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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sanford Arts Ongoing Internship Exhibition – “Making Moments”

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 Ongoing Internship Exhibition – “Making Moments”

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 […]

Fructus et Flores – Photographs by Mercedes Nelson

Join us as we celebrate Fructus et Flores, the latest experimental film magic of Mercedes Nelson, on Friday, August 3rd from 7 pm-9 pm. The exhibit runs through Sunday, August 25th. In the beginning, this series was about experimentation and learning; taking various fruits and flowers and seeing what sort of effects different ones would have […]

Fructus et Flores – Photographs by Mercedes Nelson

Join us as we celebrate Fructus et Flores, the latest experimental film magic of Mercedes Nelson, on Friday, August 3rd from 7 pm-9 pm. The exhibit runs Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 25th. In the beginning, this series was about experimentation and learning; taking various fruits and flowers and seeing what sort of effects […]

Down to Earth

Judy Thompson + Jon Nibbe Artist Reception Fri Aug 2nd 5:30 – 8:00 Showing Aug 2nd – Aug 31st Through their utilization of the elements, ceramist Jon Nibbe and watercolor artist Judy Thompson explore the complex relationship between creativity and the natural world.  Down to Earth invites us to take a closer look at our rugged […]

The Merchant of Venice

South Dakota Shakespeare Festival (SDSF) is thrilled to bring big news for the 2024 season! To  begin, SDSF will perform The Merchant of Venice for their 2024 summer season. This powerful  story blends romance, comedy, and suspense with cultural conflicts that still live with us today.  The characters of Shylock and Portia are two of [...]

Denise Du Broy Collection

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.

Threaded Impressions

Exhibition: Threaded Impressions: an Emerging Visual Artists Exhibition Featured Artist: Peggy Halsrud Exhibition Dates: 06.06.24 - 07.25.24 Reception Date: June 6, 2024 | 5-7pm Location: Bruce H Lien Cultural Café & Gallery, Dahl Arts Center The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) announces the opening of “Threaded Impressions,” an exhibition of felt portraits by local artist [...]

Summer Teachers Institute

The Summer Teacher Institute, sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities Council and Gregory County Historical Society, is a 5 day field-trip style class that provides 3 free graduate/undergraduate credits for future and current educators. The topic is Lakota History and Culture: The intersection of Indigenous Life and White Settlement, and offers a look at historical [...]

Free
Ongoing
Event Series A Beautiful Noise

A Beautiful Noise

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

$15.00 – $20.00
Event Series Bluey’s Big Play

Bluey’s Big Play

July 23 & 24, 2024 | 6 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to [...]

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Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Free

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Express Yourself Day Camp

Join us for a full day of self-expression and creativity, as we celebrate all the wonderful things that make you unique. How do you want to express yourself- sculpture, collage, music, poetry? You decide, because this day is all about YOU!

$60

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

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, [...]

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

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 [...]

Event Series Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative "Summer Heat" art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer [...]

Free

Magnetic Fishing

Try your luck fishing on our outdoor fishing pond. Grab a magnetic fishing pole or a net, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sunfish or a record-setting trout! Activity is weather-permitting.

Magnetic Fishing

Try your luck fishing on our outdoor fishing pond. Grab a magnetic fishing pole or a net, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sunfish or a record-setting trout! Activity is weather-permitting.

Following the 13 Dakota Moons Earthlodge Gatherings

Monthly gatherings with youth and young adults for discussions and hand-on activities in accordance with the 13 moons the Dakotapi (Dakota People) follow.Directions:  Follow the flags at the corner of 117th St and 457th Ave North SissetonScholar:  Dennis Gill, Sr.Sponsored By:  Nis'to, Inc.For more information, contact:  Dustina Gill <sitowiyan@hotmail.com>

The Writer’s Study

Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!

Weekly Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic-On!

New Tuesday night weekly comedy Open Mic-On at the Icon Events – Annex & Loft! With your host: SARA MANSON 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 Nov 29th [...]

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