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West Channel Anchorage painting by Paul Jordan

The Associated Artists of Southport

 presents the

3rd Annual

2025 Southport Maritime Art Show

October 27 – November 15, 2025

We hope you stop by! 

West Channel Anchorage  - Paul Jordan
White Washed Wood
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Lecture Series by Kirah Van Sickle!

Franklin Square Gallery announces a new art lecture series by the well-known artist and educator Kirah Van Sickle. Held at Franklin Square Gallery, the 6-part series covers topics of interest to artists and those who love art.

Each lecture is from 3:00 - 5:00p.m. and the attendance fee is $15.00.

Tickets may be purchased at the Gallery, or through the link below.
The remaining topics for the lectures are as follows:

This is a make-up session. 

  • 11/19 : Frankenthaler & Motherwell: Masters of Expressionism

 

Kirah Van Sickle is an artist and adventurer at heart. Her early years set a foundation for travel, exploration and visual storytelling. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University, Master of Science in Medical Illustration from the Medical College of Georgia, and Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the Academy of Art University, in San Francisco. She managed her creative consulting company, Animania, for 18 years, before transitioning to higher education. She is an adjunct instructor at the Cameron Art Museum, Cape Fear Community College and Johnston Community College.

 

For further information, contact Carol Kidd, carolskis@earthlink.net, 240.321.0839

We are happy to be a part of the
First Friday's Gallery Walk!

Every First Friday 5-7pm
Trolley, Refreshments, Local Art! 
We are proud members of Southport Art Galleries Guild
Building and supporting our Art Community!

Map of Southport Galleries for First Fridays in Southport

Upcoming 2025 Events at the Gallery
and in the Southport Area!

MARITIME SHOW: 10/27-11/15

Show Opens on 10/27th! ​

Awards on First Friday 11/07

Pick Up Art: 11/16: (1-3pm)

 

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP: 11/1-12/20

The Holiday Shoppe in the Franklin Square Gallery will be opening

on Saturday, November 1st .
Please come and enjoy our festive decorations and enjoy the spirit of the holidays

while browsing all of our many art and crafts for sale made by the many talented artists all of whom are members of the Franklin Square Gallery.

From beautiful holiday sculptures and pottery,
jewelry, tree ornaments, seasonal cards, silk screened and hand knitted accessories, hostess and children’s gifts, there is something for everyone at the

Holiday Shoppe in Franklin Square Gallery.

11/19 at 3:00pm - Make-Up Lecture with Kirah Van Sickle

Frankenthaler & Motherwell:

Masters of Expressionism

More Information

Gallery Closes for season on 12/20 at end of the day.

Brunswick Art Council

Franklin Square Gallery

Associated Artists of Southport

130 E West Street, Southport, NC 28461

910-457-5450

North Carolina Arts Council
Support your local artists!

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