By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Would you like to present holiday gifts that are wonderfully original, totally appreciated, perfectly unique—and support a vital element of our state’s economy? Give the work of South Dakota artists! Choose handmade work created by one of our artisans, a print or painting by a South Dakota [...]
PRESENTER Lawrence Diggs DESCRIPTION Join Arts Ambassador Lawrence Diggs to learn more about how the arts can help you build your community. Diggs has recently worked with communities like Milbank and Sisseton, bringing creative expression to youth and communities, as well as making a big impact on economic development. He will share perspectives [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota The arts change lives, from elementary schools to senior citizen centers and for people in every walk of life—the arts truly benefit us all. And the arts also transform economies, according to a new study of South Dakota’s nonprofit arts and culture industry. Arts & Economic Prosperity [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2023 Contact: Shari Kosel Arts South Dakota Program & Communications Director shari@artssouthdakota.org 605-252-5979 Arts South Dakota, in partnership with the South Dakota Arts Council and five South Dakota communities: Aberdeen, Brookings, Rapid City, Sioux Falls and Yankton, has released a new study of South Dakota’s nonprofit arts and culture [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota A new school year is well underway, with the excitement and color of marching bands, art classes and play rehearsals. For many students, educational experiences in the arts expand horizons, develop critical thinking capabilities and spark creative joy. For others, those classes, performances and creative endeavors are [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Our state rejoices in amazing attractions and destinations that are genuinely known around the world. Mount Rushmore is globally recognized. The Oscar Howe “Dakota Modern” exhibition has been stirring imaginations around the nation. And, to lovers of the rich panoply of musical history that defines civilization, South [...]
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota We all know about the power of the arts to change lives—my own life as a performer and arts advocate has created opportunity, forged friendships and shaped my personality. The arts lift us, transform us, save us—but are we doing all we can to ensure that the [...]
PRESENTERS Sarah Carlson | South Dakota Arts Council Rebecca Cruse | South Dakota Arts Council DESCRIPTION Are you an artist interested in teaching or touring opportunities in South Dakota? The South Dakota Arts Council’s Touring Arts and Artists in Schools & Communities programs place professional artists throughout South Dakota communities for engaging and educational performances, workshops, and [...]
PRESENTERS Kate Vandel | South Dakota Arts Council DESCRIPTION Join staff from the South Dakota Arts Council to learn about new requirements coming to demonstrate the accessibility of your arts programming, and resources and best practices for these opportunities. SLIDE DECK DRAFT Accessibility Checklist Webinar Links
PRESENTERS Dan Cleberg | Fallout Creative Community Nancy Halverson | Levitt at the Falls Heather Pickering | Flutter Productions DESCRIPTION Great work is happening across South Dakota to ensure broad access to the arts. Join for a panel conversation with three organizations doing exciting work to feature creative parts of the community who [...]
