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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Exhibition on view: The Beauty of the Mundane: Paintings by Mike Murray
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux FallsBright Star
Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, VermillionCalling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux FallsFirst Friday Artists at the Studio
Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux FallsRead the Room: BFA Graduation Show Closing Reception
John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, VermillionCelebration of "US" II: Celebrating Music by Black Composers
Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, VermillionBright Star
Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, VermillionWeek of Events
Exhibition on view: The Beauty of the Mundane: Paintings by Mike Murray
Mike Murray presents a large body of paintings, created in oil paint and cold wax, that invite viewers to reconsider the overlooked landscapes of daily life.
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
November 20 through December 23 the Coyote Gallery holiday pop-up is offering goods and gifts by local artists and makers. Not only is local the best way to buy, but 15% of all proceeds are also donated to support VCA gallery programming the coming year. From ceramics to soft goods and wreaths to woodworking, the [...]
Bright Star
Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room features the works of BFA Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture.
Free Holiday Movie Series – Elf
Free Holiday Movie Series – Elf
"DID YOU HEAR THAT?" Join us for the first movie in our Free Holiday Movie Series with a free community screening of Elf. Follow Buddy the Elf as he travels from the North Pole to New York City in search of family, Christmas spirit, and plenty of syrup. It is the perfect way to start [...]
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room features the works of BFA Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, 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!
Arlinda Peacock
Arlinda Peacock
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
USD Composition Studio Recital
USD Composition Studio Recital
Event Contact: Dr. Paul LombardiContact Email: Paul.Lombardi@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLAXComposition students of Dr. Paul Lombardi present their fall recital in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere in this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Read the Room-BFA Graduation Show
Read the Room-BFA Graduation Show
Event Contact: uag@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event URL: https://www.facebook.com/usdartgalleriesEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLSHRead the Room: BFA Graduation Show features the creative work of Graduating Department of Art Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture. Free and open to the Public
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room features the works of BFA Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture.
Jazz Jam
Read the Room-BFA Graduation Show
Read the Room-BFA Graduation Show
Event Contact: uag@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event URL: https://www.facebook.com/usdartgalleriesEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLSHRead the Room: BFA Graduation Show features the creative work of Graduating Department of Art Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture. Free and open to the Public
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room features the works of BFA Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture.
Daniel Heier Quartet
Daniel Heier Quartet
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
Holiday for Fiddlers presented by Live On Stage Sious Falls
Holiday for Fiddlers presented by Live On Stage Sious Falls
A holiday time gift for you from some of South Dakota’s most recognized fiddle players! The “Holiday for Fiddlers” brings Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer, and Owen DeJong together with an all-star support band, some long-time performers with the Acoustic Christmas series, including Boyd Bristow, Mike Conner, Al Remund, and Larry Rohrer, and featuring Brian and [...]
USD Clarinet Studio Recital
USD Clarinet Studio Recital
Event Contact: Dr. Beverly GibsonContact Email: Beverly.Gibson@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLBCUSD's Clarinet Studio invites you to their recital in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Bright Star
Bright Star
Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
Read The Room features the works of BFA Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture.
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Read the Room-BFA Graduation Show
Read the Room-BFA Graduation Show
Event Contact: uag@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event URL: https://www.facebook.com/usdartgalleriesEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLSHRead the Room: BFA Graduation Show features the creative work of Graduating Department of Art Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture. Free and open to the Public
Art Collective
Art Collective
Join us in the Everist Gallery inside the Washington Pavilion for a vibrant evening celebrating local creativity! The Art Collective brings together 71 talented local artists showcasing their original paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and more. Whether you're a longtime supporter of the arts or just love discovering something new, this event is a great way [...]
First Friday Artists at the Studio
First Friday Artists at the Studio
Join us for an unique opportunity to meet a few of our wonderful artists and see more of their work. Featured artists will be set up around the building showing new and warehoused artwork of their own making. Happening during Downtown Sioux Falls First Friday, stop into the studio and check this out.
Read the Room: BFA Graduation Show Closing Reception
Read the Room: BFA Graduation Show Closing Reception
Event Contact: uag@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACGLSKRead the Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition Closing Reception. Free and open to the public.
Reinartz – Shotwell – Heier
The Teels
Celebration of "US" II: Celebrating Music by Black Composers
Celebration of "US" II: Celebrating Music by Black Composers
Event Contact: Dr. Chun-Ming ChenContact Email: chunming.chen@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583478Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLBDWe invite you to this evening's special concert, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers
Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers
Join us on Dec. 5 and 6 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers, "O Come Let Us Adore Him." Through music, word and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. [...]
Bright Star
Bright Star
Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]
The Teels
Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers
Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers
Join us on Dec. 5 and 6 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers, "O Come Let Us Adore Him." Through music, word and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. [...]
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
NMM Music Storytime
NMM Music Storytime
Jam with us at the National Music Museum! Bring your little ones to Music Storytime on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun, music-filled storytelling led by Museum Educator Anna Van Kley. Designed for ages 3–6, this free monthly program invites children to explore rhythm, melody, and imagination—sponsored by the M.A. [...]
O’Gorman Jazz Combo
From Whoville to Your TV: The Art of the Grinch Gallery Reception
From Whoville to Your TV: The Art of the Grinch Gallery Reception
This exhibition showcases original production cels, concept sketches, and drawings that reveal the artistry behind the classic television film Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! In 1966, master animator Chuck Jones brought Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! from page to screen, transforming the 1957 book into one of the most beloved holiday [...]
Fall/Winter Studio Recital
Fall/Winter Studio Recital
Event Contact: Nicole SantosContact Email: nicole.santos@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583466Event Locator: 2025-ACGLBGNicole Santos, Natalie Sterba, and their studio students invite you to this afternoon's recital in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers
Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers
Join us on Dec. 5 and 6 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers, "O Come Let Us Adore Him." Through music, word and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. [...]
A Trio Christmas
A Trio Christmas
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
Jazzed Up Christmas
Jazzed Up Christmas
https://roofgardenballroom.com/event/jazzed-up-christmas/ #fellowshipjazzcenter #jazzedup #arnoldspark #livemusic
Bright Star
Bright Star
Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]
A Trio Christmas
A Trio Christmas
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Busy
Bright Star
Bright Star
Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]
Mighty Corson Art Players present Humbug
Mighty Corson Art Players present Humbug
As A Christmas Carol with a modern day twist, Humbug follows the story of Eleanor Scrooge, a ruthlessly ambitious Wall Street executive who has an aversion to Christmas and an insatiable appetite for power. Locked in her office on a snowy Christmas Eve, Eleanor is determined to finish a corporate-takeover proposal until three "advisors" provide [...]
USD Holiday Concert
USD Holiday Concert
Event Contact: Dr. David HoldhusenContact Email: david.holdhusen@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583467Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLBMThe USD Music Department invites you to this annual favorite, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.

