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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Week of Events
My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
Evening Adult Classes + Family Events
Evening Adult Classes + Family Events
Monday, March 3rd 5:30 PM - Watercolor Workshop Monday, March 10th 5:30 - 7:00 pm Adult Pottery Wheel session with Michelle!
USD Jazz Ensembles in Concert
USD Jazz Ensembles in Concert
Event Contact: Dr. Christopher KocherContact Email: Christopher.Kocher@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3483Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACCTXAUSD's Jazz I and Jazz II ensembles present their winter concert, live from 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 [...]
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
Joel Shotwell & Terry Brooks
50th Annual Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival Finale Concert
50th Annual Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival Finale Concert
The Augustana University School of Music proudly presents the 50th Annual "Jazz on the Upper Great Plains" Festival Finale Concert, featuring an exciting evening of big band music. The event will showcase the talents of Augustana's Northlanders Jazz Band alongside the renowned "Falconaires" from the United States Air Force Academy Band. Get Tickets #fellowshipjazzcenter #AugustanaUniversity #Falconaires
USD's Rawlins Piano Trio in Concert with Guest Margaret Miller
USD's Rawlins Piano Trio in Concert with Guest Margaret Miller
Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDCHTWe hope you can come to this evening's concert, live from 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.
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
USAF Academy Band, The Falconaires, Spring Tour 2025
USAF Academy Band, The Falconaires, Spring Tour 2025
United States Air Force Academy Band, The Falconaires, perform at the Mitchell High School Performing Arts Center! https://www.facebook.com/share/19xcigQRUt/ #fellowshipjazzcenter #mitchell #livemusic
Jazz Jam
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
One Sheet Wonder Card Workshop
One Sheet Wonder Card Workshop
One Sheet Wonder Card Workshop
Get ready for a fun and creative night of card making! Using just one 12x12 patterned paper, you’ll create 14 unique greeting cards. With a simple template, you’ll cut, arrange, and embellish your cards with a variety of phrases and images to make them truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for [...]
Daniel Heier Quartet
CLOSING RECEPTION | Comptoir de Commerce: Luminol Ceramics by Chotsani Elaine Dean
CLOSING RECEPTION | Comptoir de Commerce: Luminol Ceramics by Chotsani Elaine Dean
This exhibition explores the rich history and visual language of quilts made by enslaved and free African Americans from the colonial era through the mid-20th century. Using quilts, their makers, and cotton as inspiration, Chotsani Elaine Dean examines this period of American history, tracing cotton's global impact. Through ceramics and mixed media, Dean connects past [...]
Ivy Kocher, Senior Oboe Recital
Ivy Kocher, Senior Oboe Recital
Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDFRJIvy Kocher invites you to her senior oboe recital, live from 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.
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
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.
Olsen Brothers
Olsen Brothers
The Atrium Makers Market
The Atrium Makers Market
Looking for something special to do this weekend? Join us at The Atrium Makers Market in downtown Sioux Falls, SD! Explore a vibrant indoor market filled with handmade goods, stunning art pieces, and one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by local artists and crafters. Every Weekend Beautiful Shriver Square's Atrium, Downtown, Sioux Falls, SD What You’ll Find: Handmade jewelry, pottery, [...]