We gather opportunities for artists to discover and thrive.
photo courtesy Dr. Craig Howe, CAIRNS
For a full listing of Arts happenings in South Dakota, visit our Arts Calendar page.
Recently Added or Updated Opportunities
Brookings Arts Council High School Scholarship
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Apr 16
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Students/Educators
Sioux Falls Arts Council Call for Art – Art Box
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Apr 30
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Artists
2021 PINTERN PROGRAM
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Apr 30
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Jobs
City of Sioux Falls – Calling Student Artists & Writers
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Apr 30
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Students/Educators
Artists Sought for 2022 Gallery Exhibitions at the G.A.R Hall Art Gallery
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Apr 30
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Artists
Sioux Falls Design Center Going Metro Design Competition
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May 16
National Endowment for the Arts 2021 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for high school students
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May 17
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Students/Educators
MATTHEWS ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CHILDREN’S THEATRE
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May 26
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Students/Educators
Call for Artists & Photographers – $550.00 Innovate Grants
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Jun 10
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Artists
Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society Private Jazz & Blues Lessons
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ongoing
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Artists, Students/Educators
Washington Pavilion Careers & Internships
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ongoing
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Jobs
Artists
Rapid City Public Library’s 6th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest
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Apr 17
The Chelsea International Photography Competition 2020-2021
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Apr 27
VSA Emerging Young Artists Program call for artists
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Apr 28
Artists Sought for 2022 Gallery Exhibitions at the G.A.R Hall Art Gallery
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Apr 30
Sioux Falls Downtown Storm Inlet Art Project
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Apr 30
Sioux Falls Arts Council Call for Art – Art Box
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Apr 30
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame “Photo Finish” juried photography exhibition
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May 10
Call for Art: Black Mountain College
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May 31
Call for Artists & Photographers – $550.00 Innovate Grants
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Jun 10
VAST Art Magazine — Open Call for Artists
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June 16
Artist Relief accepting grant applications
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June 23
Black Hills Film Festival accepting 2022 applications
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Aug 1
Complete Guide to 2021 Artist Grants & Opportunities
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updated throughout the year
Online course for acrylic painters of all skill levels
Artist Rescue Trust relief funding to musicians and artists
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ongoing
Chautauqua Artisans Market Call for Artists
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ongoing, but discount if sign up by Jan 15, 2020
Request for Exhibit Proposals at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
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ongoing
Request for Performing Arts Proposals at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
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Ongoing
SD Veterans Home & Chautauqua Craftsmen Call to Artists & Presenters
CERF+ The Artists Safety Net
Call to Emerging Visual Artists of the Black Hills
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N/A
Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society Private Jazz & Blues Lessons
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ongoing
South Dakota artists are welcome to apply to showcase their work at The Garage
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ongoing
State Historical Society seeks help in documenting COVID-19 in South Dakota
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ongoing
The Kitchen Sink Project – Call for Entries
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and there is no deadline for submission
Arts@MSP Program seeking artists for public art opportunities at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
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ongoing
Rapid City Arts Council is Seeking Exhibition Proposals
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ongoing
Administrators
ArtsU: Learn & Connect with the Arts Field Anytime, Anywhere!
Grants for Organizations | NEA
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various deadlines
Kevin Locke Presentations & Workshops
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ongoing
State Historical Society seeks help in documenting COVID-19 in South Dakota
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ongoing
Jobs
2021 PINTERN PROGRAM
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Apr 30
Bennett County School District – HS ART position | 6-12 Band/Vocal Music position
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Until filled
Cheyenne River Youth Project Employment Opportunities
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until filled
Cheyenne River Youth Project Seeks Youth Arts Director for Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Youth Arts & Culture Institute
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until filled
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation job openings
Digital Marketing and Storytelling Specialist
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until filled
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary School Elementary Art Teacher
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until filled
Elementary Art Position at Brandon Elementary
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until filled
First Peoples Fund Communications Manager
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until filled
Internships | Americans for the Arts
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various deadlines
Job Announcement – Hill City Arts Council Coordinator
makeSPACE (Spearfish Partnership for Arts, Cycling, and Equity) is hiring a Program and Outreach Director
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until filled
SIOUX FALLS ARTS COUNCIL 2021 INTERNSHIP
South Dakota Art Museum Director
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Jan 15 or until filled
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Career Opportunities
Washington Pavilion Careers & Internships
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ongoing
Organizations/Groups
Challenge America – Applications Deadline April 22
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Apr 22
Arts Midwest: Now accepting applications: GIG Fund
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May 3
Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grants
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applications accepted year-round
Grants for Organizations | NEA
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various deadlines
Kevin Locke Presentations & Workshops
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ongoing
Public Art Resource Center
State Historical Society seeks help in documenting COVID-19 in South Dakota
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ongoing
Students/Educators
Brookings Arts Council High School Scholarship
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Apr 16
Rapid City Public Library’s 6th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest
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Apr 17
2021 Congressional Art Competition
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Apr 27
VSA Emerging Young Artists Program call for artists
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Apr 28
City of Sioux Falls – Calling Student Artists & Writers
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Apr 30
The Western Governors’ Foundation Announces its 6th Annual “Celebrate the West” High School Art Competition!
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Apr 30
National Endowment for the Arts 2021 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for high school students
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May 17
MATTHEWS ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CHILDREN’S THEATRE
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May 26
Kevin Locke Presentations & Workshops
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ongoing
Online course for acrylic painters of all skill levels
Oscar Howe children’s book and FREE Teacher Guide
Poetry Out Loud
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FREE Program for SD High Schools
Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society Private Jazz & Blues Lessons
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ongoing
State Historical Society seeks help in documenting COVID-19 in South Dakota
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ongoing
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