I have lived in Charleston for many years; I grew up here. Art galleries have been a part of my life since I was a child.
The Hagan gallery is by far the worst gallery I have ever entered. The art is okay, but nothing special. Clearly trying to fit in with the rest of beautiful Charleston. If it weren't for their wonderful location, they would have been out of business many moons ago.
The worst part is how they TREAT their customers. They only care about one thing- money. I watched the gallery kick out people who were there, taking their time, and enjoying the art. The Hagan gallery worker told the customers "if you aren't going to buy anything you need to leave." They were maybe there at max 10 mins. The workers would jump from customer to customer based on who showed the most interest in the most expensive...
Read moreI love to go to Charleston as often as I can to get my fine art "fix," and Hagan Fine Art Gallery is always my favorite. The artworks never cease to amaze and owner Karen Hewitt Hagan is so welcoming and fun to talk to. She has a discerning eye for art, which means that the artists in her gallery are truly talented and inspiring. In this gallery, there's something for everyone who enjoys viewing and buying impressionistic and abstract art. I highly recommend to spend some time in the gallery and look at every piece. Whether you take home happy memories or a colorful work of art, it will make your trip to Charleston...
Read moreKaren's Gallery (Hagan Fine Art) has a new & fabulous location on lower King Street. Be certain to stop in to view two floors of fantastic art! It's the perfect location to view wonderful lowcountry landscape paintings (my favorites!) as well as beautiful impressionist works from around the world. You can frequently find Karen painting in her studio and the courtyard libations on the monthly Friday night Art Walk are fabulous! Definitely drop in to say hello to Karen. You are likely to exit with one of her...
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