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, photographers, ceramic sculptors,
potters and glass sculptors, 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.
First Friday Reception! Celebrating the Award Winners in the Summer Art Show this Friday, July 10th - 5pm to 7pm!
Come and join us!
The Associated Artists of Southport Present the
2026 Summer Regional Art Show
June 22 – July 18, 2026
The annual Summer Regional Art Show is open and will continue until July 18
at Franklin Square Gallery.
The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception and awards ceremony on First Friday, July 10th from
5:00 - 7:00pm, to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine.
Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West St., Southport 28461.
4TH OF JULY RAFFLE WINNERS!
Huge thanks to all who participated in our
Annual 4th of July Raffle!
Thank you to our AAS Artists who donated their unique works of art and to all of you who purchased raffle tickets to help support Franklin Square Gallery! Also thank you to all who worked to make our annual raffle a success this year!
Congratulations for our Member Winners of the 2026 Pole Banner in Southport
Up Your Arts!
Holly Clark-Dull
Kristine Koval
Rich O'Donnell
Luanne Paisley
Paul Jordan
Deb Voso
Upcoming Events at the Gallery
2026
Awards Reception & First Friday: 7/10 5 - 7pm Open to the Public!
SUMMER REGIONAL SHOW: 6/22-7/18
Awards Winners, Photos and More Information Here!
EXCITING NEW LECTURE SERIES
Next up! September 21st 3pm -5pm
September 21st (Monday) from 3-5 PM (topic to be decided)
October 19th (Monday) (topic to be decided)
More information and reservations here!
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.
This Workshop is SOLD OUT! Thank you!
FIRST FRIDAY 8/7 5-7PM
Featured Artists - Anne McElroy 2D & Mud Puddle Group 3D
MEMBERS SHOW: 8/17-10/17
KICK OFF PARTY FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY 8/23 1pm - 4pm
QUILT SHOW: 8/24-9/19
FIRST FRIDAY 9/4 5-7PM
Artist, Allison Fanelli, winner of this year's poster painting
will be here signing posters and merchandise!
Southport Wooden Boat Show Display
All entries on display in gallery
FSG CLASS SHOW: 9/21-10/17
50TH ANNIVERSARY CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE POLE
9/22 10am - 4pm
More info to follow
FIRST FRIDAY 10/2 5-7PM
MARITIME SHOW: 10/19-11/14
Entry Deadline: 10/5
Deliver Art: 10/16 (10-2pm)
Pick Up Art: 11/15: (1-3pm)
First Friday 11/6 5-7pm
Maritime Show Awards and Reception
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP: 11/1-12/19
MEMBERS SHOW: 11/16-12/19
FIRST FRIDAY 12/4 5-7PM
Gallery Closes for the season on 12/19/2026
