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Arts South Dakota is collaborating with leadership from South Dakota’s arts educator associations to establish a new arts education alliance.

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Arts South Dakota, in collaboration with Media One Advertising and Marketing Agency, worked together to design an eye-catching and informative poster. The goal is to highlight various career paths that can stem from studying the arts, encouraging students to pursue their passions and consider careers they might not have initially considered.

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The arts profoundly impact all South Dakotans! There’s an arts advocate in everyone who understands the importance of cultural connections and power of creativity in transforming our society. The first thing to know about advocating for the arts is that the place to start is right in your own neighborhood. We hope this interactive map will provide timely and significant information related to the arts in your county and across South Dakota.

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This celebration of our creative culture — done in partnership with South Dakota Magazine, the South Dakota Arts Council and Arts South Dakota.

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Arts Advocacy Day at the Legislature serves to heighten awareness and appreciation of the arts for our legislators and other decision-makers.

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Advocacy Alerts are emailed on an as-needed basis as issues arise locally and nationally.  Sign up to receive our weekly email to be kept informed of all arts related issues in South Dakota.

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Arts South Dakota, a non-partisan and non-profit service organization, advances the arts for South Dakotans and our visitors by connecting, advocating, and educating.

Keeping promises to the arts in SD

May 14th, 2025|

By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota South Dakotans—and all Americans, according to nationwide surveys—believe that the arts are [...]