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Far from the major art capitals, works by internationally reputed artists and local standouts can be found in galleries on unassuming Southern streets. Indeed, many of the treasures in these locations couldn’t have emerged anywhere else. From Alabama folk art to Lowcountry landscapes to North Carolina crafts, a strong regional sensibility runs through the collections of the 10 galleries recommended here, as well as a relaxed, approachable vibe and a true sense of place.

“Photography is the medium of our time,” Dawkins says. “It reflects how I see the world. When I blink my eyes, it’s almost like a photograph. It’s approachable and understandable.”

For more than a decade, Mason Fine Art has been a place where artists whose works are exhibited at major museums like the Whitney are displayed right alongside those who set up shop on Moreland Avenue.