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.
Call for Artists!
The Associated Artists of Southport Present the
2026 Summer Regional Art Show
June 22 – July 18, 2026
The annual Summer Regional Art Show will open on June 22 and continue until July 18
at Franklin Square Gallery.
The deadline for registration and payment of entry fees is June 10, 2026.
The application form will be submitted online and entry fees ($36 for members, $46 for non-members) must be paid by PayPal or with credit card.
The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception and awards ceremony on July 11 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.
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!
ART IN BLOOM 5/1 - 5/4
The Southport Garden Club, Oak Island Beautification Club, St. James Garden Club, Brunswick Forest Garden Club and Sunset Beach Island Garden Club will install beautiful floral arrangements for the Gallery’s
“Art in Bloom”
event. Each club has selected a painting to
interpret in an original floral arrangement, which will be placed in the Gallery next to the painting
that inspired it. The arrangements will be on display throughout the weekend.
First Place and “People’s Choice” award winners will be announced during the First Friday reception.
On May 2nd at 1pm, there will be
a special presentation by
Robin Weir, AIFD, EMC and Wild by Nature, a florist and gift shoppe in Southport,
will present
“The Art of Arranging Flowers from the Garden”
upstairs at Franklin Square Gallery.
RSVPs are required as space is limited.
There will be light refreshments.
Donations will be accepted at the door.
We Are Welcoming New Members!
Associated Artists of Southport is a
cooperative housed in
Franklin Square Gallery which exhibits
fine art paintings, photography, ceramic sculpture, pottery and glass 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!
Upcoming Events at the Gallery
2026
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 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
FIRST FRIDAY 5/1 5-7PM
Featured Artist - Susan Barnard 2D
In addition to complimentary refreshments and live music by Jimmy Maglio, the Gallery will hosts a solo exhibit by Susan Barnard, 2D Member and Featured Artist and "Art in Bloom" a special exhibit of beautiful floral displays created by five local garden clubs, based on art hanging in the gallery.
More about Susan Barnard, 2D Featured Artist
ART IN BLOOM 5/1 - 5/4
On May 2nd at 1pm, there will be a special presentation by
Robin Weir, AIFD, EMC and Wild by Nature, a florist and gift shoppe in Southport,
will present
“The Art of Arranging Flowers from the Garden”
upstairs at Franklin Square Gallery.
RSVPs are required as space is limited.
There will be light refreshments.
Donations will be accepted at the door.
More information and/or to make reservations!
MEMBERS’ SHOW: 5/26-6/17
Featured Artists
FIRST FRIDAY 6/5 5-7PM
Featured Artists - Nancy Schulte 2D & Thursday Morning Group 3D
SUMMER REGIONAL SHOW: 6/22-7/18
More Information, Prospectus and Registration
Entry Deadline: 6/10
Deliver Art: 6/19 (10-2pm)
2D Workshop: Painting the Big Sky: Painting Light, Sky and Sea with Sabine Baekmann
3D Workshop: Tabletop Water Fountains with Denise Jordan
More Information Here
Awards Reception & First Friday: 7/10 5-7pm Open to the Public!
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
FIRST FRIDAY 8/7 5-7PM
Featured Artists - Anne McElroy 2D & Mud Puddle Group 3D
MEMBERS SHOW: 8/17-10/17
QUILT SHOW: 8/24-9/19
FIRST FRIDAY 9/4 5-7PM
Southport Wooden Boat Show Display
All entries on display in gallery
FSG CLASS SHOW: 9/21-10/17
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
