As cities develop, property owners recognize that not every building can be a profit center. Sometimes you need to create space for an area’s cultural life to grow, and the Franklin Street Works is in Stamford a great example.
This contemporary studio and cafe has developed into a hub of the city's up-and-coming arts scene, and its mission is all-inclusive. Franklin Street Works consists of three separate gallery spaces and an attached cafe. founded by Kathryn Emmett. She's a former partner at a local law firm who decided to follow her passion and create a space where the art she loved could flourish, and she’s done a spectacular job. The galleries also host a variety of programs that serve to further illuminate the art on display. In addition, numerous workshops give hands-on art instruction to locals for free. The cafe is notable for serving high-end artisanal coffee, perfect for kick-starting your synapses in the morning.
Franklin Street Works
41 Franklin Street
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 595-5211
www.franklinstreetworks.org
www.yelp.com/biz/franklin-street-works-stamford
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