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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Getting Started as a Painter: What You Really Need

I'm often asked what brushes or varnish I use...starting out as a painter can feel overwhelming—so many brushes, paints, canvases, and mediums line the shelves...

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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...

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No Kings: How Artists Are Shaping the Visual Language of Protest

Throughout history, artists have always played a vital role in the movements that push society forward. From posters in the streets of Paris to murals...

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Summer in Charleston: Art, Sunshine, and Cool Escapes

Summer has officially arrived in Charleston, and with it comes that unmistakable Southern combination of steamy sidewalks, blooming jasmine, and the constant hum of life...

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