Generation Art and Frame

06/03/2026

Shaping up to be the most fun month of the year!

🎨 June is all about the ARTS in Franklin! 🎨

If you love art, music, creativity, and community, you won't want to miss what's happening in Downtown Franklin this June! From gallery walks and live art competitions to south-central Indiana's premier arts festival and a special jazz fundraiser, there's something for everyone!

🖼️ First Fridays Downtown Art Walk
📅 Friday, June 5 | 5PM–8PM
Downtown Franklin becomes a walkable art gallery as 15 local artists display their work inside participating businesses. Browse, shop, meet the artists, and enjoy extended shopping hours until 8PM.

🎨 Art Celebration Day at the Franklin Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 8AM–12PM
Join us at Indiana's Ultimate Farmers Market for a special morning celebrating the arts! Enjoy local artists, creative activities, and more alongside your favorite market vendors.

⚔️ Canvas Clash
📅 Friday, June 26 | 7PM
A live, multi-round art battle where talented artists compete before your eyes! Enjoy live music, family-friendly fun, and an unforgettable evening at the Franklin Elks Lodge. Tickets available now! Scan the attached QR code.

🌟 ETHOS Celebration of the Arts
📅 Saturday, June 27 | 10AM–4PM
Franklin's premier arts festival returns with a juried art show, Chalk the Block chalk art competition, live music, food, and FREE admission. Experience one of Central Indiana's most beloved arts events right in historic downtown.

🎷 John Strickland Jazz Brunch
📅 Sunday, June 28
Cap off the month with an afternoon of live jazz, brunch, and original artwork celebrating the legacy of Franklin artist and musician John Strickland. Proceeds benefit scholarships for the next generation of creatives.

✨ Five events. One incredible month. Come discover why Downtown Franklin is becoming one of Indiana's most vibrant arts destinations.

🎨🎭🎷🖌️

06/03/2026

This Friday join Emily Winkel at the First Fridays Artwalk at Generation Art and Frame! See her demonstrate her wonderful watercolors and then join her on the 18th for her Watercolor Workshop: Water and Waves!

06/01/2026

This week starts a month of amazing art events at Generation Art and Frame and all throughout Downtown Franklin!

Here are the events you can find exclusively at Generation Art and Frame!
First Fridays Artwalk at Generation Art and Frame
Afternoon Watercolor Workshop: Water and Waves
Evening Watercolor Workshop: Water and Waves
Ethos at Generation Art and Frame

05/30/2026

Have you been wanting to display your artwork with us, but weren’t sure when to submit? Now’s your chance!

We’re accepting artwork submissions for review to be displayed during Ethos at Generation Art and Frame. Submissions will be accepted from June 6th through June 20th.

Submission information can be found at the link below!

We work exclusively with local artists to display their work year round as well as during shows and special events. We also provide a space for local artists to teach classes and workshops. We encourage artists interested in participating to read the information below before reaching out.

05/29/2026

Next week is the First Fridays Artwalk at Generation Art and Frame! Come downtown and see dozens of amazing artists and check out a painting demonstration by Emily Winkel!

05/28/2026

In less than a month! Visit us during Ethos at Generation Art and Frame!

05/27/2026

We are so excited for this! Join Emily Winkel for First Fridays Artwalk at Generation Art and Frame!

🎨NEXT FRIDAY, June 5th! First Fridays presents our annual Downtown Art Walk!

🎶Bring a friend, visit each of these shops to see all 15 local artists with their amazing work, and enjoy FREE live music from 5- 8 p.m.

❤Thank you to Festival Country Indiana for making this program possible!

💜Participating /locations businesses include:
💚Alyssa Overton at At Home With Heartland
💛Cynthia Krall at Middle Davids Candles
💙Greg Potter at Franklin Jewelers
❤Green Light Art Studios at Millie's Ice Cream Co.
💜Emily Winkel at Generation Art and Frame
💚Patrick Tisdale at JCPL Services Center
💛Grab a Franklin Arts District map at the Visitor Center from Festival Country Indiana
💙Mckenzie Bray at Wild Geese Bookshop
❤Tanya Hoover at Brick Street Boutique
💜Danny Bowers at Haberdasher Artisan Distillery
💚Kinsley Gruss at Moxy Salon & Boutique
💛Serena Cornelius at Fruitful Frog: Market & Organic Juicery
💙Tim Hughey at The Grove Collective
❤Kristopher Grepke at Thanks for The Thyme
💜Sherri Caudell at Farm Girl Mercantile

✨Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming Ethos Celebration of the Arts event on Saturday, June 27th!

05/27/2026

In June artist Emily Winkel will be hosting both a free demonstration and her Watercolor Workshop: Water and Waves!

Learn more about both here:
https://www.generationartandframe.com/whatweareupto
And sign up for the workshop here: https://www.generationartandframe.com/shoplocal/p/watercolorworkshopwaterandwaves