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Arts Leadership Institute

For questions, please reach out to Community Development Director Andrew Reinartz at Andrew@ArtsSouthDakota.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Sioux Falls, April 29-30!

The Augustana Music Academy (AMA) provides high-quality professional development for music educators teaching K through 12th grade. Held on the Augustana University campus from July 7-10, 2025, AMA offers a diverse blend of workshops and interactive sessions.

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Arts Education Institute

These institutes offer professional development in arts and learning for all teachers and administrators Pre-K through 12th grade on the NSU campus in Aberdeen.

All workshops are offered for up to 3 graduate and/or CEU credits.

SAVE THE DATE JULY 15-17, 2024!

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Artist Relief Fund

The ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA ARTIST EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND provides short-term financial support for individual artists, culture bearers, and creative workers within South Dakota who have been impacted by an emergency.

Applications are now closed.

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Arts SD Annual Report

Arts South Dakota provides vital support to our state’s arts sector through communication initiatives, programming, and unified advocacy. Check out our 2024 Annual Report!

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SD Arts Impact Map

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.