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 annual Arts Education Institute and 1st annual Band Director Institute. The Arts Education Institute will be held July 15-18 and the [...]
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 Sioux Falls and from Highmore to Rapid City, community arts councils initiate cultural activities, sponsor hometown performances and are often [...]
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 of the arts. Each student stood in the spotlight, bringing words to life with stunning confidence. Each student had chosen—or [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Winter in South Dakota can be an exciting time, with sports and activities getting us out of the house to enjoy life during the colder months. And no matter what the weather, the arts put on a great show during the winter, offering many ways to warm [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota What does it take to win a Governor's Award in the Arts? Funding a music scholarship? Donating your priceless collection of original paintings? Or attending the high school band concert? This year, Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council, along with Governor Noem, are presenting [...]
