The Franklin County Arts Guild (FCAG) offers six Community Art Shows each year to promote the arts in Franklin County and the surrounding area. The Franklin County Arts Guild invites original contributions from artists of all ages in any media for inclusion in its Community Arts Shows at the Artisan Depot. Individuals wishing to submit work for a community show should submit their work at the Artisan Depot on published intake dates during gallery operating hours. Each artist is free to interpret the theme of each show as they wish. All work must be submitted ready for display. Membership in the Guild and gallery fees are not required for these shows but members can participate. Works can be submitted for sale or not for sale (NFS). Commissions for works sold are 25 percent of sale price.

Community Art Shows include:

“The Cowan of Times Past,” Aug. 4–Oct. 2, intake dates, July 29–July 31, opening reception, Friday, Aug. 19.

“Marvelous and Magical Masks,” Oct. 6–Nov. 27, intake dates, Sept. 29–Oct. 2, opening reception, Friday, Oct. 21.

“Recycled and Reimagined,” Dec. 1–Jan. 29, intake dates, Nov. 24–27, opening reception, Friday, Dec. 16.

“Languages of Love,” Feb. 2–April 2, intake dates, Jan. 26–29, opening reception, Friday, Feb. 16.

“Being a Flower is a Big Responsibility,” April 6–May 29, intake dates, March 30–April 1, opening reception, Friday, April 21.

“Something for Children,” June 1–July 30, intake dates, May 25–28, opening reception, Friday, June 16.

The Artisan Depot is operated by the Franklin County Arts Guild and is located at 204 Cumberland St. East, Cowan. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. More information can be found at <http://www.franklincoarts.org/...;.