Opening Reception
2026-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2026-09-11 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!

Second Annual Scapes Exhibit June-August 2026
2026-06-30 00:00 - 2026-08-15 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Group Landscape Show

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

This group exhibition will feature many of our member artists and guest artists, and it will be on view alongside our Featured Artists Exhibit from June 30 through August 15. Opening reception on July 10, 2026.

TrainScapes by member artist Barbara Tyroler

Scapes Guest Artists

Alan Dehmer

Alison Gilbert

Clarke Munford

Dan Gottlieb

Jane Filer

Joan Meade

John Rosenthal

Leslie Pruneau

Lucas Bernard

Luke Buchanan

Mary Rountree Moore

Sarah Graham

Suzan Scribner-Reed

Will Taylor

Featured Artists Exhibit June-August 2026
2026-06-30 00:00 - 2026-08-15 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
The gallery is featuring the work of member artists Natalie Boorman and Nerys Levy, as well as FRANK Emerging Artist Lah Boh and our Youth Art Group.

We are also featuring a group landscape show, our Second Annual Scapes Exhibit.

Opening reception on July 10, 2026 from 6 to 9 PM.

Nerys Levy

Nerys is a plein air artist who has traveled extensively documenting Earth’s landscapes. Her largest bodies of work focus on the Polar regions, Italy, and Great Britain, particularly Wales. This exhibition features two elements of Nerys’ British series: the Cardiff Bay series and the Crowhurst, Surrey series. The Crowhurst paintings were executed on site using mixed media watercolor on paper.

Natalie Boorman

For ceramicist Natalie, who’s been around sheep most of her life, sheep have a calming influence and remind her that humans aren’t the only species on earth. Working alongside the FRANK Youth Art Group for the past few months, Natalie has created imaginative ceramic sheep, glazed and fired in her raku kiln. This show also features Natalie’s traditional pinch pot forms fired with the “naked raku” method. This special kind of raku firing is “naked” because the glaze pops off at the end of the firing, and what’s left is a clay slip, sometimes stained blue.

Lah Boh

BP’s 2010 oil spill was the largest in human history. In this series of oil paintings, FRANK Emerging Artist Lah focuses on the environmental impacts of such disasters. His work explores the quiet, suffocating violence that pollution inflicts on the natural world. By combining that theme with surrealism, Lah aims to expose the unvarnished reality of our ecological footprint, transforming abstract environmental statistics into visceral landscapes of neglect.

Youth Art Group

Fourteen years ago, FRANK Gallery formed the Karen Youth Art Group to support newly arrived refugee students. Now called the FRANK Youth Art Group, most of its students are still from the Karen Community, and the program continues to provide educational enrichment to and serve as artistic inspiration for the students. The current cohort has students between 9 and 20 years old. To date, the program has worked with close to 200 students, many of whom have gone on to further and higher education as a result of this educational enrichment program.

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 and our Youth Art Group. 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 | 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 Natalie Boorman (ceramics), Nerys Levy (on-site paintings), and Lah Boh (mixed media), facilitated by Peter Filene.

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
Thank you for your interest. Registration for this workshop is now closed.

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.

Second Friday Art Walk
2026-08-14 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.

This month, explore our June-August Featured Artists exhibit and Second Annual Scapes Show!

Recognition: Contemporary Lumbee Art
2026-08-18 00:00 - 2026-09-26 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
This special exhibition is in honor and celebration of the Lumbee people becoming the 575th federally recognized Tribe. Our featured artists include Karina McMillan, Christopher Kennedy, James D Malcolm, Jesalyn Keziah, and Ariana Chavis.

This showcase will be on view alongside our Featured Artists Exhibit from August 18 through September 26.

Opening reception on August 21, 2026 from 6 to 9 PM.

Karina McMillan

Karina’s work explores identity, memory, and cultural continuity through the lens of her experience as a Lumbee artist. Through drawing, printmaking, painting, and mixed media, she creates visual narratives that reflect the connections between personal history, Indigenous heritage, and the stories carried across generations.

Christopher Kennedy

Over the years, Christopher has worked in oils, graphite, and colored pencil mediums. This show, celebrating the recognition of the Lumbee people, has allowed Christopher to revisit memories that helped shape him as a man and artist. His featured art offers glimpses into those memories.

James D Malcolm

James is inspired by the unique pattern of the Longleaf Pinecone, which serves as the insignia of his tribe, the Lumbee. His work explores the creative possibilities of foldable materials, especially silk ties. James primarily designs and creates Longleaf Patchwork for Regalia worn by girls and young women competing in annual Lumbee Pageants.

Jesalyn Keziah

As an Indigenous artist, Jesalyn is drawn to clay for the naturally grounding and centering practice of working directly with the soil of the earth. Her pottery and other art frequently feature native plants, animals, symbolism, and stories from the natural world as an exploration of these relationships.

Ariana Chavis

In her paintings, Ariana crafts a narrative of Indigenous resilience symbolized by corn and feathers. Used for survival and in spiritual traditions, these objects impacted generations of her ancestors, and Ariana explores that legacy in her work.

Featured Artists Exhibit August-September 2026
2026-08-18 00:00 - 2026-09-26 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
The gallery is featuring the work of member artist R. Scott Horner, FRANK Emerging Artist Julia Nagle, and guest artist Ivana Beck.

We are also featuring an exhibition of Contemporary Lumbee Art in recognition of the Lumbee people becoming the 575th federally recognized Tribe.

Opening reception on August 21, 2026 from 6 to 9 PM.

R. Scott Horner

Scott’s new series of abstract paintings urges us to find the human form in seemingly random sets of shapes, lines, and values. He isn’t representing the body, but reacting to it. This work focuses on bodies at rest to eliminate as much context as possible — beyond the body itself.

Julia Nagle

When viewed from a unique vantage point, everyday vistas can feel alien. In her new series of oil paintings, FRANK Emerging Artist Julia Nagle highlights this mystic beauty. Inspired by photos taken while traveling, her atmospheric paintings depict terrain from around the world.

Ivana Beck

Through her sculptures and drawings, Ivana portrays the resilience, flexibility, and adaptability passed down by the women in her family over generations. Materials that she continues to use — brick, wax, and mortar — remind her that what is strong and durable can also be vulnerable and ephemeral.

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 the opening reception for our August-September exhibit and our show Recognition: Contemporary Lumbee Art.

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, as well as a special show featuring work by contemporary Lumbee artists.

Engage in conversation with the artists, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Coffee with FRANK
2026-09-19 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, featured artists R. Scott Horner (acrylic painting) and Julia Nagle (oil painting) will discuss their current work and answer questions about their artistic processes from Luna Lee Ray.

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

Featured Artists Exhibit September-November 2026
2026-09-29 00:00 - 2026-11-14 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
The gallery is featuring the work of member artists Shelly Hehenberger, Mary Lee Kerr, and Donna Stubbs, as well as guest artist Polina Varlamova.

This exhibit will be on view alongside FRANK:inFocus from September 29 through November 14. Opening reception on October 9, 2026 from 6 to 9 PM.

FRANK:inFocus 2026
2026-09-29 00:00 - 2026-11-14 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
FRANK:inFocus showcases the work of artists, educators, and photographers who use the lens as a stimulus for creating meaningful imagery in their professional practices. This year, our featured artists are Tim Duffy, Bettina Molina, Jo Ann Tomaselli, and Wojtek Wojdynski.

This showcase will be on view alongside our Featured Artists Exhibit from September 29 through November 14.

Opening reception on October 9, 2026 from 6 to 9 PM.

Tim Duffy

Tim Duffy is a renowned photographer and folklorist who has documented traditional artists in the South for nearly five decades. He and his wife Denise founded Music Maker Foundation in 1994 to assist roots musicians in need and preserve American musical traditions.

Tim creates one-of-a-kind direct positive tintype portraits of American artists, musicians who are the living expression of our nation’s cultural legacy yet remain little known. Shot with a large format camera using a tintype process that dates back to the nineteenth century, Tim’s masterful photographs celebrate these creators, custodians, purveyors, and performers of American music.

Bettina Molina

Bettina’s series documents the everyday lives of women in India, from the quiet concentration of daily labor to the shared rituals of tea that welcome a stranger into the home. It is not travel photography, but a study of hospitality, resilience, and the dignity found in ordinary work and connection between women.

Bettina is a Colombian documentary photographer based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, trained at EFTI in Madrid, whose work explores culture, identity, and the human experience. Her practice spans documentary, commercial, and portrait photography, with a recurring focus on women, ritual, and everyday resilience.

Jo Ann Tomaselli

A visit with the Suri in Ethiopia introduced Jo Ann to women untouched by modernity, living in deep connection with their ceremonial traditions and heritage. These portraits invite you into their secluded world — resilient, beautiful, profoundly human and full of grace.

“Defining myself as a particular type of photographer is not possible as every moment behind the lens offers an opportunity to share images of the people, cultures and landscapes that touch me deeply. My inspiration? Color, shape, design and the most delightful factor of all ~ fun!”

Wojtek Wojdynski

Wojtek is a fine art photographer based in Chapel Hill. His work celebrates the beauty and emotion found in everyday life, with a special focus on people, inviting the viewer to slow down, reflect, and discover the beauty and meaning with fresh eyes.

Wojtek’s work offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the streets of Havana, Cuba. Through moments of work, resilience, and everyday life, these photographs celebrate the strength, dignity, and spirit of the women who shape the city’s vibrant rhythm.

FRANK:inFocus is a project of the FRANK Gallery Community Outreach program, offering innovative and inclusive art and photography events, while forming partnerships among a diverse population of artists and our neighbors. We thank the UBS Bank for supporting FRANK:inFocus 2026.

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 the opening reception for our September-November exhibit and FRANK:inFocus!

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you browse a stunning collection of artwork by member artists Shelly Hehenberger, Mary Lee Kerr, and Donna Stubbs; guest artist Polina Varlamova; and the featured FRANK:inFocus photographers: Tim Duffy, Bettina Molina, Jo Ann Tomaselli, and Wojtek Wojdynski.

Engage in conversation with the artists, get inspired, and celebrate creativity in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Coffee and Tea with FRANK:inFocus
2026-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Coffee and Tea with FRANKFree | Coffee, Tea, & Pastries Provided

Listen as featured FRANK:inFocus photographers Tim Duffy, Bettina Molina, Jo Ann Tomaselli, and Wojtek Wojdynski discuss their work, and sample teas made by the women in Bettina’s photos.

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

Off the Wall Gala 2026
2026-10-17 18:00 - 21:30 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Steal the art before someone else does! For this one unforgettable night, you get to choose an original artwork valued at $450 or more, pluck it off the wall, and take it home. Enjoy an open bar, delicious food, and the thrill of the countdown in person, or participate virtually with delivered wine and appetizers. Join us at 6 pm on Saturday, October 17, for our 16th annual Gala supporting FRANK Gallery’s mission to enrich our community through art.

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.

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.

Donated Artworks

There will be plenty of donated art (from our generous artists!) all valued at more than the price of a ticket! Visit the gallery the week before the Gala to see all the donated art hanging. Also, preview the works here as they are donated (images coming soon).

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Coffee with FRANK
2026-10-24 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 will be a panel discussion with featured artists Shelly Hehenberger (oil and cold wax collage), Donna Stubbs (mixed media painting), and Polina Varlamova (interdisciplinary), facilitated by Luna Lee Ray.

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

FRANK:inFocus Artist Talk and Live Music
2026-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join us for an evening of interdisciplinary art appreciation at FRANK.

6 – 7 PM: Renowned photographer Tim Duffy (of Music Maker Foundation) will speak about his tintype portraits.

7 – 8 PM: Talented musicians Carter Minor (vocals) and Grant Osborne (piano) will perform in the gallery.

FRANK:inFocus is a project of the FRANK Gallery Community Outreach program, offering innovative and inclusive art and photography events, while forming partnerships among a diverse population of artists and our neighbors.

This special FRANK:inFocus event is funded by a grant from UBS Financial.

2026 Holiday Group Show
2026-11-17 00:00 - 2027-01-02 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Excellent work from our FRANK member artists and guests will be on display in the gallery. This is 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!

Opening reception on November 20, 2026 from 6 to 9 PM.

Holiday Opening Reception
2026-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Meet the artists of the 2026 Holiday Group Show and enjoy wine and cheese as you browse through hundreds of unique gift possibilities.

Coffee with FRANK
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!
