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Franklin's Cultural District is a walkable area in downtown Franklin beginning around Ruggles Street and traveling through the center of town to Franklin High School. It is the area where most of Franklin's arts and culture organizations are located, and where arts and culture events happen.
It’s August already! Franklin continues to be alive with arts and culture happenings. The Cultural District Committee and the Cultural Council will host the Community Table at Franklin Farmers Market on Friday, August 5. Please stop by between 2 pm and 6 pm and say hello. All are welcome!
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan
Franklin Cultural District Committee
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Cultural Wednesdays is a partnership with Franklin Matters/Franklin.news that shares information about arts and culture events in Franklin's Cultural District and Beyond.
Performances and events are happening on Franklin’s Town Common, at La Cantina Winery, at 67 Degrees Brewing and more locations. The Farmers Market includes farmers, artisans, crafters, musicians, and good food. Follow the Cultural Wednesday link (below) for details on the Teen Paint Night at the Library and the inaugural meeting of A Bit of Mystery Book Club at Escape into Fiction. Also, stop by Franklin Art Association's Art Gallery in the Escape into Fiction bookstore. Select the Cultural Wednesdays link to see what is happening during the upcoming week: Cultural Wednesdays. Arts Happen Here!
Note: Events subject to change
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Making make plans for later in the month of August ?? Here are a few of the many opportunities happening in Franklin …
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Thursday, August 11, David Penza at La Cantina Winery
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Friday, August 12, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, David Rak Music at 67 Degrees Brewing
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Friday, August 12, Fourtet at La Cantina Winery
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Saturday, August 13, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Patrick Durkin Music at 67 Degrees Brewing
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Saturday, August 13, Emily & Nick, at La Cantina Winery
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Sunday, August 14, Second Sunday Speaker Series featuring Wolfgang Bauer, “Firestorm: A Childhood Amidst the Ruins of War” at 1:15 pm at the Historical Museum
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Saturday, August 20, John Logan – Magic With the Beatles at 8:00 pm at THE BLACKBOX (ticketed event)
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Wednesday, August 28, “The Peoples Poetry” at Escape into Fiction. A poetry open mic night that will gather the last Wednesday of the month at Escape into Fiction. All are welcome. Coordinators, April Rock and Jamele Adams, will help guide the evening.
Note: Events subject to change.
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Mass Cultural Council Grant Opportunity
Massachusetts Cultural Council has announced two grants designed to help arts and culture organizations, and arts and culture creatives and gig workers in their recovery from the COVID 19 pandemic.
Cultural Sector Recovery Grants for Organizations offer unrestricted grants ranging from $5,000-$75,000 to Massachusetts cultural organizations, collectives, and businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the guidelines, please see the program’s FAQ’s.
Application opens: August 8, 2022
Information sessions: August 10 or August 11, 2022
Application deadline: September 28, 2022
Select this link for additional information.
Cultural Sector Recovery Grants for Individuals are unrestricted $5,000 grants to creatives and gig workers to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set a path for growth. In addition to the guidelines, please see the program’s FAQ’s.
Application opens: August 15, 2022
Information sessions: August 23 and October 6, 2022
Application deadline: November 1, 2022
Select this link for additional information.
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Franklin Cultural Festival
One of the final events of summer is the Franklin Cultural Festival. A celebration of Community Unity, it features artisans, live performances, a beer and wine garden, and food trucks!
The Festival happens on the Franklin Town Common and will will feature live festival performances. Be a part of Community Unity ... join the celebration on September 10 from 12 noon to 6 pm. Community Unity Sponsorships are available. For more information on the Festival and Sponsorships, visit the Franklin Cultural Council here.
Celebrate Community Unity at the Cultural Festival!
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Harvest Festival
Franklin Downtown Partnership's annual Harvest Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 1 from noon until 5 pm on Main Street in downtown Franklin. The rain date is October 2, just in case.
This community event features booths that highlight Franklin's local businesses and community organizations. Additionally, there are crafters, activities for kids, music, and food. Be a part of the fun!
FDP members are eligible for a free booth. On August 10, the FDP opens booth registration to non-members. Watch the FDP website for registration information. Here's the link to their website: FDP
Enjoy welcoming autumn on October 1st!
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The Franklin Cultural District partners with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural Council and the Town of Franklin to promote arts and culture in Franklin. | |
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Franklin's Cultural District Committee supports culture, the arts and the humanities in Franklin's Cultural District and beyond. It engages, promotes, and collaborates with Franklin's arts and culture artists and creatives, as well as organizations, institutions and businesses.
Franklin Cultural District Committee:
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, John Lo Presti, and Roberta Trahan.
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