February 3, 2010 by Markham Visual Artist Franklin Beecham
The world became a smaller place when my website was able to cross the globe and inspire my new Kuala Lumpur representative to contact me. “Your artwork pieces are exactly what I am looking for. Love the style and the vibrant colours. We can organise a solo exhibition for your pieces. I love all your pieces. I hope you are interested to work together with us to promote your work in Malaysia” she wrote. Of course I am! Most definitely!
I’m sure this will be the beginning of an exotic journey for my creativity. I can feel new designs brewing in my head… guess I better stock up on canvases.
For those who are in town, several of my pieces are being showcased tomorrow night at the afore-mentioned fundraising event on behalf of the Markham Village Music Festival. Please show your support and drop by to see my work along with paintings from other local artists. The event will be at 74 Main Street in Markham from 7:00 pm. Make sure you mingle with me.
On Sunday evening I along with a few hundred others were entertained and awed by the talent of Markham’s youth at the Markham Teen Arts Council’s annual blockbuster, the 24-Hour Film Challenge. The teens put on a fabulous show. Nine films were viewed to much applause. As always, the teen talent in Markham is outstanding. Well done to all who participated. My son took some great photos which are now online at the Gallery section of the MTAC website. Please take a look by clicking here.
By the way, Happy Birthday Nicky!!!
Tags: 24-Hour Film Challenge, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Markham Teen Arts Council, Markham Village Music Festival
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January 31, 2010 by Markham Visual Artist Franklin Beecham
Just a note to thank all who voted my website as the Markham Economist & Sun’s Reader’s Choice for “Best local business” web site. I appreciate the votes.
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Tonight is the Markham Teen Arts Council’s screening of their first event of the year: the 24-Hour Film Challenge, to be held at the Markham Theatre. Those in Markham, please support the teens by attending. For info, go to www.markhamteenarts.com.
The Markham Arts Council 2010 Board of Directors elected me to the Executive as Secretary/Treasurer this week. We have a full schedule of events this year, withe Mackie Awards, the Arts & Tarts Fundraiser, 3 art shows, photography contest and our regular road trips to festivals around Markham. Look out for us and say hello. Our schedules can be seen at www.markhamartscouncil.com.
The Markham Village Music Festival are having a Fundraising Event on February 4. There is an art show which I was invited to attend. Should be a good turnout. See you there.
Tags: Markham Arts Council, Markham Economist & Sun, Markham Teen Arts Council, Reader's Choice Award
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December 1, 2009 by Markham Visual Artist Franklin Beecham
Many thanks to all who came to the Art Show’s opening reception. It was the happenin’ place to be in Markham! Remember though that the Art Show goes through to December 6. Lots of great art for the holidays. Robyn created the “Artaments” tree with miniature canvases created by the artists — with proceeds going to the Centre for Dreams charity.
Tags: Art Show, markham
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November 26, 2009 by Markham Visual Artist Franklin Beecham
Getting down to the nitty gritty. We’re off to the hanging! Sounds morbid, but its not. I have ten new paintings for the Markham Art Show that I call my “Micro Duos”. All painted in pairs, and each one a mere 12″ x 16″ canvas size. All abstract acrylic in my core style. They’re about to be hung at the show’s gallery space.
Tomorrow is the Opening Reception at 6:00 pm. Come to 74 Main Street in Markham, next to the Lemon Bistro. Wine and nibblies, plus tons of great artwork. See you there!
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November 8, 2009 by Markham Visual Artist Franklin Beecham
The show that keeps on giving. Held twice a year, the Markham Art Show provides a bit of culture during the Festival of Lights and Santa Parade. Many patrons visit this showcase of local talent and artwork is priced to sell for you to pick up a holiday gift that no one else owns.
Are you coming? Of course you are!
Tags: Art, artworks, Markham Art Show, mixed-media paintings
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