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Charleston Art Gallery Receives Top Global Recognition from TripAdvisor
Here's some good news to share today. Thank you to our local press for sharing this: A beloved Charleston gallery has once again been recognized on the world stage. After...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Fred Jamar: Capturing the Heart of Charleston for Over Four Decades
There are few artists who so completely embody the spirit of their city as Fred Jamar does Charleston. For more than 40 years, Jamar has...
Artists Sneak Surprises Into Their Work
Art is full of surprises. Beyond brushstrokes and color theory, some artists like to play a clever game with their viewers—leaving secret messages, symbols, and...