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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 [...]
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
Thursday, January 23: Exhibition opens Thursday, February 13th: Last day of exhibition
FEB 2025 Exhibit
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 [...]
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
Event Contact: 0Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACCPDD39th Annual Stilwel Student Awards Exhibition showcases the visual artwork created by the University of South Dakota Department of Art Undergraduate and Graduate Students. Klaire Lockheart, USD Department of Art Painting Alumna.
Joshua Rudnik, Assistant Professor at SDSU and former Director of The Indian University of North America, Donovin Sprague, educator, author, and historian, and AaronD. West, Jr., Zi Iciya Mani (He Walks in Yellow), Director of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’s Lakota Cultural Center, join SDHC to discuss Indigenous identity – what it is, what defines [...]
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Due to unforeseen issues with our theater furnace, we must cancel the drawing party. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support for those looking forward to participating. We will be working to find a date to reschedule for a spring event. We [...]
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Event Contact: Dr. Sonja KrausContact Email: Sonja.Kraus@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3481Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-videoEvent Locator: 2025-ACCSAGWill invites you to his recital, live from the Wanzek Performance Hall, National Music Museum, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Event Locator: 2024-ACBARS Join the Northern State University Symphonic Band as we celebrate Black History Month with music from a variety of Black composers.
