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, 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.
It's OPEN!
2026 Spring Art Show
February 16 – March 14, 2026
To view Award Winners, Art Photos and more info,
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!
We Are Welcoming New Members!
VCAP Class!
"Let's Make Art"
Veterans Creative Art Project (VCAP)
8 - Week Class
Tuesday Afternoons beginning February 17th
Instructor: Carol Kidd
For All Veterans, Active Duty Military, First Responders, Nurses and their immediate family members and caregivers!
Other Adult participants are also welcome to attend for a small tuition of $40 per person.
More information Here!
The Associated Artists of Southport will host the
Annual High School Art Show at Franklin Square Gallery
from March 16 - April 11, 2026.
The show will feature the artwork of talented art students
from South, West and North Brunswick High Schools.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
KIDS’ DAY: 4/18/26
11am to 2pm at Franklin Square Park
Free Art for Children.
New this year - Southport Kid's Mural and Southport Shells
along with pottery, mosaics, painting, music, face painting and more!
Upcoming Events at the Gallery
2026
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
"Let's Make Art" Veterans Creative Art Project (VCAP)
8 - Week Class -Tuesday Afternoons beginning February 17th
Instructor: Carol Kidd
For All Veterans, Active Duty Military, First Responders, Nurses and
their immediate family members and caregivers!
Other Adult participants are also welcome to attend for a small tuition of $40 per person.
HIGH SCHOOL SHOW: 3/16-4/11
The show will feature the artwork of talented art students from South,
West and North Brunswick High Schools.
MEMBERS’ SHOW: 3/16-5/25
Featured Artists 3/16
Featured Artists 4/27)
KIDS’ DAY: 4/18/26 11am to 2pm
Franklin Square Park
Free Art for Children.
New this year - Southport Kid's Mural and Southport Shells
along with pottery, mosaics, painting, music, face painting and more!
WOODEN BOAT POSTER CONTEST: 9/6-9/28
Wooden Boat Show Poster Contest Call for Artists - Click Here!
Deliver Art, place in vault for judging: 4/15-21
Judging on 4/22 9 am
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)
BOB BURRIDGE 3-DAY ART WORKSHOP: 7/31 - 8/2
Artists interested in developing a looser, more abstract approach to acrylic painting
and collage should consider registering.
The cost is $500 for members.
The workshop will run from 9am - 4pm all three days, with a 1-hour lunch break, and is limited to 24 participants.
More Information to follow.
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
