Dallas / Fort Worth Art Galleries

These the private contemporary art galleries in the Metroplex area that I visit. I list serious, full-time, CONTEMPORARY galleries with monthly rotating exhibits. There are other art galleries with imported oils, old masters and such. I don't list them because I just don't visit often. You can find them via the art dealers association links.

The DF/W gallery scene is strong. Many galleries have moved to the Dragon Street / Design District. The galleries are free, but of course they would not mind if you buy art! The work on the walls is for sale. Unless noted, the gallery has free parking available in a lot or on the street.

Dallas Art Galleries

  • Dallas Art Dealers Association - complete listing with maps

    Fair Park / East Downtown Dallas

    You can walk down Exposition from 500X to Angstrom, but will probably want to drive to the other locations. There are some other small, Saturday-only galleries in the area that come and go.

    • 500X   §   www.500x.org
        500 Exposition, 214-828-1111. Sat-Sun noon-5.

        Comments: Texas' oldest Co-op gallery showing contemporary art by local artists. Located just North of Fair Park in a great old building.

    • Angstrom   §   www.angstromgallery.com
        3690 Parry, 214-823-6456.

        Hours: Tue - Sat Noon - 5 pm.

        Comments: Located across from Fair Park. Contemporary art, often from New York. The main gallery is now located in L.A.

    • Public Trust   §   www.trustthepublic.com/
        2919-C Commerce St., 214-760-7170.

        Hours: Tue - Sat Noon-6.

        Comments: Formerly called Art Prostitute it features hip art in a good gallery space. They also design and print art publications.

    • Road Agent   §   www.road-agent.com
        2909-A Canton St., 214-749-4049.

        Hours: Tue - Sat Noon - 5 pm.

        Comments: Next door to Barry Whistler. Great small space with contemporary art

    • Barry Whistler   §   www.barrywhistlergallery.com
        2909-B Canton, 214-939-0242.

        Hours: Thur - Sat noon-5.

        Comments: Contemporary art by mostly Texas artists.

      Uptown Gallery District

      These galleries are all within easy walking distance. There are also many places to eat and shop in the area near the Crescent. The MAC and major Dallas museums are an easy drive as well. There are a few other galleries not listed, as they do not show contemporary art.

    • Afterimage   §   www.afterimagegallery.com
        2828 Routh, Suite 115 (in the Quadrangle), 214-871-9140. Mon - Sat 10-5:30.

        Comments: Outstanding photography by regional and national artists. One of the oldest photo galleries in the the country!

    • Kristi Stubbs   §   www.artnet.com/gallery/1021/kristy-stubbs-gallery.html
        2606 Fairmount, 214-871-9311. Tue - Fri 10-5, Sat 10-6.

        Comments: Located behind and on the second floor. Contemporary art by a variety of artists. There is always something outstanding there by some famous artists.

    • David Dike   §   www.daviddikefineart.com
        2613 Fairmont, 214-720-4044.

        Hours: Tue - Fri 10-5:00, Sat 11-5.

        Comments: Features 19th and early 20th Century Regional artists. Exhibits some great early Texas artists.

    • Fairmount Gallery   §   www.fairmountgallery.com
        2517 Fairmount Street, 214-754-0055.

        Hours: Mon - Sat 10-6.

        Comments: Nice space and a variety of contemporary Texas artists. Closing March 31st and moving to Mexico.

    • uptowndallas.net - Galleries and other business in the district

      Dallas Design District

      This is where many interior decorator showrooms are located. It's the hot spot for art galleries! Located off Oak Lawn just south of I-30. Many galleries are located on Dragon Street.

    • Brooke Berman Gallery   §   www.brookebermangallery.com
        170 Leslie Street, 214-827-7211.

        Hours: Call.

        Comments: New space showing contemporary art. Interesting! There are two galleries on Leslie Street, just off Industrial Blvd.

    • Craighead-Green   §   www.craigheadgreen.com
        1011 Dragon, 214-855-0779.

        Hours: Tue - Fri 10-5:30, Sat 11-5.

        Comments: A large space showing contemporary art by mostly Texas artists. One of the better galleries.

    • Conduit   §   www.conduitgallery.com
        1626-C Hi Line, 214-939-0064

        Hours: Wed - Sat 11:30-5:30.

        Comments: Large gallery space located just North of Dragon. Contemporary art by mostly Texas artists.

    • David Dike Gallery 2   §   www.DavidDikeEstates.com
        1229-B Slocum Street, 214-741-2789

        Hours: Call.

        Comments: Dike still has a gallery Uptown. This second gallery is a nice space. Art varies from contemporary to older art by Texas artists.

    • Gerald Peters   §   www.gpgallerydallas.com
        1019 Dragon St., 214-969-9410.

        Hours: Tue - Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10-5.

        Comments: They show everything from Texas artists to Picasso. One of the premier galleries in a new large space.

    • Holly Johnson   §   www.hollyjohnsongallery.com
        1411 Dragron, 214-369-0169

        Hours: Tue - Sat 10-5.

        Comments: New gallery, great space with contemporary art by Texas artists.

    • Light & Sie   §   www.LightAndSie.com
        129 Leslie Street, 214-745-2255.

        Hours: Call.

        Comments: Large gallery showing contemporary art. This is the best looking space in Dallas! It will be interesting to see what this new gallery does.

    • Marty Walker   §   www.martywalkergallery.com
        2135 Farrington St., 214-749-0066.

        Hours: Tue - Fri 11-6, Sat Noon-5..

        Comments: Located just West of Oak Lawn. Large space with contemporary art by Texas artists.

    • Pan American Art Projects   §   www.panamericanart.com
        1615 Dragon St., 214-522-3303.

        Hours: Tue - Sat 10-5.

        Comments: New large location. They exhibit local, regional and South American artists.

    • PDNB Gallery   §   www.pdnbgallery.com
        1202 Dragon Street, Suite 103, 214-969-1852.

        Hours: Tue - Sat 11-6.

        Comments: Formerly called Photographs Do Not Bend. PDNB shows contemporary photography by national and regional artists.

      Bishop arts district


      The Bishop arts district is in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, south of I-30 and west of I-35. In addition to the galleries, there are several good restaurants, antique shops and other attractions. The galleries are showing contemporary art.

    • Decorazon Gallery   §   www.decorazongallery.com
        417 North Bishop Ave., 214-946-1003.

        Hours: Thursday - Saturday 11am-3pm & 6pm-10pm, Sunday 12am-4pm

        Comments: Contemporary art. Note late hours. Many fun places to eat and shop on Bishop.

    • Mighty Fine Arts (MFA)   §   www.mfagallery.com
        419 N. Tyler (just south of Davis), 214-942-5241.

        Hours: Sat - Sun 12-6.

        Comments: Contemporary art.

      Other Dallas Locations

    • Artists Showplace   §   www.artistsshowplace.com
        15615 Coit (Southwest corner of Coit & Arapaho), 972-233-1223.

        Hours: Mon - Sat 10-6.

        Comments: Local artists co-op. A great, two story space in North Dallas.

    • Cerulean Gallery   §   www.theceruleangallery.com
        6609 A Hillcrest Ave., 214-739-2583.

        Hours: Mon - Sat 10-6.

        Comments: The only real art gallery in the Park Cities, located on Hillcrest in Snider Plaza. A nice two-story space exhibiting contemporary art. It's a rising star.

    • Dunn & Brown Contemporary   §   www.dunnandbrown.com
        5020 Tracy, 214-521-4322.

        Hours: Tue - Sat 11-5.

        Comments: Texas contemporary artists. A little difficult to find the first time, just north of the hot Knox street area.

    • Photographic Archives
        5117 West Lovers Lane, 214-352-3167.

        Hours: Thur - Sat 10-5:30.

        Comments: Contemporary photography.

    • Valley House   §   www.valleyhouse.com
        6616 Spring Valley, 972-239-2441.

        Hours: Mon - Sat 10-5.

        Comments: Located in North Dallas in a beautiful location.

    Arlington Art Galleries

    • The UpStairs Gallery   §   www.upstairsartgallery.com
        1038 W. Abram St. 817-277-6961.

        Hours: Tue - Sat 11 - 5.

        Comments: Mostly contemporary art with some traditional landscape. They also teach art classes and workshops in a studio building. Founded in 1968, it's one of the oldest galleries in the metroplex. Located about two miles West of the Arlington Museum of Art and UTA gallery.

    Fort Worth Art Galleries

    • Fort Worth Art Dealers Association - complete listing

    • Art Space 111   §   www.artspace111.com
        111 Hampton Street, 817-877-4920.

        Hours: Call, by appointment or by chance.

        Comments: Gallery and studio of Daniel Blagg, Dennis Blagg, Nancy Lamb and others.

    • Gallery 414   §   www.gallery414.org
        414 Templeton, 817-556-6595.

        Hours: Sat - Sun Noon-5.

        Comments: Contemporary art by local artists. They have some very interesting exhibits. Near the museum district.

    • Edmund Craig Gallery   §   www.edmundcraiggallery.com
        3550-C West Seventh St., 817-732-6663.

        Comments: Southwestern and contemporary art.

    • Rebecca Low Gallery   §   www.rebeccalow.com
        7608 Camp Bowie West., 817-244-1151. Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4.

        Comments: Rebecca's fun sculpture and works by others.

    • William Campbell Contemporary Art   §   www.williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com
        4935 Byers (Just off Camp Bowie Blvd.), 817-737-9566. Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4.

        Comments: Contemporary art by primarily Texas artists.

    Other Locations

    • Webb Gallery   §   www.webbartgallery.com
        209 W. Franklin, Waxahachie, Texas, 972-938-8085. Sat-Sun 1-5.

        Comments: Folk art by local artists. It's worth the drive. There are antique and other interesting stores in downtown Waxahachie.