PO BOX 549
VERMILLION, SD 57069
605 624 3331
support@vermculture.org

Board of Directors

Ruth Hamel, Board President
Freelance Writer & Editor

Sue Tuve, Vice President
Retired Director of Planned Giving
University of South Dakota

Mary Giffin, Treasurer
Executive Director
Vermillion Public Schools Foundation

Kevin Bliss
Owner, Kevin Bliss Construction

Hannah DeLange
Communications & Tourism Manager
Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company

Marcus Destin
Assistant Director of Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs
University of South Dakota

Lauren Freese
Associate Professor, Art History
University of South Dakota

Susan Gapp
Associate Professor, Education
University of South Dakota

Bruce Kelley
Dean, College of Fine Arts
University of South Dakota

Peggy Mach
Vice President of Finance
University of South Dakota Foundation

Martin Prendergast
Co-Owner, The Bean Community Coffee House and Cow & Spoon

Joe Raiche
Owner, The AV Lounge

Staff

Shannon Cole
Executive Director

Ally King
Program Director

Shandra Stillion
Coyote Twin Manager

Sam Lenz
Coyote Twin Assistant Manager

Lori Rofles
Bookkeeper

MISSION

The Vermillion Cultural Association serves and supports community arts & culture through programs and partnerships.

VISION

Arts are a connective force for community and driver of commerce. Our vision is a Vermillion that thrives on a strong arts scene that enriches, entertains, and empowers residents and visitors. Let’s keep up the good arts!

GOALS

SERVE

As the operator of Vermillion’s local cinema and premier rotating art space, VCA is uniquely positioned to host & promote events that entertain & enrich our community.

SUPPORT

VCA celebrates & supports ongoing arts efforts in Vermillion by uplifting the work of local artists, collaborating with partner organizations, and using our nonprofit status to secure arts-focused grant projects that improve quality of life in the community.

We created the artsHUB as a digital resource for inclusion & collaboration among artists and organizations. The artsHUB offers an arts calendar, arts & culture directory, and a discussion space for connection.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Proudly participated in the campaign to help Vermillion seize the title of Best Small Town Arts Scene 2025 in the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards 10Best poll.

Folded the Vermillion SculptureWalk under our programming umbrella in 2023. VCA now serves as the stewards of the six artworks in downtown, in conjunction with SculptureWalk Sioux Falls.
Renovated the Coyote Twin concessions area in 2022 (including a new popcorn machine!)—the first time in 40+ years the space had been fully refreshed.
Administered a $75,000 CDC Foundation grant for The Barn Quilt Project, which has received national recognition as part of the Trusted Messengers exhibition in the CDC Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.