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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

MERRY & BRIGHT EXHIBIT – Artist Reception

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

We are thrilled to extend to you an invitation to join us at the opening reception of our latest exhibit titled “MERRY & BRIGHT” at Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts. Join us for an evening filled with art, conversation, and inspiration. Enjoy mingling with fellow art enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the captivating pieces on [...]

Free

Linocut Holiday Cards

Brookings Arts Council 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Get into the holiday spirit by making some linocut Holiday Cards.  Local art teacher Shelby Meyer will guide you through this fun printmaking process. No experience required. Supplies will be provided. Ages 9+, children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

Winter Canvas Quest – a guided paint experience

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Wonderful hand-made gift idea. Make your own winter inspired artwork, using acrylic paints on a round canvas. Work with Edward to make the piece really unique. All the supplies are provided to complete your very own unique painting. Paint appropriate clothing is recommended. This class is suitable for all ages (children must be accompanied by [...]

$40.00

Centerpiece Workshop

East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center South Dakota 34, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

Preregistration required, you MUST CALL 224-8832 to sign up!!! Fee: $30 PLUS any extra materials. Finished arrangements usually cost between $30-40. We will provide the greenery, branches, twigs, pine cones, bows, berries, & more for you to choose from. A plastic container will be provided. Staff will be on hand to give you ideas and [...]

Taming the Brush – A guided painting class

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Create your unique one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament using the basic skills of Rosemaling. Our talented artist Eileen Halverson will guide you through the process, showing you the basic techniques of stroke-work and simple borders. No prior experience is needed to join in this creative adventure. Eileen will be there every step of the way, providing clear [...]

$40.00
Event Series Mask-Making Workshop

Mask-Making Workshop

Pierre Players Community Theatre South Pierre Street, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

PPCT invites the public to a creative, hands-on Mask-Making Workshop led by local artist and volunteer Blake Messegee. This unique workshop will guide participants through crafting custom masks using accessible materials. The workshop will be held Dec. 15, 17 and 18, 2024 at 6-8 p.m., with each session exploring a different aspect of the mask-making [...]

Event Series Mask-Making Workshop

Mask-Making Workshop

Pierre Players Community Theatre South Pierre Street, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

PPCT invites the public to a creative, hands-on Mask-Making Workshop led by local artist and volunteer Blake Messegee. This unique workshop will guide participants through crafting custom masks using accessible materials. The workshop will be held Dec. 15, 17 and 18, 2024 at 6-8 p.m., with each session exploring a different aspect of the mask-making [...]

Paint Your Pet Class

Brookings Arts Council 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Back by popular demand, sign up to paint your pet! Artist Erik Ritter will prepare a sketch of your chosen photograph prior to the class, and will then guide you step by step on how to paint it with acrylic paint. All supplies included. One photo per student Pet photos can be emailed to directorbac@swiftel.net. [...]

2025 Vision Boards

SuFu Creative Events West 13th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

2025 is close. What are your goals, plans, or hopes for the year? Let's create a vision board. All supplies are included, you only need your "vision".

Event Series Mask-Making Workshop

Mask-Making Workshop

Pierre Players Community Theatre South Pierre Street, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

PPCT invites the public to a creative, hands-on Mask-Making Workshop led by local artist and volunteer Blake Messegee. This unique workshop will guide participants through crafting custom masks using accessible materials. The workshop will be held Dec. 15, 17 and 18, 2024 at 6-8 p.m., with each session exploring a different aspect of the mask-making [...]

Saturday Workshops at One: Christmas Ornaments

The Matthews (Opera House & Arts Center) North Main Street, Spearfish, SD, United States

Bring your holiday spirit and let’s craft beautiful ornaments to decorate your homes and share with loved ones. Led by Christmas craft connoisseur Joanna Mechaley an assortment of ornament opportunities will be available with all materials provided. Feel free to bring your friends and family. Let’s make this a memorable holiday gathering! We can’t wait [...]

$30

Winter Camp

Racing Magpie East Saint Andrew Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Join us on December 21st at 1:00pm for our December Winter Camp session! We’ll be doing a screening of Lakota Nation vs. United States and holding a conversation with the co-director of the documentary, Jesse Short Bull (Oglala), facilitated by Arlo Iron Cloud, Sr. (Oglala). 1:00pm - Screening of Lakota Nation vs. United States 3:15pm [...]

Roses and Lattes

La Luna Cafe North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Join us for an afternoon of art and relaxation at La Luna Cafe in downtown Sioux Falls. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or trying painting for the first time, this rose-themed painting class is perfect for you. Paint With A Rose, Sip A Latte. What you can expect, the most important details: Create art in historic downtown Sioux [...]

Just Having Pie: A Retrospective by John Henry Peters Artist Reception

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Exhibit open December 13 – June 8, 2025 This exhibition is inspired by a life-changing experience John had 48 years ago. In a small café, he spent seven hours with the artist Hugh Kappel, sharing deep conversations about art while enjoying slices of apple pie. That unforgettable exchange shaped John’s perspective on creativity and the [...]

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Saturday Workshops at One: 3D Art with Youn Children

The Matthews (Opera House & Arts Center) North Main Street, Spearfish, SD, United States

We are partnering with Early Childhood Connections to hold workshops for educators and parents of young children! ECC will also be hosting a free 10 AM training session at the MOH that providers can register for! These trainings will count towards your annual training hour requirements. 1 PM Sessions will be open to the public. [...]

$30

Arts & Community Cohesion

Virtual

How do the arts bring people together, foster understanding, and create more vibrant, equitable communities? According to the 2023 Americans Speak Out About the Arts report, 72% of Americans agree that arts and culture events provide safe spaces for sharing diverse ideas, and 39% report changing their opinions based on an arts experience. Join us [...]

heART of the City Art Show

Whittier Middle School East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

On Friday, January 10, 2025 all are welcome at the heART of the City art and fashion show from 5:00-7:30pm. Voting runs from 5:00-6:30, Fashion show begins at 6:30 with awards immediately following. For this year’s event, creative teams and individual artists of all ages and disciplines from across Sioux Falls are displaying 2D, 3D [...]

Free

Join us for an opening reception for our newest exhibit – Creatures Big & Small

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

We are thrilled to extend to you an invitation to join us at the opening reception of our latest exhibit titled “CREATURES BIG & SMALL” at Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts. Join us for an evening filled with art, conversation, and inspiration. Enjoy mingling with fellow art enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the captivating pieces [...]

Free
Event Series Creatures Big & Small Art Exhibit

Creatures Big & Small Art Exhibit

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Creatures Big & Small "Creatures Big and Small" is an immersive art exhibition that explores the vast spectrum of animals, real and imagined, that inhabit our world — from the tiniest insects to the most colossal beasts. Highlighting the interconnectedness of life on Earth, our collective imagination, and the urgent need to protect the biodiversity [...]

Free
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