry! 

 Congratulations to the Winnsboro High School Welding Dept. for winning the HS Division of our Welded Art Competition with their LOVELADY FARMS Gate! 

Congratulations to the NTCC Welding Association for winning the College Division of our Welded Art Competition with their Cherry Tree Sculpture! 

Congratulations to Tate Lester of Mt. Vernon High School for Best of Show in the Visual Art Exhibit for his Multimedia piece: "Boy Snorkeling!"

Thank you to all the students who participated in the visual arts, welded arts, and poetry reading, for sharing with us your amazing creativity! Thank you to their instructors: Audrey Norman, Hugh Ragsdale, Marco Sanchez, Matt Siddens, & Carey Gable, for sharing your gift of teaching and your dedication to your students! Thank you to our judges: Jacque Bateman, David Chaney, & Jack Cook for being willing to make such difficult decisions! 

Thank you to all who helped make this evening possible, especially, Nicki Armstrong, Jean Pamplin, Linda Philhower, Marzelle Robertson, and Beverly Strange! Thank Jack Cook for these wonderful photos!  Thank you to all who attended! Again, what a lovely evening!

"A NOVEL IDEA"- MARCH 29, 2014

MANY THANKS ARE IN ORDER!  

First, thank you to NETWO author, Lisa Simmons for these wonderful pics!  Thank you to authors: Joe Kuhl, Caryl McAdoo, & Paul Paris for sharing such inspiring reviews of your wonderful books!  Thank you, Northeast Texas Writers Organization (NETWO) for sponsoring this author review with us!  Thank you, FCAA president and NETWO member, Jean Pamplin for all your hard work in making this event possible!  Finally,  thank you all who attended!

2nd SATURDAYS FCAA ARTIST LINE-UP

2^nd SATURDAYS FCAA ARTIST LINE-UP

Artists will demonstrate, sell their work, & represent FCAA, handing out info. on south side of square, just east of steps.

April 12^th-Landscape Artist, Efton Edwards

(Currently conducting classes at CAC)

May 10^th-Need Volunteer

June 14^th- Quilting Artist, Michele Chitsey

July 12^th-Portrait Sketch Artist, Tyler Roberts

August 9^th-Colorful Food with Chef Mamma D

(Donna is a teacher at our Summer Children’s Art Class Series)

September 13^th-Carolyn & Christian Galloway of Red Oak Botanicals

October 11^th-“CountryFest”

November 8^th-Need Volunteer

As you can see we still have some spots available.  If you or someone you know is interested in filling them, please let us know.

Contact Christian: franklincountyarts@gmail.com or 903-434-9130.