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.
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.
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
Franklin Square Gallery is sponsoring an “Art in Bloom” event,
as part of their First Friday reception, on Friday, May 1st.
On May 2nd at 1pm, there will be a special presentation by
Robin Weir, founder of 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
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 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
ART IN BLOOM 5/1 - 5/4
On May 2nd at 1pm, there will be a special presentation by
Robin Weir, founder of 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
Entry Deadline: 6/10
Deliver Art: 6/19 (10-2pm)
3D Workshop:
2D Workshop:
Awards: 7/10 5-7pm
Pick Up Art: 7/19 (1-3pm)
FIRST FRIDAY 7/10 5-7PM
Spring Show Awards and Reception
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
