The Vermillion Area Arts CouncilPO Box 484
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
605-675-9053
vaacboard@yahoo.com
| The Vermillion Area Arts
Council is a non-profit organization that encourages, assists, and
coordinates activities related to the arts and humanities in the
Vermillion area in order to involve the arts and humanities pervasively
in the life of the community. Our main goals are to play a central role in the development of the arts in the Vermillion area and make art a part of all segments of the community, encouraging both participation and appreciation. The Vermillion Area Arts Council incorporated in 1974, and in 1977 the VAAC became a non-profit organization. In 1990 the VAAC purchased its present home, the former St. Agnes Catholic Church at 202 Washington Street, and it became the Washington Street Arts Center. In 1995 the WSAC was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The VAAC hosts art exhibits, children’s and adult's art classes, music concerts, dance performances, literary readings, dramatic events, and film showings. The group also fosters arts education and art appreciation in area schools. The organization’s signature events, such as the “Chili Blues” chili competition and the St. Patrick’s Day celebration, celebrate food and music and take place at the Washington Street Arts Center. The VAAC plays dual roles in the community as an arts council and care taker of a 100-year-old building. Over the years thousands of volunteers have made our programming possible and helped with extensive renovation of the arts center. Current funding sources include annual memberships, the City of Vermillion, the United Way of Vermillion, the Vermillion Area Community Foundation, and private donors. There are plenty of opportunities to be a part of the Vermillion Area Arts Council – through membership, volunteering, and larger gifts. This is your arts council and community arts center. Your involvement is essential because everyone benefits when local arts flourish! |
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Vermillion Area
Arts Council