Our Collections
The Permanent Collections of The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum were founded on a remarkably succinct and bold mission statement: to collect the art of our time and place. This mission continues to guide the display and interpretation of the over 5,000 artworks that are included in the Collections—as well as the accession of exciting new works.
James Tiernan O'Rourke's substantial personal collection remains the seedbed of the Permanent Collections, given as the bequest of his estate in 2016. Combined with the generous gifts of other collectors and artists and with museum purchases, the Permanent Collections of The Rourke represent an array of global cultures, regional icons, and cosmopolitan art movements.
James Tiernan O'Rourke's substantial personal collection remains the seedbed of the Permanent Collections, given as the bequest of his estate in 2016. Combined with the generous gifts of other collectors and artists and with museum purchases, the Permanent Collections of The Rourke represent an array of global cultures, regional icons, and cosmopolitan art movements.
Currently on Display
- Gordon Mortenson: Reduction Woodcuts
- Our Prairie, Our Home
- Sculptors of The Rourke
- Pop Art
- Tiny and Ancient: Roman Glass & Egyptian Ushtabi
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board,
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
