HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
Category: Events
July 4th, 2026 Festival Exhibit and Competition
You are Invited!
Submit up to 4 works to the French Art Colony’s 58th 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, 2026.
All other works will be shown on the FAC Pavilion July 4, 2-4 pm.
Entries Accepted:
Sunday, May 31, 1 – 5 p.m.
Monday, June 1, 5 – 7 p.m.
Opening Reception:
Saturday, July 4, 2 – 4 pm.
Juried Gallery Exhibit:
July 4th through July 31st
Application Information and Entry Forms
ART GALA
Celebrating Creativity with Gallia County Students!
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS 2026
The schedule is ready!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a great summer!
Each event is at French Art Colony’s outdoor pavilion. Gates open at 6:30 with music 7-9 pm.
Admission is only $5, free to FAC members! (Annual membership starts at $25.00 per person.)
Come hungry! Food trucks will be announced later.
May 28 Paul Doeffinger
May 29 Souls of the Wounded (Friday)
June 4 Stringbenders
June 11 Briar Williams
June 18 Dog Days
June 25 Next Level
June 26 Dragon’s Eye (Friday)
July 2 Stringbenders
July 9 Ultra Sound
July 16 Blue Moves
July 23 Jayln Short
July 30 Paul Doeffinger
July 31 Wade Jarrell Band (Friday)
August 6 Kent Jolly
August 13 10 Mile Creek
August 20 Next Level
August 27 Dog Days
Sept 3 Creek Don’t Rise
Sept 17 Paul Doeffinger
Oct 1 Jamie Merry
Oct 15 Stringbenders
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
2026 Sponsorship Letter
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR
Friday, December 5, 2025 6 – 9 PM
Four beautiful homes – all located on First Avenue within three blocks. Experience the history – hear the stories. See inside the homes you love! Tickets on sale at The French Art Colony beginning at 4:30 pm $30 per person. Enjoy music, refreshments, and Christmas displays before the Home Tour!
Lovingly sponsored by the late Tom Foster and his wife Carol.
Cool Autumn Evening
Costume Party!!!
🎸🎸THE STRINGBENDERS 🎸🥁ARE PERFORMING LIVE!!!🎶🎤🎵
Thursday, October 16,2025 – Gates open at 5:30, with music from 6:30-8:30pm
We received an overwhelming response from everyone to host a Warm or Cool Autumn Evening, 🍁🍂similar to our Hot Summer Nights. This time, our theme is a 🎃Costume Party!!! 🎉 Don your costume 👻 and join the festivities 🧙♀️on Thursday, October 16th. Gates open at 5:30, with music from 6:30-8:30pm. Mike and Joey Miller’s food truck will be on site, offering their delicious cuisine!!! 🍟🍔 We have a variety of ice-cold beverages🍻🍷 that we need to distribute. So, come and help us out. Members enter free of charge, while non-members are required to pay a fee of $5. We will also have a split-the-pot raffle, 🎟️giveaways, and other exciting activities. Come dressed in your Halloween costumes 🎃and join the party!!!🎉
Friday, April 11, 2025 4 – 6 pm
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.