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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Contemporary Plains Indian Art

The Center for Western Studies 2121 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

The Center for Western Studies is excited to present "Contemporary Plains Indian Art" featuring the artwork of four of South Dakota's most prominent Native artist: Arthur Amiotte, Jerry Fogg, Oscar Howe, and Jerry Fogg. With over 30 pieces on display this exhibit has something for everyone.

Free

Northern Plains Watercolor Society 27th Annual Celebration of Light Exhibition

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD

This group show features nearly 60 works of art by more than 30 watercolor artists. Northern Plains Watercolor Society promotes interest, education, and appreciation for watercolor painting throughout our expansive region. This exhibition represents both intermediate and more advanced artists.

Ladies, Bros, & Clothes

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD

Ladies, Bros & Clothes combines two bodies of Klaire Lockheart’s work, Brodalisques and Feminine Attempts. Klaire enjoys using the human form and humor as a vehicle to communicate the agency of women with viewers. Klaire has had numerous solo shows throughout the midwest and a show at the Beard Gallery in Frotone, Italy.

Henry’s Books: Help bring a community-minded literary hub to Spearfish, South Dakota.

Spearfish, SD

Henry’s Books is a crowdfunded bookstore coming soon to the heart of Spearfish, SD owned by Spearfish locals, Lizzie and Dylan Mattson. Henry’s Books will be a community minded literary space with a mission to offer a comfortable, high-quality book buying experience, fostering a deep connection with literature and leaving you eager to return for [...]

$25
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Confluence: Selections from the Collections

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD

Confluence is the junction of two rivers, or an act or process of merging. In South Dakota, many waterways join the Missouri River, which bisects the state into West River and East River. This web of waterways connects throughout South Dakota, extending into the surrounding regions, meeting other bodies of water—all flowing, merging, and connecting [...]

Free
Recurring

Dark of Night/Light of Day

Art House Black Hills | Hot Springs 405 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD

Dark of Night/Light of Day by Tim Peterson opens to the public September 21st, 2023. Join us October 14th, 2023 for our opening reception of our latest exhibit, meet the artist and be captivated by his work. "This exhibition holds two distinct bodies of work: one viewed in the light of day and the other [...]

Free

Swingin’ Mondays

1001 E 6th St, Sioux Falls 1001 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD

Drop in Swing-Jitterbug dance night Mondays at 7:30pm in Sioux Falls. Beginner lesson, an intermediate move and dancing to a variety of swing tunes from across the generations. Learn and dance some classic Shim Sham solo moves. $10/person at the door. $8 with student ID, $8 Ballroom Dance Club of Sioux Falls members. Individuals, pairs [...]

$8 – $10
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Confluence: Selections from the Collections

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD

Confluence is the junction of two rivers, or an act or process of merging. In South Dakota, many waterways join the Missouri River, which bisects the state into West River and East River. This web of waterways connects throughout South Dakota, extending into the surrounding regions, meeting other bodies of water—all flowing, merging, and connecting [...]

Free

Four Generations of Oscar Howe Legacy Exhibition

John A Day Gallery

Event Contact: oContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 16056583437Event Locator: 2023-ABWMXMOscar Howe, a Dakota master, and cultural icon who innovated and defined the Modern Indian Art movement. His art represents cultural vitality and has influenced multiple generations of native artists. Within Oceti Sakowin (7 council fires) culture exists the concept of tob tob -a sincere belief that [...]

Cultural Tourism in South Dakota

Virtual Virtual

Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of cultural tourism on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 10 a.m. CT/9 a.m. MT for Travel South Dakota’s “Cultural Tourism in South Dakota” webinar. This webinar will feature Seleni Matus, executive director of the International Institute of Tourism Studies at the George Washington University, and two representatives from [...]

Cultural Tourism Webinar

Virtual Virtual

Tune into October’s edition of our webinar series on Tuesday, October 3 at 10 a.m. CT/9 a.m. MT. Join Seleni Matus, executive director of the International Institute of Tourism at the George Washington University, and representatives from the South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (SDNTA) as they discuss current efforts to strengthen and support tourism in [...]

AMPT Lunchtime Concert Series

Cherapa Place 300 Cherapa Pl, Sioux Falls, SD

Announcing the AMPT Lunchtime Concert Series! Grab lunch at a food truck and enjoy live music every Tuesday, June-August. Concerts take place at the scenic Cherapa Amphitheater, right next to the Arc of Dreams!

After School Maker Studio

Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.

After School Maker Studio

Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.

Recurring

Dark of Night/Light of Day

Art House Black Hills | Hot Springs 405 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD

Dark of Night/Light of Day by Tim Peterson opens to the public September 21st, 2023. Join us October 14th, 2023 for our opening reception of our latest exhibit, meet the artist and be captivated by his work. "This exhibition holds two distinct bodies of work: one viewed in the light of day and the other [...]

Free

Poetry on the Road

Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library, 18 Church St, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA

The Poetry on the Road project consists of a series of monthly poetry readings around the state over the course of a year.  At each location, South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) members from that area will participate. The readings by SDSPS member poets will be followed by a Q & A session and an [...]

Fall Author Event

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 909 W 33rd, Sioux Falls

Join us for an evening of laughter as we celebrate the everyday experiences that somehow become absurd in their retelling with award-winning columnist, Dorothy Rosby. The 2022 global winner of the Erma Bombeck Writing Competition in the humor category, Rosby is a keen observer of people and situations and uses her own life adventures to [...]

LIVE MUSIC – Heinous 3 – Every Tuesday

Icon Event Hall + Lounge 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

LIVE MUSIC by Heinous 3 every Tuesday at DaDa. This is FREE and normal DaDa dinner + beverage service takes place.

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Confluence: Selections from the Collections

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD

Confluence is the junction of two rivers, or an act or process of merging. In South Dakota, many waterways join the Missouri River, which bisects the state into West River and East River. This web of waterways connects throughout South Dakota, extending into the surrounding regions, meeting other bodies of water—all flowing, merging, and connecting [...]

Free

SD All-State Chorus Workshop

Campus Wide Fine Arts

Event Contact: Dr. David HoldhusenContact Email: David.Holdhusen@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3467Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-fine-arts/music/Music-Events-and-WorkshopsEvent Locator: 2023-ABWXHWThe event is scheduled to meet in Slagle Hall, Aalfs Auditorium, and will feature sectional work and full choir rehearsals led by members of the USD vocal faculty. Cost to attend is $5 per student. You'll find registration information at the [...]

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