The Franklin Art Scene gave attendees a mix of artwork, music and live art performances Friday.
The Williamson County Arts Council hosts the event on the first Friday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Franklin shop owners host artists of various mediums and offer complimentary refreshments.
Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church featured Shari Lacy, a Franklin artist, who showcased her latest works.
Lacy’s art has appeared on HGTV, The DIY Network’s “Nashville Flipped,” Nashville Lifestyles At Home magazine, Southern Exposure Magazine, The Tennessean and others. She licenses select work with Kirkland’s home stores and Hobby Lobby nationwide, as well as exhibiting her fine art in galleries and shops throughout the Southeast.
Franklin First United Methodist Church hosted children who attended camp with Sing Play Studios. They performed live music on the lawn, and their artwork was on display inside the church.
Michelle Keith also displayed her art inside Franklin First UMC. She is the owner of Outside My Window Art, and she often photographs things she wants to paint. By her side Friday night was her husband, Mike Keith, the voice of the Titans.
Franklin Road Apparel had visual art by Dr. Andre Churchwell, senior associate dean for diversity affairs at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Churchwell is a professor of medicine (cardiology), radiology and biomedical engineering and has an ongoing practice at Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute. He’s also a fashion aficionado and was featured in Nathaniel “Natty” Adams’ book, “I Am Dandy: The Return of the Elegant Gentleman,” published as part of an exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) concerning the history of men’s fashion.
He writes poetry and prose and contributes to a fashion blog, all while finding time to make visual art.
“I have found my art to be both a vehicle for self-expression as well as a means to lessen daily stress,” he said.
Artist Michael J. McBride joined Churchwell at Franklin Road Apparel. The Tennessee State University alum also obtained a graduate degree in painting from Illinois State University. Currently, he’s an instructor of art at Tennessee State and has been the lead artist on many community-based mural projects in the area.
McBride was featured in “Visions of My People,” an exhibit organized by the Tennessee State Museum commemorating 60 years of African American art in Tennessee. His was one of the pieces purchased for the permanent collection.
His current body of work, titled “Too Black Too Fast,” is a traveling exhibition of art about African American jockeys and trainers.
McBride’s work is included in both private and public collections in the U.S. and abroad. His work has been featured on television sitcoms such as “Living Single,” “The Wayans Bros. Show” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” and he’s illustrated more than 80 children’s books and book covers for several publishing groups.
Pime Hernandez, a country music artist, performed live at Franklin Road Apparel.
The Florida native draws influence from Southern rock, pop, hip-hop and R&B. He writes or co-writes all his songs and talks about the many trials and tribulations of life, both the good and bad.
At DeAnn Art Gallery, Lance Herbert talked to attendees about his wife’s art. On display are beautiful angels, birds and other artwork with meaning.
St. Philips Catholic Church featured a band on the lawn for its latest Concerts in the Courtyard series event. The series runs every Friday night through August. While the concerts are free, the church collects an offering for the artists at every show.
Parks at Home and Olivia Olive Oil also had live music and art on display, and guests mingled and sipped on a cold beverage.
To learn more about the Franklin Art Scene, visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FranklinArtScene/.
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