YE ROYAL RAFFLE NEWS RELEASE

*Photo courtesy of Falster Farm.

Chef Chris from the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Chef Association is coordinating our Cochon DeLait Cru- Hawaiian Aloha Buffet at the Cultural Arts Center, 100 Rusk St., June 14, 6p.m.  Our Royal Roasted Porker won by Linda Bolton during our recent raffle has been redonated to the Franklin County Arts Alliance.  This is a Falster Farm heirloom bred pig, raised organically with a daily ration of raw milk. You don’t want to miss this farm to table experience!  Tickets available.

COCHON DeLAIT CRU-HAWAIIAN ALOHA BUFFET

6P.M., JUNE 14, 2014

CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

 100 RUSK ST., MT. VERNON

ALL YOU CAN EAT

**DRESS HAWAIIAN**

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Email: franklincountyarts@gmail.com

Phone: 903-305-8023

REMINDER: "Getting To Know Your Camera" WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, MAY 31ST

Below is a bio on our Photo Instructor, Michael Alford in his own words.  He has also included an Agenda for the "Getting To Know Your Camera" Workshop: Saturday, May 31st, 10am-12pm.  The workshop will be held at the Cultural Arts Center, 100 Rusk St. (one block west of courthouse) in Mt. Vernon. To reserve a place in the workshop, email Christian Galloway: franklincountyarts@gmail.com.

My name is Michael Alford, and I have been interested in photography all of my life. My mother kept stacks of photo albums and our walls were covered with portraits. Film, Polaroid, and Instamatic cameras amazed with their ability to freeze time. After teaching Special Education for 10 years I went back to school and became an Engineer for Intel and was captivated by digital photography when it was first introduced to the public. I have been taking digital photos since 1995 starting with a Kodak DC40. I am currently use a Nikon D7000 camera and living on Lake Winnsboro.

When I was younger I took every evening Photoshop class offered at the Berkeley, CA community college. I also joined the Berkeley Camera Club and met photographers who inspired and challenged me to become a better photographer. Today, I believe that photography is an art form requiring careful consideration of composition and color. My favorite subjects are found in nature.

I am the former president of the Winnsboro In-Focus Camera Club and a member of the Winnsboro Center of the Arts. The purpose of the free workshop taking place at the FCAA Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, May 31 (10am-12pm) is to explore the interest level of scheduling photography classes in Mt. Vernon from basic skills to advanced techniques. I hope you will attend this interactive, question and answer, hands on, free workshop. Please bring your camera, instruction manual and questions.  

AGENDA FOR "Getting To Know Your Camera" WORKSHOP – An Interactive Event

(Donations to the Mt. Vernon Art Center for hosting are appreciated)

*Welcome

*Complete a single page survey. Introductions of participants

*Digital photos will be projected onto a screen discussing equipment, settings and editing techniques.

*If you have digital photos you would like to share with the participants please email them to me in advance. I will be using a laptop and a digital projector to display these images. I will also be sharing some of my photos and techniques.

*Everyone will be asked to take a series of photos during the workshop. Suggestions will be offered by instructor and fellow participants as we view the photos that are offered for sharing.

*Question and Answer session.

**Please contact me if you are interested in individual or group private instruction in Mt. Vernon or Winnsboro.

Michael Alford

903-440-3200

michael.alford.photo@gmail.com

COMING SOON: FCAA'S "Getting To Know Your Camera" WORKSHOP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER, MICHAEL ALFORD

Below is a bio on our Photo Instructor, Michael Alford in his own words.  He has also included an Agenda for the "Getting To Know Your Camera" Workshop: Saturday, May 31st, 10am-12pm.  The workshop will be held at the Cultural Arts Center, 100 Rusk St. (one block west of courthouse) in Mt. Vernon. To reserve a place in the workshop, email Christian Galloway: franklincountyarts@gmail.com.

My name is Michael Alford, and I have been interested in photography all of my life. My mother kept stacks of photo albums and our walls were covered with portraits. Film, Polaroid, and Instamatic cameras amazed with their ability to freeze time. After teaching Special Education for 10 years I went back to school and became an Engineer for Intel and was captivated by digital photography when it was first introduced to the public. I have been taking digital photos since 1995 starting with a Kodak DC40. I am currently use a Nikon D7000 camera and living on Lake Winnsboro.

When I was younger I took every evening Photoshop class offered at the Berkeley, CA community college. I also joined the Berkeley Camera Club and met photographers who inspired and challenged me to become a better photographer. Today, I believe that photography is an art form requiring careful consideration of composition and color. My favorite subjects are found in nature.

I am the former president of the Winnsboro In-Focus Camera Club and a member of the Winnsboro Center of the Arts. The purpose of the free workshop taking place at the FCAA Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, May 31 (10am-12pm) is to explore the interest level of scheduling photography classes in Mt. Vernon from basic skills to advanced techniques. I hope you will attend this interactive, question and answer, hands on, free workshop. Please bring your camera, instruction manual and questions.  

AGENDA FOR WORKSHOP- An Interactive Event 

(Donations to the Franklin County Arts Alliance for hosting are appreciated)

*Welcome

*Complete a single page survey. Introductions of participants

*Digital photos will be projected onto a screen discussing equipment, settings and editing techniques.

*If you have digital photos you would like to share with the participants please email them to me in advance. I will be using a laptop and a digital projector to display these images. I will also be sharing some of my photos and techniques.

*Everyone will be asked to take a series of photos during the workshop. Suggestions will be offered by instructor and fellow participants as we view the photos that are offered for sharing.

*Question and Answer session.

**Please contact me if you are interested in individual or group private instruction in Mt. Vernon or Winnsboro.

Michael Alford

903-440-3200

michael.alford.photo@gmail.com

YE ROYAL RAFFLE DRAWING THIS THURSDAY

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

Ye Royal Raffle

Franklin County Arts Alliance PRINCELY PORKER

A Falster Farm “Cochon DeLait Cru”

Cochon DeLait Cru is not a French pig.  Nancy Falster of Falster Farm explains, “the Heirloom Red Waddle and Big Black Cross swine we raised and donated to the Franklin County Arts Alliance qualifies for the dignified title because the Heirloom Red Wattle & Big Black Cross has been fed a daily ration of raw milk.  The meat is organic and live weight on May 15^th will be around 350 lbs.”

RAFFLE TICKETS - $100 EACH

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

Drawing Thursday, May 15^th @ NOON.

@

MT. VERNON MEAT MARKET

415 HWY 37

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 courtesy of Falster Farm.

FCAA INFORMATION BOOTH @ 2ND SATURDAY, MT. VERNON,TX

 

Stop by the FCAA information booth on your stroll around the square tomorrow. You can find us next to the steps on the South side of the plaza. There you will have the opportunity to purchase items from our "Artists' Attic" or chances on Ye Royal Raffle for a Cochon DeLait Cru. Plus information on our exciting coming attractions! You don't want to miss it! We look forward to seeing you there!

EXHIBIT OPENING AT FRAME UP FINE ARTS GALLERY

Art Show at Frame-Up

Tuesday May 13 the Frame-Up will open its exhibit of recent water color and colored pencil drawings  by Dr Ollie Jensen Theisen, "Old Friends and Bearded Men" with a reception for the Artist at two o'clock .

Dr Theisen, formerly the head of the art department at Northeast Texas Community College, now resides in Frisco near her daughter, where she continues to be active in art and church circles.  She is the author of two books on the artist John Biggers, one on his murals and another on his drawings.

The public is cordially invited to the opening and reception at two o'clock on Tuesday, May 13.

Above is a photo of Dr. Theisen's painting, "Brother John Interrupted." This and many other wonderful works can be seen in the "Old Friends and Bearded Men" Exhibit. 

COLLAGE & CREATIVITY

Multi-media Artist, Kathy Rachal has been kind enough to offer a 6 wk. class series on Collage through the Franklin County Arts Alliance.  We want your feedback as to which days of the week and dates would be best for you her prospective students.  The information can be found below.  Thank you, for your support!

COLLAGE & CREATIVITY

Kathy Rachal, artist & creativity coach

Six- week class to learn the various forms of collage, materials that can be integrated into wonderful designs that five you Joy!  Kathy says, “I have been doing collage for many years & continues to learn new ways to make colors POP.  I’ve learned that it’s more fun when it’s an intuitive design, rather than planned –but there are certain elements of design that make it all work together! Use scraps & threads you already have and ‘found’ objects.”

Supply list will be sent after registration

Some supplies provided

Class - $150 for 6 weeks

(Thursday, Friday, OR Saturday) 9:30am-2pm.

Cultural Arts Center, 100 Rusk St., Mt. Vernon, TX

To specify your availability, contact FCAA Events Coordinator, Christian Galloway: franklincountyarts@gmail.com or 903-434-9130.

Kathy Rachal, Multi-media Artist

Certified ARTbundanceTM   Creativity Coach

Specializing in Expressive Arts!