Rapid City Arts Council Presents the Inaugural Exhibition of the Denise J. Du Broy Collection at the Dahl Arts Center

For Immediate Release: May 16, 2024
Rapid City Arts Council Presents the Inaugural Exhibition of the Denise J. Du Broy Collection at the Dahl Arts Center

WHAT: The Denise J. Du Broy Collection Exhibition
EXHIBIT DATES: Friday, May 31 - Saturday, August 24
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 31, 5-7pm
WHERE: Denise Du Broy Gallery | Dahl Arts Center

The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is pleased to announce the unveiling of the "Denise J. Du Broy Collection" in an exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, running from May 31 to August 24. This inaugural display of the Du Broy Collection offers a rare opportunity for the community to experience the newest additions to the permanent collection at the Dahl Arts Center.

The Du Broy Collection was established in 2023 to honor the significant contributions of Rapid City artist and former Dahl curator and gallery director, Denise Du Broy. Following a successful career as a studio artist and many years volunteering with RCAC, Du Broy served as curator and Gallery Director at the Dahl from 2011 to 2023, curating over 200 exhibitions and elevating the work of thousands of regional artists. Her visionary leadership expanded the permanent collection at the Dahl by over 150 pieces, ensuring that the community will have access to a diverse collection of works representing the talent and artistic innovation of the region for generations to come.

Comprising pieces by an array of contemporary artists, the Du Broy Collection features works created and generously donated by regional artists such as Lynn Thorpe, Roger Broer, Dan Tackett, Steve Babbitt, Angela Babby, Dwayne Wilcox, Michael Baum, Anna Achtziger, J. Desy Schoenewies, Marty Two Bulls, Jr, Loy Allen, Jean Selvy-Wyss, Don Montileaux, Tim Peterson, Quintin Owens, and Becky Grismer.

Following the Du Broy Collection exhibition, additional works from the permanent collection will be on display at the Dahl from June 7 through August 31, including notable acquisitions made by Du Broy herself, such as "Long Playing" by Roger Broer, "Backbone" by Keith BraveHeart, and "Heavenly Bodies" by Grete Bodogaard.

The community is invited to the opening reception for the Du Broy Collection on Friday, May 31, from 5pm to 7pm at the Dahl Arts Center. The exhibition gallery will also be open with free admission Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Further information about the exhibition and related events can be found at thedahl.org.

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For More Information:
Noah Geiger
Rapid City Arts Council
Dahl Arts Center
605.394.4101 x2
[email protected]

The purpose of the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is to champion the power of art to bring all kinds of people together, making art more accessible, more integral and more inspiring for the communities we serve.​ RCAC was established by community leaders in 1968 and officially partnered with the city in 1974 to manage the Dahl Arts Center and expand arts and cultural resources. RCAC creates and supports diverse programming in exhibitions, performances, and educational classes. Supported by individual donors and organizations such as the Black Hills Area Community Foundation, John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the South Dakota Arts Council through the South Dakota Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, and others, RCAC is committed to enriching the community's artistic and cultural experiences. Located at 713 7th St in Downtown Rapid City, the center offers free admission and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Discover more at rapidcityartscouncil.org.