An exhibit featuring artwork dealing with humor and comedy in Native American cultures

 The Rapid City Arts Council is pleased to bring you A Comic Spirit, a selection of artwork from the Heritage Center’s Permanent Collection, opening on March 17 and on display until June 10, 2017. A reception will be held on Friday, March 17 from 5-7pm. The show will be located in the Ruth Brennan Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center in downtown Rapid City.

Ashley Pourier, Curator at The Heritage Center, has worked with the Rapid City Arts Council in selecting a group of artwork that deals with humor and comedy and the relationship of humor to healing and growth in Native American cultures. The exhibit is made up of 55 pieces including 2D and 3D artwork from 36 different artists and dating from the 1970s to 2016. The mediums used include oil paintings, watercolor, digital art, silkscreen, clay, wood, stone, mixed media, ink and colored pencil. This exhibit features work from numerous Native American tribes.

The Heritage Center (THC) began in 1969 as an art show demonstrating the talent and skills of Native American artists. As a result of purchasing award-winning artwork each year from that show, THC has grown it’s collection to include close to 10,000 pieces.

Special thanks to The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School and guest curator, Ashley Pourier.

Exhibit generously sponsored by Jeff and Linda Lea Viken, Security First Bank, South Dakota Arts Council and Rapid City Arts Council.