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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux FallsWeek of Events
Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University presents "Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec," March 20-April 16. This exhibition showcases the extraordinary work of printmaker, illustrator, and book artist Gaylord Schanilec, a "natural philosopher" who masterfully blends traditional techniques with deep observations of the natural world. A gallery reception with a slide lecture by the artist [...]
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 [...]
Youth Art Classes
Youth Art Classes
Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]
Youth Art Classes
Youth Art Classes
Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]
Fool’s 48 Short Film Project Showcase
Fool’s 48 Short Film Project Showcase
The Fool’s 48 Short Film Project is one of VCA’s featured community events. Local teams have 48 hours to write, film, and edit a 4–7 minute film. This foolish undertaking is held on (or close to!) April Fool’s Day. To add a challenge, each team draws a genre from a hat at the Friday evening [...]
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 [...]
Jeremy Hegg
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 [...]
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 [...]
Daniel Heier Quartet
Daniel Heier Quartet
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Collaborative Spring Concert
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.
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Exhibition
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Exhibition
Showing April 1 - 30, 2025 Public Reception April 4, 5:30 - 8:00pm Member Reception & Award Ceremony April 10, 7:00 - 9:00pm Comprising of over 100 artists residing in Sioux Falls & the tri-state area, the Great Plains Watercolor Society strives to inspire their members through workshops, gatherings, and educational opportunities. From advanced artists, [...]
Arts, Apps, and Taps
Arts, Apps, and Taps
Join Mosaic for an evening of art, food, and fun! Support Mosaic's mission to offer low-cost classes for all ages and abilities while enjoying art on display from Mosaic's students and local community artists. Free food from Roll'n Pin and Cultivated in Love will be available as well as free root beer on tap and [...]
Deuces Wild
Jazz Collaboration Project
Jazz Collaboration Project
The top jazz bands from Lincoln, Mitchell, & O'Gorman high schools join forces for an exciting night of music!
Mighty Corson Art Players Presents Women Playing Hamlet
Mighty Corson Art Players Presents Women Playing Hamlet
Hamlet's a challenge for any actor, but when Jessica is cast as the titular character in a New York production, it sends her into an existential tailspin. It doesn't help that her acting coach is borderline abusive, or that every Starbucks barista with an MFA tells her she's too young for the role. Or that [...]
Deuces Wild
NMM Discovery Saturday
NMM Discovery Saturday
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/Event Locator: 2025-ACDNFBNational Music Museum’s April Discovery Saturday: An Organ Extravaganza! The National Music Museum (NMM) invites guests to a unique and educational experience at its Organ Extravaganza during Discovery Saturday on April 5. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to learn about and hear [...]
Matea Jerkovic
Matea Jerkovic
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Mighty Corson Art Players Presents Women Playing Hamlet
Mighty Corson Art Players Presents Women Playing Hamlet
Hamlet's a challenge for any actor, but when Jessica is cast as the titular character in a New York production, it sends her into an existential tailspin. It doesn't help that her acting coach is borderline abusive, or that every Starbucks barista with an MFA tells her she's too young for the role. Or that [...]
Matea Jerkovic
Matea Jerkovic
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Christian Houchin, Graduate Clarinet and Flute Recital
Christian Houchin, Graduate Clarinet and Flute Recital
Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDLTNChristian invites you to his graduate 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.
Dakota Prairie Concerts: Rawlins Piano Trio
Dakota Prairie Concerts: Rawlins Piano Trio
The Rawlins Piano Trio is bringing its world -- American, English, German, and Swiss compositions played by internationally known instrumentalists originally from Germany, Romania, and South Korea -- to the Yankton United Church of Christ's historic sanctuary for an exciting afternoon of classics and contemporary music. Violinist Ioana Galu, cellist Sonja Kraus, and pianist Eun-Hee [...]
Side-by-Side Concert ft. Augustana Orchestra & All City Honors Orchestra
Side-by-Side Concert ft. Augustana Orchestra & All City Honors Orchestra
Please join us at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on April 6th, 2025 at 3:30pm for a Side-by-Side Concert featuring the All City Honors Orchestra and the Augustana Orchestra. Doors open at 3:00pm and tickets range from $0 - $15.
Laina Juergens and Michael A. Johnson, Sophomore Recital
Laina Juergens and Michael A. Johnson, Sophomore Recital
Event Contact: Dr. Sonja KrausContact Email: Sonja.Kraus@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3481Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDMNVLaina Juergens, cello, and Michael A. Johnson, double bass, invite you to their sophomore recital, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link elsewhere on this post. This event is open [...]