When the Potomac River’s tide engulfed most of modern day Union Street in the 1790’s, George Gilpin built and owned the building where Principle Gallery currently resides. Having sliced into the nearby cliff, Gilpin used the surrounding clay and stone for the foundation of the 208 King Street location. He would then use this building as a place … More From Gilpin to Gallery: The History of 208 King Street
Have you been wanting to plan a special event, but been looking for the perfect location? Do you need a space for a reception or personal/corporate celebration? Well, Principle Gallery is a gorgeous historic building filled with amazing art and we are more than happy to help you host your special occasion at an affordable cost! … More Rental Space at Principle Gallery
After following our tips on how to hang your artwork, next is to learn how to light it properly. From conserving the piece to making it look the best, lighting has a huge effect on how artwork is displayed. Here are just a few tips that will help with the longevity of your piece all the while flaunting … More How to Light Artwork: Bright Ideas
Jeremy Mann is a world renowned artist and one of our most sought-after painters. 2016 has been a big year for him; in addition to a documentary about his life and work being released this year, we are thrilled to announce that Jeremy has also had another book published! This book focuses on Jeremy’s plein air landscape painting. Here’s … More Jeremy Mann’s New Book!
As many of you know, we have an open call for entries until Wednesday, September 28th for our juried exhibition, “Root to Bloom: The Places Artists Call Home.” Gallery staff and guest juror, Teresa Oaxaca, will be selecting submitted works to feature in the gallery and the show will be opening Friday, November 11th. New to … More UPDATE! “Root to Bloom” Prizes
There are so many little details that go into redesigning a room, especially when it comes to hanging art. So, instead of throwing every little detail at you, here are just a few tips to consider before, during, and after hanging your art! THE “BEFORE” TIPS Not sure how to arrange your paintings? Well before … More How to Hang Your Art: Part 2
So, you bought the painting. You framed the painting. But how do you hang the painting? It can be pretty daunting to have this beautiful piece of art and then have no idea where to put the piece, how high to hang it, or even know what types of screws. So to help you out, … More How to Hang Your Art: Part 1
Minimal. Contrastable. Impressionistic. These are a just a few adjectives journalists use to describe the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts’ alumnus, Geoffrey Johnson. His use of muted, black and white tones emphasize the intensity of the scene in which he is trying to depict through a simplified, yet strategic gesture. Inspired by his travels and first-hand observations, Johnson utilizes … More Pre-Show Introduction: Geoffrey Johnson
For one very special night, the Principle Gallery will be hosting the National Institute of American Doll Artists‘ gallery exhibition for its 2016 Conference! Showing original art dolls crafted by artists around the nation, the exhibit will display this traditional yet dynamic art form. In 1963, creative doll-makers and collectors gathered together to make a formal … More NIADA to show at Principle Gallery
Time is running out to check out “The Language of Objects” still life invitational at Principle Gallery! It is a truly fantastic show, with a range of styles and subject matter to delight every taste. We thought it’d be fun to take a super-quick look at the many centuries of history of still life painting … More A Brief History of Still Life Painting
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