Franklin Square Gallery
130 E West Street, Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5450
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Closed Sunday
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.
The Gallery is CLOSED for the season until February 16, 2026.
The Gallery will be OPEN for a special Memorial Show and Sale
at the Gallery on February 6-9, 2026.
Please see details below.
Although Franklin Square Gallery is closed for the
season until Feb. 16, 2026, the Associated Artists of Southport (“AAS”) will open the
Gallery for four special days in early February to celebrate the lives and work of a
number of their esteemed members who have recently passed away.AAS will honor these artists, their work and their contributions to AAS in a Memorial Show and Sale to
be held at the Gallery Feb. 6 - 9, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm daily.
Artists whose work will be featured in the Show include the late Jan Boland, Eileen
Gordon, Eloise Randolph, Dick Staat, JoAnn Staat, Ann Thompson, Sharon
Vinciguerra, and others. These talented artists contributed significantly to the life of the
Gallery and are deeply missed. As Show Chairperson Rich O’Donnell explains, “our
primary goal in hosting this Show is to pay tribute to these beloved members.”
Secondarily, “the Show will give the artists’ family and friends an opportunity to engage
with their loved ones’ collectors and patrons, and sell some of their loved ones’
paintings and pottery to those who will enjoy it for years to come.”
To that end, AAS will host a reception at the Gallery on Sunday, February 8, from 2 - 4
pm, where the artists’ families and AAS members can recognize these talented
individuals and their contributions to AAS and the Gallery.Light refreshments will be served.
All are invited to attend.
Memorial Show and Sale
Memorial Fund Donations
Joann Staat
AAS offers several 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.
Jan Boland was a pastel artist and long time member of Franklin Square Gallery.
Ann Thompson was a painter and long time member of Franklin Square Gallery.
JoAnn's fund will be allocated to 2D awards for our shows.
Eileen's fund will be allocated to 3D awards for our shows.
Jan's fund will be allocated to 2D awards for our shows.
Ann's fund will be allocated to 2D awards for our shows.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Beth Johnson, mbj3829@gmail.com, aas_@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 Events at the Gallery
2026
The Gallery is CLOSED for the season until February 16, 2026.
The Gallery will be OPEN for a special Memorial Show and Sale
at the Gallery on February 6-9, 2026.
Please see details above.
AAS ARTISTS MEMORIAL SHOW: 2/6-2/9
Art Received: 2/5 10-Noon
Reception: 2/8 Noon – 2 pm
Art Pickup: 2/10 10-Noon
Acrylic and Collage Workshop – Let’s Create!
Instructors - Joe and Sharon DiGiulio
Sunday and Monday, February 15, 16, 2026
9am – 4pm each day - $300
Get ready for two days of color, creativity and pure artistic fun! Join Joe and Sharon DiGiulio for our
high-energy signature workshop, where acrylic painting and collage come together in exciting new ways.
SPRING SHOW: 2/16-3/14
Entry Deadline: 2/6
Deliver Art: 2/13, 10-2:00 3D Workshop: 2D Workshop:
Awards: 3/6 6pm
Pick Up Art: 3/15
HIGH SCHOOL SHOW: 3/16-4/11
MEMBERS’ SHOW: 3/16-5/25
Featured Artists 3/16
Featured Artists 4/27)
KIDS’ DAY: 4/18/26
WOODEN BOAT POSTER CONTEST: 9/6-9/28
Deliver Art, place in vault for judging: 4/15-21
Judging on 4/22 9 am Awards:
All Entries on Display in Gallery: 9/4-9/26
MEMBERS’ SHOW: 5/26-6/17
Featured Artists
SUMMER REGIONAL SHOW: 6/22-7/18
Entry Deadline: 6/10
Deliver Art: 6/19 (10-2pm) 3D Workshop: 2D Workshop:
Awards: 7/10
Pick Up Art: 7/19 (1-3pm)
JULY 4TH RAFFLE: Ticket sales 5/18-7/4
Drawing 7/4, 5 pm
MEMBERS SHOW: 8/17-10/17
Featured Artists
QUILT SHOW: 8/24-9/19
FSG CLASS SHOW: 9/21-10/17
MARITIME SHOW: 10/19-11/14
Entry Deadline: 10/5
Deliver Art: 10/16 (10-2pm)
Pick Up Art: 11/15: (1-3pm)
Awards: 11/06, First Friday
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP: 11/1-12/19
MEMBERS SHOW: 11/16-12/19
Gallery Closes for the season on 12/19/2026
