Hagan Fine Art Gallery Announces New Location and Launch Party

Press Release

Hagan Fine Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its move to 125 Church Street and its Launch Party there on May 5th. For the inaugural exhibition, the gallery will feature Amy Dixon’s exhibition titled “Intuitions.” Amy Dixon’s reception will be held on the same day as the gallery’s launch party, which is during Artwalk on May 5th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Hagan Fine Art Gallery (HFA) will kick off their launch party and Amy Dixon’s reception with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Charleston’s Mayor, John Tecklenburg and other special guests, at 5 pm on May 5th. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the gallery welcomes visitors to Amy Dixon’s reception with bubbles and nibbles, and the opportunity to mingle in-person with the artist. 

Hagan Fine Art Gallery, now (as of May 5th) at 125 Church Street, is within easy walking distance to many of Charleston’s fine art galleries, new restaurants, fine shops, and one block away from the historic Dock Street Theatre (the oldest theater in America). One of the things that makes this location particularly special is that the gallery space was formerly home to many beloved Charleston artists, notably Margaret Petterson and John Carroll Doyle. John Doyle, a famous Charleston artist (1942-2014) became an encouraging supporter, mentor and friend to Karen Hewitt Hagan early in her art career. In 2010, Karen founded Hagan Fine Art Gallery in the French Quarter on State Street, not far from the gallery’s new Church Street location. “This move feels like coming home, visiting old friends,” says Karen Hewitt Hagan. “It’s a slice of history in a beautiful art neighborhood, and in a building that has been a celebrated art destination for decades. It’s an extreme honor to showcase the artists of HFA where so many much-loved Charleston artists have shown their works.” 

Amy Dixon’s exhibition “Intuitions” will showcase 14 of her new works, including one monumental canvas and many large-scale statement paintings and will be on display at Hagan Fine Art Gallery from May 5 to May 31, 2023. Online purchases of Amy’s new works are going on now at HaganFineArt.com.

Says gallery owner Karen Hewitt Hagan, “Just like her art, Amy is a bundle of energy and so joyful to be around.” Amy Dixon is well known for her sophisticated abstract and expressionistic style, which features bold colors, dynamic shapes, and intriguing textures. As an artist who does not necessarily limit herself to one specific style, Dixon explores both abstract and loose representational painting, describing her work as “intuitive, curious, never stagnant, eccentric, energetic, and saturated with color.” Amy is universally praised for her unique brushwork and evocative mastery of expressive art. One collector aptly describes the impact of Amy’s work: “It’s a style of painting that remains in your brain for years until you finally realize you have to just have one of your own. They’re just like nothing you see anywhere else.” 

As founder of Hagan Fine Art Gallery, Karen Hewitt Hagan has become a well-known Charleston-based fine artist and passionate art collector with a vision for provide an exciting, inviting spaces for regional and master artists to showcase their works. As such, the new space at 125 Church features a beautifully appointed main area, which branches into many light filled  rooms hung with new art (each month). This circa 1801 space (which was historically 3 homes that have now been combined into one retail space) with its old-world Charleston charm on the corner of Church and Chalmers, provides an alluring backdrop for art browsing or private showings. 

“We are thrilled to open a new cultural space in this time-honored historic city, one that is dedicated to showcasing exciting and important art and artists from around the globe. Our team has a passion for creating a beautiful and welcoming environment to explore paintings and sculpture, from traditional to abstract – a place where art lovers can connect with the artists and their works.” Said gallery owner Karen Hewitt Hagan.

HFA represents over 25 painters and sculptors including masters from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada and Ukraine, as well as exciting artists from across America. Karen Hewitt Hagan and her team are constantly scouting the global art world for exciting new artists to showcase. The gallery’s continued success is attributed to their commitment to introducing innovative, unique, and masterful works of art to the market. 

The address, 125 Church Street, is on the National Register’s List of Historic Properties. For more information about the upcoming Amy Dixon exhibition and Hagan Fine Art’s impressive roster of artists, please visit HaganFineArt.com and follow the gallery’s news, exhibitions, and events on social media:

Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest: @haganfineart

NOTE: Hagan Fine Art will remain open at its 49 Archdale Street location during the month of April. 

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