The Dallas gallery scene is abuzz with new faces and places to explore and inspire. Below are eight of our favorites.
Conduit Gallery first opened its space to the Dallas art community in 1984. Today, the gallery continues to maintain its longstanding presence in the area that it has become well-known for, thanks to the talent of its 30 core artists who provide a sustained, rigorous list of exhibitions each year and the gallery’s dedication to both represented and unrepresented artists. Beloved by art novices and experts alike, Conduit Gallery runs two exhibitions simultaneously in addition to its Project Room, an in-house space reserved for works by young contemporary artists. Owner and director Nancy Whitenack and director and project room curator Danette Dufilho ensure the integrity and continued variety of works displayed at Conduit Gallery of contemporary art exhibitions, showcasing established rising stars from Texas and around the world. 1626 Hi Line Drive, Ste. C, Dallas, conduitgallery.com
A Dallas-based contemporary art gallery focusing on emerging and mid-career artists, Gallery 12.26 was founded by sisters Hannah Fagadau and Hilary Fagadau in 2019 to offer a fresh, international perspective to the Dallas art community and gallery landscape. The gallery hosts around 10 exhibitions each year, representing artists and works recognized nationally and internationally. Following a successful pop-up gallery in early 2021, Gallery 12.26 opened an additional location and project space in Los Angeles. 150 Manufacturing St., Ste. 205, Dallas, gallery1226.com
Located in the heart of the Dallas Design District since 2009, Galleri Urbane began in the front two rooms of Ree and Jason Willaford’s Victorian-style former home in Silver City, New Mexico. Jason’s first exhibition, titled “Belly of the Cowgirl,” garnered widespread public praise and led to the official launch of Galleri Urbane in 1999. The gallery has hosted pop-up exhibitions in Marfa, Texas, and today, it continues its commitment as a leader in the presentation and promotion of contemporary art under the direction of curator Ree Willaford and manager Jason Willaford. Working independently with private and corporate collections and collaborating with art brokers and architectural and design professionals, the gallery collaborates with clients to implement and manage art consultation projects. 2277 Monitor St., Dallas, galleriurbane.com
Representing an international set of artists from emerging to mid-career in varying mediums, Keijsers Koning Gallery showcases the work of individuals whose work is concept-driven and pushes the boundaries of both medium and craft. The gallery’s featured artists have also comprehensively proven to sustain continuity in their visual expression and remain committed to their process and thoughts. 150 Manufacturing St., Ste. 201, Dallas, keijserskoning.com
As one of Texas’ top gallerists, Laura Rathe represents a top-tier roster of mid-career and established contemporary artists. With three locations—two in Houston and one in Dallas—Laura Rathe brings over 25 years of experience. In the fall, the gallery celebrated the highly-anticipated exhibitions featuring storied artists Meredith Pardue and Lucrecia Waggoner. 1130 Dragon St., Ste. 130, Dallas, laurarathe.com
For gallery owners Emmanuel and Dr. Valerie Gillespie, instilling a sense of joy while learning is imperative to their teaching practices—a principle evidenced by their successful management and combination of strengths that benefit both families and the community. The gallery promotes emerging, mid-career, and veteran artists and aids students interested in continuing art in high school and college through their in-house program, Portfolio Prep. 4755 Algiers St., Ste. 100, Dallas, pencilonpapergallery.com
Featuring contemporary art, the gallery at Peter Augustus focuses on emerging and mid-career artists, primarily from the Asia-Pacific region, with a special focus on Japan. Founded in 2021 by Dallas native Peter Augustus Owen, former associate publisher of Art Asia Pacific magazine and associate director of public relations and digital marketing for Perrotin in Asia, Peter brings more than a decade of experience working with artists to the gallery. In addition to his in-depth art, marketing, editorial, public relations and advertising experiences, Peter is also an avid supporter of human rights issues, and his gallery is the culmination and representation of his varied interests and knowledge in the arts community. Since opening his doors, Peter has hosted several artists’ first solo exhibitions in North America. 2268 Monitor St., Ste. C, Dallas, peteraugustusgallery.com
This contemporary North Texas art gallery brings the most innovative names in the scene to the curious minds of Dallas. This creative space offers a little bit of everything under the sun when it comes to brash, bold, one-of-a-kind works. Witness the artistic process through talks with featured artists during open studios. Discover rising talent and discuss daring works with other art enthusiasts at lively openings. Various Small Fires is always looking ahead, welcoming artistic experimentation however unexpected. 1511 Commerce St., vsf.la
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