ART MAKES A DIFFERENCE

In 2008 the Franklin County Arts Alliance completed construction on the Musical Art Park as a service to the school and the entire community.  The park was made possible with the aid of a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, the Economic Development Corporation, donations and fundraisers.  Not only does the Musical Art Park provide an avenue for musical expression, but it also serves as a place for recreation, relaxation and musical concerts.  Looking for something different to do?  You will love this...stop by and play (pun intended) for awhile!

DID YOU KNOW?

The "Native Texan," a wire Longhorn steer sculpture by Gary Henry, was the first Art in the Community sculpture placed in Mt. Vernon by the Arts Alliance.  The sculpture is located at the Intersection of Hwy 37 and I-30 in the Prosperity Bank Parking lot.

LAST CHANCE TO VIEW THE RON BIGONY EXHIBIT

Today, Friday, June 15, is the final day of our Ron Bigony Exhibit.  The Cultural Arts Center will be open until 3pm today.  This exhibit is a must see!  So come stop by!

MANY THANKS

The Ron Bigony Opening Reception had a wonderful turn-out.  The paintings were lovely, as were the decor, food, conversation, and dulcimer music.  Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make such a memorable and elegant event possible.  Thanks to all who attended.  AND A special "Thank You,"  to Mr. Ron Bigony for allowing us the honor of exhibiting his beautiful and thought provoking artwork!

RON BIGONY EXHIBIT OPENING TONIGHT!

Tonight, we are holding the opening reception for our Ron Bigony Exhibit @ the Cultural Arts Center. The event starts @ 7PM. It is going to be an exciting event filled with art, music, and food. We look forward to seeing you there!

RON BIGONY EXHIBIT

The Franklin County Arts Alliance cordially invites the public to an opening reception for Ron Bigony, to be held at the Cultural Arts Center on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 7:00pm.  Guests can look forward to light appetizers and live dulcimer music at the reception.   The exhibit will also be open on June 8^th, and June 15^th, (the final day) from 10:00am-3:00pm, or by appointment by calling (903) 537-4034.  Admission is free.

Mr. Bigony has won numerous awards for his paintings, most recently, the American High Winds Medal from the American Water Color Society.  This award was for his painting, “Bank Ally”, which was part of the American Water Color Society’s 145^th Annual International Exhibition.  Another of his paintings, “West End Depot” will be displayed in the Western Federation of Water Color Societies 37^th Annual Exhibition in Las Vegas.

Another item of interest is that Mr. Bigony has completed for commissioned paintings for the permanent collection of the new Omni Hotel in Dallas.  These paintings are located in the West End Meeting Room and will be in background shots in four episodes of the re-make of “Dallas”, a new TV series which should begin running this summer. 

The FCAA is very fortunate to be exhibiting the work of this artist, and we hope you will join us at his reception on June 1^st.

MAD HATTER TEA AND FASHION SHOW

The Mad Hatter Tea and Fashion Show turned out beautifully! Thank You, so much to all who attended! AND A big "Thank You!" to those who worked so hard to make it all happen! Everyone involved helped in making the tea a truely magical event!