FRANKLIN ART SCENE and the Christmas Tree Lighting!

FRANKLIN ART SCENE and the Christmas Tree Lighting!

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Franklin Art Scene returns on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m. and will have visitors to Downtown Franklin enjoying holiday lights and decorations along with a wonderful variety of art at more than 25 sites.  

Don’t forget to head to East Main, West Main and the off Main free trolley ride sites where you will find Gingerbread Houses at St. Philip Catholic Church, a TN Watercolor Society exhibit at the Williamson County Archives, a group artist show at Gallery 202, beautiful art and pictures with Santa at Mason Chiropractic and so much more!!.

Featured artists in the December Art Scene include:

• Finnleys, located 435 Main St, will host artist Emily Cooper whose inspiration comes from her love of the beauty of nature as a reflection of the ultimate Creator, as well as her lifelong study of the Masters.
• Fourth Avenue Church of Christ, located at 117 4^th Ave N., will be providing FREE PARKING to Art Scene guests & showcasing a wonderful, diverse group of artists: Iridesse Dixon, Ilie Pettus, Rebecca Stanley, Tracy Grimes & Nathan Bell.
• Franklin Road Apparel, located at 508 W Mains St., will be hosting artist Kristin Denver, who interprets patterns, rhythms and colors on canvas and paper, along with local hat maker Lou Banks, who often uses vintage materials to make one of a kind masterpieces. David Leonard, an accomplished writer, artist and producer will be sharing his music. 
• Gallery 202, located at 202 2nd Ave. S., will be closing out Art Scene 2019 with a larger than life, full gallery show featuring almost 20 of their talented artists!
• Hester & Cook, located at 340 A Main St., will host graphic artist Joanne Haas who will be featuring restored and embellished early postcard images.
• Historic Presbyterian Church, located at 5^th & Main St., will feature abstract artist Mattie Wolf, and basket maker Alice Schlemm, as well as musician Carl Berg playing the Schoenstein Organ.
• Hope Church, located at 137 4^th Ave. S., will showcase the art of Sharon Green who finds inspiration from resting in God’s presence.
• Mason Chiropractic, located at will host local ceramic artist Lila Papenburg whose international moves have influenced and changed her art, mixed media artist Krystal Torcvia who finds inspiration all around her, crafter Ella Mason and Santa Claus straight from the North Pole!
• Onyx & Alabaster, located at 134 2^nd Ave. N., will showcase the work of Maria Roate who is known for her use of color and spontaneity throughout her paintings and design style. Also featured will be singer, songwriter Cyndi Thomson who creates jewelry pieces with meaning: rare vintage pieces brought back to life and completely reimagined.
• Sage Sleep, located at 434 Main St., will host photographer Mark Mabry who is behind the first broadly published photographic depiction of Jesus Christ entitled “Reflections of Christ”.
• Storehouse 9, located at 320 4th Ave N, will showcase artist Bitsy Hughes whose ultimate goal is to make her subjects “sing” on canvas.
• St. Philip Catholic Church/ First Light Academy, located at 113 2nd Ave S, Santa himself and live holiday music by John Angotti will greet you as you walk into the huge Gingerbread Town display – with over 150 individual houses designed by Firstlight art students. 
• Twine Graphics, located at 304 Public Square, will feature artist Courtney McCullough who loves using texture in her paintings along with musician – firefighter turned Christian singer/song writer – Michael Ryan.
• Visitor’s Center, located at 400 Main St., will be featuring the art of Justus Wayne Thomas as well as the work of the other two contest winners, Barry Noland & Anglela Bartone.
• Williamson County Archives, located at 611 W, Main St., will feature an exhibit by artists from the Tennessee Watercolor Society’s Middle Tennessee Region: Donna Callagnan, Marilynn Derwenskus, Cathy Dunn, Mel Edmondson, Questin Eichbaum, Wendy Latimer, & Phyllis Tatum.

The Franklin Art Scene invites lovers of the arts to stop by all participating locations during the evening’s crawl, and the Art Scene trolley is also available for free rides throughout the event. For more information on the Franklin Art Scene, a full list of artists and a map of all featured locations, visit https://www.franklinartscene.org/.

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