The Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History is located in the heart of historic
downtown Lewiston, Idaho. The 12,000 square foot building was built in 1884 as the Vollmer Great Bargain Store and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The First National Bank of Lewiston occupied the facility until from 1904-1946, when it was sold to First Security Bank which continued operations until 1989.
In March 1991 First Security Bank of Idaho donated the building to the Lewis-Clark State College Foundation for use as a center for arts and culture.
Since
opening in October, 1991 the
Center has welcomed more
than 75,000 visitors from
all fifty states and 38
foreign countries. On March
5, 2009, the Center for Arts
& History experienced a fire
that closed the Main Street
location for over a year.
Today, the Center is restored and back in business! The building also houses LCSC Continuing Education & Community Events on the second floor of the Center.
Mission
The Mission of the LCSC
Center for Arts &
History is to educate
and engage community in
an appreciation of
culture, history, and
the arts.
Vision
The vision of The Center for Arts & History,
a program of
LCSC Community Programs, is to provide for all citizens of the region a common ground for the integration of all art. The Center offers the opportunity for increased understanding
of and participation in
the arts. We present our region’s history with respect and clarity, maintaining goals of artistic excellence, and accessibility for all.
Since 1991 we have worked within the scope of our mission and vision to promote community exposure to; involvement in; and understanding of; Performing, Literary, and Visual Arts and area History.
Advisory Committee
Lisa Manyon
Write-On
Creative Writing
Services
Kim Mitchell
US Bank
Jacquie Richel
Design Directions
Nancy Bond
St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center
Heidi Linehan
Gritman Medical
Center Foundation
Dina Pisani
Windermere All Star
Realty & Cucina Dina
Carlye Anderson
Ida Vend Broadcasting
Ray Esparsen
LCSC Professor
Claire Davis
LCSC Professor
Zoe Weber
Community Volunteer
Eric Boettcher
Northwest
Children's Home
Eleanor Downey
LCSC Professor
Admission
to the gallery is always
free and open to the
public, with
donations gladly
accepted. The gallery is
open to all ages, at
parental discretion.
Please do not leave
children unattended.
Your Visit to the LCSC Center for Arts & History Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-4pm, with the exception of the posted Holiday closures
to the Lewis-Clark State College Foundation for use as a center for arts and culture.