Create a Mosaic Leaf for Fall - Workshop
2024-10-17 00:30 - 2024-10-31 03:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Instructor: Gabrielle RoussoThree Sessions: Thursdays, October 17, 24, 31 – 12:30-3:30 pm

Whether you have dabbled in mosaics before or are new to this art form, this 9-hour class (3 hours per week) will introduce you to mosaics through the creation of two (2) small-medium sized 3-D mosaic leaves or one (1) large 3-D mosaic leaf. Gabrielle’s approach to teaching mosaics is informative, creative, and fun. Through her guidance, you will create step-by-step pieces of beautiful 3-D mosaic artwork that can decorate your Thanksgiving table, hang on your wall, or be given as a gift. Many mosaic examples, tips and techniques will be shared. Students will receive a printable pdf of fabulous mosaic resources in the US/Europe. All materials needed to create your mosaic leaf sculpture are included in the class fee, including your wooden or metal leaf form, glass and ceramic tiles of multiple shapes and colors associated with Fall, as well as millefiori, beads, jewels, stained glass, adhesives/tools/grout! (6 student minimum for this class to run, with a maximum of 10 students)

Classes will be held at the instructor’s studio in Chapel Hill. Register below. Registration deadline is October 14th, so that supplies can be pre-ordered for supply kits.

Class Fee: $168 plus a $30 supply fee = $198 per student

*The class price offers a special $10 discount on supply fees. All supplies included in class price are valued at $40!

Photographers Talk and more!
2024-10-19 14:00 - 17:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
FRANK Gallery is excited to present two engaging events as part of FRANK in Focus, a featured exhibition in the Triangle-Wide Photography festival CLICK. On October 19th, from 2-3pm, join photographers Ashlie Johnson Coggins, Barbara Tyroler, Dan Gottlieb, and Peter Filene for an artist talk. They will delve into their photographic processes, inspirations, and the work currently on display at FRANK. Immediately following the talk, at 3:15pm, experience a soothing Sound Bath led by Amanda Richardson, offering a unique blend of art and mindfulness in the gallery space.

Off the Wall Gala 2024
2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
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 26 for our 14th 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.

CAN’T ATTEND THE GALA?

Please donate to FRANK’s Francine Pilloff Community Outreach and Education Program

DONATION OPTIONS

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Bid on more than 80 amazing items, including art, local experiences, restaurant gift cards and much more.

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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, go to https://ncsu.zoom.us/my/brandfortner

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

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Keith Allen, “Slice of life” tripod hall shelf, 41” wide X 16” deep X 33” high, walnut, poplar and milk paintKeith Allen, Green Maple Table With Drawer, 25” wide X 15” deep X 27” high, maple, poplar and milk paintRose Warner, Blooms and Wings, 25″ x 31″, acrylic paint, canvas and threadNatalie Boorman, Pot, CeramicSasha Bakaric, Lamp, 15.5″ h x 6″ w, ceramic and rice paper Natalie Boorman, Winterfell, handbuilt pinch poit, coil on the outside pit fired with ferns, 11″h x 12″wEric Serritella, Paper Birch Basket, Ceramic, 6″ x 6″ x 4″ Rebecca McLaughlin Neigher, earrings and necklace set, Necklace is Sterling Silver and Labradorite and Earrings are Sterling Silver, Labradorite and Coin Pearls
Tama Hochbaum, Curved Matrix I, 12″ x 20″ , Archival digital print on metallic paper, mounted onto Dibond Susan Filley, Crystal Mat Vase , 11.5″ h x 9″ w, Porcelain Carroll Lassiter, Low Clouds, 16″ x 20″ oil on panelCarroll Lassiter, September Beaufort County, 24″ x 48″, oil on panelKaidy Lewis, Unboxed, oil on canvas, 20″ x 20″ Kaidy Lewis, Green Leaves, 20.5″ x 17″, oil on canvasMarguerite Jay Gignoux, Provence, textile Kaidy Lewis, Belles, 31″ x 26″, oil on canvasLuna Lee Ray, Perigee, mixed media, 24”x 24”Mirinda Kossoff, Necklace and Earring Set, The necklace is composed of sterling chain with leather connections and a slice of agate set in sterling with a small cz mounted on top and dark grey/black post and drop river stone earrings are encased in sterling bezels Patricia Saling, Vase, white stoneware with crystalline vase, 18″ x 8″ Peg Bachenheimer, Taking Time and Roundabout, 12″ x 9″, acrylic on panelLila Bacon, Thoughts, Acrylic on canvas, 40”L x 30”H x 1.5” DJohn Parkinson, Franklin Table, Zebrawood, ebonized red oak, 26″h x 17″ w x 17 lAshlie Johnson Coggins, Evening Primrose I, 24″ x 18″, photographAshlie Johnson Coggins, Evening Primrose II, 24″ x 18″, photographBill McAllister, Swamp Reflections, Ossabaw Island, 24″ x 20″, archival pigment printBill McAllister, Breaking Wave, Glacia, 20″ h x 24″w, archival pigment printAlan Dehmer, Low Tide, Emerald Isle, NC, 31” x 28” Alexandra Givens, Here Comes The Sun, 18″ x 10″, Textile Ley Killeya, Dance when you’re perfectly free, acrylic on canvas, 30″ x 15″Ley Killeya, Dance when you’re broken open, acrylic on canvas, 30×15Kaidy Lewis, Love After Love, Oil on canvas, 24″ x 29″Nancy Marple, Ancestral Ties II, Acrylic, encaustic and handmade paper, 17″ x 21″Anne Wall Thomas, Autumn Paradox, Mixed media on paper, 24″ x 20″ framedMichele Maynard, “minerals+water+time, no. 2”, Acrylic on board, 24″ x 36″ Jane Filer, Country Roads, Acrylic on canvas, 9.5″ x 12″, $1,000Katherine Armacost, Personal Paths, Oil on canvas, 30″ x 30″Lew Graham, Light as Air, Encaustic on panel, 30″ x 30″Catherine Gregory, Black Horse, Acrylic, 13.5″ x 14″ Theresa P-Tan, Chockablock, 18″ x 24″, mixed media on wood panelTheresa P-Tan, Topsy Turvy, 18″ x 24″ mixed media on wood panelPeter Filene, In the Distance, 8″ x 11″, Photo collage Peter Filene, Playmates, 20″ x 27″, photocollage Donna Stubbs, Don’t Rush Me, 24″ x 24″, mixed media & acrylic Barbara Tyroler, WinterTerm Toes, 29” x 39”, photographyBarbara Tyroler, Summer Term, 24″ x 48”, photographyLuna Lee Ray & Donna Stubbs Collaboration, Salter Path, 24″ x 36″, Mixed Media Nerys Levy, Gallery, 18″ x 24″, Acrylic, charcoal and water soluble pen on paperNerys Levy, “Bouquet”, 16” x 12”, Mixed media water color and water soluble pen on hand made paperJean LeCluyse, Flight Patterns I, 11 x 14, mixed mediaJean LeCluyse, Underdevelopment at Obey Creek, 24″ x 36″, Graphite, GessoDan Gottlieb, Hurricane, Photograph and paint on panel, 41 x 23Dan Gottlieb, Cypress Grove, 27″ x 27″, Photograph and paint on panelLinda Prager, Set of plates clay, assorted sizesCarolyn Rugen, Creek Series 6, 39″ x 31″, oil on canvas Carolyn Rugen, Summer Comes Through the Windows, oil on canvas, 40″ x 38″, oil on canvas Donna Stubbs, Wishing Well, 12″ x 24″, mixed media on panelR. Scott Horner, Floating Leaves, 18″ x 18″, Acrylic on canvasJean LeCluyse, Playing Jacks 2, 48″ x 24″, mixed media Gordon Jameson, Seyrels, oil, 40″ x 25″ R. Scott Horner , Rising Columns, 8″ x 24″, Acrylic on canvasLinda Prager, 2 Necklaces, Jasper, pyrite, and opal necklace and crystal, jade, and pearl with chrysocolla necklace both with sterling silver clasps Gordon Jameson, Shelter, 22″ x 16″, Acrylic Carol Retsch-Bogart & Linda Prager, X Marks the Spot and Black Vase, 18w x 24h framed piece, and 9″ vase, Paper pulp painting of natural and pigmented plant fibers & clayJohn Rosenthal, Rue de Douai, Paris, France, Photograph, 27″ x 36.5″ (framed)Deborah Harris, two vases, porcelain, 11.5″h and 10″ h Gordon Jameson, Hamamelis, 20″ x 20″, Acrylic Karen Day , Citadel, 16″ x 16″, Mixed media/acrylic Karen Day, If Walls Could Talk, 24″ x 24″, Mixed media/acrylic Judith Ernst, Vines, 12″ x 8″ Glazed StonewareCarol Retsch-Bogart, Kimono, 40″ h x 30″w, mounted and framed mixed media collage of hand printed and Japanese papersLuna Lee Ray, Lotus Dreams 3, 30″ x 30″, Mixed MediaLuna Lee Ray and Shelly Hehenberger, Biome, diptych, Mixed media, 18″ x 36″Peg Bachenheimer, Ocean Meditation, 24″ x 36″, acrylic on canvasPeg Bachenheimer, Roll with It, acrylic on canvas, framed, 30″ x 30″ Shelly Hehenberger, Jardin-du-Soleil, 12″ x 24″, cold wax and oil mediumShelly Hehenberger, Turquiose-Cavern, 18″ x 18″ Cold wax and oil mediumCarol Retsch-Bogart, Stratification, 29″ h x19″ w, mounted and framed stitched collage of textiles and paperLuna Lee Ray, Summer Mist, Ascending, 24″ x 36″, Mixed MediaSusan Finer, City View, 29″H x 23.5″W, Fiber (unmounted quilt) Susan Finer, The Neighbors are Singing Again, 25″H x 19″W, Mixed Media (mounted and framed)Sudie Rakusin, Tarantella, 19.5” h x 15.75” w, Cold wax medium and oil paint on panel

Gala Sponsors

Donors

Francine Pilloff Patricia Saling & Keith Burridge Bonnie Layman & Gordon JamesonGabrielle & David RoussoLinda Prager & Michael Parker Sudie RakusinCarol & George Retsch BogartScott & Memrie McConnellRichard & Carole NussbaumPat Saling & Keith BurridgeLinda & Dean BonomoDanny BellMike & Kim KeyesDr Dennis SwartoutBarbara TyrolerAnita WolfendenMirinda KossoffJoseph TartBrand FortnerNeil Blumenkopf & Irene FaustDonna StubbsTova HairstonCarroll LassiterJeremy HowellLuna Lee Ray Rebecca Neigher

2024 Holiday Exhibit
2024-11-12 00:00 - 2025-01-05 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
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!

Holiday Opening Reception
2024-11-15 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Meet the Holiday Exhibit artists and enjoy wine and cheese as you browse through hundreds of unique gift possibilities.

Talk: Sacred Dimensions
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
The Art of Divine Form & Resonance in Indian Spiritual Science

Join us in FRANK for a talk by guest speaker, owner of Muses Card Shop, Abhi Sivadas. This talk explores the profound spiritual science embedded in Indian art, sculpture, and architecture, where form, symbolism, and geometry converge as pathways to elevate our consciousness. In Indian tradition, art is a sacred practice��not only an aesthetic endeavor but a transformative one that bridges the earthly and the divine. Through carefully crafted proportions, intentional geometry, and cosmic resonance, ancient Indian art becomes a language of the Atman (inner self ).

In this presentation, we will uncover the wisdom passed down by the ancient sages, focusing on three core aspects foundational to Indian spiritual science in art and architecture:

1. The Grammar and Language of Divine FormsIndian sacred art and architecture are deeply symbolic, using intricate geometries and sacred symbols to convey spiritual meanings. Each curve, line, and form has purpose, designed to connect us to the cosmos and awaken our Atman, the inner Self. Through this lens, we’ll explore the language of divine forms and how their careful design shapes our interaction with the higher realms.

2. Understanding Proportions for Divine FormsAt the heart of divine Art , architecture and sculpture lies sacred mathematical precision. These proportions are more than visual guidelines; they are rooted in cosmic alignment, bringing the structures and forms into resonance with universal order. By following these proportions, ancient artisans created sculptures and temples that do not simply represent divinity but embody its vibration, inviting viewers to experience a harmony that uplifts the spirit.

3. Creating a Healing Space with Cosmic VibrationsBeyond their visual beauty, Indian temples and divine sculptures are built to emit healing vibrations. Crafted through intentional spatial arrangements and spiritual geometry, these spaces cultivate peace, balance, and inspiration. This segment will explore how spiritual architecture and sculpture are designed to resonate with transformative energies, elevating the viewer’s experience to one of profound peace and interconnectedness.

Abhi Sivadas is the owner of My Muses Card Shop in Carrboro, and a passionate creator of sanctuary spaces that resonate with divine harmony. Born into a family of temple builders in South India, Abhi has dedicated the past decade to studying with master builders and temple architects in India. His research focuses on ancient power centers and the effects of sacred architecture and alignment on our energy field and heart space.

Specializing in the Vedic building manuals of ancient India, Abhi uses this codified knowledge of frequency and resonance to design and align vibrant spaces, homes, and communities that promote well-being. Alongside his work in architecture, Abhi is an artist who shares his knowledge with other enthusiasts through workshops, seminars, and hands-on experimentation, inspiring others to explore the intersection of art, spirituality, and sacred design.

Mosaic Holiday Ornament Workshop
2024-12-09 12:30 - 15:30 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
In this 3-hour workshop, students will create and complete two unique and beautiful Mosaic Holiday ornaments at Frank Gallery in Carrboro under the instruction of mosaic artist Gabrielle Rousso.

Workshop price includes instruction and a fabulous selection of materials for students to choose from, including many types of glass, mirrors, ceramic tile, millefiori, jewels, beads, jewelry findings, and surprise-found treasures. We will use “Fix-it-Apoxie Sculpt” as a special adhesive for your finished ornaments.

All Supplies included in price to create 2 fabulous ornaments.

Registration deadline is December 4, so that supplies can be pre-ordered for the workshop. (Minimum 5 students, Maximum 20 students).

Friends of FRANK Holiday Soirée
2024-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
An exclusive, invite-only, event for Friends of FRANK members and their guests

FRANK Gallery warmly welcomes our Friends of FRANK members and their invited guests to an Exclusive Holiday Soirée & Sale.

NOT A FRIEND OF FRANK MEMBER?Join now for as little as $250 and enjoy benefits such as this party, FRANK discounts and more.

A festive evening featuring:

✨ Holiday beverages, appetizers, and desserts

✨ Exciting giveaways and special promotions

✨ A dazzling selection of art and gifts in a variety of price points

✨ The chance to celebrate with FRANK artists who will be in attendance

Come by anytime during the event hours to celebrate and shop with us! And remember, as a Friend of FRANK member, you get a 10% discount on all in-gallery purchases!

Please RSVP to reserve your spot at this merry occasion. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Second Friday Art Walk
2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Drop into the gallery for our monthly Second Friday reception. The gallery is packed with great art giving you the perfect opportunity to find the right creative gifts for your loved ones.

There is so much to see at FRANK, and we are walking distance to several other participating galleries.

Holiday Shopping Monday
2024-12-23 12:00 - 16:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Come shop FRANK for holiday gifts on this very special Monday before Christmas. Normally we are closed on Mondays, but to help you find the best last-minute gift, we decided to open our doors.

Come on in and browse the hundreds of art pieces on display in our annual Holiday Exhibit.

Also note that we will be closing early on December 24 at 2 pm.

Featured Artists Exhibit Jan/Feb 2025
2025-01-07 00:00 - 2025-02-15 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join us as we ring in the new year with featured artists Gordon Jameson, Ley Killeya, and guest furniture maker Pete Rodrigues.

Opening Reception January 17, 6-9 pm

Gordon Jameson

An established abstract painter, Gordon relies on strong color and compositions of unique shapes. Much of his work’s narrative references western interpretations of Christian imagery, primarily the Annunciation and Enthroned Madonna. And so the figure emerges in Gordon’s paintings, shifting his works slightly away from complete abstraction.

Ley Killeya

Ley uses acrylic paint, ink, and gold metallic leaf to create her abstract figurative paintings. She focuses on the use of line and composition to represent parts of the body, adding unexpected dashes of color to break the surface and disturb expectations. Elements of gold leaf indicate the value we and others place on them. Her work helps us consider how our bodies, and the perceptions of them, confer power, limit rights, exercise control, and interrogate identity.

Pete Rodrigues

Pete crafts his fine furniture with a focus on both function and natural beauty. And within each piece of wood he sees similarities to human faults in the material’s cracks, twist, bows and rough cut edges. However, when worked by the master craftsman, the wood can be turned into something beautiful.

Opening Reception
2025-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join FRANK and our featured artists for the January opening reception. This new exhibit features the art of painters Gordon Jameson, Ley Killeya and woodworker Pete Rodrigues.

Coffee with FRANK
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Please note the date change on this event to the 18th of Jan.

Featured artists Gordon Jameson and Pete Rodrigues will talk about their work and process.

Valentine “Coffee with FRANK”: Making Mosaic Hearts
2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join us for a delightful morning at our upcoming February “Coffee with FRANK” event, where community meets creativity! Embrace the spirit of Valentine’s Day by crafting beautiful mosaic hearts with instructor Gabrielle Rousso, while sipping complimentary coffee with engaging conversations. Discover the art of mosaic-making in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you’re an experienced artisan or a curious beginner, this event welcomes all skill levels. FRANK is a Not-for-Profit 501c3 Organization $20 suggested donation fee per person to cover all materials and supplies.

Please RSVP by Thursday, February 6th.

Valentine's Party at FRANK
2025-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join us for a Valentine’s Mixer at FRANK Gallery! Sip champagne, delight in chocolate and sweet treats, and enjoy an evening surrounded by stunning art. Whether you’re heading out for dinner, spending time with friends, or flying solo, it’s the perfect way to celebrate love and creativity. February 13th, 5-7 PM—see you there!

Second Friday Art Walk
2025-02-14 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. We are celebrating Valentine’s Day and the closing of our current exhibit, featuring artists Gordon Jameson, Ley Killeya, and guest furniture maker Pete Rodrigues.

Featured Artists Exhibit Feb/Mar 2025
2025-02-18 00:00 - 2025-03-29 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
The gallery is featuring member artists Luna Lee Ray and Peg Bachenheimer, and guest artists Karli Pendergraft and William Moore.

Also on exhibit is a special selection of works by Cameroon artist Jean Michel Dissake.

Opening reception is on Feb. 21

Luna Lee Ray

Take a close look at the deep complexity of Luna’s layered mixed media surfaces. Then step back and let the mood and mystery of these abstract works reveal a truth in nature that cannot be conveyed through realism. Luna is inspired by the forms and processes of the natural world: cells and pods and clouds, wind and light and mist and rain.

Peg Bachenheimer

An intuitive painter, Peg starts thinking about color and feeling. She brings back memories of places she’s been, music she hears, and her experiences of place – especially in nature. The rich and vibrant applications of encaustic paint in Peg’s exhibited work explores the lush beauty of the garden. A colorful reminder that spring is on its way.

Karli Pendergraft

Karli’s organic sculptures seem to reach out and return on themselves — showing the interconnectedness of life, from the unseen networks beneath the earth to the vast, ever-changing rivers and oceans. The recent hurricane that devastated western North Carolina, where Karli lives and works, impacted all aspects of her world. It was a stark reminder of the power and fragility of nature.

William Moore

These wonderful works by William show how he pushes his materials of clay, glass and metals to their extreme. The resulting colors and textures are sublime. Shown internationally, William Moore’s work graces private and public collections, which locally include Duke University Chapel, Progress Energy headquarters, SAS Corporation, Glaxco Wellcome and the City Cary.

Jean Michel Dissake

Cameroonian artist Jean Michel Dissake’s sculptural works use found and recycled materials to represent a balance between nature and technology. He recently participated in this year’s Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious art expo. It’s an honor to have Dissake’s work available here at FRANK Gallery, considering he is on the verge of becoming very well known internationally.

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Jean Michel Dissake
2025-02-18 00:00 - 2025-03-29 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Sculptural Works

Special exhibition lecture and short-film viewing on March 13 > LEARN MORE

Cameroonian artist Jean Michel Dissake’s sculptural works use found and recycled materials to represent a balance between nature and technology by weaving natural objects such as wood, vines, termite dust, water hyacinths, and palm fronds together with computer boards, aluminum wire, license plates, and car parts. These objects that embody energy from people around the world are sewn together with wire to celebrate diversity, restore souls and bring unity.

Informed by his cultural heritage as well as wisdom gained from living for nine years in a forest on the Mungo River, Dissake’s work invokes a dialogue on ecological and spiritual matters and speaks to timely issues of unity, love, and oneness with nature. Dissake asserts that “everything is linked” and seeks, through his art, to heal the Tree of Life.

These works are selections from a recent exhibit at the Gregg Museum of Art and Design called BABENGA: The Sacred Forest. The Gregg exhibit was co-curated by Marriott Sheldon, a Raleigh artist and guest artist at FRANK Gallery, and Roger Manley, former director of the Gregg Museum.

Babenga refers both to the village where Dissake’s grandfather was the local king for over fifty years as well as the idea of the continuity of humans – a ceremonial invocation of a future land and new spirituality where humans and nature thrive. Dissake’s understanding and deep respect for the natural world imbue the works with symbolism that serves as a wakeup call to realize our interdependence with nature.

Dissake is recognized as a visionary artist, philosopher and activist. He recently represented Cameroon with works exhibited in the 2024 Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious art exposition. Jean Michel Dissake’s works were exhibited at the 2024 Dakar Biennale and included in many exhibitions in Europe. It is an honor to exhibit and offer Dissake’s works for sale here at FRANK Gallery, considering he is on the verge of becoming very well known internationally.

FROM THE EXHIBITION

Opening Reception
2025-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join FRANK and the Featured Artists for our February opening reception. This new exhibit features member artists Luna Lee Ray and Peg Bachenheimer, and guest artists Karli Pendergast and William Moore. Also on exhibit is a special selection of works by Cameroon artist Jean Michel Dissake.

Coffee and Conversation with member artists Luna Lee Ray & Peg Bachenheimer
2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join us for our March Coffee with FRANK meet up! Sip on complimentary coffee and listen to our panel discussion with featured member artists Luna Lee Ray and Peg Bachenheimer facilitated by Donna Stubbs.

Whether you’re a working artist or art enthusiest, this event welcomes all!

Dissake Exhibition Lecture and Short-Film by Marriott Sheldon
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
An exclusive, invite-only event for Friends of FRANK members and their guests

Join us for an exclusive Friends of FRANK Member event!

Marriott Sheldon, artist and independent curator, will screen her short film and share insights about visionary artist Jean Michel Dissake’s story and symbols of his sculptural works.

A major exhibit of Dissake’s sculptures at the Gregg Museum of Art and Design, BABENGA: The Sacred Forest, received rave reviews!

Dissake represented The Republic of Cameroon at the 2024 Venice Biennale and now his work on display at FRANK Gallery.

WANT TO JOIN US FOR THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT?Become a Friends of FRANK Member for as little as $250 and enjoy benefits such as this exclusive event, FRANK discounts, and more!

Please RSVP so we can make sure to have enough cheese and wine.

Second Friday Art Walk
2025-03-14 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! Join us as we celebrate our current exhibition featuring member artists Luna Lee Ray and Peg Bachenheimer, and guest artists Karli Pendergraft and William Moore. Also on exhibit is a special selection of works by Cameroon artist Jean Michel Dissake.

Featured Artists Exhibit Apr/May 2025
2025-04-01 00:00 - 2025-05-17 23:59 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
The gallery is featuring the work of photographers Peter Filene and Dan Gottlieb, and woodworker Keith Allen.

Opening Reception on April 11.

Peter Filene

In this vibrant series, Peter grapples with personal identities behind portraiture. He asks, “what is a portrait?” For the past two years, Peter has been collaging torn pieces of his previous photos to create new images. Does a photograph of a woman, set against a collaged background, portray her? When you look at Peter’s almost-abstract figures, do you see portraits?

Dan Gottlieb

The dream-like landscapes in Dan’s exhibit touch upon important places in his life. They share his aesthetic perspective of nature and our fleeting place within it – moving with light, wind, and breath. More gestural than documentary, Dan’s pictures reside in that gap between information and subjective perception.

Keith Allen

Keith’s wood furniture often features natural aspects of the material. His designs may be motivated by the material itself, or by the language found in songs, or everyday phrases. His intuitive way of understanding relationships and details helps his pieces evolve into something new and unique.

Coffee and Conversation with Featured Member Artists
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join us for our April Coffee with FRANK meet up! Sip on complimentary coffee and listen to our panel discussion with featured member artists Peter Filene, Dan Gottlieb, and Keith Allen.

Whether you’re a working artist or art enthusiest, this event welcomes all!

Opening Reception
2025-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Step into an evening of artistic creativity at our April/May exhibit’s opening reception! Enjoy a glass of wine and a selection of cheeses as you explore a captivating exhibition featuring the work of photographers Peter Filene and Dan Gottlieb, and woodworker Keith Allen. Meet the artists, hear their inspirations, and immerse yourself in a night of creativity and conversation.

Whether you’re coming in for this opening, or as part of April’s Second Friday Art Walk, be among the first to experience this stunning collection in an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re a collector, an art lover, or simply curious, this is an event not to be missed. We can’t wait to celebrate it with you!

Spring Masquerade 2025
2025-04-26 19:00 - 22:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
We’re thrilled to invite you to our 2nd Annual Spring Masquerade – Dance Party & Fundraiser!

Put on your mask and get ready to dance!Join us at FRANK Gallery on Saturday, April 26th, from 7-10 PM for a night of art, music, and celebration at our 2nd Annual Spring Masquerade Dance Party! This lively fundraiser supports FRANK’s nonprofit mission of community outreach and arts education, helping us continue to provide exhibitions, workshops, and creative opportunities that enrich our community.

Dance the Night AwayPrepare to groove to beats spun by our talented DJ. With an electrifying atmosphere and irresistible tunes, the dance floor awaits you!

Delightful Food and DrinkIndulge in delectable bites that will tantalize your taste buds, all included with your ticket purchase. Each ticket comes with a complimentary drink to add a dash of spirit to your evening.

There will be a cash bar: $10 per drink or 2 drinks for $15 (Beer, wine, and select liquor will be available).

The Masked Fortune, a 50/50 RaffleYou don’t have to go to the Masquerade to participate in our Raffle. Winners will be announced after the Masquerade via email.

Buy tickets for the 50/50 raffle for a chance to win 50% of the total pot! That means 50% will go directly into your pocket and the remaining 50% will support FRANK’s mission of community outreach and arts education. Buy a three-ticket bundle for a discount. The more you buy, the better your chance to win!

See photos from last year’s Spring Masquerade

Costume Competition – Dress to Impress!Costumes are not mandatory but highly encouraged! Enter one of our exciting costume categories for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind artist-decorated trophy and a $50 FRANK Gallery gift card!

If you do dress up, awards await the most innovative costumes:

Best Use of Recycled Materials

Best Art History Reference

Best Pop Culture Reference

Creepiest

Best Mask

People’s Choice

Winners will be announced at 8:30 PM by our panel of local judges. You must be present to win!

MASQUERADE SPONSORS

We are thrilled to announce Higgins & Myers Custom Frame Shop as the Presenting Sponsor of our Spring Masquerade Party!

Their generous support helps make this unforgettable evening of art, music, and celebration possible. We’re so grateful to partner with a local business that shares our passion for creativity and community.

Thank you, Higgins & Myers, for helping us frame this magical night!

Thank you to our food sponsors for making our event just as delicious as it is fun!

Coffee with FRANK - Photographing Artwork
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Budget-friendly ways to photograph your artby R. Scott HornerFree | Coffee & Donuts Provided

The painting is finished, but now you have to post it to Instagram and your website, or maybe send it off to be jurried, or maybe you need to document your collection. So you have to take a photo.

Of course, the best way to document your work is to hire a photographer with the right equipment – cameras, lenses, lighting etc. But for many of us, we don’t have the resources to do that. In this coffee talk, painter R. Scott Horner will cover budget-friendly ways you can photograph your artwork.

After years of trying to get good photos of his work, Scott has developed a method that is mostly color correct, well lit, and high resolution. Scott will show you how to use your cell phone and free software to get the job done. He will talk mostly about photographing paintings, but will also share tips on photographing three-dimentional artwork.

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!

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 May-July 2025
2025-05-20 00:00 - 2025-07-05 23:59 | 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.

More Info and Work

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.

More Info and Work

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.

More Info and Work

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 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
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 | FRANK Gallery, 370 E. Main St #130, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
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.
