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Franklin Square Showcases Area Artists' Work BY TKRRY POPE Pat Simpson was one of the original Associated Artists of Southport. a non-profit group that formed 14 years ago with a goal of promoting local arts. They opened the Franklin Square Gallery in the heart of Southport in 1^80. turning an old school build ing dating to 1 CX>4 into a classroom and arts showroom for local talent. "It's something that we've brought to Southport that we're very proud of." said Ms. Simpson. Other original members were residents Betty Ledgett. Tony Ol iver and Jim Brown. Membership has grown to around 1 20 today, with annual dues of $15 for indi viduals and $20 for families. The lirst juried art show was held in the building while it was still in need of painting and repairs. Dark, brown molding along the walls blended in with the art frames. "I'll never forget it as long as 1 live." said Ms. Simpson. "Since then, we've had some go<x.l visiting artists here. The pottery classes have been a backbone to the pro gram." The City of Southport owns the building and allows Associated Artists to use it wiih just one stipu lation. that it he used as a learning center and as a showcase for local arts. The building, which isn't heated, closes each January and February, which also allows lime for renova tions and repairs. This year, the ex hibit committee and 32 volunteers painted the interior walls and giant stairwell. They covered the brown and dingy paint with a lighter and fresher coat. "We truly changed the face of this building," said Joyce Mart/, exhibit committee chairperson. "It's kind of snowballing." Dubbed "Operation Fresh Face." the renovation was celebrated with a covered dish supper. "People just volunteered and spent lots and lots of time to get it done." said Donna Monday, public ity chairperson. The group is fortunate to have use of tiic building, she said. "This is really an unusual and special thing." said Ms. Monday. "This area has so many wonderful ly talented artists." Although the gallery sells and displays works by its members, the real purpose of the organization is to share talent with the community, she said. Some members own sum mer homes in Brunswick County and arc not full-time residents. The theme of May's art show is "Southport Scenes". featuring views of the historic town on the Cape Fear River. For June, the iheme is "Carolina Waters", depict ing scenes from area rivers, lakes, beaches or streams. The annual Art in the Park cele bration is Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include a vault sale of un claimed items that have been stored Brunswick Mortgage Company 1st or 2nd Mortgages ? Refinance Options Debt Consolidation ? Home Improvements Call Rich Carcich 579-5626 ? Registered NC Mortgage Broker lzza Pub& Jounge HAPPY HOUR 4-8 DAILY Play Our Video Poker Games and enjoy PIZZA ? SALADS ? 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"Art takes AT LITTLE HIVER BRING HOME THfftEACON On Sale At CAROLINA SHORES AUTO SERVICE FOOD CHIEF FOOD LION maturity." Anyone can learn to reproduce, but art takes form through interpre tation and through a display of mood, she said. So art becomes es pecially popular among Brunswick County's retirement population. Other 1992 scheduled events at the gallery include: ?July: The 12th annual July 4th exhibition is open to the public July 1 to Aug. 1 with Don Andrews, wa tercolorist from Alabama, as judge. Art work will be received June 20 22, with judging June 27. ?August: A member show fea turing works by Helga Beacham and Marilyn Harness will be dis (See ARTISTS', Page 41) ?f^uxdwd Jppiiiti LLERY & SHOP USED ? REGIONAL BOOKS ORIGINAL ART UNIQUE-HANDMADE GIFTS Handcrafted Wooden Beach Chairs $35?? other pieces available 579-7447 (in the Little Log House) Hwy. 179, Ocean Isle Beach AVO ! 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