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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
WOMEN: A Century of Change National Geographic’s Unparalleled Image Collection February 16, 2024-June 30, 2024 Visual Arts Center | Everist Gallery Join us as we celebrate trailblazing women who have made it possible to say definitively that the future is female! “WOMEN: A Century of Change” boasts more than 100 images drawn from the National [...]
Sanford Arts hosts periodic arts exhibitions featuring works completed by internship students, Artists in Residence and South Dakota Arts Council Artists. This particular exhibition, titled "Making Moments" will run from March 28th, 2024 until December of 2024. Works can be found in the connecting tunnel between the main hospital and the Vandemark building, in the [...]
Sanford Arts hosts periodic arts exhibitions featuring works completed by internship students, Artists in Residence and South Dakota Arts Council Artists. This particular exhibition, titled "Making Moments" will run from March 28th, 2024 until December of 2024. Works can be found in the connecting tunnel between the main hospital and the Vandemark building, in the [...]
The South Dakota Art Museum invites you to experience "Primordial Shift: The Art of Michael Meilahn" a captivating exhibition of numerous large-scale works by the renowned glass artist, Michael "Mick" Meilahn. The monumental title installation features 32 hand-blown glass ears of corn, each around four to six feet tall, which are suspended from the Museum’s [...]
Art House Hot Springs presents “Women Artists of the Black Hills ” an exhibition created by the women in our region. The exhibition opens to the public on May 17th and runs till July 20th. Our opening reception for the exhibit is on Saturday May 25th, from 5pm-8pm.
The Journey Museum and Learning Center, in partnership with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Painted Lodges of the Blackfeet Nation. The exhibit will open to the public on February 16 and will be on view through May 5, 2024. Admission to this exhibit is [...]
“Conjecture” is a retrospective exhibition of over six-decades of sculpture, printmaking, and poetry by Tom Rickers. From the late 1970s through the 1990s, Tom Rickers was an important member of the Sioux Falls art community, exhibiting extensively throughout the region. Although his training was in experimental printmaking, he is most known for his mixed-media and [...]
Oscar Howe is a cultural icon who innovated and defined the Modern Indian Art Movement. His art represents cultural vitality and has influenced many generations of artists in this region and beyond. His paintings can be appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, but he challenges viewers to consider the meaning of a ceremonial Sun Dance, be [...]
Quilting is an expressive art and craft form popular in America for over 200 years. Quilts uniquely capture human experience and creativity through eye-catching patterns and colorful fabrics. This exhibit celebrates the art of quilting and the cultural impact of the 50th anniversary of Black Hills Quilt Show in Rapid City. Since 1974, the Quilt [...]
Various Artists 05.31.24 - 08.24.24 Artists' Reception: May 31 | 5-7pm This exhibition features recent acquisitions from regional artists as part of the newly established Denise J. Du Broy Collection. These pieces convey the vision of the Dahl’s former curator for celebrating diverse contemporary artists who helped shape our present-day artistic landscape.
Nature: An Immersive Art Experience Step into a world where the beauty of nature comes alive through the stroke of a brush and the mastery of artist’s hands. The "Nature" art exhibit transports you to a realm where the serenity of a forest, the might of a roaring waterfall, and the delicate dance of wildflowers [...]
The Journey Museum and Learning Center, in partnership with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Painted Lodges of the Blackfeet Nation. The exhibit will open to the public on February 16 and will be on view through May 5, 2024. Admission to this exhibit is [...]
Annual concert by The Shrine of Democracy Barbershop Chorus This year our annual show features music from Broadway shows, several chapter quartets and special guest - Stevens High School Choirs
Playful Preschoolers offers an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along!
During the class, you will explore the art of creating highly textured watercolor rock paintings using an array of watercolor techniques. Each stroke and blend will culminate in a distinctive and singular design, reflecting your creativity. Step by step, you will be led through every technique, allowing for practice before incorporating them into your masterpiece. [...]
During the class, you will explore the art of creating highly textured watercolor rock paintings using an array of watercolor techniques. Each stroke and blend will culminate in a distinctive and singular design, reflecting your creativity. Step by step, you will be led through every technique, allowing for practice before incorporating them into your masterpiece. [...]
During the class, you will explore the art of creating highly textured watercolor rock paintings using an array of watercolor techniques. Each stroke and blend will culminate in a distinctive and singular design, reflecting your creativity. Step by step, you will be led through every technique, allowing for practice before incorporating them into your masterpiece. [...]
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-358-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/special-exhibitionsEvent Locator: 2024-ACABQBFor over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation [...]
For over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation has continuously expanded throughout the world, throughout time. Opening in March 2024, [...]
Step into a world where the beauty of nature comes alive through the stroke of a brush and the mastery of artist’s hands. The “Nature” art exhibit transports you to a realm where the serenity of a forest, the might of a roaring waterfall, and the delicate dance of wildflowers converge in a symphony of [...]
Play along with us in our Maker Studio this summer! Children ages 8-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday afternoons and explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities.
👀 🙂 LET’S CHAT! 😲 👩🎨 Want to know about the art community? Have questions ❓about your art? Want to learn more about … 🤷♀️ Then stop in this Wednesday night to get more information. 👍We will have a short program and then time for discussion and networking. Meet other artists and share your stories. [...]
Join us on Wednesdays for FREE bingo with Aaron! Win prizes, drink beer, and laugh at Aaron’s corny jokes. Starts at 6:00
Join a collaborative network of filmmakers, actors, and creatives from all skill levels! Every Wednesday at 6pm! No budget? No problem! Film making should be accessible to everyone. The goal here is to create! Form friendships with fellow filmmakers, learn from experience – and have fun doing it!
Brave: A Journey from Darkness into Light will chronicle through music the struggle of the LGBTQIA2S+ community for acceptance through the decades as well as how our own personal journeys have mirrored the same struggle. Beginning with music expressing a sense of discouragement, despair and loss, then moving on to selections that express the gratitude [...]
The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival presents Much Ado About Nothing on the big screen! This '90s classic features an ultra pouty Keanu Reeves as Don John, Michael Keaton comedic gold as Dogberry, and Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson at peak charm as sharp-witted lovers Benedick and Beatrice. Come see it for FREE at the Twin, [...]
Boss’ Weekly Comedy Open Mic at the 2111 S Minnesota Ave location With your host: JERRY IRBY Bring your best 7 minutes or come for some laughs! FREE Show! Signup by 7:30 – Show starts at 8:00 — Competition night the LAST Wednesday of the month – next competition is Oct 25th @ Club David [...]
