Our Story

In 1992, Arlene Rice, a painter in her own right, founded Details Past and Present Art and Antiques in a 400 sq. ft. space on Kent Street in Charlottetown, PE. Details quickly outgrew this space and moved to its current location on Victoria Row, the heart of Charlottetown’s Heritage District, in 1999.

What began as an eclectic collection of antiques, home décor, and local art has grown to be a respected resource within the Maritimes arts communities. We have had the good fortune of forming strong, lasting relationships with prominent artists from Prince Edward Island, Canada, and abroad. In fact, Details now represents many artists who had previously exhibited with the Pilar Shephard Gallery and the Lorimer Gallery, both of which have ceased operations.

As we focused on the fine-art side of the business, we changed the name from Details Past and Present to Details Fine Art Gallery. Today we represent prominent artists in a wide variety of media and subject matter. We also feature art glass and custom jewelry, as well as unique work by some of the region’s best artisans. All our Island artists are represented exclusively at Details, and all our artists have a connection to the Island, to the Maritimes, or to the sea.

Our clients come from all walks of life and from all corners of the world. They are seeking just the right painting for their home or office or looking to add to their existing collection. It is our privilege to offer high-quality fine art from our broad spectrum of talent. We ship worldwide.

In April of 2024, Kyle Timothy Blood, an interior designer and decorator, purchased Details from the late Arlene Rice; he looks forward to continuing Arlene’s legacy in stewarding the premier fine-art gallery on Prince Edward Island and beyond.