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Howe Outrageous Art Gallery & Marketplace

Southport is a mecca for art of every kind: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry making, and more. As a beautiful coastal town, it serves as inspiration for many creatives, including Kimberly and Rich Bandera. The couple—Kimberly a painter and potter and

Everyone’s a Winner

by Kimberly Bandera Since the businesses in the 200 to 400 blocks of N. Howe Street started referring to the area as the Water Tower District (WTD), a sense of camaraderie has developed as well as friendly competition. “Empty storefronts

Artful Alliance

The iconic gray and white building set on West Street in downtown Southport has a rich history as a community venue. For the past 30-plus years, Franklin Square Gallery has been under the command of the Associated Artists of Southport,

Southport Area's Culture & Events Magazine