2013-006 EDC-Arts - Franklin Street Arts Collective dba Frank Gallery for Fall 2012 Art Grant Agrement $1,500

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1 5. Arts Program Application Narrative Organizational Profile- Mission and History FRANK gallery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operated by the volunteer effort of the Member Artists of the Franklin Street Arts Collective, its staff, and the support of community leaders and art lovers. The mission of the Franklin Street Arts Collective is to support the arts community of Chapel Hill and the region, strengthen community appreciation of the arts through educational outreach,and promote the Town of Chapel Hill and North Carolina as a major Arts Destination. See supplementary page on Background. Our programs and services The FRANK Gallery Our Franklin Street gallery showcases the finest artists in the region with painting, fiber arts, photography,jewelry, sculpture, and woodcrafts. Many of our artists are nationally recognized and contribute a wide range of artistic vision and skills. Themed Exhibitions designed by the members (6 per year) focus attention to specific ideas and techniques and reach out to regional and major national guests artists. Our Featured Artist Spotlight Exhibitions showcase the work of member artists once every 2 years. Community Exhibitions showcase work from Orange County artists. Twice a year, our Community Gallery partners with a diverse population of organizations and individuals to provide a month long exhibition and forum for exchange of ideas through our Arts Outreach Program. Programs, Outreach, and Education, the Non-Profit Arm of FRANK In keeping with our educational mission to extend appreciation of the arts through the non-profit arm of our gallery, FRANK offers workshops, salons, and innovative and inclusive community outreach activities for sharing of ideas and inspiration through forming partnerships between a diverse population of artists and our community. Artist Salons Thursday evening Artist Salons bring together our artists, our community resources, and the public to provide opportunities for educational enrichment with a diversity of presenters and participants. Our own member artists and consigners share their work and methods. Guest artists read original poetry, perform readings of plays, entertain and experiment with new music, and foster community and dialogue. These salon nights have been well received with 20-60 participants. During the FRANK::inFocus festival, we hosted 9 Salons at FRANK between September-Nov 1,averaging alone 50 per salon. We co-hosted 7 off-site forums including the Town of Chapel Hill Wallace Deck, the Carrboro Art Center, and numerous universities, galleries, and museums, throughout the Triangle.