The French Art Colony

57th JULY FESTIVAL EXHIBIT & COMPETITION

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Celebrating 61 years, promoting the Arts in Southeast Ohio  

You are Invited!

Submit up to 4 works to the French Art Colony’s 57th Festival Exhibit and Competition. All submissions will be exhibited. Those selected by the jurors are displayed in the FAC Galleries from July 4 – July 31, 2025. All other works will be shown on the FAC Pavilion July 4 (2-4 pm).

Entries Accepted:
Sunday, June 1, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 2, 5:00-7:00 p.m.		Opening Reception:
Thursday, July 4, 2024 2-4 pm.		Juried Gallery Exhibit:
July 4th through July 31st

Application Information and Entry Forms

2025 July 4th Festival Exhibit and CompetitionDownload
2025 July 4th Rules to Enter 57th Festival ExhibitDownload
2025 July 4th Festival Exhibit Entry FormDownload
2025 July 4th Youth Art Festival RulesDownload
2025 July 4th Youth Art Entry FormDownload

Friday, April 11, 2025 4 – 6 pm

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Gallia County native and author John Morgan, is a professional acoustic guitarist based in Central Ohio.
Unencumbered by the pursuit of fame or fortune, he diligently pursues his musical aspirations through performance, instruction, composition, and recording.
From 2001 to 2022, John served as an Artist in Residence for Ohio Health, regularly performing for oncology patients. His book, Notes in the Key of C – Tuning out Cancer, Tuning in Hope; is a poignant collection of observations and reflections gleaned from his experiences at the forefront of life. These stories evoke a wide range of emotions, including tears, laughter, hope, and joy.

On Friday evening, April 11, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, attendees are invited to a presentation by John, featuring select musical performances, followed by a question-and-answer session. A reception with appetizers and refreshments, accompanied by a book signing, will follow. We hope you can join us in celebrating one of our Gallia County native’s successes. This event is being sponsored by Holzer Health System and in part by the Ohio Arts Council.

2025 HOT SUMMER NIGHTS

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Dear Community Supporter,
The 2025 French Art Colony’s Hot Summer Nights events will be presented again this summer on our pavilion each Thursday night featuring music by local musicians, food from local food trucks, and beer, wine and mixed drinks from the FAC cash bar. Come and enjoy talented, live entertainment while socializing with your friends and neighbors.

The French Art Colony, created in 1964, is a vital cultural center for this area. Your assistance is essential to our success and Hot Summer Nights is an important fund raising event for the FAC. May we count on you to help, by becoming a sponsor at one of the following levels?

  • Diamond $2,000 donation
  • Platinum $1,000 donation
  • Gold $500 donation
  • Silver $250 donation
  • Bronze $100 donation

Please contact us by April 15, 2025, to make sure your name is added to all our publications, advertisements and social media material.

Join us for an enjoyable summer evening of fantastic music, dancing, good food, legal beverages and FUN!!!
Sincerely,
Cynthia Sexton
Executive Director

StoryWalk-October

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Our title for October is When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike written by Michelle Houts and illustrated by Erica Magnus.

To learn more about author Michelle Houts, visit her website.

To learn more about illustrator Erica Magnus, visit her website.

StoryWalk – September

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Our title for September is When the Sky Glows written by Nell Cross Beckerman and illustrated by David Litchfield.

To learn more about author Nell Cross Beckerman, visit her website.

To learn more about illustrator David Litchfield, visit his website.