Open Studio
Join us on Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 PM for a class geared towards those looking to build their skills in different mediums including watercolor, gouache, oils, acrylics, pastels, and drawing.
Open Studio An Ongoing Class taught by Artist Emily Winkel
Each class will begin with a 10-15 minute lesson/demo featuring examples such as color theory/mixing, perspective, and composition. After students are warmed up the class then opens for students to work with guidance and instruction from artist Emily Winkel. A still life will be set up for those that do not already have a project.
4:00 - 6:00 PM And Continuing every Thursday
This ongoing open studio class is available to different mediums with students bringing their own supplies and projects.
Cost of each Lesson is 30.00 per person.
To Sign up Call 317 736 9090 or Email generationartandframe@yahoo.com
Ages 16+ OR age 12 with a parent also participating are welcome.
Spots are limited so sign up now!
End of School Sale
The school year is almost over!
Whether you are celebrating a grade change or a graduation let us help you celebrate with a sale!
We will be offering 10% off all framing. This is a great opportunity to create some memorable graduation gifts and frame diplomas!
Make sure to stop in and let us help you frame something special!
Ethos at Generation Art and Frame
We're excited to participate again in this year's Ethos Celebration of the Arts Festival!
We are pleased to welcome back watercolor artist Luke Buck who will be doing a live painting demonstration from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm!
There will be over 40 local artists displaying their pieces in Generation Art and Frame. They will be available for viewing and purchasing throughout the day.
We will be offering a sale:
10% off ready-made and custom framing
and 10% off art supplies
We will also have premade art kits for kids and adults. They make great gifts (for others or yourself!)
AND you can enter drawings to win one of three prizes:
A $25 gift card
An Art Kit
A print depicting downtown Franklin
So, make sure to stop by during the Ethos Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, June 22 from 10 am - 6 pm to enjoy the festivities with us!
Luke Buck Annual Gallery Show
The Luke Buck Annual Gallery Show is happening soon!
This year it will take place on Friday, October 18th. It will be from 6 pm to 8 pm.
The admission for this event is free.
There will be a wide variety of original paintings and prints of scenic Indiana and other beautiful locations from around the country hanging for viewing. Luke has a love for art and nature which is evident in his nostalgic depictions of rural Indiana and other areas.
Luke will also be in attendance and available to talk with guests.
You can browse his work, purchase any pieces of art, and talk to the artist himself!
Don't miss this year's show!
Luke Buck Watercolor Workshop
It's time for Luke Buck's annual Watercolor Workshop!
This year it will be on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. It will be from 10 am - 4pm on both days.
Lunch will also be provided on both days.
The cost of the workshop is 200.00.
We do provide a 10% discount on any art supplies that you purchase from Generation Art and Frame for the workshop. So, feel free to browse our selection!
If you're interested in signing up for this much anticipated two-day workshop, just let us know!
You can message us on Facebook
Email us at generationartandframe@yahoo.com
or call us at 317-736-9090
We are excited for you to paint along with Luke Buck!
Mother's Day Sale
Mother’s Day is almost here!
Let us help you celebrate with a sale! We will be offering 10% off the entire store, excluding local artwork. Ready-made framing, prints, and art supplies will all be discounted.
Make sure to stop in and find that wonderful creative gift!
Sidewalk Sale
Our Sidewalk Sale is Saturday, April 27th.
We will have grab bags, art kits including kid and watercolor sets, and hundreds of prints starting at 5.00 and up.
So if you’re looking for new art or wanting to make some new artwork yourself this is your chance!
Spring Sale
Our Spring Sale will run from Monday, April 1 through Saturday, April 6.
Help us spring clean our print racks. We have over 250 non local prints between 5.00 - 35.00 dollars.
On top of that, our custom framing, ready-made frames, and art supplies will be 10% off!
So find new amazing prints for great prices and frame them at a discount!
Spring into this sale and pick up some new prints, frames, and art supplies!
Generation Art and Frame's 30th Anniversary Sale
We have so much to celebrate this year! We've been in our new location in downtown Franklin for almost 6 years, we were the 2024 inductee to the Franklin Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame, and we celebrate our 30th year in business!
So, we're inviting you to celebrate our anniversary with us starting Friday, March 8 through Saturday, March 16!
Our non local prints will be 30% off
We will have art bundles available for just $30
And we'll be offering 10% off for custom framing and ready-made frames
Also, all the wonderful art that debuted during the Annual Local Artist Show will be on display through the sale!
We'd like to thank you for all the support over the past 30 years, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community!
Annual Local Artist Show
We will be hosting our free annual show on Saturday, February 24!
Around 40 local artists will be displaying original pieces of work, and many of the artists will also be available to meet throughout the informal event.
We will have a 10% discount on our art supplies during the event in the spirit of creating art.
We will also be holding a giveaway for a $25 gift certificate to our store.
So, be sure to take this opportunity to discover and support local artists in our community!
If you are an artist looking to participate in the Annual Local Artist Show artwork must be submitted in person by February 10th to be reviewed and considered for this event
Basics of Watercolor
Our most requested class is available again!
Basics of Watercolor
A 4 Week Course
Taught by Artist Emily Winkel
Covering:
Techniques
Color
Application and Values
Painting
Starting Thursday February 1st
6:30 – 7:30 PM
And Continuing through February 22nd
Supplies Provided during Class
Cost of the entire four week course is 100.00 per person.
To Sign up
Call 317 736 9090
or
Email generationartandframe@yahoo.com
This four week course aimed at adult beginners or those who would like to brush up on the basics of watercolor will spend each week on a different aspect of watercolor painting!
Week 1 Techniques
Basics of brushes and using water with paint. Wet on wet painting, wet on dry, blooms.
Week 2 Color
Mixing colors and basic color theory
Week 3 Application and Values
Working light to dark, negative space, navigating a painting
Week 4 First Painting
Using what has been learned to put together a simple painting.
Ages 16+ OR age 12 with a parent also participating are welcome.
Spots are limited so sign up now!
January Clearance Sale
We’re having a clearance event for the entire month of January!
It will run from Tuesday, January 2 - Wednesday, January 31.
Our clearance items will include:
• Used and distressed frames
• Clearance bundles of foam board and mat
• Loose and framed prints (not by local artists) at 50-80% off
• In-stock mat will be 50% off
It will be the perfect time to pick up prints, frames, bundles and more!
Stop by Generation Art and Frame starting January 2 and help us ring in the New Year!
Small Business Saturday
Participate in Small Business Saturday with us on Saturday, November 25!
We will have 10% off our art supplies, custom framing, and ready-made frames.
There will be art supply grab bags, kid's art kits, and watercolor kits that make for great easy gifts!
We will also be holding a giveaway for a gift certificate to our store!
We hope to see you as you Shop Small!
Basics of Watercolor
One of our most popular classes is available once again before the end of the year!
Basics of Watercolor
A 4 Week Course
Taught by Artist Emily Winkel
Covering:
Techniques
Color
Application and Values
Painting
Starting Tuesday November 7th
6:00 – 7:00 PM
And Continuing Every Tuesday through November
Supplies Provided during Class
Cost of the entire four week course is 100.00 per person.
To Sign up
Call 317 736 9090
or
Email generationartandframe@yahoo.com
This four week course aimed at adult beginners or those who would like to brush up on the basics of watercolor will spend each week on a different aspect of watercolor painting!
Week 1 Techniques
Basics of brushes and using water with paint. Wet on wet painting, wet on dry, blooms.
Week 2 Color
Mixing colors and basic color theory
Week 3 Application and Values
Working light to dark, negative space, navigating a painting
Week 4 First Painting
Using what has been learned to put together a simple painting.
Ages 16+ OR age 12 with a parent also participating are welcome.
Spots are limited so sign up now!
Holiday Open House
We are participating in the Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House!
You can visit us on Friday, November 3 from 10 AM-6 PM and Saturday, November 4 from 10 AM-5 PM.
We will be punching cards for the event and have sales of our own!
Enter to win prizes totaling over $1250 in value!
We will have:
10% off our art supplies, custom framing, and ready-made frames.
50% off select prints
3.99 Grab Bags
39.95 Watercolor Painting Art Kits
9.95 Kids Art Kits
A gift certificate sale- $55 gift certificates will only be $50, and $110 gift certificates will only be $100
We will also still have original paintings by nationally known artist Luke Buck hanging throughout the event.
So, join us on November 3 and 4 during the Holiday Open House!
Luke Buck Watercolor Workshop
It's time for Luke Buck's annual Watercolor Workshop!
This year it will be on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22. It will be from 10 am - 4pm on both days.
Lunch will also be provided on both days.
The cost of the workshop is 200.00.
We do provide a 10% discount on any art supplies that you purchase from Generation Art and Frame for the workshop. So, feel free to browse our selection!
If you're interested in signing up for this much anticipated two-day workshop, just let us know!
You can message us on Facebook
Email us at generationartandframe@yahoo.com
or call us at 317-736-9090
We are excited for you to paint along with Luke Buck!
Luke Buck Annual Gallery Show
The Luke Buck Annual Gallery Show is happening soon!
This year it will take place on Friday, October 20th. It will be from 6 pm to 8 pm.
The admission for this event is free.
There will be a wide variety of original paintings and prints of scenic Indiana and other beautiful locations from around the country hanging for viewing. Luke has a love for art and nature which is evident in his nostalgic depictions of rural Indiana and other areas.
Luke will also be in attendance and available to talk with guests.
You can browse his work, purchase any pieces of art, and talk to the artist himself!
Don't miss this year's show!
Ethos at Generation Art and Frame
We're excited to participate again in this year's Ethos Celebration of the Arts Festival!
There will be over 40 local artists displaying their pieces in Generation Art and Frame. They will be available for viewing and purchasing throughout the day.
We will be offering a sale:
10% off ready-made and custom framing
and 10% off art supplies
We will also have premade art kits for kids and adults. They make great gifts (for others or yourself!)
AND you can enter drawings to win one of three prizes:
A $25 gift card
An Art Kit
A print depicting downtown Franklin
So, make sure to stop by during the Ethos Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, October 8 from 10 am - 6 pm to enjoy the festivities with us!
Fifth Year Downtown Celebration
Celebrate with us!
We've been in business for 29 years, but we're celebrating our 5th year in Downtown Franklin!
To celebrate, we'll be offering:
10% off art supplies
10% off ready-made and custom frames
50% off hundreds of prints
AND there will be a live demonstration by nationally known watercolor artist, Luke Buck!
He will be painting from 11 am until 5 pm. It's a great opportunity to meet and talk with him while watching him at work!
Make sure to join us on September 30th, during the Franklin Fall Festival, to be part of the celebration. Don't miss out!
Secret Garden Show
We are excited to partner with our friends at Franklin Heritage to bring together artwork created during and by the artists from this year’s Secret Garden Walk!
Join us on August 19th, from 12:00 PM through 5:00 PM, to see artwork from many of the Secret Garden Walk artists! On display will be both art created during the event and previously created work by the artists!
Many of the artists will be in attendance to meet throughout the event.
This is a great opportunity to support local artists and see the amazing pieces from the Garden Walk all in one place!
Intermediate Watercolor 4 Week Class at Generation Art and Frame
We're excited to offer this popular class for a second time! This class is a good fit for those who have a familiarity with watercolor but would like to learn more! This class is created to be taken on its own or as a follow up to the Basics of Watercolor class.
Intermediate Watercolor
A 4 Week Course
Taught by Artist Emily Winkel
Covering:
Composition
Foundation
Color and Value
Final Touches
Starting Tuesday July 11th
7:30 – 8:30 PM
And Continuing Every Tuesday through August 1st
Supplies Provided during Class
Cost of the entire four week course is 100.00 per person.
To Sign up
Call 317 736 9090
or
Email generationartandframe@yahoo.com
This four week course aimed at adults with some familiarity with watercolor will spend each week working on a single watercolor painting!
Week 1 Composition
Basic composition layouts and how to set up a successful painting
Week 2 Building a Foundation
Choosing a color theme and blocking out background/foreground
Week 3 Color and Value in Layers
Adding depth and value to your painting using layers and color theory
Week 4 Final Touches
Detailing and what to do with your finished painting
Ages 16+ OR age 12 with a parent also participating are welcome.
Spots are limited so sign up now!
Basics of Watercolor 4 Week Class at Generation Art and Frame
One of our most popular classes is available again!
Basics of Watercolor
A 4 Week Course
Taught by Artist Emily Winkel
Covering:
Techniques
Color
Application and Values
Painting
Starting Tuesday July 11th
6:00 – 7:00 PM
And Continuing Every Tuesday through August 1st
Supplies Provided during Class
Cost of the entire four week course is 100.00 per person.
To Sign up
Call 317 736 9090
or
Email generationartandframe@yahoo.com
This four week course aimed at adult beginners or those who would like to brush up on the basics of watercolor will spend each week on a different aspect of watercolor painting!
Week 1 Techniques
Basics of brushes and using water with paint. Wet on wet painting, wet on dry, blooms.
Week 2 Color
Mixing colors and basic color theory
Week 3 Application and Values
Working light to dark, negative space, navigating a painting
Week 4 First Painting
Using what has been learned to put together a simple painting.
Ages 16+ OR age 12 with a parent also participating are welcome.
Spots are limited so sign up now!
Basics of Watercolor 4 Week Class at Generation Art and Frame
This class proved so popular we're excited to announce a second opportunity to take this great watercolor course offered at our location!
Basics of Watercolor
A 4 Week Course
Taught by Artist Emily Winkel
Covering:
Techniques
Color
Application and Values
Painting
Starting Thursday May 11th
6:00 – 7:00 PM
And Continuing Every Thursday through June 1st
Supplies Provided during Class
Cost of the entire four week course is 100.00 per person.
To Sign up
Call 317 736 9090
or
Email generationartandframe@yahoo.com
This four week course aimed at adult beginners or those who would like to brush up on the basics of watercolor will spend each week on a different aspect of watercolor painting!
Week 1 Techniques
Basics of brushes and using water with paint. Wet on wet painting, wet on dry, blooms.
Week 2 Color
Mixing colors and basic color theory
Week 3 Application and Values
Working light to dark, negative space, navigating a painting
Week 4 First Painting
Using what has been learned to put together a simple painting.
Spots are limited so sign up now!
Intermediate Watercolor 4 Week Class at Generation Art and Frame
We're happy to announce a new Intermediate Watercolor class offered at our location! This class is a good fit for those who have a familiarity with watercolor but would like to learn more! This class is created to be taken on its own or as a follow up to the Basics of Watercolor class.
Intermediate Watercolor
A 4 Week Course
Taught by Artist Emily Winkel
Covering:
Composition
Foundation
Color and Value
Final Touches
Starting Tuesday May 9th
6:00 – 7:00 PM
And Continuing Every Tuesday in May
Supplies Provided during Class
Cost of the entire four week course is 100.00 per person.
To Sign up
Call 317 736 9090
or
Email generationartandframe@yahoo.com
This four week course aimed at adults with some familiarity with watercolor will spend each week working on a single watercolor painting!
Week 1 Composition
Basic composition layouts and how to set up a successful painting
Week 2 Building a Foundation
Choosing a color theme and blocking out background/foreground
Week 3 Color and Value in Layers
Adding depth and value to your painting using layers and color theory
Week 4 Final Touches
Detailing and what to do with your finished painting
Spots are limited so sign up now!
Spring Sale
Our Spring Sale will run from Friday, April 28 through Saturday, April 29.
Framed and loose prints will be discounted.
Non-local artist prints in the racks will be 50% off.
And, on top of all that, our custom framing, ready-made frames, and art supplies will be 10% off!
Spring into this sale and pick up some new prints, frames, and art supplies!
Basics of Watercolor 4 Week Class at Generation Art and Frame
We're excited to announce a new watercolor course to be offered at our location!
Basics of Watercolor
A 4 Week Course
Taught by Artist Emily Winkel
Covering:
Techniques
Color
Application and Values
Painting
Starting Tuesday April 4th
6:00 – 7:00 PM
And Continuing Every Tuesday in April
Supplies Provided during Class
Cost of entire four week course is 100.00 per person.
To Sign up
Call 317 736 9090
or
Email generationartandframe@yahoo.com
This four week course aimed at beginners or those who would like to brush up on the basics of watercolor will spend each week on a different aspect of watercolor painting!
Week 1 Techniques
Basics of brushes and using water with paint. Wet on wet painting, wet on dry, blooms.
Week 2 Color
Mixing colors and basic color theory
Week 3 Application and Values
Working light to dark, negative space, navigating a painting
Week 4 First Painting
Using what has been learned to put together a simple painting.
Spots are limited so sign up now!
Generation Art and Frame's 29th Anniversary Sale
We're getting ready to celebrate 29 years of business!
So, we're inviting you to celebrate our anniversary with us starting Friday, March 10 through Saturday, March 18!
Our non local prints will be 29% off
We will have art bundles available for just $29
And we'll be offering 10% off for custom framing and ready-made frames
We'd like to thank you for all the support over the past 29 years, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community!
Annual Local Artist Show
We will be hosting our free annual show on Saturday, February 25!
Around 40 local artists will be displaying original pieces of work, and many of the artists will also be available to meet throughout the informal event.
We will have a 10% discount on our art supplies during the event in the spirit of creating art.
We will also be holding a giveaway for a $25 gift certificate to our store.
So, be sure to take this opportunity to discover and support local artists in our community!
2023 January Clearance Sale
We’re having a clearance event for the entire month of January!
It will run from Monday, January 2 - Monday, January 31.
Our clearance items will include:
• Used and distressed frames
• Clearance bundles of foam board and mat
• Loose and framed prints (not by local artists) at 50-80% off
• In-stock mat will be 50% off
It will be the perfect time to pick up prints, frames, bundles and more!
Stop by Generation Art and Frame starting January 2 and help us ring in the New Year!
End of the Year Sale
Did you receive the perfect gift this year? Now is a great time to frame it! You can preserve and display it with our End of the Year Sale.
We're offering 10% off custom framing and ready-made frames!
Or, if you want to create that perfect gift yourself, this sale is great for that too! Which is why we're also offering 10% off art supplies.
Take advantage of our sale starting Tuesday, December 27 through Saturday, December 31!
Small Business Saturday
Participate in Small Business Saturday with us on Saturday, November 26!
We will have 10% off our art supplies, custom framing, and ready-made frames.
There will be art supply grab bags, kid's art kits, and watercolor kits that make for great easy gifts!
We will also be holding a giveaway for a gift certificate to our store!
We hope to see you as you Shop Small!
Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House at Generation Art and Frame
We are participating in the Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House!
You can visit us on Friday, November 4 from 10 AM-6 PM and Saturday, November 5 from 10 AM-5 PM.
We will be punching cards for the event and have sales of our own!
To celebrate the 10th annual event three grand prizes will be awarded along with 10 prize packages totaling over $2,000 in value!
We will have:
10% off our art supplies, custom framing, and ready-made frames.
50% off select prints
A gift certificate sale- $55 gift certificates will only be $50, and $110 gift certificates will only be $100
So, join us on November 4 and 5 during the Holiday Open House!
Luke Buck Annual Gallery Show
An Indiana Native, Luke Buck has a love for art and nature which is evident in his nostalgic depictions of rural Indiana.
There will be a wide variety of original paintings and prints of scenic Indiana, including a limited amount of his newest prints, "100th Year" The Historic Artcraft Theatre, and other beautiful locations from around the country.
Luke Buck will also be in attendance and available to talk with guests.
There will also be wine and water to enjoy.
The admission for this event is free, so you can browse his work, purchase anything you might like, enjoy drinks, and talk to the artist himself!
Ethos at Generation Art and Frame
We're excited to again participate in this year's Ethos Celebration of the Arts Festival!
We'll be celebrating from TWO places this year!
At our location at 43 N Main St from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM:
We will be offering a sale all day:
10% off framing
10% off art supplies
50% off select prints
We will also be displaying artwork by over 30 local artists.
AND
At our booth at the Amphitheater from 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM:
Local Art featuring both originals and prints
Art Supply Grab Bags
Art Supply Kits for Youth and Adults
Make sure to stop by both our spots during the Ethos Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, October 1st and enjoy the festivities with us!
Fourth Year Downtown Celebration Sale
Celebrate with us!
We've been in business for over 28 years but we're celebrating our 4th year in Downtown Franklin!
To celebrate, we'll be offering:
50% off select prints
10% off art supplies
10% off ready-made frames
10% off custom framing
And as always we'll have a fully stocked clearance section.
So, stop in Friday, or Saturday during the Franklin Fall Festival and celebrate with us!