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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 [...]
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 [...]
A sporting chance: Ticket sales open August 15 at 10 am. This will be strictly enforced. Tickets sell out quickly and we want to ensure every patron has an equal opportunity to get theirs. A little advice for groups: If attending the performance with a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
WHAT: Artists of the Black Hills Annual Exhibition EXHIBIT DATES: 06.21.24 - 10.19.24 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, June 21 | 5-7pm WHERE: Ruth Brennan Gallery | Dahl Arts Center The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is pleased to announce the Artists of the Black Hills 16th Annual Exhibition. This exhibition will be in the Ruth Brennan [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Date: Every Friday Time: 10:00-12:00 Cost: FREE (donations accepted not expected) Chautauqua Classroom Bring your favorite hand work and join fellow fiber friends for support, inspiration, and conversation around the arts.
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, [...]
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 [...]
Fridays mean extra fun at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram accounts to get a sneak peek at the fun, free activities planned each Friday. Storytimes, art activities, chalk the walk, games — you never know what you’re going to get!
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.
Every Friday, musicians from across the region perform during the lunch hour outside the Dakota News Now studio in downtown Sioux Falls. Some of Sioux Falls’ best food trucks will also be on hand to serve up lunch.
Want to throw mud? Take a spin on our pottery wheels. Children will learn how to create their one-of-a-kind piece on our pottery wheels, and we will fire their creation in the kiln. If children wish to glaze their item after it is fired, they will have the opportunity during an After School Maker Studio [...]
Want to throw mud? Take a spin on our pottery wheels. Children will learn how to create their one-of-a-kind piece on our pottery wheels, and we will fire their creation in the kiln. If children wish to glaze their item after it is fired, they will have the opportunity during an After School Maker Studio [...]
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.
Art is everywhere in Sioux Falls! Join your tour guide, Marty, as she leads you on a one-hour tour exploring downtown Sioux Falls’ vibrant arts scene! Tours are offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights or by special request.
WHO: The usual suspects…actors WHAT: Auditions for DEATHTRAP WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street, Spearfish WHEN: August 29, 30, & 31, 6-8 pm WHY: It would be a crime not to Audition HOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by [...]
Join us for TWO shows: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm!www.triojazzclub.com
Friday, August 30th Metro Concerts live & Nice Enough Presents: King 810 The Last Ten Seconds of Life Extortionist Grave Solace God Cult From This Day Forward Bigs Bar 6 PM DOORS All Ages $28 ADV Tickets:
Nikki Hill is sweet seduction, threat, and smoldering energy. An original force in American music, she is tender and tough, flamboyant, witty and dangerous. Overlapping soulful, sensual, and bold tones with powerful riffs and swagger, her voice finds a home in soul. With bar-rocking roots revival, her lyrics embody frank self-reflection at a dancing tempo. [...]
