FELLOWSHIP OF THE BRUSH RESCHEDULED

Though the weather outside was frightful, our first meeting of the Fellowship of the Brush was so delightful!

For those who wish to join our next "Painting Party," it has been moved up to THIS THURSDAY, JAN. 28th, due to conflicts on the 1st Thursday in February. 

For more information Call (Michele Chitsey): (903)-588-5930 

OR Email: franklincountyarts@gmail.com

COME JOIN THE FUN!

NETWO To Hold Short Story CONTEST!

Northeast Texas Writers' Organization

2016 Jory Sherman Short Story Contest (Fiction)

$250.00 CASH PRIZE

1000 TO 2500 Word Limit

Entry Deadline MARCH31, 2016

Check out NETWO'S website for details

www.netwo.org

TOMORROW EVENING

Calling for Members* Old and NEW

FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE

ANNUAL MEETING & POTLUCK DINNER

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 at 6:00PMIn the recently renewed (read beautified!) 

Cultural Art Center 100 Rusk Street, Mt. Vernon

Hear about the past year  for the FCAA and, more importantly ­­

Coming and New in January 2016: “Creative Class Saturdays”, including:

•   INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA with Tammy Hendricksmeyer
•   
  HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SERIES ­ CULINARY ARTS (of course) with Chef Donna Copeland
• 
    And possibly DULCIMER CLASSES with Debra Porter
  
  Already underway for January and beyond:
•   
  EFTON EDWARDS PAINTING CLASSES on Tuesdays at the CAC
•   FRIDAY LAMADE (Let Art Make a Difference Every Day) at the CAC every Friday, open from 10:00am­3:00pm
•   
  FELLOWSHIP OF THE BRUSH with Michele Chitsey, beginning  January 21, and monthly1st and 3rd Thursday evenings thereafter
  
  
  AND! Each of these Creative leaders will have a table at the ANNUAL MEETING for in­depth information and signup.
  
  
  *YOUR TIMELY SUPPORT IS URGENTLY NEEDED. PLEASE ATTEND!
  
  

The Cultural Arts Center will be closed to the public on New Year's Day. 
However, it will be open to the public again on Thursday, January 7@ 6p.m. for our Annual Membership Meeting & Potluck and for our regular hours next Friday, January 8 (10a.m.-3p.m.)!

Again, the Franklin County Arts Alliance wishes you a 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  

NEW IN JANUARY 2016!

LOOKING FOR A NEW WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS OR OTHER CREATIVE ENDEAVORS IN 2016?  TRY OUR NEW:

SOCIAL MEDIA CLASS SERIES

With TAMMY HENDRICKSMEYER

SATURDAY’S, JANUARY (9^TH-30^TH)

1:00pm-2:30pm

Location: Cultural Arts Center

100 Rusk St.

Mt. Vernon, TX

(one block west of courthouse)

JAN. 9: INTRODUCTION/FACEBOOK PROMOTION

JAN. 16:  BLOGGING/SEO (Search Engine Options

JAN. 23:  SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

JAN. 30: VIDEO/DIGITAL

$15 PER CLASS.

To sign-up or for more information contact the Franklin County Arts Alliance:

Phone: (903) 434-9130

Email: franklincountyarts@gmail.com

BEGINS THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

FELLOWSHIP OF THE BRUSH

What:

“Come ignite the creative inner artist by sharing the joy of painting!”

Who: Beginners & Experienced Artists

When:  1^st & 3^rd Thursday’s @ 6p.m.

Where:Cultural Arts Center

100 Rusk St.

Mt. Vernon

(one block west of courthouse)

Fellowship of the Brush is FREE to the public.

Contact Michele Chitsey: (903) 588-5930.

P. S. Don’t forget, Efton Edwards’ Painting Classes every Tuesday at the Cultural Arts Center.  For more information, call Efton: (817) 992-8703.

Franklin County Arts Alliance: P.O. Box 1276, Mt. Vernon, TX 75457; Email: franklincountyarts@gmail.com; Phone: (903) 434-9130

Membership Available.

CULINARY ARTS CLASSES IN JANUARY AT THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Start FRESH in 2016! 

Spice up your life with the Culinary Arts!

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SERIES

With CHEF DONNA COPELAND

Classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Dallas.

Caterer & Certified Personal Fitness Chef

SATURDAY’S, JANUARY (9^TH-30^TH)

3:00P.M.-5:00P.M.

Location: Cultural Arts Center

100 Rusk St.

Mt. Vernon, TX

(one block west of courthouse)

JAN. 9: FLAVOR PROFILING

JAN. 16:  RUBS & MARINADES

JAN. 23:  EDIBLE GARNISH

JAN. 30: VINEGRETTES & DRESSINGS

$25 PER CLASS OR $80 FOR ALL 4.

To sign-up or for more information contact the Franklin County Arts Alliance:

Phone: (903) 434-9130

Email: franklincountyarts@gmail.com