FRANK Gallery

Coffee and Artist Talks: Luna Lee Ray and Gordon Jameson
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Coffee with FRANKMonthly Community Event at FRANK GalleryFree | Coffee & Donuts Provided

Join us for our monthly Coffee with FRANK series that invites you to slow down, sip a warm cup of coffee, and engage with the creative community at FRANK Gallery!

This month, we’ll hear from featured artists Luna Lee Ray and Gordon Jameson!

Whether you’re a longtime collector, a fellow artist, or someone simply curious about the creative process, Coffee with FRANK provides a welcoming space to explore ideas, build community, and spark meaningful conversations. Surrounded by contemporary art and energized by local voices, these events are designed to foster connection, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the arts in our daily lives.

Mark your calendar, stop by, grab a donut, and join the conversation!

Second Friday Art Walk
2026-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Stop by the gallery for our monthly Second Friday reception! Join us as we celebrate our current exhibition featuring the work of artists Luna Lee Ray, Gordon Jameson, and Ronan Peterson.

Collage Workshop With Theresa P-Tan
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
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Explore collage as a flexible, low-pressure creative practice. Led by Theresa P-Tan, this free workshop introduces collage techniques through guided prompts and open work time.

This event is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to loosen up and work intuitively with paper. All materials are provided; you’re welcome to bring personal papers, photos, or ephemera you’d like to incorporate.

Refreshments and supplies will be provided.

Opening Reception
2026-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Explore excellent regional art at our April-May exhibit opening reception!

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you browse a stunning collection of artwork by member artists Amy Deystone, Susan Finer, and Susan Paulsen, as well as guest artists Jane Filer, Selden Lamoureux, and Gadisse Lee. Engage in conversation with the artists, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Coffee and Conversation with Deystone, Paulsen, and Lamoureux
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Please note that the Tarheel 10-Miler is the same morning in Chapel Hill, and road closures may affect your travel to the gallery.

Coffee with FRANKMonthly Community Event at FRANK GalleryFree | Coffee & Pastries Provided

Join us for our monthly Coffee with FRANK series that invites you to slow down, sip a warm cup of coffee, and engage with the creative community at FRANK Gallery!

This month’s event will be a panel discussion with featured ceramicists Amy Deystone and Selden Lamoureux and oil painter Susan Paulsen, facilitated by Luna Lee Ray.

Mark your calendar, stop by, grab a treat, and join the conversation!

Free Card-Making
2026-05-02 11:00 - 2026-05-03 16:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Searching for a card for a loved one’s graduation, Mother’s Day, or just because?

Stop by FRANK Gallery the first weekend in May to make your own for free, and shop our curated collection for the perfect gift to go with it.Materials provided. All ages welcome!

Visit us during our regular hours: Saturday 11 am to 7 pm or Sunday noon to 4 pm

Second Friday Art Walk
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Stop by the gallery for our monthly Second Friday reception! Join us as we celebrate our current exhibition featuring the work of member artists Amy Deystone, Susan Finer, and Susan Paulsen, as well as guest artists Jane Filer, Selden Lamoureux, and Gadisse Lee.

Opening Reception
2026-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Explore excellent regional art at our May-June exhibit opening reception!

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you browse a stunning collection of artwork by member artists Peg Bachenheimer, Elijah Kell, and Carol Retsch-Bogart, as well as guest artists Sasha Bakaric and Clarke Munford. Engage in conversation with the artists, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Coffee with FRANK
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Coffee with FRANKMonthly Community Event at FRANK GalleryFree | Coffee & Pastries Provided

Join us for our monthly Coffee with FRANK series that invites you to slow down, sip a warm cup of coffee, and engage with the creative community at FRANK Gallery!

This month’s event will be a panel discussion with featured artists Peg Bachenheimer (encaustic, oil, and acrylic paint), Elijah Kell (glass), and Carol Retsch-Bogart (collage), facilitated by Luna Lee Ray.

Whether you’re a longtime collector, a fellow artist, or someone simply curious about the creative process, Coffee with FRANK provides a welcoming space to explore ideas, build community, and spark meaningful conversations.

Mark your calendar, stop by, grab a treat, and join the conversation!

The Artistic Palate: An Event for the Senses
2026-06-07 17:00 - 19:30 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
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Our fan-favorite event is back for a third year!

Experience a curated and creative culinary journey through FRANK Gallery. Don’t just look at the art, interact with it using ALL of your senses.

SEE art from our FIVE featured artists: Peg Bachenheimer, Elijah Kell, Carol Retsch-Bogart, Sasha Bakaric, and Clarke Munford.

SMELL and TASTE creative and delicious plates, as Chef Jacob Boehm of Snappea Creative Dining responds to each of the artists with his own culinary palate. HEAR poetry from Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett and art-inspired music from the Assemblage Trio: Howard Shertzer, Ellen Shertzer, and Ellen Horner. A trio of clarinet, saxophone, and cello, this group provides a unique combination of instruments not usually found together. TOUCH the art? Yes, we have some pieces that you can experience through touch. You can’t do this in a museum … but you can at FRANK! Only on Sunday, June 7 at 5 PM.

Tickets are $175 for the dinner, including wine/sparkling water and this unique Feast for the Senses.

Second Friday Art Walk
2026-06-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Stop by the gallery for our monthly Second Friday reception!

Opening Reception
2026-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Explore excellent regional art at the opening reception for our June-August exhibit and Second Annual Scapes Show!

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you browse a stunning collection of artwork by member artists Natalie Boorman and Nerys Levy, as well as FRANK Emerging Artist Lah Boh. Engage in conversation with the artists, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Coffee with FRANK
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Coffee with FRANKMonthly Community Event at FRANK GalleryFree | Coffee & Pastries Provided

Join us for our monthly Coffee with FRANK series that invites you to slow down, sip a warm cup of coffee, and engage with the creative community at FRANK Gallery!

These events shift in format each month—ranging from artist talks and panel discussions to collaborative workshops and interactive experiences—offering fresh opportunities to connect with art, artists, and each other.

Whether you’re a longtime collector, a fellow artist, or someone simply curious about the creative process, Coffee with FRANK provides a welcoming space to explore ideas, build community, and spark meaningful conversations. Surrounded by contemporary art and energized by local voices, these events are designed to foster connection, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the arts in our daily lives.

Mark your calendar, stop by, grab a treat, and join the conversation!

Pit-Fired Pinch Pot Workshop with Natalie Boorman
2026-07-18 10:00 - 2026-08-01 10:00 | Hickory Grove Center for Art and Counseling, 1308 Broadwell Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
* Event minimum is five attendees. If fewer than five tickets are sold, the class will be canceled, and purchasers will be refunded.

Hone your pinch pot skills in this intimate two-day workshop. Hosted by ceramicist Natalie Boorman at her studio. Materials included.

Day 1: July 18th, 10 am – 12 pm

On the first day, Natalie will teach you how to make pinch pots.

Day 2: August 1st , 10 am – 12 pm

Once pots are dry, you’ll pit-fire your pieces with Natalie’s guidance.

Final piece pick-up: August 2nd at 2 pm

About the Artist: Natalie Boorman has worked with clay for the past 40 years, creating hand-built vessels using the pinch pot method. She finishes her vessels by burnishing, bisque firing in an electric kiln, and then either firing them in a pit or a raku kiln, both variations of what’s known as smoke firing.

Opening Reception
2026-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Explore excellent regional art at our August-September exhibit opening reception!

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you browse a stunning collection of artwork by member artist R. Scott Horner, FRANK Emerging Artist Julia Nagle, and guest artist Ivana Beck. Engage in conversation with the artists, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Opening Reception
2026-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Explore excellent regional art at our September-November exhibit opening reception!

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you browse a stunning collection of artwork by member artists Keith Allen, Shelly Hehenberger, Mary Lee Kerr, and Donna Stubbs, as well as guest artist Polina Varlamova. Engage in conversation with the artists, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
