BROOKINGS — The South Dakota Art Museum recently announced the addition of seven new members to its Board of Advisors, including Ron Volesky of Huron.

Volesky holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in Government and International Relations, a master’s degree from South Dakota State University in Journalism and Mass Communication, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Dakota.

He is the sole proprietor of Volesky Law Office and practices various areas of state, tribal, and federal law. He also served as a state legislator for South Dakota for 16 years and is a former candidate for governor. Volesky is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Since 1970, the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings has been a destination for people from around the world to enjoy the artistic legacy of South Dakota.

Seven galleries feature more than a dozen new exhibits every year, featuring a wide variety of artworks and themes, many with ties to South Dakota and others that bring international perspectives.