By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Many of us feel that there has never been such political strife or widespread social unrest in our lifetimes. We have all been living through a very stressful time. It’s easy to wonder if our torn social fabric is beyond repair. When the National Guard is called [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota This year, the holidays will be different for all of us. Maybe that’s a reason to give more unique gifts—gifts that support and enhance the work of South Dakota artists. There are so many choices, with something very special for each name on your list. It’s easy [...]
SLIDE DECK | REFERENCE MATERIALS Join staff from the South Dakota Arts Council as they discuss their upcoming granting opportunities for both Individuals and Organizations. The staff will walk attendees through the grant categories and deadlines, and help answer questions about their programs.
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota This year’s election is vitally important to the arts in South Dakota. The pandemic response has dramatically illustrated the significance of self-expression, creative endeavors and the role of artists in our daily lives. At the same time, artists and performers are limited in their ability to earn, [...]
South Dakota artists, arts advocates, arts organization members, art lovers and community leaders will gather online for the 2020 State Arts Conference October 29-31. The conference, sponsored by the South Dakota Arts Council and Arts South Dakota, features presentations from Mary Anne Carter, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; Torrie Allen, President and [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Arts South Dakota supports public art of all varieties. Our organization often features the multitude of great public art projects happening across South Dakota in our magazine, Arts Alive. And in a creative place like our state, there always seems to be an important new piece of [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2020 For more information, contact: Shari Kosel, Program & Communications Director shari@ArtsSouthDakota.org Nominations open for 25th biennial Governor's Awards in the Arts Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council co-sponsor the biennial Governor's Awards in the Arts to recognize individuals and businesses that have made a statewide impact [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota While the educational experience has changed in South Dakota—with virtual learning, staggered schedules and a variety of measures to cope with the pandemic—every community understands how vital it is to keep kids learning. The arts have played a vital role for all of us throughout 2020, and [...]
PRESENTERS Julie Amsberry – Yankton Area Arts Elijah Bonde – Avera Foundation Janet Harvey – Helpline Center Thinking about hosting your annual fundraiser, gala, or other special event virtually? Even before the current pandemic, many arts organizations and non-profits were starting to experiment with virtual online fundraising events, and now, as we still cannot gather in [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota As a musician, I’m aware of the unique way that music draws people together. As we play, musicians look out on audiences that are diverse—all ages, races, genders—and yet all moving to the beat of the same tune. The arts do that—bring us together around a single [...]
