- July 12, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
JOLIET, IL — As more and more businesses open in Joliet’s downtown, local artist Donna Franks-Tapley is excited to be opening her new art studio called Sol Artistic Solutions on the fourth floor of the Crystal Building in downtown Joliet.
Her grand opening reception is from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday.
“I’m feeling the love with the Joliet arts movement,” remarked Franks-Tapley, who has taught visual arts, painting and ceramics at Bolingbrook High School for the past 18 years. “The lease was affordable, and it’s six minutes from my house.”
Franks-Tapley’s new business will feature custom artwork, murals and paint party events. Her business includes a small gallery of paintings and pottery that people can purchase.
Donna Franks-Tapley opens Sol Artistic Solutions on Friday in downtown Joliet. She is a Bolingbrook High School teacher. John Ferak/Patch
Her fourth floor art center offers about 900 square feet. She plans to keep Sol Artistic Solutions open…
