Three South Dakotans have joined the board of directors of Arts South Dakota. With expertise in the performing arts, Native American advocacy and STEM education, the new board members bring a wealth of talent and experience to Arts South Dakota and its statewide mission.  Black Hills native Kenny Putnam’s combined careers in musical performance [...]

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 [...]

December 5, 2019 - Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council will celebrate the 24th biennial Governor's Awards in the Arts on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Pierre. We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year's awards: Dwayne "Chuck" Wilcox, Rapid City, for Distinction in [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 6, 2018  For more information, contact:  Shari Kosel, Program & Communications Director  shari@ArtsSouthDakota.org  Nominations open for 24th 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 [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shari Kosel Arts South Dakota Program & Communications Director 605-252-5979 ext. 1 Shari@ArtsSouthDakota.org www.ArtsSouthDakota.org Registration open for 19th annual Arts Education Institute The annual Arts Education Institute (AEI) offers professional development in arts and learning for all South Dakota teachers and administrators Pre-K through 12th grade. AEI offers an educational and fun-filled [...]