FRANK Gallery

Featured Artists Exhibit for August/September 2018
2018-08-07 00:00 - 2018-10-07 00:00 (America/New_York)
Convergence
SHOW WILL RUN FROM AUGUST 7TH-OCTOBER 7TH Opening Reception August 11th 6-9pm and Artist Talk September 28th 6pm**THE ARTIST TALK HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED to 9/28 AT 6PM**
With their own distinctive interpretations of the natural world, FRANK apprentice artist Austin Cathey and member artists, Shelly Hehenberger and Luna Lee Ray approach their art with variances of mixed media. Using actual or implied texture each artist evokes emotion through their singular and collaborative pieces. Also, for the first time at FRANK, sculptor Tripp Jarvis will be showcasing his metal sculptures!Please join us for the opening reception of “Convergence” their August/September exhibit in the gallery on August 11th from 6-9pm.

Featured Artists Exhibit for June/July 2018
2018-06-05 00:00 - 2018-08-05 00:00
June and July will be featuring the woodworking of Keith Allen, paintings of Carroll Lassiter, ceramics of Linda Prager and the photography of John Rosenthal. Their talents come together in a beautiful and unique show at FRANK.One of the featured artists will be doing a talk, discussing their work at FRANK on the next second Friday, July 13th from 6-8pm.

OCAG 2018 Pop-Up Show
2018-05-11 00:00 - 2018-06-10 00:00
SPRING SUBLIME SHOW Opening Reception May 11, 2018 6-9pm
Dates of Exhibit: May 11th-June 10th
Members of the Orange County Artists Guild (OCAG) will be having an exhibit of 37 of their member artists which will be held in the Michael and Laura Brader-Araje Outreach Gallery (on the Southern Seasons end of University Place). The Spring Show will be highlighting the work of local professional artists representing a wide array of mediums. The opening show will be on May 11th from 6-9pm, it will be free to attend and refreshments will be provided. Visit OCAG’s website to learn more about the many incredibly talented artists they feature; http://ocagnc.org/artists/
Also, in the main gallery (closer to Silverspot) FRANK will be hosting an artist talk, showcasing the innovative photography of Bill McAllister. Mingle with the FRANK crowd and then head on over to the OCAG opening! Light refreshments will be provided.

2018 Off the Wall Gala Fundraiser
2018-04-04 18:00 - 21:00
FRANK’S SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT IS WELL-KNOWN FOR ITS EXCITEMENT, SPECTACULAR SELECTION OF ART, AND COMMUNITY ROOTS. JOIN US IN OUR 8TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR AS WE SUPPORT THE FRANK GALLERY’S MISSION TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ART.

Featured Artists Exhibit for April/May 2018
2018-04-03 00:00 - 2018-06-02 00:00
April and May will be a celebration of mixed media and photography featuring mixed media artist Carol Retsch-Bogart and photographers; Bill McAllister and Sam Wang. The three artists unite their unique processes to create an inspired and original exhibition showcasing their beautiful work.Please join us for a reception of the work of these talented artists on April 6th from 6-9pm. Light food and drinks will be served and as always all the artists of FRANK and especially the highlighted artists will be at the gallery to talk about their interesting processes and magnificent works.
As of June 2nd the show has ended, but to see some of Carol’s work from this show, please visit the Siena Hotel at 1505 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 to see her work in their lobby and in their restaurant Il Palio.

2017 Off the Wall Gala Fundraiser
2017-04-22 18:00 - 21:00
Only 55 Art Tickets will be sold! Each Art Ticket holder will take an original piece of work of art home directly Off the Wall. FRANK artists and other well-known area artists have donated works of art to our 7th Annual Gala Celebration, each valued between $350 to $3,000 (or more)! During the event, excitement builds as the evening’s MC randomly draws names, allowing each Art Ticket holder to take a turn to select a piece of his or her choosing. All tickets include free signature and traditional drinks, and plenty of delicious food prepared by talented local chefs. Dress for the evening is artfully festive, but not black-tie formal. Tickets can be purchased in person or online up to the day of the Gala (or until we sell out). We look forward to celebrating this wonderful event with you!

2016 Off the Wall Gala Fundraiser
2016-04-16 18:00 - 21:00
THANK YOU to everyone who make Off The Wall 2016 a huge success!
“Thank you everyone who helped make FRANK Gallery’s 6th OFF THE WALL Gala an amazing success. It was a GREAT party, and we were successful in our fundraising for the gallery and our outreach programs. And, it was all because of you!” – Linda Prager, Gala Chair & FRANK Member Artist

Women in Clay Trunk Show and Sale
2015-10-18 13:00 - 17:00
On Sunday, October 18th, our Women of Clay artists will be at the gallery with a special stock of their work! This exclusive Trunk Show event will feature twelve of our women ceramicists, all of whom will be present to answer questions and discuss their work while you shop. *All donors who have made contributions of $50 or more in 2015 are invited to come in and shop early from 12-1PM.
Participating Artists:
SASHA BAKARIC NATALIE BOORMAN CARMEN ELLIOTT JUDITH ERNST SUSAN FILLEY HOLLY FISCHER CATHY KIFFNEY MIMI LOGOTHETIS ANITA MILLS LINDA PRAGER PATRICIA SALING BETSY VADEN

Triangular scavenger hunt 2015
2015-10-11 00:00
See Chapel Hill Through a Different LensIf you didn’t make it out today please feel free to grab the clues and head to Downtown Chapel Hill on Sunday October 11, 2015 to share your triangles! Make sure you are posting with #FRANKtriangles so we can check them out!
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR CELL PHONES, OPEN YOUR CAMERA APPS, AND GET READY!TRIANGULAR is a photo scavenger hunt in Downtown Chapel Hill for anyone and everyone! Tell your mailman, your grocer, and your professor. Come ready to traverse the downtown, track down clues, and snap photos based on a series of clues from FRANK gallery.
This photo scavenger hunt will highlight the triangle, a shape that carries many meanings. It symbolizes strength, harmony, unity, and balance. It appears in the world everywhere, both in nature and by design. Inspired by the annual Click! Triangle Photography Festival, this hunt is about finding triangles or using creative methods to make your own.
The best thing about this scavenger hunt is you don’t need a fancy camera or a trained photographer’s eye. All you need is a phone and an Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook account. It’s all about experimenting with photography and exploring the way it can bring us together. In the end, all the photos from the day will be virtually collected and displayed online.
Bring your friends, family, and a camera, be open to new ways of seeing, and leave the rest to the hunt. This program is free and open to all.

2015 Off the Wall Gala Fundraiser
2015-04-18 18:00 - 21:00
Our 5th Annual Gala Celebration has of three exciting partsThe OFF THE WALL drawing, a live art auction, and an end-of-evening special prize drawing. Only Art Ticket holders participate in the OFF THE WALL drawing.
FRANK artists and many other well-known area artists have donated works of art for the OFF THE WALL drawing, each valued at more than $350 to $3,000. During this lively drawing our host will randomly draw names from the Art Ticket holders list. As each name is called the lucky individual selects a piece of his or her choosing to take home.
The live art auction features five exceptional pieces and everyone can participate in the bidding. In addition, everyone is entered into our end-of-the-evening drawing for a special prize.
All attendees enjoy free signature and traditional drinks and plenty of delicious food prepared by talented local chefs. Dress for the evening is artfully festive, but not black-tie formal.

Bending Sticks
2014-07-18 19:00 - 22:00
You are invited to… An evening of film and discussionwith one of the Triangle’s most celebrated sculptors:Patrick Dougherty
Friday July 18, 7pm:
“Bending Sticks: Sculptures of Patrick Dougherty”
at
THE VARSITY THEATER
(doors will open at 6:30)
followed by a reception at FRANK Gallery until 10pm
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at FRANK until 6:00PM or at the Varsity beginning at 6:30PM.
“Bending Sticks; an evening with Patrich Dougherty” on Friday July 18th . This event will include the screening of the film “Bending Sticks” which highlights the work of environmental artist Patrick Dougherty’s extraordinary and monumental scale works built with live saplings.The film will be shown at the Varsity Theater at 7:00pm followed by a reception at FRANK Gallery at which the artist will be present. Tickets are $30 and space is limited.
More information about the documentary at: http://bendingsticksthefilm.com/

2014 Off the Wall Gala Fundraiser
2014-04-12 18:00 - 21:00
FRANK’S SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT BRINGS YOU EXCITEMENT, A SPECTACULAR SELECTION OF ART, AND COMMUNITY ROOTS. JOIN US IN OUR 4TH GALA, AS WE SUPPORT THE FRANK GALLERY’S MISSION TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ART.
