The contemporary art gallery,
Mackerel Sky in East Lansing, has moved to a new building.
The move, albeit a short 110 paces, allowed the gallery to sign a new 10-year lease.
The new building is 1,670 sq. ft. and the gallery retains its staff of
two full-time and two part-time employees. only 110 paces.
"We wanted to be around for 10 more years," says Tom Dufelmeier, who owns the
gallery along with his wife. "We were pretty crowded in the old place," says Dufelmeier "But it is easy to display things here."
Mackerel Sky first opened in Aug. 1990 and is still going strong. "We're doing really well, business has picked up quite a bit," says Dufelmeier.
The new location was formerly a restaurant and some repairs had to be done before Mackerel Sky could move in, such as a new heating and cooling unit.
Dufelmeier says they are focusing on green environmental features at the new location "We're trying to be environmentally conscious," he says. "It is kind of a no brainer."
Dufelmeier says there will be a 20th anniversary celebration in August, with a special exhibit featuring artists from the gallery's past.
Despite the short move, visitors can still park where they would before says Dufelmeier. "Come in and see what's new," he encourages patrons.
Source: Tom Dufelmeier
Writer:
Daniel J. Hogan
All Photographs © Dave Trumpie
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