FRANK, Franklin Street Arts Collective

06/02/2026

Kicking off a full weekend of events at FRANK Gallery with Coffee with FRANK on June 6 from 10:00–11:00 am ☕️
This month’s Coffee with FRANK features a panel discussion with Peg Bachenheimer, Elijah Kell, and Carol Retsch-Bogart, facilitated by Luna Lee Ray. Enjoy coffee, pastries, and conversation with our creative community.
Whether you’re a longtime collector, fellow artist, or simply curious, everyone is welcome! Event is free.

05/31/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome back guest artist Jackie MacLeod back to the gallery with four new works that showcase her masterful exploration of copper, brass, and patina. Inspired by travels, nature, and the unexpected beauty of transformation, Jackie’s pieces invite closer looking; and each one comes with a personal letter from the artist tucked behind the work ✉️

05/29/2026

Along with the stunning featured show we have all new work by so many talented and local artists! Stop by the gallery all weekend and explore our wonderful new show.

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

Only two weeks left to get your tickets!
The Artistic Palate is back at FRANK Gallery for its third year on Sunday, June 7 at 5 PM.
Join us for a Feast for the Senses — an immersive evening where art, food, music, and poetry come together in one unforgettable experience. Explore work from five featured artists as you see, touch, and taste each piece, with Chef Jacob Boehm of Snappea Creative Dining creating inspired dishes in response to the artwork.
The evening also features live poetry from Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett and music from the Assemblage Trio, making this one of the most distinctive events of the season.
Tickets are $175, including wine. On sale now — don’t wait!

05/24/2026

For the first time, member and featured artists Peg Bachenheimer and Carol Retsch-Bogart have collaborated on a new body of encaustic and collage works. Their combined practice brings together layered surfaces, rich textures, and an intuitive approach to material that results in deeply dimensional, engaging pieces.
Built through accumulation and response, these works weave paint, wax, and collage elements into dynamic compositions that feel both playful and intentional, inviting close looking and discovery at every turn.

05/23/2026

In his first featured show at FRANK, artist Clarke Munford presents “Fleshed Out,” a series of paintings that reimagine archival black-and-white photographs of early agricultural life in North Carolina. Sourced from the State Archives of North Carolina, these historical images become the foundation for fully realized, color-rich interpretations.
Working from tonal and spatial cues within the original photographs, Clarke introduces speculative color to bridge documentation and invention, reflecting on rural life and the evolution of agricultural practices. Welcome Clarke!

05/22/2026

Longtime FRANK artist Sasha Bakaric presents a vibrant new collection inspired by the colors of tropical oceans and lush vegetation. After years of exploring the patterns of the microworld through darker palettes, a recent trip to the Caribbean sparked a shift toward luminous blues, greens, and turquoise; a return to the beauty of nature during heavy times.
Working intuitively with white stoneware clay, colored terra sigillatas, slip trailing, sgraffito, and layered glazes, Sasha creates richly textured ceramic pieces that balance spontaneity, surface, and function.
Join us for the Opening Reception TONIGHT, Friday, May 22, from 6–9pm.

05/21/2026

Featured (for the first time!) and member artist Elijah Kell creates luminous glass sculptures that capture light, color, and movement while balancing fragility with strength. Crafted piece by piece and layer by layer, his work transforms flat sheets of glass into fluid sculptural forms inspired by gemstones, florals, and the natural elements. Through vivid color, rich texture, and carefully shaped form, Elijah’s work explores the relationship between imagination, process, and presence.
Join us (tomorrow) Friday, May 22, from 6–9 PM for the opening reception and experience Elijah’s radiant glass sculptures in person.