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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Student Showcase

Brookings Arts Council 524 4th St, Brookings, SD, United States

The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April.  The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!

Bill Wieland’s Retirement Recital Performers

Johnson Fine Arts Choir Classroom 155

Event Locator: 2026-ACHQGW The choir room will provide a gathering location for the performers on Bill Wieland's retirement recital.

Bill Wieland and Friends

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2026-ACGWTB “Bill Wieland and Friends” is Bill Wieland’s retirement recital. It will feature NSU students, NSU alumni, and community members in a wide variety of ensembles. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Student Showcase

Brookings Arts Council 524 4th St, Brookings, SD, United States

The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April.  The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!

Cundiff and Houdyshell Dress Rehearsal

Krikac Administration Auditorium 300

Event Locator: 2026-ACHVGK This is a dress rehearsal for Taye Cundiff and Eli Houdyshell's recital, scheduled for April 26 at 3:00 PM. Please join them on Sunday!

Where the Creatives Gather

Kristopherson Korner Sisseton, United States

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!

Student Showcase

Brookings Arts Council 524 4th St, Brookings, SD, United States

The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April.  The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!

Student Showcase

Brookings Arts Council 524 4th St, Brookings, SD, United States

The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April.  The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!

Senior Recital: Cundiff and Houdyshell

Krikac Administration Auditorium 300

Event Locator: 2025-ACGFXS Please join Taye Cundiff and Eli Houdyshell for their senior voice recital at NSU's Krikac Auditorium on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2026-ACHTHA Regular rehearsal for Apr 19 concert

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2026-ACHTHA Regular rehearsal for Apr 19 concert

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

Wood Carving 101 – April & May Class

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 who 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 [...]

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2026-ACHTHA Regular rehearsal for Apr 19 concert

2026 Annual Student Juried Exhibit reception & awards ceremony

Grove Hall Ritz Gallery Stadium Road, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

What: 2026 Annual Student Juried Exhibit reception & awards ceremony When: Friday, May 1st, 1:30-3:00pm Where: Grove Hall Ritz Gallery, South Dakota State University The award ceremony will start at 1:45pm. All are welcome! This event is free and open to the public.

Community Art Day

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States

Join us for another FREE Community Art Day! Gather your friends and family for art making with Brookings Council and a special guest artist at the South Dakota Art Museum. Bring a friend and come get creative this month as we’ll explore portraiture, creating portraits with collaged construction paper. All are welcome and materials are [...]

Community Art Day

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States

Join us for another Community Art Day! Gather your friends and family for art making with Brookings Council and a special guest artist at the South Dakota Art Museum. Each event features a different creative project led by an area artist, with simple, approachable activities that anyone can enjoy; no prior art experience needed. Come [...]

NSU Spring Choral Concert

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKW Join us for an afternoon of choral music featuring the wonderful choirs of the NSU Department of Music.

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

Wood Carving 101 – April & May Class

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 who 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 [...]

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