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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
USD professor and photographer John Banasiak is the Vermillion Cultural Association's first exhibiting artist of 2025. This collection of Van Dyke brown prints is full of mystery and almost unease, curated as they are from what Banasiak describes as a dream-like journey in Jordan.* An additional curiosity: the 1840s iron-based emulsion process used to develop [...]
In May 2024, the Smithsonian Institution began making its way across South Dakota. The vehicle for this adventure was a Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition tour, Spark! Places of Innovation, highlighting how innovation has shaped small towns across the nation. The exhibition, examining the ingenuity and tenacity of rural America, will end its road trip at [...]
The Ruddell Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibition, Flower and Flame, featuring the work of artist Deborah Mitchell. The exhibition will run from January 20 to February 27, with an artist reception scheduled for Thursday January 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Artist Deborah Mitchell’s exhibition, Flower and Flame, emerged [...]
Governor Kristi Noem announced 12 students who are being recognized for their artistic talents through the Governor’s Student Art Competition. An exhibition of the artwork is now open to the public in the South Dakota Capitol building. The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition includes work from the following students: A panel of nine professional artists served [...]
Paint-ins are in-person monthly events sponsored by the Great Plains Watercolor Society. GPWS member Kathleen Threadgold will lead us in repurposing old watercolor paintings into Valentine's gift tags, cards, and/or thank you notes. Bring the following supplies: old watercolor projects to upcycle masking tape scissors pencils ruler water container old brushes paper towels/baby wipes OPTIONAL: [...]
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience [...]
Work of Art Workshops – Winter/Spring 2025 All workshops are on Zoom on Tuesdays, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm Central Time. Registration opens 45 days before a workshop. Jan 21: Time Management Feb 4: Portfolio Kit Feb 18: Marketing – with ASL Interpretation Mar 4: Promotions Mar 18: Pricing Apr 1: Recordkeeping May 6: Grant Writing [...]
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Your local nonprofit theater now features a top-of-the-line laser projector in our side 1 auditorium. To celebrate—and help pay for!—this gorgeous upgrade, join us for exclusive screenings of movies about movies that span the age of cinema. Each ticket includes a small popcorn and themed beverage. What's different about laser projection? The laser experience immerses [...]
Your local nonprofit theater now features a top-of-the-line laser projector in our side 1 auditorium. To celebrate—and help pay for!—this gorgeous upgrade, join us for exclusive screenings of movies about movies that span the age of cinema. Second in our lineup is Cinema Paradiso, an Italian film that centers on the friendship between a young [...]
