CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

Principle Gallery has stood the test of time for 30 years bringing contemporary realist art to Old Town, Alexandria, and worldwide. By cultivating a warm and welcoming environment where passersby and long-time friends can have a meaningful experience, Principle Gallery has set itself apart. The current invitational opened on March 22, 2024, and shows over … More CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

Each Page Creates “More Disruption”

The disruptors are back! For art lovers who dare to explore the more avant-garde side of contemporary realism, John Seed brings us his latest book “More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux”. It is the sequel to “Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World” which featured artists such as Aiden Kringen, J Louis, Valerio D’Ospina, Maya … More Each Page Creates “More Disruption”

Holtzclaw’s “Southern Exposure” Book Transports to Lowcountry

North Carolina-based, landscape painter Paula Holtzclaw, has published a new book! Her paintings capture the beauty and drama of nature through vibrant colors and lowcountry scenes. Influenced by memories of growing up along the Carolina coast and a love for the old masters’ works, Holtzclaw infuses classical realism approaches with impressionism to produce a unique … More Holtzclaw’s “Southern Exposure” Book Transports to Lowcountry

“Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson” by Nina Cooke John

For the past five years, our Waterfront Park has lent itself to various public art installations. It’s all thanks to the Alexandria Public Art Program, an extension of the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts. Together they act as the driving force behind the public art project Site See: New Views in Old Town. … More “Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson” by Nina Cooke John