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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 High School
YAA Art Exhibit, Opening Reception, Artists Meet & Greet - Yankton Highscool artists
Yankton High School
YAA Art Exhibit, Opening Reception, Artists Meet & Greet - Yankton Highscool artists
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 High School
YAA Art Exhibit, Opening Reception, Artists Meet & Greet - Yankton Highscool artists
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 High School
YAA Art Exhibit, Opening Reception, Artists Meet & Greet - Yankton Highscool artists
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.
February Events from the Sturgis Area Arts Council
February Events from the Sturgis Area Arts Council
Thursday, February 5 Armchair Travelers Book Club Sturgis Public Library’s Lushbough Room, 12:00noon Sunday, February 8 Dave Martinson’s Big Band Concert & Chocolate Tasting Sturgis Community Center Theater, 1401 Lazelle St., Sturgis Concert starts at 2:00pm Admission is $20 for both music & chocolate Friday, February 20 History at High Noon “Neva Esmay: A [...]
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.
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition Reception
40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition Reception
Public Reception and Awards Ceremony for the 40th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, University of South Dakota
FREE Family Fun Day
FREE Family Fun Day
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with our FREE Family Fun Day! The Agricultural Heritage museum is partnering with the South Dakota Art Museum for a morning filled with Valentine’s Day themed crafts, activities, and more. This event is FREE and open to the public. A parent or other responsible adult must attend with minors. The [...]
Galentine’s Day at Drifters: Sip, Create & Celebrate
Galentine’s Day at Drifters: Sip, Create & Celebrate
Grab your besties, your sisters, and your favorite coworkers—it’s time to celebrate the gals! Join us at 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 for a high-energy afternoon of shopping, crafting, and toasting to friendship. Whether you're here for the live tunes, the DIY projects, or just a perfectly poured drink flight, there is something for every "Galentine" in [...]
February Events from the Sturgis Area Arts Council
February Events from the Sturgis Area Arts Council
Thursday, February 5 Armchair Travelers Book Club Sturgis Public Library’s Lushbough Room, 12:00noon Sunday, February 8 Dave Martinson’s Big Band Concert & Chocolate Tasting Sturgis Community Center Theater, 1401 Lazelle St., Sturgis Concert starts at 2:00pm Admission is $20 for both music & chocolate Friday, February 20 History at High Noon “Neva Esmay: A [...]

