FCAA CHILDREN'S SUMMER ART CLASSES BEGIN TOMORROW!

 Come join our FCAA Children’s Summer Art Classes

FREE!

Saturdays: July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 16

CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

100 RUSK ST.

(one block west of courthouse)

MT. VERNON

THIS SATURDAY, JULY 26^TH

ART (Michele Chitsey):  CRAYON RESIST

THEATRE RECESS (Christian Galloway):  PLAY

EDIBLE ART (*Jean Pamplin):  PAINTED FOOD

*Chef “Mama D” will be consulting for our children’s classes but will be unable to join us due to family emergency.

**These classes are made possible, in part, by the Franklin County Historical Association's St. Clair Endowment.

For more information:

EMAIL: franklincountyarts@gmail.com

PHONE:  (Christian) 903-434-9130 OR (Jean) 903-305- 8023

  

Thank you for supporting the arts in our community!

(Photos courtesy of FCAA Archives.)

MICHELE CHITSEY

CHRISTIAN GALLOWAY

JEAN PAMPLIN

FCAA'S NEXT MAIN HALL EXHIBIT @ THE CAC

SEPTEMBER 19-NOVEMBER 19

WHERE ON THE SQUARE ARE KEN & FRIENDS EXHIBIT

This exhibit will feature a collection of photographs taken by young students involved in Franklin County Library classes coordinated by Ken Greer.  These are exceptional photographs taken in and around the Mt. Vernon square.  Persons viewing the exhibit will have a chance to enter a drawing, the winner of which will get a copy of a Ken Greer courthouse photograph.  Photos of the courthouse taken at various times by locals will also be exhibited during this event.  

This exhibit will include both professional and amateur photographs.  Contact us if you are interested in entering.  Email:franklincountarts@gmail.com or Phone: 903-434-9130 or 903-305-8023.  We will take in exhibit pieces by appointment or during regular business hours on Fridays (10am-3pm).  This "Ken & Friends" Exhibit will open with a reception at the Cultural Arts Center (CAC) on September 20th, time to be coordinated with the dedication ceremonies of the renovated courthouse.

FCAA CHILDREN'S SUMMER ART CLASSES INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE CHITSEY

Michele Chitsey with her Butterfly Quilt

Joy Michele Chitsey will be teaching the Art portion of our Children's Summer Art Classes.  She is a hometown resident and spent 33 years as a teacher with Mt. Vernon ISD teaching regular elementary classes, as well as, Jr. High Art classes.  Art has been a passion all her life: pencil drawing, oil painting, and quilting.  Her new interests include colored pencils and acrylic paints.  Michele is married to Danny Chitsey, and they have two children and one grandson.  

These FREE classes will be held at the Cultural Arts Center. 

July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 16

10am-12pm

The classes will be split between Art, Theatre, and Edible Art.

**These classes are made possible, in part, by the Franklin County Historical Association's St. Clair Endowment.

For more information:

Email: franklincountyarts@gmail.com

Phone:  903-434-9130 OR 903-305-8023

Thank You for supporting the Arts!

Michele's painting, "God's Art"

FCAA CHILDREN'S FREE SUMMER CLASSES COMING SOON!

2014 FCAA TEXAS MOON FILM FEST, JUNE 21ST

                                           



We had another wonderful evening of arts & film at our 2014 Texas Moon Film Fest last Saturday!  We have many people to thank.  We would like to send out  special thanks our President, Jean Pamplin for all her hard work in making this event possible!  

Many thanks to Mike Zepeda & Michael Allmon for sharing with us, their Zapman Productions micro-film, Reactionary Tale!  

*This photo courtesy of Dr. Andrew Yox, NTCC's Honors Director

Thank you, Dr. Andrew Yox,NTCC's Honors Director and NTCC's Honors Students for sharing/representing your film WRIGHT PATMAN!  

          

                                                              





              



A big thank you, to all our Open-Mic participants, especially, Doc & Denise Davis, Ron & Caryl McAdoo, and Sam Sneed!  

       

Thank you, to our lovely A/V techs and projectionist, Bob & Donna McFarland!  Thank you, Linda Hammond for your wonderful decorations!  Thank you to Sweet & Unique, Our Place, and The Cake Lady for delectable confections for our concessions! 

                                





Thank you, Amanda Johnson for the fantasic popcorn!  Thank you to Kristen Decker, Alyssa Auringer, Kelby Holt, and Kirstian Stokes for your help with concessions!  Thank you, to everyone who attended!  You helped make our 2014 Texas Moon Film Fest a fun & festive evening!

FCAA LUAU BUFFET A SUCCESS!

What a blast!  Good food, good felllowship, and a good time had by all!  Special thanks to Karl & Nancy Falster of Falster Farm for donating the pig!  Thank you to Linda Bolton, our Royal Raffle Winner for donating the pig back to the FCAA!  Thank you to our President, Jean Pamplin for all your hard work in making this possible!  Thank you to Dodie Tunnel for your decorating expertise & the generous use of your outdoor tables & chairs!  

Thank you to Donnie Manincor for smoking the delectable pig & all the wonderful veggies!  Thank you to The Cake Lady, Donna Manincor for your coconut rice and your outstanding cheesecake brownies!  Thank you to Sweet & Unique Tea Room for your fabulous pineapple fried pies!  Thank you to Our Place for your lovely brownies!  Thank you to Stan Narrimore & Johnny Newsome for your festive music!  Thank you, Doc Davis for your wit and humor as our auctioneer!  Thank you to Amanda Johnson, Kristen Decker, & Alyssa Auringer our wonderful servers for the evening!  Thank you to everyone who participated in our Meat Auction!  Last but certainly far from least, thank you to everyone who attended for making this such a special occasion!

FCAA'S 2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

*Photo courtesy of Susan Reeves.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SONIA SANCHEZ & KRISTEN DECKER OUR 2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!