Panorama of South Dakota
Bryan Akipa – Traditional Red Cedar Flute
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Art is the leading edge of society.
“Dignity” by Dale Lamphere
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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.
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CANDIDATES SURVEY ON THE ARTS & GOVERNMENT
As a service to our statewide membership and constituents, Arts South Dakota is conducting a survey of candidates for the South Dakota Legislature, United States Representative & United States Senate, asking for their perspectives on the arts and government.
As the state’s only arts advocacy group, Arts South Dakota is the public partner to the state arts agency. We do not endorse candidates for public office and all responses are published verbatim.
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, and marketing/social media. Arts leaders are invited to attend and provide keynote presentations, workshops and panel discussions. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the conference will be held virtually October 29-31, 2020. REGISTER TODAY!
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. They are given for: Distinction in Creative Achievement; Outstanding Support of the Arts by and Individual; Outstanding Support of the Arts by a Business or Organization; Outstanding Leadership in Arts Education; and Outstanding Support of the Arts to Native Nations with Lands in South Dakota. Recipients are honored at a prestigious banquet attended by artists, arts patrons and government officials. SAVE THE DATE: February 10, 2021.
Nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Awards are open September 1 – November 15, 2020
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. At the link below, you can find information on any upcoming scheduled sessions, as well as archived recordings and materials from our past sessions. If you have any questions, or suggestions for future topics or presenters, please contact Community Development Director Andrew Reinartz at Andrew@ArtsSouthDakota.org.
Opportunity is everywhere.
Arts SD initiates, coordinates and sponsors programs and projects statewide.
Education is not complete without the arts.
Arts SD believes all children in our state have the opportunity to experience and participate in art.
Education is not complete without the arts.
Arts SD believes all children in our state have the opportunity to experience and participate in art.
Art impacts us all.
Arts SD informs Legislators, Executive branch officials and the South Dakota Congressional delegation on arts issues.
News
Arts South Dakota is a statewide grassroots service, education, and advocacy organization.
It’s more important than ever to Vote smART!
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota This year’s election is vitally important to the arts in South Dakota. [...]
Registration is open for the virtual South Dakota Arts Conference
South Dakota artists, arts advocates, arts organization members, art lovers and community leaders will gather online for the 2020 State [...]
Let’s get original with public art on the Capitol
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Arts South Dakota supports public art of all varieties. Our organization often [...]
Nominations open for 25th biennial Governor’s Awards in the Arts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2020 For more information, contact: Shari Kosel, Program & Communications Director shari@ArtsSouthDakota.org Nominations open for [...]
Back to school with the arts
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota While the educational experience has changed in South Dakota—with virtual learning, staggered [...]
The arts build bridges in a divided society
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota As a musician, I’m aware of the unique way that music draws [...]
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.
