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 bythe Simpson County Guild Of Artists and Craftsmen. Its mission is to support artists, art and art education in our community.
27th Annual Young Artist Exhibit LES
Click on the slideshow to view artwork created by 4th and 5th Graders at Lincoln Elementary School under the direction of Ms. Diane Wade and Ms. Jane Rahm.
Get Involved
Join the Guild
The Gallery On The Square is now accepting new original works for commissioned sale. Click here for more info.
Volunteer
Write a sentence to summarize volunteering for the Gallery. Click here for more info.
Donate
As a non profit organization we depend on support from all those who appreciate the Gallery and the work it does. Your support is critical factor in our ability to bring quality education and art experiences to the adults and children of Franklin and Simpson County and our surrounding communities. Click here for more info.
Youth Outreach
Aspiring Artist? Art Appreciator? Click here to learn about all of the great opportunities for the emerging artist.
Events & Exhibits
October Events
It's that time of year! Start making your plans and gathering your pumpkins and supplies for our annual pumpkin contest. This year we are adding a pumpkin coloring sheet category!
Pumpkins will be on display from October 27th - October 31st at or near the Gallery.
You may submit a sculpted, carved, decorated pumpkin or coloring sheet.
Coloring sheets may be downloaded from HERE or picked up at the Gallery.
Carved pumpkins are to be turned in to the Gallery between Thursday October 22 and Saturday October 24th; all other pumpkins and coloring sheets may be turned in between Saturday October 17th and Saturday October 24th.
Carved pumpkins required to be lit must have a hole in the bottom for light placement. All entries will be photographed and posted on our page for voting.
Visit our “Flavors of Kentucky” corner within
the Gallery. Come in for one of a kind gift
items and one of a kind flavor!
Applecreek Specialty Foods (a variety of sauces and salsas)
Baxter’s Coffee
Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
Harris’ Homestead Farm (local honey)
Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese
Kentucky Bad Dog Jelly
O Brother’s (maple syrup)
Ruth Hunt Candy
Shell Bee’s (flavored sugars, salts and peppers)
The Gallery On The Square prides itself on its fine selection of original arts and unique craftswork from exclusively Kentucky and Tennessee artists and craftsmen. The primary source of the work available at the Gallery are the members of the Simpson County Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. We are also proud to be a designated Kentucky Crafted Retailer (designated by *) on the artist lists.
Services
Franklin Frame Gallery
Custom picture framing featuring a large selection of frame and matte samples in-house. Framing original art, prints, embroidery, and documents. Specializing in repair work of damaged glass, matting or frames.
Located in the Gallery On The Square.
Contact Max Doty for more information
@ 270-776-1946.
Gift Cards
Know someone who loves original art? Gift Cards are available for any occasion
and at the amount to suit your needs.
Gift Wrapping
In a hurry? No need to wait. Let us wrap your item directly after your purchase for that special someone.
Gallery on the Square
Franklin KY 42134
(270) 586-8055
Hours
o Tues through Fri 10am to 4pm
o Saturday 10am – 2 pm
Holiday Hours – Closed after regular hours Tuesday December 24th – 2 pm to Friday
January 3rd
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Specializing in Kentucky Crafted Gifts
Listed in the Kentucky Crafted Retailer Directory.
We are proud to be listed with other interesting and unique retail destinations in Kentucky!
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Simpson County Guild Of Artists And Craftsmen with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.