Franklin Square Gallery
130 E West Street, Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5450
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Closed Sunday
Upcoming Events
2026 Spring Art Show
February 16 - March 14, 2026
The Associated Artists of Southport
Present the
2026 Spring Art Show
February 16 – March 14, 2026
"Let's Make Art"
Veterans Creative Art Project (VCAP)
8 - Week Class -Tuesday Afternoons
beginning February 17th
Instructor: Carol Kidd
Participants will have an opportunity to try a number of art forms, including marbling paper, creating greeting cards, painting on wood, working with oil paints and more.
The classes will meet on Tuesday afternoons, beginning February 17, at Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, from 3 PM. to 5 PM. Materials are provided.
All VCAP classes and workshops are tuition-free for veterans, active-duty military, first responders (including nurses), and their immediate family members, including spouses, adult children, and caregivers living with the veteran. All other adult participants are welcome to attend for a small tuition of $40 per person.
Enjoy some new experiences and creative self-expression. All skill levels are welcome.
There's still room! Join us for the next 6 weeks! Try something new! To register for the session of classes
Register Here!
For questions go to info@veteranscreativearts.org
or carolskis19@gmail.com.
The Associated Artists of Southport will host the
Annual High School Art Show at Franklin Square Gallery
from March 16 - April 11, 2026.
The show will feature the artwork of talented art students
from South, West and North Brunswick High Schools.
This show affords local high school students the opportunity to exhibit their paintings,
drawings, graphic designs, sculpture and other 3D artwork in a working art gallery.
The show is always one of the Gallery’s most popular events, providing the community with
a chance to see the wonderful and varied visual art talent that
our public school system encourages.
Lisa Banester will serve as judge for the show and will award ribbons for
excellence and creativity in 2D, Graphic, and 3D art categories.
A Brunswick County Schools Teacher of the Year in 2020,
Ms. Banester holds a Masters degree in Fine Art
and Education and currently teaches art at Southport Elementary School.
The show is free and open to the public.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
KIDS’ DAY: 4/18/26
11am to 2pm at Franklin Square Park
Free Art for Children.
New this year - Southport Kid's Mural and Southport Shells
along with pottery, mosaics, painting, music, face painting and more!
Upcoming Events at the Gallery
2026
SPRING SHOW: 2/16-3/14
Entry Deadline: 2/6
Deliver Art: 2/13, 10-2:00
3D Workshop: 2D Workshop
Awards: 3/6 6pm
Pick Up Art: 3/15
"Let's Make Art" Veterans Creative Art Project (VCAP)
8 - Week Class -Tuesday Afternoons
You can still join us!
Instructor: Carol Kidd
For All Veterans, Active Duty Military, First Responders, Nurses and
their immediate family members and caregivers!
Other Adult participants are also welcome to attend for a small tuition of $40 per person.
HIGH SCHOOL SHOW: 3/16-4/11
The show will feature the artwork of talented art students from South,
West and North Brunswick High Schools.
MEMBERS’ SHOW: 3/16-5/25
Featured Artists 3/16
Featured Artists 4/27)
KIDS’ DAY: 4/18/26
11am to 2pm at Franklin Square Park
Free Art for Children.
New this year - Southport Kid's Mural and Southport Shells
along with pottery, mosaics, painting, music, face painting and more!
WOODEN BOAT POSTER CONTEST: 9/6-9/28
Wooden Boat Show Poster Contest Call for Artists - Click Here!
Deliver Art, place in vault for judging: 4/15-21
Judging on 4/22 9 am
All Entries on Display in Gallery: 9/4-9/26
MEMBERS’ SHOW: 5/26-6/17
Featured Artists
SUMMER REGIONAL SHOW: 6/22-7/18
Entry Deadline: 6/10
Deliver Art: 6/19 (10-2pm) 3D Workshop: 2D Workshop:
Awards: 7/10
Pick Up Art: 7/19 (1-3pm)
BOB BURRIDGE 3-DAY ART WORKSHOP: 7/31 - 8/2
Artists interested in developing a looser, more abstract approach to acrylic painting
and collage should consider registering.
The cost is $500 for members.
The workshop will run from 9am - 4pm all three days, with a 1-hour lunch break, and is limited to 24 participants.
More Information to follow.
JULY 4TH RAFFLE: Ticket sales 5/18-7/4
Drawing 7/4, 5 pm
MEMBERS SHOW: 8/17-10/17
Featured Artists
QUILT SHOW: 8/24-9/19
FSG CLASS SHOW: 9/21-10/17
MARITIME SHOW: 10/19-11/14
Entry Deadline: 10/5
Deliver Art: 10/16 (10-2pm)
Pick Up Art: 11/15: (1-3pm)
Awards: 11/06, First Friday
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP: 11/1-12/19
MEMBERS SHOW: 11/16-12/19
Gallery Closes for the season on 12/19/2026