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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.
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Mark Your Calendars
Join us for the
50th Anniversary
Kick Off Celebration
of
Franklin Square Gallery!
August 23rd! 1pm - 4pm
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** Celebrate with Us!**
Help us mark this incredible milestone as we honor our community's beloved artists and supporters. Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with art, music, hors d' oeuvres and camaraderie.
** Raffle for Framed Prints!**
Every attendee will have the chance to enter our raffle for one of three exclusive framed prints! Don’t miss your opportunity to take home a unique piece of art.
** Honoring Our Community Champions**
Join us as we pay tribute to esteemed community members **Otrud Tyler** and **Joyce Grazzetti**. **
Pat Carney and their invaluable contributions to the arts and culture through Franklin Square Gallery and the city of Southport.
** Looking Ahead**
This kickoff event marks the beginning of six months of exciting events leading up to our **Golden Gala** . We’re excited to share our vision for the future of the arts in our community!
** Be Part of the Celebration!**
Bring your friends and family to this special event. Let's celebrate our past and inspire the future together!
**For more information, visit our website www,franklinsquaregallery.com
We can’t wait to see you there!
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These Beautiful Commemorative Prints
available now for purchase
at the gallery!
$35 each
Southport Enfolded
Artist: Tollie Davis
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-Dunn, 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.