ART + DESIGN
AllyRAE M EE T T H E C R E AT I V E
by Dawn Geertsema
Having been a tattoo artist for years, Ally Rae Haney felt that something was missing in the community.
H a n e y
“At the time, there was not a tattoo shop that was owned and operated by women, and I felt called to change that,” said Haney.
“Our goal is to provide an inclusive, calming atmosphere to ensure women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ members of our community feel safe and celebrated at our shop,” said Haney.
In January 2020, she opened Moon Rae Tattoo in Sioux Falls with two other artists, Erin Bennett and Sierra Nicole Miller.
At Moon Rae, they work to emphasize the importance of making each tattoo its own, a value of Haney’s. “In effort to maintain a highly personalized experience, our work is custom, we operate by appointment only, and we require a consultation prior to booking a tattoo,” she said. Haney shares more about her experience with being a tattoo artist and delves into some of her favorite ways to spend her time.
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