Franklin school sale will support development of art collection

To help boost efforts to start an art collection in the halls of Franklin High School, the senior class will be hosting a "Night of the Arts" fundraiser.

A sale and auction of items created by Franklin Art School District students and staff will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, in the auditorium lobby. Immediately following the fundraiser, the senior high school band and choir will perform their annual holiday concert. 

Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase art from regional artists and start an art collection at the school. 

"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 Darrellyn Freeman, Franklin art teacher and program coordinator.

Freeman said the school has received submissions from three artists who would like to be considered for the collection but continues to accept submissions through December 31. After the deadline, the senior class will vote on one artwork to purchase and display. 

Read more information about the art collection in the Eight & 322 story "ISO: NW PA art for sale".