Area artists are invited to submit artwork to be considered for the Franklin High School expand its art program through the creation of a permanent collection.

​They want to feature artists from the region and they are fundraising to pay artists for their work.

"​As the collection grows, it will become a source for the community to tour, be a fundamental tool in instruction, celebrate the arts, and act as an art time capsule for what was relevant to our students the year they selected it," said Franklin art teacher Darrellyn Freeman, who is spearheading this effort.

Freeman said they have had a few submissions thus far, but are hoping for more. ​The first artwork for the collection will be installed beside the library at the high school. 

It will expand from there, she said.

​The library is a high-traffic area where many school board meetings are held.

"We do not have size or price limitations set yet.  This is something that we will have to consider with the submitted work during the selection process," she said. "We are currently only accepting 2D artwork including painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art and photography."

​Artists interested in submitting their work can get more information by visiting the school's website at https://sites.google.com/students.fasd.k12.pa.us/fasdartcollection/home.

The submission deadline for regional artists is December 31, 2022. 

The senior class will pick one artwork to purchase.

​The work does not need to be framed, they will have it framed locally at Victorian City Art and Frame.