Way before Charleston’s collective allure caught the iPhones of influencers, the city wholly captured the imagination of artists.

It still does.

Ask those in the know about Corrigan Gallery. Walk through the deep red door of 38 Queen St. set in a stucco of the perfect shade of pale pink and you’ll be immediately drawn into light-laced rooms.

As often as not, the art on display draws largely from places we call home. When artists — whether past or present, whether steeped in realism or veering toward abstract expressionism — channel Charleston, the results are as wildly evocative as they are strikingly varied.

Tilting at 20

Through September, Corrigan Gallery will mark its 20th anniversary with special happenings, a group show and giveaways.

On a recent Friday afternoon, keepsake bags

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