Sun to Moon Gallery to open doors in new Dallas Design District space

by Laura Seewoester

After spending seven years in Carrollton, Sun to Moon Gallery shut its doors last summer to move on to bigger and better things in a prime location for any art gallery.

The folks at Sun to Moon relocated to a mixed-use area as opposed to their Carrollton location, which left them as a destination venue. In their new location in the Dallas Design District, there are other businesses (and more importantly other galleries) to bring visitors in and the gallery has decided to have regular weekly hours in anticipation of that. (Prior to the move, Sun to Moon was only open 18 weekends a year.)

"When we saw the 1515 Levee Street building for the first time, we knew it was just what we were looking for," says gallery director Marilyn Miller. "It is in the up and coming Trinity Riverfront area and we believe this area has the potential to become Dallas' 'Soho' district over the next few years."

They have been renovating their new space (following the wave of galleries to move on and around Dragon Street) for the better part of 2008 and have finally scheduled a Grand Opening Exhibit and reception on February 21st. The new space was renovated by one of Dallas' award winning architects, Dan Shipley and it backs up to the Trinity River. The new gallery is more "old and completely overhauled" than brand-spanking-new-and-improved, and that's definitely a good thing.

"When we met architect Dan Shipley and saw his vision, we immediately felt he and the building were the right match for us," Miller said. "We feel the space has lots of character, more than you get with a brand new building... and we love the fact that our backyard is the Trinity River."

Sun to Moon represents contemporary fine art photographers. In 2009, look for a steady flow of events, including a “Great Trinity Forest” exhibition, book releases, and possibly even workshops for photographers.