For my final paper I have chosen to learn more about the Trout Gallery and how it has evolved since it was founded by Helen and Ruth Trout in 1983.  The Trout Gallery currently owns over 6,000 pieces in its permanent art collection, as well as it loans art pieces to place on exhibit.  The exhibits rotate on a frequent basis, which allows more opportunities to explore different types of artwork.  The Trout Gallery is utilized by professors and students from Dickinson as well as regional schools.  There are numerous opportunities to explore the exhibits that are displayed throughout the years.

I am specifically interested in comparing the economic status of the Trout Gallery.  I would like to know how the Gallery handles its finances.  Along with the finances, I am curious to know how they select pieces to be displayed in exhibits or to be apart of its permanent collection.  I want to focus on the guidelines and requirements the Gallery has in the selection process.