Franklin—Elementary, middle and high school age children are invited to participate in the first annual Franklin Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee.  The festival is looking for artists, dancers, musicians, vocalists, actors, poets, photographers and artisans to participate in the event put on by the City of Franklin Parks Department and the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission.  Students should contact Tiffany Fantine at tiffany.fantine@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103 ext. 5310 to submit something to the festival.

The Festival will offer many opportunities for school-aged artists of Franklin, and surrounding communities, including: A juried art exhibit, hand-crafted art for sale, stage performances, master classes, art stops to experience and create unique art, and more!  Youth artists participating in the hand-crafted art sale will be mentored by participating professional art vendors. Student art will be displayed throughout the event, judged, and winners presented cash awards, as well as the opportunity to exhibit in Franklin City Hall throughout the summer months. Participants will have the opportunity to develop new artistic skills and talents from professional artists through master classes.

The first annual Franklin Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee is free festival and open to the public.  It will take place on Saturday, June 6^th 2015 from 10am to 5pm in Pinkerton Park across the footbridge from Historic Downtown Franklin. 

For additional information, applications, and deadlines please visit franklintn.gov/fkaft