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GOVERNOR’S AWARDS IN THE ARTS
The Governor’s Awards are sponsored biennially by Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council. The Awards recognize South Dakota’s finest artists and supporters of the arts.
SAVE THE DATE: February 15, 2023, Pierre
Nominations closed November 15, 2022
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.
SAVE THE DATE!
AEI July 17-20, 2023
BDI/CDI July 17-19, 2023
ARTS HAPPY HOURS
Join us for a series of arts meetups around the state! Arts South Dakota will be traveling to hear more about what is happening in a few of the many vibrant arts communities around the state, and to provide a space for local arts groups, artists, and arts supporters to come together.
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.
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.
News
Arts South Dakota is a statewide grassroots service, education, and advocacy organization.
Share your gifts with emerging artists
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Recently I had the opportunity to help out during a jam session [...]
The arts need you to vote smART
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Decisions made in Pierre and Washington, DC shape South Dakota’s cultural horizons, [...]
Your chance to spotlight South Dakota’s best
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Every two years, Arts South Dakota and the state arts agency join [...]
Nominations open for the 26th biennial South Dakota Governor’s Awards in the Arts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2022 For more information, contact: Shari Kosel, Program & Communications Director shari@ArtsSouthDakota.org Nominations open for [...]
Encourage more federal arts funding for SD
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota It was disappointing to see our lone Congressman, Dusty Johnson, recently support [...]
Indigenous flute spotlighted as state instrument
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota South Dakota’s heritage is a unique combination of indigenous and immigrant cultures, [...]
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.
