About our permanent collection:
The permanent collection at the Dahl was established as a legacy for future generations and asset of the people of the City of Rapid City. The RCAC develops and maintains the permanent collection with a primary focus on works by artists who have influenced, lived and/or worked in the region. A variety of art has been collected since 1978 with a mission to preserve the work of local artists.
Development of the permanent collection results from the planned collecting goals and financial resources available to the RCAC. In 1976, an endowment of $6,000 was established for the RCAC by the Rapid City Art Association to facilitate acquisitions for the permanent collection. The Ann Pier fund was then added for individual donors to contribute to the endowment in subsequent years. Proceeds from this endowment continue to fund collection purposes and care. Financial contributions from donors and grants provide the periodic purchases from regional artists for the collection. The collection now houses 249 works by 119 artists.
Development of the permanent collection results from the planned collecting goals and financial resources available to the RCAC. In 1976, an endowment of $6,000 was established for the RCAC by the Rapid City Art Association to facilitate acquisitions for the permanent collection. The Ann Pier fund was then added for individual donors to contribute to the endowment in subsequent years. Proceeds from this endowment continue to fund collection purposes and care. Financial contributions from donors and grants provide the periodic purchases from regional artists for the collection. The collection now houses 249 works by 119 artists.
