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Franklin
Square
Gallery
Welcomes

You!

Franklin Square Gallery

is a cooperative art gallery

made up of painters, sculptors, potters, and

members of the Associated Artist of Southport (AAS),

a non-profit 501 (c) organization.

The Gallery is located in the historical district of coastal

Southport, North Carolina, behind Franklin Square Park. 

Open Monday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm 

Closed Sundays

Paul Jordan's Painting West Channel Anchorage for the Southport Maritime show Call for Artists

The Associated Artists of Southport

 presents the

3rd Annual

2025 Southport Maritime Art Show

October 27 – November 15, 2025

We hope you stop by! 

West Channel Anchorage  - Paul Jordan
American Fish.jpg

Prayers for our community…

 

On behalf of the Board Members of Franklin Square Gallery and the Associated Artists of Southport, we want to express our most sincere condolences to the families of those we lost last night, to our friends at the American Fish Company and to the community at large. We are all deeply saddened by this terrible and tragic event. We are praying for a speedy recovery for those who were injured.

 

We grieve together, and we will heal together as a community.

Southport Wooden Boat Show
November 1st  10am - 4pm

Memorial Fund Donations

Joann Staat  and her dog.  Contributions for Memorial Fund Donations
Joann Staat

AAS is setting up two separate memorial funds for members who have recently passed away. 
JoAnn Staat was a 2D painter and long time member

of Franklin Square Gallery,.
Eileen Gordon was a 3D potter, also a long time member

of Franklin Square Gallery and currently serving on

Finance and IT committees.
 

JoAnn's fund will be allocated to 2D awards for our shows. 
Eileen's fund will be allocated to 3D awards for our shows.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Beth Johnson, mbj3829@gmail.comaas_@bellsouth.net or

704-589-0672. 

We Are Welcoming New Members!

Associated Artists of Southport is a cooperative housed in Franklin Square Gallery which exhibits fine art paintings, pottery and sculpture

and promotes the arts in the greater community. 

We have three categories of membership: General, Provisional, and Exhibiting. 

We'd love to talk with you about joining our gallery!

Upcoming 2025 Events at the Gallery
and in the Southport Area!

MARITIME SHOW: 10/27-11/15

Deliver Art: 10/24 (10-2pm)

Pick Up Art: 11/16: (1-3pm)

Awards on First Friday 11/07

 

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP: 11/1-12/20

The Holiday Shoppe in the Franklin Square Gallery will be opening

on Saturday, November 1st .
Please come and enjoy our festive decorations and enjoy the spirit of the holidays

while browsing all of our many art and crafts for sale made by the many talented artists all of whom are members of the Franklin Square Gallery.

From beautiful holiday sculptures and pottery,
jewelry, tree ornaments, seasonal cards, silk screened and hand knitted accessories, hostess and children’s gifts, there is something for everyone at the

Holiday Shoppe in Franklin Square Gallery.

11/19 at 3:00pm - Make-Up Lecture with Kirah Van Sickle

Frankenthaler & Motherwell:

Masters of Expressionism

More Information

Gallery Closes for season on 12/20 at end of the day.

We are happy to be a part of the
First Friday's Gallery Walk!

Every First Friday 5-7pm
Trolley, Refreshments, Local Art! 
We are proud members of Southport Art Galleries Guild
Building and supporting our Art Community!

Map of Southport Galleries for First Friday
White Washed Wood

Franklin Square Gallery
Board of Directors
2024 and 2025

Brunswick Art Council

Franklin Square Gallery

Associated Artists of Southport

130 E West Street, Southport, NC 28461

910-457-5450

North Carolina Arts Council
Support your local artists!

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