About Gallery On The Square of downtown Franklin KY

About Us

The Gallery On The Square is a non-profit organization which was purchased in 1992 with contributions and membership funds from the community. It is operated by the Simpson County Guild Of Artists and Craftsmen. The Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council bought the building in 1995 and continues with support and renovations.

The Gallery features:
Six rotating art exhibits each year
Kentucky crafted items
Fine Art from area artists F-S Arts Council

Original art for sale
Unusual and distinctive gifts
Art supplies
Classes and workshops
Meeting and reception space
Franklin's Frame Gallery

Where to find us:

The Gallery is located 45 miles north of Nashville TN just off of I-65.
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Come in to browse, purchase and enjoy the artwork from this area!

A Tribute to Marian Phillips

Marian & Dolly
"All horses deserve, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a little girl."

-Author Unknown

While a young girl getting her first pony is a monumental event, the story of Marian and her first pony, Dolly, contains an interesting twist of fate…Marian’s grandfather was of the opinion that Marian needed a nice, gentle pony that she could call her own. The word around town was that a young boy named Joe from the Prospect Hill Community, northwest of Franklin, was looking for a more “spirited” pony that he could ride around like crazy as young men are wont to do; thus, he had no use for his cute, quiet mare named Dolly. Well, Marian’s grandfather went to see Dolly and deemed this young boy’s pony perfect for his granddaughter, and that’s how Dolly became Marian’s first pony. And, years later, that young boy named Joe, the one who needed a more “spirited” pony, became Marian’s husband.

Marian Phillips (1935 – 2008) had two passions in life: Horses and the Arts. This painting was commissioned by the Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council for which Marian Phillips worked so tirelessly for over 25 years bringing the arts to the citizens of Simpson County.

Thank you Marian for your efforts in promoting the Gallery On The Square and to the Phillips family for being willing to share her.

-Watercolor painting by Debbie Reid

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110 N. Main St., Franklin KY 270.586.8055
Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST
Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Specializing in Kentucky Crafted Gifts