Since first opening in 1994, Principle Gallery has been dedicated to exhibiting the best of American and European Contemporary Realism. Focusing on paintings in oil and bronze sculpture, the gallery represents emerging, mid-career, and established artists with a distinct personal approach to their work. Principle Gallery gains great exposure for its artists through solo exhibitions, selective group shows, and national art fairs. In the summer of 2013, Principle expanded it's unique aesthetic to the the historic French Quarter of Charleston, South Carolina. This second location continues the tradition of showing fantastic representational art by emerging as well as established fine artists, and is an active player in the surrounding Charleston community. Both locations work closely with their collectors to find personal and lasting fine art for their homes, offices, and more. Feel free to contact us today: Alexandria- info@principlegallery.com Charleston- art@principlecharleston.com
Robert Lee King, a dear friend of Principle Gallery died March 5, 2022. He was an incredibly smart, kind, and strong person and we want to celebrate his legacy. A memorial celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 5:30-8 pm here in the gallery at 208 King Street Alexandria, VA … More Remembering Robert Lee King
In January 2022 our sister gallery in Charleston, SC opened a secondary viewing space inside The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel located at 115 Meeting Street, just one block away from the gallery. Principle Gallery and the Mills House Hotel have long been in partnership with one another. The Mills House Hotel has generously supported … More The Mills House Hotel partners with Principle Gallery
Lynn Boggess’ solo exhibition is now open! We officially opened the show on Friday and it will be on display through Monday, May 9th. Over thirty brand new works are currently featured in the gallery. We hope you can visit us in person to experience Lynn’s work first hand. If you can’t make it to … More Lynn Boggess: Tactile Realism
**THE AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED** We are hosting an online fundraising auction on behalf of Alexandria- based artist Ryan M. Quinn. Ryan has been sculpting in Bronze since 2018. He learned to sculpt while serving as a military diplomat in Kyiv, Ukraine, and his work is influenced by the classical sculptural style of his artistic … More Fundraising Auction for Ukraine
Yayoi Kusama is back and has once again graced the Washington, DC area with a mesmerizing collection. One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection is now open at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden! One with Eternity will be on view until November 27th, 2022. The text featured in this post is credited … More One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama at the Hirshhorn
Christine Lashley’s solo exhibition Color and Light opens today at Principle Gallery Charleston! There will be an opening reception in the gallery from 5-8 pm this evening and Christine will be in attendance. “Thirty new paintings explore my love of layers and light-dazzle at my Principle Gallery Charleston Solo Show Color and Light. The nuance … More Christine Lashley “Color and Light”
Opening Tonight! The City of Alexandria will unveil its newest public art installation, I Love You, in Alexandria’s Waterfront Park (1 Prince St.) this evening starting at 5:30 pm. This new temporary installation by Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt of R&R STUDIOS (@rrstudiosmiami) is the fourth in the Site See: New Views in Old Town … More “I Love You” by R&R STUDIOS
The Still Life featuring the work of Jorge Alberto, Elizabeth Floyd, and Larry Preston is now open! This exhibition celebrates the still life, one of the most iconic painting genres. We currently have over 30 new paintings on display from all three artists. Click here to view the entire exhibition and if you’re on a … More The Still Life: Jorge Alberto, Elizabeth Floyd & Larry Preston
Kevin Fitzgerald’s Solo Exhibition is now open! If you’re close-by this evening, join us for the opening reception from 6-8:30 pm. If you’re unable to visit us in person, we offer a few different options to view the exhibit online. Click through the issuu catalogue below or click the image of the gallery to view … More Kevin Fitzgerald: Beauty and Power
North Carolina-based painter, Laura E. Pritchett, discusses her transition from oil to acrylics! Acrylics have completely changed the way she creates her artwork while traveling. In the video above, Laura beautifully exhibits how she has expanded her possibilities with the help of acrylics and polymer glazing liquid. I think this video teaches us that art … More Laura E. Pritchett: “Making art has been my life-long passion”
Principle Gallery 