Franklin Square Gallery
130 E West Street, Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5450
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Closed Sunday
Upcoming Events
First Friday Demos - December 5th 5pm - 7pm
2D Artist Chris Kennedy will demo layering techniques to achieve realism using mixed media, graphite, markers, colored pencils, acrylic paint marker.




3D Artist Kristine Koval will demo how to create ceramic ornaments.




We are happy to be a part of the
First Friday's Gallery Walk!
Every First Friday 5-7pm
Next First Friday on December 5th
Demos by Chris Kennedy and Kristine Koval!
Trolley, Refreshments, Local Art!
We are proud members of Southport Art Galleries Guild
Building and supporting our Art Community!

Upcoming 2025 Events at the Gallery
and in the Southport Area!
MEMBER SHOW is on display now through 12/20!
December 5th - First Friday event will feature music by
Jeff and Kathy Brooks, complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, and demonstrations by artists Kristine Koval (ceramic ornament-making) and Chris Kennedy (2D graphite, colored pencil and
mixed media techniques).
Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Gallery will stay open until 8:00pm,
to coincide with the Southport Garden Club’s Winterfest-ival of Trees
in Franklin Square Park. Visitors to the Park that evening
will be able to enjoy the outdoor holiday festivities and stop in to the Gallery to view original art and shop.
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP: 11/1-12/20
Franklin Square Gallery's Holiday Shoppe is OPEN!
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.
Gallery Closes for season on 12/20 at end of the day.
Gallery will open on February 16 for 2026.