The Franklin Art Association has invited its 100 member art­ists from 30 towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to submit fine art originals to its “Spring Into Art” exhibition that will be on display at the Norfolk Public Library (139 Main Street, Norfolk) from March 1 - 26.

This professionally judged exhibition will include works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, mixed media and pho­tography. Most of the artwork on display will be for sale. A free Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to browse the works and join the exhibiting artists for refreshments and live music. In addition to the original artwork, there will also be fineart prints and greeting cards for sale at the reception. The show will be open during library hours: Mondays from 2 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays-Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Fri­days Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact information for exhibiting artists may be obtained by visiting the FAA website at www.franklinart.org or emailing the FAA secretary at FAAsecre­tary@ gmail.com. Established in 1971, the Franklin Art Association has 100 member artists from 30 towns, including Franklin, Bellingham, Norfolk, Medway, Milford, Wrentham, Walpole, Medfield, and more, from Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fineart painting, photography and sculpture, while providing ongoing educational opportunities to our artists through live demonstra­tions and hands-on workshops. We also offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors, and supply a venue for them to show their work.