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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
North Area Honor Band
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Johnson Fine Arts Gallery 202Week of Events
Nordic Yule Market
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Nordic Yule Market
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Nordic Yule Market
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Nordic Yule Market
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Nordic Yule Market
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Nordic Yule Market
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Percussion Methods
Make-n-Take Tuesdays
Make-n-Take Tuesdays
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience [...]
Student Winter Showcase
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Interview for Music Professor
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Percussion Methods
sip and shop
sip and shop
Join the South Dakota Art Museum for a festive evening at the Nordic Yule Market Sip & Shop on Thursday, December 4 from 5 - 8 pm. Browse unique gifts from Nordic and local artisans, enjoy seasonal drinks from the cash bar, and sample favorite Nordic treats. The evening features live holiday music by Project: [...]
Choral Christmas Concert
South Dakota mini Film Festival
North Area Honor Band
North Area Honor Band
Event Locator: 2025-ACGHCB The local area schools come together on Northern's campus for the annual North Area Honor Band. With rehearsals all day Friday, and Saturday, you can enjoy the students' hard work on Saturday, December 6th at 4:00 pm in the Jewett Theater!
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
North Area Honor Band
North Area Honor Band
Event Locator: 2025-ACGHCB The local area schools come together on Northern's campus for the annual North Area Honor Band. With rehearsals all day Friday, and Saturday, you can enjoy the students' hard work on Saturday, December 6th at 4:00 pm in the Jewett Theater!
South Dakota mini Film Festival
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
North Area Honor Band Performance
North Area Honor Band Performance
Event Locator: 2025-ACGHCG Regional Honor Band High School Students come together for a two days of rehearsal with a performance to show off their talent and hard work.
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.

