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SOUTH DAKOTA 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.
ARTS EDUCATION INSTITUTE
BAND DIRECTOR INSTITUTE
CHORAL DIRECTOR INSTITUTE
Arts South Dakota, the South Dakota Arts Council, and Northern State University sponsor the annual Arts Education Institute, providing quality professional development in the arts and arts in education for South Dakota teachers Pre-K-12.
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Early bird pricing until June 15.
STATE ARTS CONFERENCE
The state arts conference is held every two years at different locations across South Dakota. Workshops, panel discussions, plenary sessions focus on key areas such as racial equity, arts education, fundraising, local arts councils, grant-writing, marketing/social media, and more.
May 19-21, 2022
Rapid City, SD
WEBINARS
Arts South Dakota provides an ongoing series of learning and professional development webinars for both artists and arts organizations. Now, more than ever, coming together to learn from the vast shared knowledge within our state’s creative communities is vital to supporting the arts.
COVID 19 RESOURCES
Arts South Dakota is regularly monitoring the CDC and SD Department of Health regarding COVID-19 as to how the current outbreak may impact our state arts community. The health and safety of our arts community and staff is our highest priority. This page will be updated with information as it is received, so please check back regularly.
News
Arts South Dakota is a statewide grassroots service, education, and advocacy organization.
Smithsonian combines music and skateboarding in South Dakota
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota The Smithsonian Institution has hosted seven Innoskate festivals, high-powered mashups of music, [...]
Registration is open for the annual Arts Education, Band Director & Choral Director Institutes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shari Kosel Program & Communications Director Arts South Dakota shari@artssouthdakota.org 605.252.5979 ext. 1 June 7, 2022 [...]
Take a road trip to South Dakota’s cultural destinations
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota We’re all ready for a road trip, and South Dakota is loaded [...]
Artists show us how to keep learning
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota We hear a lot about the importance of lifetime learning—growing our brainpower [...]
Rapid City will host 2022 State Arts Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shari Kosel, Program & Communications Director shari@artssouthdakota.org 605-252-5979 ext. 1 March 24, 2022 Rapid City will [...]
State Arts Conference connects creative community
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Everyone is busy these days—and with more travel and family events, the [...]
Strengthening the creative culture of South Dakota and keeping the arts alive throughout our state requires a team effort — and the South Dakota Arts Council and Arts South Dakota lead that team.
As the state arts agency, the South Dakota Arts Council has been a vital grant making board for over a half century, leveraging state legislative dollars and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to bring cultural experiences to every corner of South Dakota.
As the programming half of a dynamic team, Arts South Dakota provides advocacy, education and communication leadership. The private, nonprofit organization publishes Arts Alive, the state arts magazine; coordinates the Arts Education Institute, State Arts Conference and the Governor’s Awards in the Arts, and brings South Dakotans together to be an active local, state and national voice for our shared creative vision.
