About

The Collective Arts of Franklin County facilitates an interdisciplinary, multicultural, inclusive arts community for creatives, makers, artists, and local artistic organizations of rural Franklin County.

Key Values and Beliefs

Inclusivity, creativity, outreach, community, self-expression, collectivism, and social justice.

We believe that creativity is for everyone. Everyone deserves a space to create and experience creativity. Performances and exhibits showcase perspectives and promote conversations through shared experiences.

We believe the arts drive economic development.

Performing and visual arts attract businesses, visitors, and residents to engage in a community, increasing richness and opportunities for all. Cultural arts contribute to quality of life, which also drives business growth and neighborhood expansion. Artists are entrepreneurs. Arts and business complement one another.

Core Services

Mentorship and leadership for the youth of Franklin County.

Financial support for artists through grant money and job/gig opportunities.

Providing physical spaces in the Franklin County community for artists to perform, create, teach, and sell their art.

We believe the arts can be a bridge for marginalized groups.

Art gives an opportunity for expression for groups who have struggled to be seen and heard. Art humanizes people and helps people of different backgrounds connect and understand each other.