ARTS CALENDAR
Events listed may be canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. If you see an event listed on our Arts Calendar, please contact the organizer/venue directly for current event status. We want to share your virtual performances, online workshops & events! Send to: shari@artssouthdakota.org.
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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25th biennial Governor’s Awards in the Arts
February 10, 2021
Teen Wheel Thrown Pottery
Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center - ARCC 0Absolute beginners will gain knowledge and skills to throw pots on a potter’s wheel, while those with experience can learn ways to improve skills. Ages 13 and up. Activity #111202 Dates: Mondays, February 1 - 22 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Instructor: Caleb Crosby Fee: $30.00 plus $10.00 clay fee Preregister by: January 27
Teaching About Race and Racism
SDSM&T Humanities and Social Scienceshttps://sdsmt.zoom.us/j/93652061922?pwd=MnlycFRMYnR2VHJzY2JkRGdjNUVJdz09 Meeting ID: 936 5206 1922 Passcode: 602200 Presented By: Dr. Christy Tidwell Race and racism are central to the experience of being American. They shape our perceptions from childhood and influence our entire lives – both as individuals and as a society. After all, racism goes beyond individual and overt racist acts or words, [...]
Winds of Change
GAR Hall Art Gallery 508 Douglas, YanktonJohn “Johnny” Swatek is a scholarly artist who truly loves the process of creation. Each thought evolves with a purity that reaches for great depth. It is a pleasure to watch this evolution of an artist in continuous search of visual honesty. Primarily self-taught, Swatek is the consummate student, breathing and talking art. Swatek breathes [...]
Pottery Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Rapid City Arts Council at The Dahl SDSatisfy your curiosity, and experience a fun and thorough introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel under the instruction of Stephen Saiz. Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more in this exciting class. Your instructor guides you through the process of throwing, shaping and trimming pots on the wheel. Basic surface [...]
Sip & STEAM
Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor CenterJoin us for drinks and an adult themed STEAM activity! Call 605-584-3110 for tickets and information!
Winds of Change
GAR Hall Art Gallery 508 Douglas, YanktonJohn “Johnny” Swatek is a scholarly artist who truly loves the process of creation. Each thought evolves with a purity that reaches for great depth. It is a pleasure to watch this evolution of an artist in continuous search of visual honesty. Primarily self-taught, Swatek is the consummate student, breathing and talking art. Swatek breathes [...]
Virtual Book Read – Book Selection: Little Chapel on the River
Online event SDJoin us for a Virtual Book Read! Why? Read good books, discuss important topics, connect wth others across South Dakota, and enjoy learning through reading and discussions. First Book Selection: “Little Chapel on the River: A Pub, a Town and the Search for What Matters Most” by Gwendolyn Bounds Beautifully written, deeply personal, and brilliantly [...]
Art Break – Guided Open Studio
Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center - ARCC 0Take an Art Break! Come to the ARCC for weekly gatherings dedicated to winding down through art. Bring projects from home to work on in a relaxed, stress free atmosphere. We will be proceeding with meetings while adhering to social distancing. All participants must wear a mask. Ages 18 and up. Dates: Thursdays, January 14 [...]
Basement Painters
Brookings Arts Council 0 SDThis active group meets every Thursday in the classroom of the Brookings Arts Council from 12:30-4pm. Just bring your art project (doesn't have to be a painting) and work with a group of creatives enjoying the collegial environment! We invite you to join this active group--come early, stay late, but come and create! There is [...]
Winds of Change
GAR Hall Art Gallery 508 Douglas, YanktonJohn “Johnny” Swatek is a scholarly artist who truly loves the process of creation. Each thought evolves with a purity that reaches for great depth. It is a pleasure to watch this evolution of an artist in continuous search of visual honesty. Primarily self-taught, Swatek is the consummate student, breathing and talking art. Swatek breathes [...]
Draw with Jessie
Virtual event SDNice relaxing art time together. Bring a pencil or some paints and create together, or bring some popcorn and watch.
Introduction to Glasswork
Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center - ARCC 0Join Caleb on Thursday evenings as he teaches required skills to safely manipulate clear and colored glass with a torch. You will learn how to safely make pendants and marbles. Ages 18 and up. Activity #116680 Session A: Thursdays, Jan 21 - 28 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Caleb Crosby Fee: $56.00 plus $25.00 [...]
FALL/WINTER EXTENDED WEAVING
Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center - ARCC 0For weaving students who were enrolled in 2020 Fall/Winter classes and need extra time to complete their projects, or for any student who wants a head start for the Winter/Spring weaving classes. Ages 18 and up. Activity #112225 Session B: Thursdays, January 14 – February 4 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Lyla Aguis Fee: [...]
Live Jazz with The Joel Shotwell Quartet!
R Wine BarJoin us for our weekly live Jazz event at R Wine Bar + Kitchen featuring The Joel Shotwell Quartet! Joel Shotwell (saxophone) Emmanuel Michael (guitar) Andrew Reinartz (bass) Al Berven (drums) #rjazzclub #livejazz #everythursday #winefoodandjazz
Winds of Change
GAR Hall Art Gallery 508 Douglas, YanktonJohn “Johnny” Swatek is a scholarly artist who truly loves the process of creation. Each thought evolves with a purity that reaches for great depth. It is a pleasure to watch this evolution of an artist in continuous search of visual honesty. Primarily self-taught, Swatek is the consummate student, breathing and talking art. Swatek breathes [...]
Snow Sculptures on Main Street
The Matthews Opera House & Arts CenterCreate a sculpture masterpiece with snow! On January 22, snow mounds will be set up on the corner of Main and Hudson from 1 pm – 4 pm. Anyone interested can stop by and let their creativity run wild! Bring your own carving supplies, but we’ll have some on hand as well. A winner will [...]