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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 2026 AMIS conference at the National Music Museum

    National Music Museum East Clark Street, Vermillion, S, United States

    The American Musical Instrument Society is the preeminent society promoting all aspects of the history, design, construction, restoration, and usage of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods. The AMIS annual conference rotates throughout the United States, landing in Vermillion every decade or so because of the importance of the collections at the [...]

  • Welcome to the artsHUB

    Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion, S, United States

    Welcome to the artsHUB⌘! The VCA and our intern Abigail would like to invite you to an analog version, also known as a good old-fashioned get together, of our digital HUB for artists, makers, arts & culture organizations, venues, and the community that needs you. You can get ahead of the curve by checking out [...]

  • Welcome to the artsHUB

    Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion, S, United States

    Welcome to the artsHUB⌘! The VCA and our intern Abigail would like to invite you to an analog version, also known as a good old-fashioned get together, of our digital HUB for artists, makers, arts & culture organizations, venues, and the community that needs you. You can get ahead of the curve by checking out [...]

  • 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
  • Čhatkú Arts Center Grand Opening

    Maȟpíya Lúta Campus 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, United States

    We are honored to invite you to the grand opening of Čhatkú Arts Center on June 6, 2026, located on the Maȟpíya Lúta Campus in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Featured throughout the grand opening celebration, from 12:00PM - 7:00PM MT, will be: ● Cultural ceremonies ● Native performances/speakers ● Self-guided tours of the Čhatkú Arts Center ● [...]

  • 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
  • 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
  • Second Saturdays Art Market

    Mindfulness Mondays
    Waterfront Gallery for the Arts 207 E Missouri Ave, Pierre, SD, United States

    New this summer, Waterfront Gallery will be hosting a monthly outdoor art market every second Saturday of the month from May 9th through September 12th at the corner of Coteau and Missouri Ave, in the greenspace next to the Waterfront Plaza parking lot, just a few blocks down the street from the Farmer’s Market. This [...]

    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
  • 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
  • Falls Art Market- 4th Saturdays

    Falls Art Market- 4th Saturdays
    BronzeAge Art Casting

    FREE! Saturday, May 23 from 8:30am - 1:30pm. Cool, relaxed, outdoor art market featuring original artwork and artful activities on 4th Saturdays in summer. Held on the east side of the Levitt Shell, along N. Metli Place, a block from the Big Sioux River. Meet local artists and check out a changing variety of fine, [...]

    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
  • 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