ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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 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".
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Register for the Teen/Tween Crotchet Club starting January 7th! During this session of Crochet Club, we will learn the foundation of crocheting, the chain stitch. Crochet supplies will be provided. This is a new program designed for kids age 10 and up. Limit of 10 participants. Call the library 605-773-7421 to register or register online at [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
2nd Thursday of every month!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The SDSU School of Design is pleased to announce its new alumni gallery exhibit “Now and Then” displayed in the Ritz Gallery in Grove Hall on the campus of South Dakota State University. The solo exhibition features the work of art educator Michael Aasness, who is the 6-12 Art Instructor at Sioux Valley School District in Volga, SD. [...]
The SDSU School of Design is pleased to announce its new alumni gallery exhibit “Now and Then” displayed in the Ritz Gallery in Grove Hall on the campus of South Dakota State University. The solo exhibition features the work of art educator Michael Aasness, who is the 6-12 Art Instructor at Sioux Valley School District in Volga, SD. [...]
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 [...]
The Watering Can is excited to present a new series of FREE workshops for artists! The Artist Toolkit for Success: Business skills to set you apart. Second Tuesday of the month, from 6:30-8:00 PM Held at The Underground by Rehfelds. Led by artists Alex Lunstra and Julie Dent, and business coach, Claudia Dail. January Topic: [...]
The SDSU School of Design is pleased to announce its new alumni gallery exhibit “Now and Then” displayed in the Ritz Gallery in Grove Hall on the campus of South Dakota State University. The solo exhibition features the work of art educator Michael Aasness, who is the 6-12 Art Instructor at Sioux Valley School District in Volga, SD. [...]
