ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Us for Our Spring Equinox Market & Celebration! Celebrate the changing season with a vibrant day full of community, creativity, and fun! 
What’s in Store: Vibrant Vendors Market – Reserve your spot for just $25 per table! (Only 10 tables available – secure yours today!) Captivating Storytellers – Hear tales that inspire and connect. Interactive Art Activities – [...]
The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]
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 [...]
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
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 Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]
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 [...]
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
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 [...]
**Crochet with Helen!** Join us for a fun and relaxing crochet session with Helen, an experienced crocheter who will guide you through projects, no matter your skill level. 
**Mondays and Tuesdays** 
**Noon** 
**March 10 - April 8** Feel free to attend as many sessions as you like. All materials are [...]
Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]
Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]
The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]
The Fool’s 48 Short Film Project is one of VCA’s featured community events. Local teams have 48 hours to write, film, and edit a 4–7 minute film. This foolish undertaking is held on (or close to!) April Fool’s Day. To add a challenge, each team draws a genre from a hat at the Friday evening [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
**Crochet with Helen!** Join us for a fun and relaxing crochet session with Helen, an experienced crocheter who will guide you through projects, no matter your skill level. **Mondays and Tuesdays** **Noon** **March 10 - April 8** Feel free to attend as many sessions as you like. All materials are [...]
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 [...]
