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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Yankton Area Arts – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Yankton Area Arts 508 Douglas Ave, YanktonJourneys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, VermillionExhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux FallsWeek of Events
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Flyover: Visual Art Forum I
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
Yankton Area Arts – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Flyover: Visual Art Forum I
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
Yankton Area Arts – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Flyover: Visual Art Forum I
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
Yankton Area Arts – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Yankton Area Arts – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Flyover: Visual Art Forum I
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
Yankton Area Arts – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Flyover: Visual Art Forum I
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Flyover: Visual Art Forum I
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
Yankton Area Arts – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Flyover: Visual Art Forum I
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
Yankton Area Arts – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Always a Student
Always a Student
The NSU Art Department is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibition “Always a Student” displayed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The two-person exhibition features the artwork of artists Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel. The artwork will be on display from January 12 [...]
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
The Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota, recognizing the talent and creative work from MFA and BFA students in the Department of Art. The exhibit is named in honor of Former Chair and Professor of Art Wilber Stilwell, his wife, Gladys [...]
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
The exhibition of over one hundred ten artworks showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions from talented students from twenty-two regional high schools. The artists, who range from freshmen to seniors, have created in a wide range of mediums, including: ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
Always a Student
Always a Student
The NSU Art Department is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibition “Always a Student” displayed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The two-person exhibition features the artwork of artists Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel. The artwork will be on display from January 12 [...]
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
The Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota, recognizing the talent and creative work from MFA and BFA students in the Department of Art. The exhibit is named in honor of Former Chair and Professor of Art Wilber Stilwell, his wife, Gladys [...]
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
The exhibition of over one hundred ten artworks showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions from talented students from twenty-two regional high schools. The artists, who range from freshmen to seniors, have created in a wide range of mediums, including: ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
The Writer’s Study
The Writer’s Study
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Always a Student
Always a Student
The NSU Art Department is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibition “Always a Student” displayed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The two-person exhibition features the artwork of artists Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel. The artwork will be on display from January 12 [...]
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
The Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota, recognizing the talent and creative work from MFA and BFA students in the Department of Art. The exhibit is named in honor of Former Chair and Professor of Art Wilber Stilwell, his wife, Gladys [...]
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
The exhibition of over one hundred ten artworks showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions from talented students from twenty-two regional high schools. The artists, who range from freshmen to seniors, have created in a wide range of mediums, including: ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
Always a Student
Always a Student
The NSU Art Department is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibition “Always a Student” displayed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The two-person exhibition features the artwork of artists Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel. The artwork will be on display from January 12 [...]
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
The Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota, recognizing the talent and creative work from MFA and BFA students in the Department of Art. The exhibit is named in honor of Former Chair and Professor of Art Wilber Stilwell, his wife, Gladys [...]
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
The exhibition of over one hundred ten artworks showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions from talented students from twenty-two regional high schools. The artists, who range from freshmen to seniors, have created in a wide range of mediums, including: ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
Always a Student
Always a Student
The NSU Art Department is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibition “Always a Student” displayed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The two-person exhibition features the artwork of artists Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel. The artwork will be on display from January 12 [...]
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition
The Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota, recognizing the talent and creative work from MFA and BFA students in the Department of Art. The exhibit is named in honor of Former Chair and Professor of Art Wilber Stilwell, his wife, Gladys [...]
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
The exhibition of over one hundred ten artworks showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions from talented students from twenty-two regional high schools. The artists, who range from freshmen to seniors, have created in a wide range of mediums, including: ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
Mitchell Concert Series
Mitchell Concert Series
Fri, Jan 9th - NOON | Our hometown dynamic duo, Billy Lurken & Chris Foster Friday, Jan 16th - NOON | Sioux Falls Singer/Songwriters Audrianna & Greyson Schulz Friday, Jan 23rd - NOON | Black Hills songstress Jami Lynn Fri, Jan 30th - NOON | a MAGIC show by Jeff Quinn ️ Saturday, Jan 31st - [...]
Where the Creatives Gather
Where the Creatives Gather
Artist gathering the last three Fridays of each month from November until May at Kristopherson Korner, Veterans Avenue Sisseton Bring Art projects you are working on and come hang out with other artists the last three Fridays during the winter months. Music, Hot Tea and snacks provided. Don't forget your tea mug!
Community Art Day
Community Art Day
Join us for another year of our Free Community Art Day series beginning January 31! Come get creative on Saturday, January 31st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings) with local artist Rachel Funk. This month, we’re excited to bring back a crowd favorite and the [...]
Mitchell Concert Series
Mitchell Concert Series
Fri, Jan 9th - NOON | Our hometown dynamic duo, Billy Lurken & Chris Foster Friday, Jan 16th - NOON | Sioux Falls Singer/Songwriters Audrianna & Greyson Schulz Friday, Jan 23rd - NOON | Black Hills songstress Jami Lynn Fri, Jan 30th - NOON | a MAGIC show by Jeff Quinn ️ Saturday, Jan 31st - [...]

