Franklin Square Gallery
130 E West Street, Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5450
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Closed Sunday
Franklin Square Gallery
Welcomes You!
Franklin Square Gallery
is a cooperative art gallery
made up of painters, sculptors and potters,
members of the Associated Artists of Southport (AAS),
a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.
The Gallery is located in the historic district of coastal Southport, North Carolina, behind Franklin Square Park.
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Closed Sunday
Workshop June 16th - 17th
9:30am to 3:30pm
“Creating Color Harmony”
Join us for an immersive two-day workshop designed for acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels! This workshop is centered around essential techniques for creating color harmony in your artwork. Participants will develop a solid understanding of fundamental painting concepts, including composition, color mixing, and values. Throughout the workshop, we will delve into composition through thumbnail sketches and color studies. Using a limited palette, students will explore values and color harmony with the aid of photo references. We encourage everyone to express their unique artistic vision throughout the process. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and connect with fellow artists.
$225 members
$275 for non-members
Two Day Painting Workshop
with
Rachel Sunnell
Franklin Square Gallery, the Associated Artists of Southport, has begun its year long effort for Empty Bowls on October 14, 2025!
Our Artists are busy creating one of a kind bowls to support the Empty Bowls mission to "eliminate hunger in our communities
ONE BOWL at a time".
What is Empty Bowls…
The "Empty Bowls Project" is an international grassroots effort to
raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger.
An empty bowl is a reminder of individuals who go hungry everyday. This simple gesture and act of kindness allows you to make a difference. A meal of donated soup and bread is served. Participants take home a hand crafted ceramic bowl as a reminder of those facing food insecurity in Brunswick County.
Your purchase of a sponsorship or ticket helps
fill a neighbors’ Empty Bowl.
All proceeds support Mathew’s Ministry, Brunswick Assistance and Southport, Oak Island Food Pantry. Silent auction and raffle on day of event.
For More Information, Buy Tickets, Be a Sponsor, Click Here!
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!
MEMBERS’ SHOW: 5/26 -6/19
Our Summer MEMBER'S Show is now open for viewing!
Please stop by to see the amazing art and pottery
created by our members!
FEATURED ARTIST
5/26 - 6/19
Susanne Corbelletta 2D
LECTURE SERIES begins on 5/21 from 3-5pm
with Kirah Van Sickle
06/18: The Body in Art: Humanness, Abstraction & Identity
07/09: The Macchiaioli: Italian Impressionism Makes its Mark
07/23: Art in the Digital Age
08/06: Art as a Mirror: Manet’s Bar at the Folies Bergere
“Come Sail With Me” Arty Party
Saturday June 14 at 130 pm until 4pm.
SUMMER REGIONAL SHOW: 6/23-7/19
Entry Deadline: 6/13
Two-Day Paint Workshop with Rachel Sunnell on June 16-17th
"Creating Color Harmony" from 9:30am to 3:30pm
Deliver Art: 6/20 (10-2pm)
Awards: 7/11 First Friday
Pick Up Art: 7/20 (1-3pm)
JULY 4TH RAFFLE
Tickets are available now at the gallery!
The raffle will be held at Franklin Square Gallery
on Juley 4th!
You do not have to be present to win!
FEATURED ARTISTS
7/21 - 8/16
Marian MacKerer2D
Bev Haley 3D
MEMBERS SHOW: 7/21-8/16
QUILT SHOW: 8/25-9/20
WOODEN BOAT CONTEST: 9/6-9/28
Awards Reception on First Friday, 9/5,
All Entries displayed as Featured Artists 9/5-9/28
FSG CLASS SHOW: 9/22-10/18
EMPTY BOWLS: 10/14 (11-2pm) Trinity UM Church
MARITIME SHOW: 10/27-11/15
Entry Deadline: 10/10
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
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!
