Artist Spotlight: Franklin Kernes

Franklin Kernes is an up and coming modern artist with graphic design roots and a passion for his family and community. His love for his wife and daughter set him apart, and motivate him to keep creating. Because he is an essential member of the Cornelius Arts Scene, we set out to get to know him a bit better through an interview. Let’s see what he had to say!

Cornelius Arts Center Has a Name

Rendering of the view from Town Hall on Catawba Ave. The future Art Center to add a bustle of activity to Town Center.

Cornelius Arts Center to be Named After Bill and Ericka Cain Future arts facility secures naming rights  SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 – CORNELIUS, NC – The Cornelius Arts Center is proud to announce that they will name their upcoming arts center after local community leaders Bill and Ericka Cain. The renaming comes as a result of the Cain’s generous… Continue reading Cornelius Arts Center Has a Name

Cornelius Arts Center Announces Next Public Meeting

(May 17. 2018) Curious about the progress of the Cornelius Art Center? Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00 pm is your chance to get up to speed at the next public meeting. The meeting will take place at Old Town Cornelius’ recently opened community hub, Brick Row which is located in the historic Oak St Mill,… Continue reading Cornelius Arts Center Announces Next Public Meeting

Cornelius Arts Center to host Architect Informational Workshop

Malcom Holzman

The workshop features a presentation by design architect Malcolm Holzman Cornelius Arts Center invites the public to attend its Architect Informational Workshop on Monday, Nov. 20 from 5-6 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall (21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius). The session will feature architects who will design the future CAC facility, including design architect Malcolm Holzman of the New York-based… Continue reading Cornelius Arts Center to host Architect Informational Workshop

Acclaimed Architect Firms Will Design Cornelius Arts Center

Old Town Cornelius - Art Center Site and surrounding area (photo: Matthew Reihl)

C Design and Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture team up for momentous facility in Old Town Cornelius Oct. 3, 2017 – Cornelius, NC – After a detailed search, followed by interviews with local and national architect firms, Cornelius Arts Center and the Town of Cornelius are pleased to announce the selection of acclaimed architect firms C Design… Continue reading Acclaimed Architect Firms Will Design Cornelius Arts Center

With Town Board Support, Arts and Community Center Plans Move Forward

Old Town Cornelius - Art Center Site and surrounding area (photo: Matthew Reihl)

(October 20, 2016) After a year of research and preparation, work has officially begun on the Cornelius Arts and Community Center, a 3-year project to build an arts-based hub for the community and the region. The center’s new board members have met, filed the 501(c) 3 papers, and with the Town of Cornelius identified a… Continue reading With Town Board Support, Arts and Community Center Plans Move Forward