Harper College Educational Foundation Art Collection

The original concept for the Harper College campus included public exhibition of works of art. The Educational Foundation has acquired a permanent collection consisting of a number of paintings, prints and pieces of sculpture. Throughout Harper’s history, the Foundation has actively pursued acquisition of quality works of art in order to ensure a sound educational environment for students and to develop an invaluable cultural resource for the community which Harper serves. In the future, the Foundation will continue to collect works reflecting a variety of aesthetic expressions.

The Harper College Educational Foundation Art Collection consists of more than 250 original works of art valued at more than $700,000. The collection of paintings, prints and sculpture includes works by a number of very important artists such as Picasso. Harper College is also fortunate to have works by a number of Chicago area artists who have achieved international acclaim, including Roger Brown and Richard Hunt. The collection provides a resource for the students, faculty and staff in which to explore the arts in addition to making the campus a more beautiful and interesting environment for learning. The captivating collection is home to notable works that provide community residents a local source of inspiration.