History
Since 1970, the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum on the campus of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State Univeristy in Brookings has been a destination for people from around the world to enjoy the artistic legacy of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã in all its diversity. Seven galleries feature more than a dozen new exhibits every year featuring a wide variety of artworks and themes, many with ties to South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã and others that bring international perspectives. Exhibitions are curated from the museum’s extensive collection of Harvey Dunn and Paul Goble paintings, traditional and contemporary Native American art including Oscar Howe paintings, Marghab Linens, fine art prints from the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s in the Cockerline Collection, as well as from the museum’s wide connections to emerging and internationally known artists and traveling exhibitions.
The museum has more than 7,000 objects in its collection including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, textiles and ceramics. The Museum Store features jewelry, pottery and original works of art by local and regional artists in addition to books on South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã history and culture.
The South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). This accreditation recognizes the museum's commitment and demonstration of the highest professional standards for education, public service and collections care. The museum is consistently recognized for the quality of its exhibitions and educational programs, including being named annually as one of the top museums and galleries in the U.S. by the American Art à£à£Ö±²¥Ðãs.
Vision
The South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum serves the diverse peoples and communities of the state and its visitors as South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã's premier visual arts resource.
Approved by the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum Advisory Board, Dec. 9, 2021.
Mission
To inspire creativity, connect people and enrich lives through art.
Approved by the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum Advisory Board, Dec. 9, 2021.