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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United StatesThe Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, United States🎨 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 [...]
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Johnson Fine Arts Gallery 202Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United StatesRead The Room features the works of BFA Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture.
Percussion Methods
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301Event Locator: 2025-ACGLCW Percussion methods class
Make-n-Take Tuesdays
Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United StatesAll Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience [...]
The Writer’s Study
Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United StatesWriters in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Arlinda Peacock
Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United Stateshttps://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic
USD Composition Studio Recital
Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United StatesEvent 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.
Student Winter Showcase
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301Event Locator: 2025-ACGKBH NSU School of Fine Arts Student Showcase
Nordic Yule Market
South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United StatesStep into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Shifted Perspective
ARCC Gallery 225 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, United StatesCalling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, United States🎨 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 [...]
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Johnson Fine Arts Gallery 202Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Read The Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition
John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United StatesRead The Room features the works of BFA Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture.
Read the Room-BFA Graduation Show
John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United StatesEvent 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
Interview for Music Professor
Johnson Fine Arts Music Ed Classroom 176Event Locator: 2025-ACGNNG Interview for Music Professor
Booked for Crafting: Upcycled Book Christmas Craft Night
Rawlins Municipal Library East Church Street, Pierre, South Dakota, United StatesBooked for Crafting: Upcycled Book Christmas Craft Night Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Rawlins Library Join us for a festive evening of creativity! Create an upcycled winter decoration using old books and craft materials.
Jazz Jam
Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United Stateshttps://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic

