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,
photographers, glass artists 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, sculpture,
glass art and photography
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
