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  • Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art

    Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art
    John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

    Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]

    Free

  • The Writer’s Study

    Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!

  • Wood Carving 101

    Codington Country Heritage Museum Classroom 27 1st Ave SE,, Watertown, United States

    Discover the creative world of wood carving with Steve Hunter. A Toronto, SD-based carver that has been carving since 1998. This beginner-friendly course is designed both for absolute beginners and for those coming back to carving after a pause. Learn core safety and carving fundamentals using one knife, plus a complete end-to-end project. The atmosphere [...]

    $150 – $165

  • Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art

    Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art
    John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

    Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]

    Free

  • Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art

    Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art
    John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

    Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]

    Free

  • Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art

    Atmospheric Thinking/Call for Art
    John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

    Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]

    Free

  • The Writer’s Study

    Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!

  • Wood Carving 101

    Codington Country Heritage Museum Classroom 27 1st Ave SE,, Watertown, United States

    Discover the creative world of wood carving with Steve Hunter. A Toronto, SD-based carver that has been carving since 1998. This beginner-friendly course is designed both for absolute beginners and for those coming back to carving after a pause. Learn core safety and carving fundamentals using one knife, plus a complete end-to-end project. The atmosphere [...]

    $150 – $165

  • Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026

    Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026
    Bulldog Creek Campgrounds 21120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, United States

    Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is a 2-Day, 3-Night gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mind-bending musical performances paired with art installations, specialized vendors, and camping under the September sky make for a fantastic, unforgettable experience.

    $100

  • Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026

    Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026
    Bulldog Creek Campgrounds 21120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, United States

    Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is a 2-Day, 3-Night gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mind-bending musical performances paired with art installations, specialized vendors, and camping under the September sky make for a fantastic, unforgettable experience.

    $100

  • Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026

    Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026
    Bulldog Creek Campgrounds 21120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, United States

    Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is a 2-Day, 3-Night gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mind-bending musical performances paired with art installations, specialized vendors, and camping under the September sky make for a fantastic, unforgettable experience.

    $100

  • Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026

    Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026
    Bulldog Creek Campgrounds 21120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, United States

    Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is a 2-Day, 3-Night gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mind-bending musical performances paired with art installations, specialized vendors, and camping under the September sky make for a fantastic, unforgettable experience.

    $100

  • Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026

    Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026
    Bulldog Creek Campgrounds 21120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, United States

    Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is a 2-Day, 3-Night gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mind-bending musical performances paired with art installations, specialized vendors, and camping under the September sky make for a fantastic, unforgettable experience.

    $100

  • The Writer’s Study

    Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

    Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!

  • Wood Carving 101

    Codington Country Heritage Museum Classroom 27 1st Ave SE,, Watertown, United States

    Discover the creative world of wood carving with Steve Hunter. A Toronto, SD-based carver that has been carving since 1998. This beginner-friendly course is designed both for absolute beginners and for those coming back to carving after a pause. Learn core safety and carving fundamentals using one knife, plus a complete end-to-end project. The atmosphere [...]

    $150 – $165

  • Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026

    Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026
    Bulldog Creek Campgrounds 21120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, United States

    Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is a 2-Day, 3-Night gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mind-bending musical performances paired with art installations, specialized vendors, and camping under the September sky make for a fantastic, unforgettable experience.

    $100

  • Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026

    Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026
    Bulldog Creek Campgrounds 21120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, United States

    Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is a 2-Day, 3-Night gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mind-bending musical performances paired with art installations, specialized vendors, and camping under the September sky make for a fantastic, unforgettable experience.

    $100

  • Youth Art Night

    Where the Creatives Gather
    Sisseton Library 305 Maple St E, Sisseton, SD, United States

    Monthly Youth Art Night at the Sisson Library! The 2nd Thursday of each month come learn a new art skill or method with local and visiting artists! Free! Music and supplies provided!

    Free

  • Youth Art Night

    Where the Creatives Gather
    Sisseton Library 305 Maple St E, Sisseton, SD, United States

    Monthly Youth Art Night at the Sisson Library! The 2nd Thursday of each month come learn a new art skill or method with local and visiting artists! Free! Music and supplies provided!

    Free

  • Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026

    Synesthesia Music & Arts Festival 2026
    Bulldog Creek Campgrounds 21120 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, United States

    Synesthesia Music and Arts Festival is a 2-Day, 3-Night gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mind-bending musical performances paired with art installations, specialized vendors, and camping under the September sky make for a fantastic, unforgettable experience.

    $100