Uptown Gallery

Uptown Gallery The MCAA Uptown Gallery inspires visual arts for all ages.
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Exhibiting award winning artists; adult & children’s classes & educational events A non-profit organization

🎨 Celebrating Youth Arts Month 🎨The Macon County Art Association/Uptown Gallery proudly presents our 2026 Youth Arts Exh...
03/16/2026

🎨 Celebrating Youth Arts Month 🎨

The Macon County Art Association/Uptown Gallery proudly presents our 2026 Youth Arts Exhibit, showcasing the incredible talent of local young artists.

🖼️ On Display: Monday, March 2– Tuesday, March 31 at the Cowee School
🎉 Reception: Friday, March 20 | 5–7 PM
📍 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC

Featuring artwork from talented local youth. Bring the family and be inspired!

A big thanks to for designing the graphics and ad for this event.

Cowee Pottery School Cowee School

Exploring Watercolor Class with Christina BrownBokehSaturday, March 28, 1:00-4:00pm$35/members, $45/non-membersCome join...
03/13/2026

Exploring Watercolor Class with Christina Brown
Bokeh
Saturday, March 28, 1:00-4:00pm
$35/members, $45/non-members

Come join Artist Christina Brown as we explore texture and design using Bokeh. These abstract watercolor techniques are fun and can be used for many applications. This class will require good quality watercolor paints, block watercolor paper and your own brushes. Contact Christina for a detailed materials list at [email protected] or 828-342-6733.

03/11/2026

New paper mache art by Pat Mennenger! We're ready for spring.

Just 2 weeks away, have you signed up yet?Beginners Acrylic Paint Pouring• Instructor Name: Debra Carroll• Date: Sunday,...
03/08/2026

Just 2 weeks away, have you signed up yet?

Beginners Acrylic Paint Pouring
• Instructor Name: Debra Carroll
• Date: Sunday, 22 March 2026
• Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
• Cost: $35 for members and $45 for non-members (Cost includes all material fees)
• Ages: 15 and above
Text Debra at 828-371-7525 or email [email protected] to sign-up for the class.

Class includes how to prepare canvases for paint pouring, how to mix the paint with additives to create a paint flow for pouring it on the canvas, items that can be used to create a visual contrast, and ideas on how to seal the painting.

Invite a friend and let’s have some fun.

Beginning Watercolor Class with Christina BrownSunlit CoveFriday, March 20, 1:00-4:00pm$35/members, $45/non-membersCome ...
03/06/2026

Beginning Watercolor Class with Christina Brown
Sunlit Cove
Friday, March 20, 1:00-4:00pm
$35/members, $45/non-members

Come join Artist Christina Brown as we focus on an unusual background technique. You must have your own watercolors, paper and brushes.

Contact Christina for a list of preferred materials at [email protected] or 828-342-6733.

Kathleen Woodring is one of our March featured artists! Her precious metal clay jewelry currently features St. Patty's v...
03/04/2026

Kathleen Woodring is one of our March featured artists! Her precious metal clay jewelry currently features St. Patty's vibes. Stop by the Uptown Gallery to see her one of a kind pieces.

Beginning Colored Pencil Class with Christina BrownBennet BunnyFriday, March 13, 1:00-4:00pm$35/members, $45/non-members...
02/28/2026

Beginning Colored Pencil Class with Christina Brown
Bennet Bunny
Friday, March 13, 1:00-4:00pm
$35/members, $45/non-members

Come join Artist Christina Brown to learn how to draw my take on Beatrix Potter’s bunny but in colored pencil. This is a fun way to practice fur, always intimidating in colored pencil!

You must have your own pencils and paper.

Contact Christina at [email protected] or by phone at 828-342-6733 for more information.

Name of Class: Build A Bee Hotel!Instructor Name: John KotabThursday, March 12, 5 PMCost of Class: $32members/$42nonmemb...
02/27/2026

Name of Class: Build A Bee Hotel!

Instructor Name: John Kotab
Thursday, March 12, 5 PM

Cost of Class: $32members/$42nonmembers +$20 materials fee
Description:

Come learn how to partner with our regions ~300 species of wild bees. Attendees learn about myriad solitary bees, their life cycle, how we can assist them in our outdoor spaces, and more. Each attendee leaves with a bee hotel they have completed. Ages 12 and up

Contact John Kotab at 864-553-4547 or [email protected] to sign up. Materials fee is due at time of arrival.

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30 E Main Street
Franklin, NC
28734

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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+18283494607

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