About our permanent collection:
Intended as a legacy for future generations, the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) strives to grow and maintain a permanent collection with a primary focus on work by artists who have lived and worked in the region. With a mission to preserve the work of local artists in mind, a variety of art has been collected.
The RCAC's collection is a result of planned collecting goals and the actual resources available. In 1976, an endowment of $6000 was given by the Rapid City Arts Association to the RCAC to facilitate purchases for the permanent collection. Shortly after this, an endowment from the Ann Pier fund was added and individuals made additional contributions in the following years. The annual interest accrued from this endowment continues to supply funding for collections purchase and care. Also, significant to this collection are the private contributions from individuals, grants, and businesses that aid in the acquisition of artwork.
The collection began with 17 Grace and 2 Abbie French paintings donated by the Miser family. Since 1978, the collection has grown from 24 pieces to its current size of 230.
The RCAC's collection is a result of planned collecting goals and the actual resources available. In 1976, an endowment of $6000 was given by the Rapid City Arts Association to the RCAC to facilitate purchases for the permanent collection. Shortly after this, an endowment from the Ann Pier fund was added and individuals made additional contributions in the following years. The annual interest accrued from this endowment continues to supply funding for collections purchase and care. Also, significant to this collection are the private contributions from individuals, grants, and businesses that aid in the acquisition of artwork.
The collection began with 17 Grace and 2 Abbie French paintings donated by the Miser family. Since 1978, the collection has grown from 24 pieces to its current size of 230.
