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.

Open Monday-Saturday 10 am to 4 pm

Closed Sundays

AAS is pleased to confirm the great success of Empty Bowls 2025. Thanks to AAS’s talented potters and painters, along with the generosity of dozens of local restaurants, sponsors, musicians and community members, the October event raised more than $32,000 to fight food insecurity in Brunswick County, “one bowl at a time.” The beneficiary charities, Matthew’s Ministry, Brunswick Family Assistance, and the Southport-Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship Food Pantry, will each receive a donation from AAS of $10,800, to be presented at Franklin Square Gallery’s First Friday event on Dec. 5 from 5-7pm. All are invited to attend

The gallery is open for extended hours on Tuesday December 9th!

Memorial Fund Donations

Joann Staat

To Contribute to Joann Staat's Memorial Fund

To Contribute to Eileen Gordon's Memorial Fund

To Contribute to Jan Boland's Memorial Fund

To Contribute to Ann Thompson's Memorial Fund

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 happy to be a part of the
First Friday's Gallery Walk!
Every First Friday 5-7pm

Next First Friday on December 5th!
Demos by Chris Kennedy and Kristine Koval!
3D artist Kristine Koval will demonstrate ceramic ornament-making
2D artist Chris Kennedy will demonstrate his 2D graphite, colored pencil and mixed media techniques.
More information and photos, click here!

Trolley, Refreshments, Local Art!
We are proud members of Southport Art Galleries Guild
Building and supporting our Art Community!

Map of Southport Galleries for First Friday

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!

More Information

Upcoming 2025 Events at the Gallery
and in the Southport Area!

MEMBER SHOW is on display now through 12/20!

December 5th - First Friday event will feature music by

Jeff and Kathy Brooks, complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, and demonstrations by artists Kristine Koval (ceramic ornament-making) and Chris Kennedy (2D graphite, colored pencil and

mixed media techniques).

Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Gallery will stay open until 8:00pm,

to coincide with the Southport Garden Club’s Winterfest-ival of Trees

in Franklin Square Park. Visitors to the Park that evening

will be able to enjoy the outdoor holiday festivities and stop in to the Gallery to view original art and shop.

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP: 11/1-12/20

Franklin Square Gallery's Holiday Shoppe is OPEN!

Please come and enjoy our festive decorations and

enjoy the spirit of the holidays

while browsing all of our many art and crafts for sale made by the many talented artists all of whom are members of the Franklin Square Gallery.

From beautiful holiday sculptures and pottery,
jewelry, tree ornaments, seasonal cards, silk screened and hand knitted accessories, hostess and children’s gifts, there is something for everyone.