FRANK Gallery

Featured Artists Exhibit May-July 2025
2025-05-20 00:00 - 2025-07-05 23:59 (America/New_York) | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
The gallery is featuring the work of member artists Carol Retsch-Bogart, Nerys Levy, Linda Prager, and guest artists Leif Gann-Matzen and Pete Sack.

Opening Reception on May 23, 2025.

This show will also be the spotlight of a special event, The Artistic Palate: A Fusion of Art, Food, Poetry & Song, on June 1, 2025! Tickets are available now!

Carol Retsch-Bogart

A recent visit to Japan has inspired Carol’s encaustic wax, mixed media and printmaking work. She reacts to Japanese woodblock prints, graphic illustrations, amazing textiles of indigo, and floral silks. Carol’s own work is bold and colorful with a strong connection to nature and an emphasis on the simplicity and beauty of ordinary objects.

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Nerys Levy

Nerys’ work is inspired by her summer travel sketches in Great Britain and northern Italy. She then captures the energy of those sketches in paintings with bold lines and strong colors. The works in this exhibit show how, with simplicity of form and line, Nerys effortlessly conveys the mood and dimensionality of place.

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Linda Prager

Reacting to complexity in the world, Linda presents us rounded, simplified clay forms that bring a sense of quiet. These pieces abstractly speak of trees, sky, and birds. It is definitely Linda’s most painterly series of work. The painted surfaces show her expressive brushstrokes as color layers with color.

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Leif Gann-Matzen

Leif carves wooden sculptures from trees felled a stone’s throw from the Eno River. In the process of carving, he works not to impose but to follow. The long, flowing forms of Leif’s pieces present his memories of tree and river in solid beauty.

Learn more about Leif and view recent works on his website.

Pete Sack

This is the first time these pieces by Pete have hung together on exhibit. They represent his figurative and abstract works expressing both an internal reflection of personal experiences and external observations of the ways in which we engage with others.

Learn more about Pete and view recent works on his website.

Opening Reception
2025-05-23 18:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition with an evening of fine art and great company! Join us for a special reception where you’ll have the chance to meet the featured artists Carol Retsch-Bogart, Nerys Levy, Linda Prager, Leif Gann-Matzen and Pete Sack. Gain insight into their work while enjoying complimentary wine and cheese in a welcoming atmosphere.

This is more than just an exhibition — it’s a gathering of art enthusiasts, creators, and the community. Come and experience the beauty of original artwork, engage in inspiring conversations, and be part of an unforgettable night. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Artistic Palate: A Fusion of Art, Food, Poetry & Song
2025-06-01 17:00 - 19:00
Experience a curated and creative culinary journey through the FRANK Gallery. Don’t just look at the art, interact with it using ALL of your senses. SEE art from our FIVE featured artists: Linda Prager, Nerys Levy, Carol Retsch-Bogart, and guest artists Leif Gann-Matzen and Pete Sack.

SMELL and TASTE Five creative and delicious plates as Chef Jacob Boehm of Snappea Creative Dining, responds to each of the artists with his own culinary palate. HEAR art-inspired songs by the Sail Away Ladies, an acapella trio, with Mitzi Quint, Irene Felsman and featured artist, Linda Prager. Then hear from Carrboro Poet Laureate, Liza Wolff-Francis as she uniquely responds to the art. TOUCH the art? Yes, we have ceramics, wood and some paintings that you can experience through touch. You can’t do this in a museum … but you can at FRANK! Only on Sunday, June 1, from 5pm-7pm. Space is limited at this unique event to 60 tickets. Tickets are $175 for the dinner including wine/sparkling water and this unique Feast for the Senses.

Coffee and Conversation with member artists Carol Retsch-Bogart, Nerys Levy, and Linda Prager
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00
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 are hosting a panel discussion with featured member artists Carol Retsch-Bogart, Nerys Levy, and Linda Prager.

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
2025-06-13 18:00 - 21:00
Stop by the gallery for our monthly Second Friday reception! Join us as we celebrate our current exhibition featuring the work of member artists Carol Retsch-Bogart, Nerys Levy, Linda Prager, and guest artists Leif Gann-Matzen and Pete Sack.

"Scapes" Group Exhibit July-August 2025
2025-07-06 00:00 - 2025-08-16 23:59
Group Landscape show

This group exhibition will feature many of our FRANK member artists as well as several guest artists, including …

Peg Gignoux

Leslie Pruneau

Jane Filer

Karen Sosa

Sarah Graham

Alan Dehmer

Clarke Munford

Michael Winslow

Opening Reception on July 11, 2025.

This exhibition will be on view alongside our featured show July 6 – August 16.

Join us as we explore the definition of “Scapes” through different mediums and interpretations.

Featured Artists Exhibit July-August 2025
2025-07-08 00:00 - 2025-08-16 23:59
The gallery is featuring the work of member artist R. Scott Horner, emerging artist in residence Lucas Bernard, and guest artists Chris Boerner, Paul Reamey, and Kerry Schroeder.

The gallery also features a group landscape show, “SCAPES”.

Opening Reception on July 11, 2025.

Lucas Bernard

As an oil painter, Lucas’ motivation to create stems from a desire to engage more intimately with the world around him. By spending hours closely observing an object, person, plant, or landscape, Lucas is able to build a personal connection to both his subject and the physical art he creates. Through this process, Lucas aims to highlight aspects of life that may seem insignificant or overlooked, inviting a deeper appreciation of the mundane.

Chris Boerner

Chris Boerner is an artistic woodturner, specializing in creating beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork from a variety of rare and unusual wood. Basically self-taught, Chris enjoys creating intricately and technically advanced artistic pieces. He searches for unusual wood from downed trees with dynamic color and grain which may have burls, holes, or bark inclusions. Though these characteristics add to the difficulty and danger turning the wood, it increases Chris’ excitement and determination to create a piece that is truly unique.

R. Scott Horner

In this exhibit, Scott is visualizing the many echos of self found in the things we create and the enduring actions that leave behind traces of our being. Our selves echo in the digital world, too. Giant data centers build virtual selves by assembling our online activities. Through repetition of key shapes, and creation of container-like forms, Scott explores the concept of self-related artifacts.

Paul Reamey

Paul is an artist and industrial designer currently working in glass, wood, and stone. He’s drawn to these materials both by the puzzle of joining them together and by a simple fascination of how they continue to interact in a finished piece. There’s something about the fragility of cold glass, the heaviness of stone and the soft, approachable nature of wood that makes coupling these materials particularly compelling.

Kerry Schroeder

Kerry Schroeder’s work is a metaphor for the search for answers in a world where they feel both close at hand and impossibly distant. She turns to nature as her visual language��layered, ever-changing, and complex, much like life itself. She considers her work expressionistic, blending gestural brushstrokes and spontaneous marks with representational forms, existing in the space between the tangible and the abstract. Her process is a constant push and pull—allowing what wants to emerge, working with what appears, and letting go of what doesn’t belong.

Opening Reception
2025-07-11 18:00 - 21:00
2nd Friday ArtwalkExperience an evening where art and ambiance come together at our Jul/Aug exhibit opening reception! Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you explore a stunning collection of artwork and meet featured artists R. Scott Horner, Lucas Bernard, Chris Boerner and Paul Reamey. Engage in conversation, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re coming for the opening or for the Second Friday Art Walk, be among the first to view the exhibition and immerse yourself in a world of artistic expression.

Echos of Self: Coffee With FRANK
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00
Coffee with FRANK
Monthly 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’s event features an artist talk by member artist, R. Scott Horner! He will be talking about his creative journey, artistic process, and his newest series, “Echos of Self”, on display in the gallery.

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
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-12 18:00 - 21:00
Stop by the gallery for our monthly Second Friday reception! Join us as we celebrate our current exhibition featuring the work of member artists Shelly Hehenberger, Karen Day, Natalie Boorman, and guest artists Mary Lee Kerr and Alan Dehmer.

Coffee with FRANK
2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:00
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’s panel discussion will feature emerging artist in residence Lucas Bernard and guest woodturner and Chris Boerner.

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!

Featured Artists Exhibit August-September 2025
2025-08-19 00:00 - 2025-09-27 23:59
The gallery is featuring the work of member artists Shelly Hehenberger, Karen Day, Natalie Boorman, Mary Lee Kerr and guest artist Alan Dehmer.

Opening Reception on August 22, 2025.

Alan Dehmer

Alan Dehmer’s work uses the gum bichromate printing process. Embracing both photography and printmaking this process leverages image making as time transforms layers of each piece. The end work carries an archetypal quality, like something from an old memory or a dream one can’t quite remember.

Alan Dehmer is a founding member of the FRANK Gallery, a published author, and a guest lecturer at NC State University.

Karen Day

Much of Karen’s work is rooted in a kind of personal excavation – visual and emotional. She thinks of her paintings as artifacts of an interior world, shaped by her dreamings of time and memory. Instead of something static or sealed, she imagines reliquaries in motion: shifting forms dissolving, evolving and reforming.

She builds layers of texture early on, then continues adding – sometimes scraping or masking areas to create visual moments of clarity, opacity, and depth. Her interest is in what is revealed, what remains hidden, and how meaning can live in the spaces between.

Mary Lee Kerr

For 40 years, Mary Lee Kerr has studied and created clay sculptures, gradually mastering the technical aspects of the medium and constantly searching for the best way to express her ideas.

Recently her larger work has focused on protection–of herself, her family and her community–and warding off the dangers of a threatening world. These figures are protected by shells, spines and claws, or hold talismans to ward off evil.

Natalie Boorman

Natalie Boorman has worked with clay for the past 40 years. Using the “Pinch Pot” method is meditative for her, allowing her to relax with the clay, interact with it, forming a relationship which is not always consciously developed.

Her finishing process includes burnishing, bisque firing the vessels in an electric kiln and then either fire them in a pit or a raku kiln, both variations of what’s known as smoke firing. Smoke firings are unpredictable, spontaneous and intriguing. Not for anyone needing a sense of control!

Shelly Hehenberger

Shelly’s recent work is inspired by the quiet but always industrious processes of regeneration at work in the earth around and below our feet. Sometimes slowly, sometimes with remarkable speed, forces break apart one form of life to make another, like a child assembling her blocks to build a form that is at once demolished to make another, and another. Her art process reflects this means of invention as her surfaces are composed of elements carved from other compositions and then reconstructed, creating a snapshot of life mid-leap from one embodiment to the next.

Opening Reception
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at FRANK for a night of art and celebration as we unveil our latest exhibition! With a glass of wine in hand and a selection of cheeses to savor, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with the featured artists Shelly Hehenberger, Karen Day, Natalie Boorman, Mary Lee Kerr and Alan Dehmer. Come and gain a deeper appreciation for their work.

Whether you’re a longtime art lover or simply looking for an inspiring evening out, this reception is the perfect way to experience creativity in an intimate and inviting setting. Don’t miss this exciting event—we can’t wait to share it with you!

Coffee with FRANK
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00
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’s discussion will highlight the voice of member artists Shelly Hehenberger and Karen Day.

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 donut, and join the conversation!

Catherine Gregory Artist Talk
2025-09-17 15:00 - 17:00
Free and open to the public

Join us Sept. 17 for a special artist talk with Burgundy artist, Catherine Gregory. Visiting from abroad, she will be joining us in the gallery to talk about her creative journey and her artistic practice.

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

ABOUT CATHERINE

Originally from London, Catherine moved to France thirty years ago where she is now a full time artist based in the beautiful Burgundy countryside. For her, the ancient surfaces and weathered textures, together with expansive skies and vistas offer endless inspiration.

As a mixed media artist she explores painting, drawing and printmaking, developing an experimental and expressive graphic style.

She is particularly passionate about drawing and line and finds great fulfillment in sharing her passion as a teacher. She is dedicated to finding creative ways to enable others to tap into their own unique visual marks, and find joy in the process of drawing and discovering the expressive potential of line.

Learn more about Catherin and her work online here.

EXCLUSIVE - Friends Of Frank Pottery Pop Up Reception
2025-09-19 17:00 - 19:00
EXCLUSIVE Event For Friends of FRANK Members

Be among the first to browse and shop this special Pottery Pop Up event before it opens to the public, enjoying a quieter, more personal viewing experience for our upcoming pottery pop up show. This exclusive reception is included with our Friends of FRANK membership. Thank you for your support and celebration of FRANK Gallery!

Not a member yet? Join Friends of FRANK today and unlock access to events like this and more!

Urns From Endswell: A Modern Funderal Home

Located in Hillsborough, NC, Endswell recognizes the uniqueness of every individual and the immeasurable impact on those they have left behind. This is why they created the first urn gallery, to provide something unique and beautiful that honors those we love and the lives they lived.

Endswell carries custom one-of-a-kind vessels sourced from local North Carolina artists that range in materials – from metal, wood, ceramic, felt, glass, and more! These pieces are truly works of ART and we are excited to showcase them in this pop up event. Learn more about Endswell and their featured artist on their website.

Pottery From The Private Collection of a Generous Donor

In addition to the urn gallery, this special pop-up event will feature a wide array of functional pottery available for sale, generously donated from a private collection. These pieces span a variety of styles, sizes, and styles of craftsmanship—making this a unique opportunity to discover handmade ceramics at accessible price points.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect housewarming gift, adding a new favorite mug to your morning routine, or simply enjoy the thrill of finding hidden gems, this collection offers something for every taste. Each piece is a testament to the timeless appeal of handmade objects and the joy of everyday functionality. Come explore, collect, and connect with the beauty of pottery that’s meant to be lived with and loved.

Pottery Pop Up Event
2025-09-20 00:00 - 2025-09-21 23:59
Special Event: Pottery Pop Up Shopping EventFree to the public

Join us Sep. 20-21 for a special Pottery Pop Up Event! This shopping experience will feature artistic urns from Endswell Funeral Home and a large selection of functional pottery from the private collection of a generous donor.

Exclusive preview night Sep. 19 >> learn more

Urns From Endswell: A Modern Funeral Home

Located in Hillsborough, NC, Endswell recognizes the uniqueness of every individual and the immeasurable impact on those they have left behind. This is why they created the first urn gallery, to provide something unique and beautiful that honors those we love and the lives they lived.

Endswell carries custom one-of-a-kind vessels sourced from local North Carolina artists that range in materials – from metal, wood, ceramic, felt, glass, and more! These pieces are truly works of ART and we are excited to showcase them in this pop up event. Learn more about Endswell and their featured artist on their website.

Pottery From The Private Collection of a Generous Donor

In addition to the urn gallery, this special pop-up event will feature a wide array of functional pottery available for sale, generously donated from a private collection. These pieces span a variety of styles, sizes, and styles of craftsmanship—making this a unique opportunity to discover handmade ceramics at accessible price points.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect housewarming gift, adding a new favorite mug to your morning routine, or simply enjoy the thrill of finding hidden gems, this collection offers something for every taste. Each piece is a testament to the timeless appeal of handmade objects and the joy of everyday functionality. Come explore, collect, and connect with the beauty of pottery that’s meant to be lived with and loved.

Pottery & Ceramics Panel Discussion
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00
Special Event: Pottery and Ceramics Panel DiscussionFree to the public alongside Pottery Pop Up Event

Join us for this special event where we will talk to featured member artist Natalie Boorman and guest artist Mary Lee Kerr about their creative journeys, the mediums that they use, and the processes behind bringing pottery and ceramic artwork to life!

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

Getting inspired to grow your collection? You are in luck! This panel discussion will be alongside our 2 day POTTERY POP UP event taking place at FRANK Gallery, Saturday September 20th (11-7pm) and Sunday September 21st (12-4pm)

Mark your calendar and join the conversation!

FRANK: inFocus
2025-09-30 00:00 - 2025-11-08 23:59
FRANK: inFocus is proud to be part of the annual Triangle-wide CLICK! Photography Festival showcasing the talents of photographers from around the world.

The month of October is an exciting celebration of photography with FRANK:inFocus “The Click! Photography Festival celebrates the medium of photography and its cultural influence by engaging the photography community with exceptional photo-based works, artists, and programming.”

FRANK:inFocus will feature FRANK member and guest photographers; Barbara Tyroler, Dan Gotlieb, Tama Hochbaum, Tim Walter, and Gadisse Lee.

Please join us for this exciting month filled with engaging photography related events!

Opening Reception and Second Friday: October 10th 6-9pm

Photography Panel Discussion: October 29th 6-7pm 2-3pm

Featured Artists Exhibit September-November 2025
2025-09-30 00:00 - 2025-11-08 23:59
The gallery is featuring the work of member artists Barbara Tyroler and Donna Stubbs, and guest artists Tama Hochbaum, Wyatt Speight Rhue and Carmen Elliott.

Opening Reception on October 10, 2025.

Barbara Tyroler

Barbara’s practice embraces dual nature—photography’s grounding in reality and its capacity for transformation. She explores how the camera can reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary, how technical choices can shift meaning, and how the act of selection itself becomes a form of interpretation. Her work explores the tension between documentation and expression, between the world as it appears and as it might be understood.

Carmen Elliot

Carmen creates terra cotta sculpture and pottery for home and garden. She is particularly interested in making forms that are expressive, and that may evoke a sense of mystery or humor, the fragile or the wild, or a kind of renewal that can unfold between maker, viewer, and the thing created.

Donna Stubbs

Donna’s paintings emerge from an exploration of color, materials, and line. Through repeated layering of drawn marks, organic shapes, and shifting tones, she creates compositions that carry both rhythm and movement. Her work builds abstract spaces that invite close looking, offering viewers layered narratives of memory, intuition, and discovery.

Tama Hochbaum

Tama Hochbaum creates photo-art that internally alludes to drawing and painting sensibilities, which she layers and aligns with photographic processes. This body of work uses a combination of photography and drawing and pulls beauty and joy from the artist’s garden, an Arcadian site of inspiration and pleasure. Tama works to make a final image that exists as if it were assembled from remembered scenes; an image that presents as if it were composed from manifold bits and layers over many hours at an easel.

Wyatt Speight Rhue

Wyatt designs, builds, and sculpts furniture in his studio in eastern North Carolina. His practice explores traditional modern forms while embracing playful and unexpected uses of materials and construction methods. For his body of work, Wyatt presents a collection of bowls and vessels turned on the lathe, as well as side tables carved, turned, and sculpted directly from logs. These works highlight his dialogue with raw wood — where natural shapes and irregularities become guides for form rather than obstacles to overcome.

Opening Reception
2025-10-10 18:00 - 21:00
Experience an evening where art and ambiance come together at our Oct/Nov exhibit opening reception! Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you explore a stunning collection of artwork and meet the brilliant featured artists Barbara Tyroler, Donna Stubbs and Tama Hochbaum. Engage in conversation, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

This is your exclusive chance to be among the first to view the exhibition and immerse yourself in a world of artistic expression. Mark your calendar and join us for a night to remember!

Off the Wall Gala 2025
2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00
FRANK’s signature fundraising event is well-known for its excitement, spectacular selection of art, and community roots. Join us at 6 pm on October 18 for our 15th Gala supporting FRANK Gallery’s mission to enrich our community through art.

Attend in-gallery or from home

The Gala will be held in the gallery as well as broadcast live via Zoom for attendees who want to enjoy art and a tasty cheese box in the comfort of their home. For guests attending in person, a full bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and light snacks will be provided.

How does it work?

With the purchase of an Art Ticket, your name is entered into a pool with other art ticket holders. During the gala, the names of art ticket holders will be drawn at random (this is the fun part!) and read out loud by our emcee, local radio personality, Aaron Keck. Once called, you’ll have one minute to choose your favorite piece of art “off the wall” to take home. It gets exciting as you never know what piece will go next! This event will be hybrid, meaning we’ll offer a limited amount of in-person art and companion tickets, and some online virtual tickets! In-person guests will enjoy delicious food and an open bar. Online guests have the same chance to select art off the wall, but from the comfort of their home.

There will be plenty of donated art (from our generous artists!) all valued at more than the price of a ticket! We invite you to see all the artwork ahead time in two ways, in-gallery or online. Visit the gallery the week before the Gala to see all the donated art hanging. Also, preview the works here as they are donated.

Silent Auction Now On

Bid on amazing items, including art, local experiences, restaurant gift cards and much more. Bidding closes Saturday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 pm.

VIRTUAL ACCESS

For Virtual Gala ticket holders only.

Get Zoom ready: If you don’t have Zoom installed on your device, go to https://zoom.us to download the Zoom app.

Check in from 6 pm to 6:30 pm on Saturday

Click on “Join with video”

Please orient yourself with the features and layout of Zoom, and use “chat” to ask us questions during the event, Feel free to call us at the gallery if you have questions before the event.

During the Gala, Keep yourself muted. Then when your name is called for the Off The Wall drawing, turn on your camera and your mic.

Tell us the number of the art you are choosing, and the artist’s name.

And, write your number selection ona piece of paper and hold it up to the camera so we can be sure we heard you correctly!

Donated Artworks

Here are the available works of art for this year’s Off the Wall Gala. Come into the gallery to see the art in-person. Download our Gala program to print out a complete list of art donations and event information.

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Anita Wolfenden, Bundles, textiles and papers, 18.5″ x 16″Theresa P-Tan, Santa Cruz ii, Mixed media, 24 x 30 inchesKeith Allen _“When Dylan went electric, George went green”_maple, poplar, milk paint_21 1_2” wide X 16” deep X 26” tallBill McAllister , Huangshan Path & HuangshanTrees, Photo construction, 14 x 11 inches eachBill McAllister, Pines Huangshan Isis, Photo assemblage, 20 x 52 inchesAlan Dehmer, Bunker, Gum Bichromate Photography, 29 x 29 inchesCarroll Lassiter, Haw River Path, oil on panel, 16 x 20 inchesCarroll Lassiter, Sunset Parrish Field , oil on panel, 48_x 24 inchesAli Givens, Vessel Ninety & Vessel Nineteen, 10 x 10 inchesDan Gottlieb, Back in the Berkshires, 2023, 24 x 42 inchesLinda Prager 2 Necklaces Aquamarine & Sterling and Crystal and Black Tourmailine and Silver 15.5_ and 19_Dan Gottlieb, Eno River Forest, 2025, Archival Pigment Print , 40 x 22 inchesElijah Kell, Midnight Garden Mist, Glass Sculpture, 10 x 8 inchesRose Warner, Midway, Threads, canvas and paint, 20_ x 24_Susan FIlley _Copper Red Teardop Vase_Porcelain _10_ x 8_ x8_Kaidy Lewis _Grandma_s Kitchen_Map Home _mixed media and acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas_20”x 20”Keith Allen _“George_ He’s always been ‘holier than thou’”_maple, poplar, milk paint_26 1_2” wide X 16”deep X 27” tallPaul Reamey, Ripple Vase, Glass and Wood, 8 x 8 x 8.5 inchesChris Boerner, Cherry Burl Natural Edge, 7 x 5Carol Retsch-Bogart and Linda Prager, Coffee Break and Vase, mixed media and ceramic, 14 x 14Carol Retsch-Bogart, Love Letters, mixed media with textiles, paper, paint 25″ x 38″Carol Retsch-Bogart, “I’d like to buy a vowel please!” mixed media, 28″ x 34″Lila Bacon, “Norman’s New Garden Flowers”, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 20” x 30” x 1.5”Amy Deystone, Set of three Forest Vases, CeramicDeborah Harris, Set of bowls, PorcelainMichele Maynard “Botanical Circus no. 101”, Acrylic on canvas, 30”x30”Catherine Gregory, C-Horse, mixed media on stretched canvas, 15″ x 15″Gordon Jameson, Sequoia, Acrylic, 14_x10”Gordon Jameson, Cedar, Acrylic 14″ x 10”Gordon Jameson, Greenhouse, Acrylic, 14″ x 9″Donna Stubbs, “Bird’s-eye view”, Mixed Media 24″ x 24″Jean LeCluyse, Memory and Magic, colored pencil, 15″ x 18″Donna Stubbs, On the Horizon, mixed media, 20″ x 20″Nerys Levy, From Lenno, Lake Como, Italy – a diptych in one frame, Gouache,and mixed media water color on paper, 6.5 x 18Katherine Armacost, From the West Oil on canvas, 30 x 30Kerry Schroeder, Tracks, acrylic and graphite on panel, 24 x 24Marguerite Jay Gignoux, REDS1,2,3,4, Hand dyed & printed silks, hand stitched, 12.5” x 12.5”x 2”Mary Lee Kerr, “Sentinel”, Ceramic, 6″ x 32″ x 6″Judith Ernst, “Overflowing Embrace”, Glazed Stoneware, 13″ x 11″Linda Prager, Set of Ceramic Plates, Clay, Misc SizesPearl Arnold, “Celestial Canopy”, Oil on canvas, 36 x 42Pete Sack, “Quicksand”, oil/watercolor on paper, 15″ x 15″ Tama Hochbaum, “Curved Matrix IV” Archival Digital Print on Metallic Paper, mounted onto Dibond, 12″ x 20″Clarke Munford, Haw River Mill #2, oli on canvas, 20″ x 16″Susan Paulsen _101 Lindsay Street_oil_11″ x 14″Susan Paulsen _Spring at Magnolia View Farm _oil_13″ x 23″Fabrizio Bianchi_Yesterday_s Ocean_Acrylic Inks on Wooden Board_30″ x 40″Ley Killeya_Held aloft by the river’s grace_acrylic on canvasLey Killeya_The memories of your devotion on my body_acrylic on canvas_36″ x 36″Ley Killeya, I know how the flowers felt, 18″ x 24″Shelly Hehenberger, Peninsula, oil and cold wax on wood, 11″ x 14″Shelly Hehenberger, The Place Where I Live, 11″ x 14″, oil and cold wax on woodKaren Day _Marsh at Topsail_Acrylic and colored charcoal on canvas with floater frame_20″ x 20″Karen Day “Triad” Acrylic and charcoal on gessoed paper, framed, 16″ x 20″Untitled, Glass, 4″ h x 5.5″ wLew Graham, Square the Branches, encaustic on panel, 24″ x 24″Rebecca Mclaughlin Neigher Necklace and Pin Pair Large Baroque Pearl, Fresh Water Pearls, Smokey Quartz, Handmade Sterling Silver Clasp & Textured Sterling Silver, Button Pearls, 2 Pink, 2 White
Rebecca Mclaughlin Neigher Necklace and Pin Pair Large Baroque Pearl, Fresh Water Pearls, Smokey Quartz, Handmade Sterling Silver Clasp & Textured Sterling Silver, Button Pearls, 2 Pink, 2 White
Sasha Bakaric, Lamp, StonewareNatalie Boorman, Blue Pot, Pit fired clayNatalie Boorman, Pinkish Crackle, Clay Paul Hrusovsky _Somber _Acrylic on canvas_30″ x 30″Jane Filer, Framed 11.5”x11.5” Acrylic on panel “Night Rider”_Nerys Levy_Olive Trees, Villa Serena, Asolo,Veneto,Italy_Gouache,water soluble pen and crayon on paper_23” x 30”Peg Bachenheimer, Along the Creek, Oil on canvas, 24″ x 24″ x 1.5″, framedPeg Bachenheimer, The Point, Encaustic 18″ x 18″ x 2″, framedPeg Bachenheimer, Spring on the Creek, Acrylic on panel, framed, 30″ x 22″ x 1.5″Sarah Graham, They come through, 18″ x 22″, AcrylicLuna Lee Ray, Emerge, 20″ x 20″, mixed mediaLuna Lee Ray, Winter Light, 12″ x 24″, Mixed mediaLuna Lee Ray, Constellations, 24″ x 30″, mixed media_Peter Filene _Andate _Photocollage _27″ x 20″Peter FIlene _Woman in Blue _Photocollage _23″ x 10″Susan Finer, Local_Express, Fiber_Mixed Media, 36″ X 36″Susan Finer, Still a Puzzle, Fiber_Mixed Media, 25″ X 19″Susan Finer, Circus Act, Fiber_Mixed Media, 22″ X 28″Barbara Tyroler, CV 69, 22 x 16, PhotographBarbara Tyroler, Leah 1, 20 x 30, PhotographAm I a regret or a fond memory?, 36″x36″x2″, Acrylic on PanelRivals, 20″ x 16″ by R. Scott HornerLuminous Stand, 20″ x 20″ by R. Scott Horner

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Coffee with FRANK
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00
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’s panel will highlight the voice of featured member artists Barbara Tyroler and Donna Stubbs!

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 donut, and join the conversation!

FRANK: inFocus - Photography Artist Panel Discussion
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00
FRANK: inFocus – Photography Artist Panel Discussion

Join us at FRANK Gallery on Wednesday, October 29th from 6–7PM for a special Photography Artist Panel Discussion, held in conjunction with our current exhibition. Moderated by member artist and photographer Barbara Tyroler, this free public event will feature exhibiting artists Dan Gottlieb, Tama Hochbaum, Tim Walter, and Gadisse Lee in conversation about their creative journeys. The panel will explore how each artist first came to photography, how their work has evolved over time, and what future projects lie ahead!

EXCLUSIVE - Friends of FRANK Art Tour of "The Mosaic House" in Durham
2025-10-30 11:00 - 13:00
EXCLUSIVE Event For Friends of FRANK Members

Come with us to the wonderful Mosaic House in Durham, NC. For over 20 years, Gene Dillard has covered the entire house with a mosaic of tiny mirrors, glass and tiles. His yard is filled with his whimsical sculptures. This is a unique opportunity to tour the house and property.

Here’s a look inside the Mosaic House from a short documentary by PBS.

Not yet a member? Join Friends of FRANK today and receive discounts and more benefits like this tour!

RSVP Request

Although this event is included with your Friends of FRANK membership, please RSVP below so we have a headcount for our tour!

2025 Holiday Exhibit
2025-11-11 00:00 - 2026-01-04 23:59
Excellent work from our FRANK member artists, guests, and many new artists will be on display in the gallery. This your perfect opportunity to find the right creative gifts for your loved ones. You’ll find a mix of large and small works at many price ranges. Gift local!

EXCLUSIVE - Friends of FRANK Holiday Show Preview Cocktail Party
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00
EXCLUSIVE Event For Friends of FRANK Members

Celebrate the season in style at our exclusive Friends of FRANK Holiday Cocktail Party! Get first pick from hundreds of unique, handcrafted gifts in our Holiday Exhibit, and meet the talented artists behind them. This festive evening is the perfect way to wrap up the year—shop, connect, and soak in the joy of art.

Not yet a member? Join Friends of FRANK today and make this holiday bash part of your annual tradition!

Holiday Opening Reception
2025-11-14 18:00 - 21:00
Meet the Holiday Exhibit artists and enjoy wine and cheese as you browse through hundreds of unique gift possibilities.

Holiday Afternoon with FRANK
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00
Coffee with FRANKMonthly Community Event at FRANK GalleryFree | Cookies and Hot Chocolate Provided

Join us for a festive afternoon at FRANK Gallery! Bring the whole family for cookies, hot chocolate, and hands-on holiday art projects. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season together.

Co-hosted with our friends at Shenandoah Realty at Compass Realty.
