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THE RLS BLOG
Discovering Charleston, South Carolina: A Local Gallery’s Guide to the Essential Experiences
Many of us know The Holy City has rich history but the current cultural significance of Charleston is often overlooked. This city has exploded in the last 20 years with...
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My Favorite Art Books (That Shaped How I See, Make, and Share Art)
Every artist has a handful of books they return to—not just for reference, but for grounding, inspiration, and sometimes even for ritual. These are the...
Weathering the Shift: Why Our Gallery Model Endures
In recent months, we’ve watched as several prominent galleries in New York have quietly closed their doors, including today "Venus Over Manhattan," one of our...
RLS 2026 SHOW SCHEDULE
Our much awaited 2026 show schedule is here! Sometimes things change, life happens, so don't hold us to anything but...drrrummmmm roolllllll....this is what next year...
We’ve Been Named Best Art Gallery in Charleston!
We are thrilled to share some incredible news—Charleston Travel & Leisure Magazine has just named us the Best Art Gallery in Charleston! This honor means...
A New Reign: Charleston Steps Aside—And That’s Exactly What We Needed
For 12 astonishing years—since 2013—Charleston proudly held the title of Travel + Leisure’s “Best U.S. City” but yesterday, that crown passed, as Santa Fe, NM claimed...
Collectors Are Looking for Joy
A little Informal Note from the Gallery today.. There’s been a noticeable shift lately in the art world—one we’ve felt directly in our gallery. Some...
Shipping Art Overseas: The Challenges and the Confidence
Shipping a painting across the ocean is not for the faint of heart. Unlike a domestic delivery, international transport means entrusting a piece of art—often...
Finding the Spark
Each summer I head north to Maine, swapping the heat and hustle of Charleston for the cool salt air and quiet rhythm of my wife’s...
Why Our Paintings Often Sell Before They're Even Finished
One of the unique aspects of our gallery is that it's not just a space for displaying art—it’s a place where art is actively being...