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Collaborative Art Show to open at Franklin Commons on January 30th

On January 30th, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 the Art Gallery at Franklin Commons will host an opening reception for its exhibition RADIUS. The show invites 9 art organizations from the region to showcase their artists and their communities. The participating organizations are: ArtFusion, ARTsisters, MCGOPA (Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists) Phoenix Village Art Center, Pottstown Area Artist Guild, Greater Norristown Art League, Studio B Boyertown, Whitemarsh Art Center and Artists' Equity.

The event is free and open to the public. Each organization will have a dedicated space in the gallery for their artists work, and each organization will present briefly on the history of their organization, their current impact on their communities, and opportunities in each organization. There will be live music, and food.

Don't miss this first ever collaborative show!

* The snow date for this exhibition is February 6th

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