Franklin Square Gallery
130 E West Street, Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5450
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Closed Sunday
Upcoming Events
"Woman With Hat" 1905
by Henri Matisse
"Girl Before a Mirror"
by Pablo Picasso
Lecture Series by
Professor Ben Billingsley
Professor Ben Billingsley, Associate Curator at the Cameron Art Museum will be presenting.
Upcoming Lectures:
Monday, October 19th - 3pm to 5pm
Matisse & Picasso
Award-winning artist Benjamin Billingsley holds an MFA from UNC-Greensboro and has exhibited work in the United States, Latvia, Estonia, Russia,and Japan. Ben taught studio art and art history at Cape Fear Community College from 2001 - 2026,
and in 2006 received the
Marilyn Goodman Anderson Endowed Award for
Excellence in Teaching.
Billingsley is also Associate Curator at theCameron Art Museum, where he has curated several recent exhibitions,including From Mountains to Sea and The Game Changers: Diebenkorn,Frankenthaler, and Rauschenberg.
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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!
Registrations open soon!
Upcoming Events at the Gallery
2026
MEMBERS SHOW: Now Open until Oct 17!
Come by the gallery and see all the new 2D and 3D pieces!
FSG CLASS SHOW: Now open until 10/17!
LIFE DRAWING CLASS!
Models are scheduled 10/22, 11/5, 11/19 and 12/3
9:30am to Noon
Drop in price is $15
EXCITING NEW LECTURE SERIES
Next up! October 19th - 3pm -5pm
Matisse & Picasso
More information and reservations here!
ACRYLIC PAINT POURING CLASS WITH DEB VOSO! ON 10/17
9:30am to 12:00pm
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!
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.
**Cost:** $40 All materials included
**Fun is guaranteed!**
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information and to register, click here!
OPENING SOON!! MARITIME SHOW: 10/19-11/14
Deliver Art: 10/16 (10-2pm)
Pick Up Art: 11/15: (1-3pm)
Click here for more information!
50th Anniversary Create Your Own Peace Pole!
Sunday, November 8th - 11am until 3pm
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.
Holly Clarke-Dull, Artist-instructor
Our space is limited.
For More Information and to Register, Click Here!
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
Mark Your Calendars for out Golden Gala!
March 6, 2027!
More details to follow!