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Permanent Collection

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.
On behalf of the Rapid City Arts Council, the Dahl staff, Board of Directors, and our volunteers, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and thank the City of Rapid City for their ongoing support of our organization. It is because of support like this that we are able to continue to fulfill our mission to champion inclusive, innovative and inspired arts opportunities to enrich the communities we serve. 

The Rapid City Arts Council receives support from generous members and donors, the City of Rapid City,  SD Community Foundation, and the South Dakota Arts Council with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. Special thanks to Bierschbach Equipment and Supply and Dakota Business Center, Carter Taylor.

​​The Dahl Arts Center is a municipal facility managed by the Rapid City Arts Council and owned by the City of Rapid City.​
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    • CONTACT US
    • CULTURAL PLAN
    • OUR TEAM
    • OUR BOARD
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  • DAHL ARTS CENTER
  • EDUCATION
  • VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
    • Galleries at Dahl Arts Center >
      • How to Exhibit
      • Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Current Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibititions
    • South Dakota Artists Legacy Project
    • Emerging Artists >
      • Emerging Performing Artists
      • Emerging Visual Artists
    • Performing Arts >
      • Upcoming Performances
      • Rapid City Limits
  • EVENTS
    • Upcoming Performances
    • Rapid City Limits
    • Event Space Rentals
    • Office Space Rentals
  • ART ALLEY
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