Francine Kelly, vibrant leader of Featherstone Center for the Arts from 2003 to 2010, and mother of Featherstone’s current executive director, Ann Smith, died on Jan. 10, 2017. Francine loved the arts and all creative pursuits. The woman who never said no delighted in showcasing the Island’s artists and more important, getting to know them on a personal level. Her warm spirit was contagious, and her smile infectious.
Francine did not want a funeral. There will be a celebration of life this summer at Featherstone. In lieu of flowers, donations in Francine Kelly’s name are welcome at Featherstone Center for the Arts, the place she loved more than anything: featherstoneart.org.