The Factory Gallery

Spring Featured Artists

Discover a vibrant collection of artwork from talented local artists, proudly presented by the Williamson County Arts Council. Each piece on display is a testament to the creativity and passion of our community. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a casual observer, you’ll find something that speaks to you. Best of all, every artwork is available for purchase, allowing you to bring a piece of local artistry into your home!

Learn more about the featured artists below! To purchase a piece, please call The Factory at 615-791-1777 or email frontdesk@factoryatfranklin.com.

Kelly Merkur

My work is rooted in bold color, layered texture, and emotional expression. I am known for my signature hearts, expressive portraits, and large scale florals and abstracts, all connected through a vibrant, recognizable
palette. Joy is the common thread. Each piece is created to bring energy, confidence, and personality into a space. I earned a BFA in Fiber Art and Textile Design from The University of Kansas and began my career as a textile designer. Now based in Nashville, I continue to expand my studio
practice, creating work that feels alive, intentional, and deeply personal.
website: www.kellymerkurart.com

instagram: @kellymerkurart
email: kellymerkurart@gmail.com
phone: (954) 817-4986

Micha Birch Hannemann

Micha Birch Hannemann is a South African–born photographer, contemporary art specialist, and curator based in Franklin, Tennessee. Her work reflects a lifelong engagement with art as both cultural record and contemporary voice.

Working primarily in photography, Micha is drawn to moments of quiet narrative—street scenes, environments, and details that reveal layered human experience and place. Drawing on her academic background in art history and archaeology, her practice is both instinctive and deeply informed, further shaped by years of curatorial insight.

Her photographs have been exhibited and recognized in competitions and group exhibitions, including the I Am Joburg Photography Competition (winner), the Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards Exhibition, and Through the Lens Collective in Johannesburg. Her work has also appeared in newspapers, cultural publications, and public campaigns.

For over two decades, Micha shaped public arts programs in South Africa—curating exhibitions, supporting emerging artists, and building platforms for contemporary craft. This dual perspective—both insider and observer—continues to inform her work.

Rebekah Hochstetler

Rebekah Hochstetler is a Tennessee-based artist known for her soft, atmospheric paintings that blend realism with subtle abstraction. Her work often features figures and natural elements set within light-filled, peaceful environments.

Using muted, elegant tones and expressive brushwork, she creates pieces that feel calm, airy, and deeply meaningful. Her work is inspired by themes of faith, beauty, and quiet strength, designed to bring a sense of peace into the spaces they inhabit.

email: 1991@icloud.com

instagram: @Rebekah.Hochstetler