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.
The Gallery is CLOSED for the season until February 16, 2026,
Opening with our 2026 Spring Art Show!
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!
Upcoming Workshop!
Acrylic and Collage Workshop-Let's Create
with Joe and Sharon DiGuilio
More information Here!
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.
Photos from the 2026 Memorial Art Show
Upcoming Events at the Gallery
2026
The Gallery is CLOSED for the season until February 16, 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
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.
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
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)
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
