More than 140 people joined the FR Panther Foundation for the
first Festival of the Arts on March 30th. Event sponsors were Metz
Culinary, First Commonwealth Bank, and Lynn & Patrick Gurrentz.
The evening featured fine and performing arts from FR students
in elementary school through high school. It also showcased the
talent of many professional artists during an exhibit and silent art
auction. An array of delicious food was offered along with a raffle
of 16 themed baskets containing donations of goods, services, and
gift certificates from local businesses.
Student musicians and singers offered a variety of performances
throughout the venue and FRSH art students designed hand-
made clothing creations that were featured during a student
fashion show. The event showcased a variety of art renderings
including painting, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, drawings, 3D & 2D
art, fashion, music, and media arts.
The event raised $5,800 for the FR Panther Foundation, a non-
profit organization dedicated to supporting Franklin Regional’s
academic, art, and athletic programs through grants.
FR Festival of the Arts Has Successful Debut