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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 ADVOCACY DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
Arts Advocacy Day at the Legislature is held biennially, alternating years with the Governor’s Awards in the Arts. This day serves to heighten awareness and appreciation of the arts for our legislators and other decision-makers.
SAVE THE DATE: February 9, 2022.
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.
Save the Date: May 19-21, 2022
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.
GRANT FUNDING
For many arts and humanities organizations, 2020 was a fallow year. Fortunately, new grant funding offered through the American Rescue Plan is providing arts and humanities organizations the opportunity grow their operations into something beautiful, hardy, and sustainable.
SDAC ARP grants closed October 8.
News
Arts South Dakota is a statewide grassroots service, education, and advocacy organization.
We’re all better together—with the arts
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Last year at this time, most of us were grappling with a [...]
Supporting local arts beats supply chain worries
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota As the holiday shopping season approaches with the speed of a runaway [...]
Arts education expansion proposed in Congress
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives calls for [...]
A multitude of career options through the arts
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Students are back in school, with art projects, band rehearsals and class [...]
Audiences enthusiastically embrace summer arts
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Throughout the state, artists, neighbors and visitors are finding a connection through [...]
Apply now: Rebuild & reimagine with new grant funding for SD non-profits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shari Kosel Program & Communications Director Arts South Dakota shari@artssouthdakota.org 605.252.5979 ext. 1 PIERRE / [...]
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.
