Franklin Square Gallery
130 E West Street, Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5450
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Closed Sunday
Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!
As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday,
the Associated Artists of Southport (AAS) proudly
celebrate their own historic anniversary this year:
50 years of making and sharing art at Franklin Square Gallery,
the historic blue building with the white columns that is home to AAS.
The two-story structure at 130 E. West Street in Southport has led a life as colorful and varied as the art it now houses.
This year, AAS proudly celebrates 50 years of stewardship, preserving the building’s legacy as a beloved community space and
landmark of historic Southport.
Help us celebrate 50 years of art and culture at
Franklin Square Gallery!
We are inviting our community to contribute $50, representing $1 for each year of the gallery’s existence.
Your generous donation will support much-needed painting and repairs for our beloved gallery.
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All donors will be recognized on our website, showcasing our appreciation for their support.
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Donors will receive a print-at-home digital certificate thanking them for their help in laying the foundation for the next 50 years.
50th Anniversary Club
Donors will be invited to join this exclusive club, which will offer special benefits and invitations to future events.
Scroll down for more events celebrating our 50th Anniversary!
50th Anniversary Acrylic Paint Pouring with Deb Voso!
October 17th 9:30 am until 12 pm
As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we're thrilled to welcome back Deb Voso, who will share her unique painting style in a fun and creative environment—perfect for both beginners and experienced artists!
This year, due to popular demand, we're diving into acrylic paint pouring again! Expect a lively atmosphere where you can get
a little messy while expressing your creativity.
Don’t forget to bring a large box to transport your beautiful creations home.
$40 All materials included
Fun is guaranteed!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Register below!
Available for Purchase!
Join us in our 50th Anniversary Celebrations!
Commemorative Prints $35
Southport Enfolded
Artist: Tollie Davis
50th Anniversary
T-Shirts for Sale!
$25
50th Anniversary Commemorative Items can be purchased at
Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West Street
Southport, NC 28461
50th Annivesary Create Your Own Peace Pole!
Tuesday, September 22
10am until 4pm
Join us for a mix of art, spirit, and nature, as we spend a day creating peace poles for our yard, garden, or community.
$80 includes all materials to create your own 2’ tall Peace Pole
All proceeds benefit our Paint and Repair 50th anniversary initiative.
Upstairs workshop Franklin Square Gallery.
Register below to secure your spot! Our space is limited.
Holly Clarke-Dull, Artist-instructor
The peace pole movement started in Japan in response to the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Masahisa Goi, the originator, dedicated his life to spreading the message, "May Peace Prevail on Earth." Peace Poles bear this message, typically in different languages, on each of the four sides of the pole. We will be creating our own Peace Poles in an array of colors with this message and/or our own thoughts, quotes, prayers, or poetry, all with the intention of spreading a little more peace, love, and light in this world.
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
We will be opening another Peace Pole class soon. Stay tuned!
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Thank you to our Gold Sponsors!
The City of Southport
Solstice Builders
Cape Side Brewing
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors!
Ginger Harper Real Estate Group/Coldwell Banker Sea Coast
Paul & Juli Jordan
Botero Carts
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors!
Deb & Rich Voso Creations
Rich & Colleen O'Donnell
Jim & Lori Tugman
Mary Russell
Chris Lunderman & Anne McElroy
Karen Masterson
Marybeth Johnson
Thank you to our $50 for 50 Sponsors!
Allison Fanelli
James & Shelley Russell
Becky Steele
Paul & Juli Jordan
Jacqueline & Carl Greiner
Marian MacKerer
Ted & Charleea Yarbrough
Kate Magill-Walters
Margaret Calenda
Janel Hidy
Chris Sutherland
Marybeth Johnson
Georgia Dalzell
JoAnn Bostick
Susan Edwards
Prentiss Halliday
Dawn Drabble
Beverly Haley
Roger & Debra Lyons
Betsy Foote
Betty Garbarino
Frances Vaughn
Susan King
Sidney & Susan Godwin
Penny Ormerod
Nancy Schulte
Kimberly Kirk
Suzanne Ellett
Carol Kidd
David Rhodes
Donald Dull
Holly Clark-Dull
Joe Boland
Thad Brewer
John Jacobs
Jake Gordon
Sponsorships Available!
Huge thanks to all our sponsors!
Gold Sponsor ($2,500)
Logo placement on select promotional materials
Recognition during the event
6 Gala tickets
Mention in post-event newsletter
Silver Sponsor ($1,000)
Logo placement on event signage
Recognition during the event
4 Gala tickets
Social media shoutout
Bronze Sponsor ($500)
Name listed in the event program
Recognition during the event
2 Gala tickets
Website recognition