Become a part of Franklin High School's art legacy

Last year Franklin High School began a program to build a permanent collection of artworks for future generations of students to enjoy and learn from.

Teacher Darrellyn Freeman spearheaded the project that got both administration and the school board on board.

​The idea was to have an art sale fundraiser to build up a pot of money to use to purchase and professionally frame original works of art.

​Last year the project afforded them to purchase two mall work by local artists.

 "Train" by Amy Ivell and "New Day" by Holly Lynn Gibbons are now hanging in the hallway near the school's library and are now part of their "Legacy Collection."

​The school will once again host an art sale during their "Night of the Arts" in collaboration with the school's winter concert.

​The art will be available to view and purchase from 6 to 9 p.m. in the lobby outside the auditorium on Dec. 20. The concert will begin at 7 p.m.

The school welcomes donations from artists for the sale, just contact Freeman to arrange a drop off.

They are also accepting submissions to be considered for the collection. The guidelines are: "Two-dimensional artwork that is representational of life in north-western Pennsylvania. This includes drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, and printmaking. Submissions may be refused if deemed inappropriate for a K-12 setting. Artists must be 18 years of age or older to submit work." The deadline to submit these pieces is Jan. 31

More information:  https://sites.google.com/students.fasd.k12.pa.us/fasdartcollection/home

To submit work click here: ​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbJ3V6OhIdwjgHZA2PT_rd0BUC77MvUCPtjJ7t_CMCj1CFBw/viewform?pli=1

​The selected art work will be revealed during the school's spring art show in May and installed before the end of the school year.

​The school's website lists the importance of this collection.

• Brightens the environment, builds a sense of pride and ownership.
• Enhance creative development of all students.
• Connects the community and the school district.
• Bring culture, pride, professionalism, and art appreciation to the community.
• Reflects on artistic progression throughout the decades.
• Will be a fundamental tool in the curriculum: stimulate student thinking through demonstrating style and technique, language arts writing assignments, social studies and visual symbols of history, social/emotional learning, and so much more.  
• Bridge a connection with regional artists and the school district.
• As the collection grows it may branch to our Elementary Schools.  
• Serve as a community hub for family and alumni tours.  
• Provide exposure to a variety of forms of art to instill a lifelong appreciation for the arts.