Arts South Dakota, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, enriches the lives of South Dakotans and their visitors, by advancing the arts through service, education and advocacy.
Launched in November 2015, Arts South Dakota is a statewide arts service, education and advocacy organization headquartered in Sioux Falls. It brings vitality to South Dakota communities and enriches people’s lives through the promotion of the creativity and visitor industries, by nurturing cultural leadership and education, and recognizing artistic excellence. The private, nonprofit group works closely with the South Dakota Arts Council, the state and federally funded division of South Dakota Tourism.
NEWS & EVENTS
Arts South Dakota is a statewide grassroots service, education, and advocacy organization.
Band directors are the musical heart of our communities
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota For many of us, the portal to the joys of making music was opened by a band director during our school years. Those first tentative notes became [...]
Arts Education Institute celebrates 20 years of inspiration
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota This year, the week of July 15-18 will mark the 20th annual Arts Education Institute—two decades of providing inspiration, new ideas and networking opportunities to art teachers, [...]
En Route; Lakota Lands & Indian Arts Traveling Workshop June 24-26
From Andrew Reinartz Community Development DirectorArts South Dakotaandrew@artssouthdakota.org605.252.5979 ext. 2FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2019En Route; Lakota Lands & Indian Arts Traveling Workshop June 24-26Arts South Dakota is excited to partner with CAIRNS (Center for American [...]
Arts Education Institute adds Band Director Institute July 15-18 at NSU
From Shari Kosel Program & Communications Director Arts South Dakota shari@artssouthdakota.org 605.252.5979 ext. 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arts Education Institute adds Band Director Institute July 15-18 at NSU Registration is now open for the 20th [...]
Volunteers are the heart of community arts councils
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota One of the most vital forces celebrating the creative spirit in South Dakota is the network of community arts councils that spans our state. From Leola to [...]
Poetry Out Loud connects arts and education
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota When 12 high school students took their turns reciting poetry on stage in Sioux Falls during the Poetry Out Loud state championships, they were dramatizing the power [...]
A Strong Partnership for the Arts in South Dakota
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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.