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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Art Series

The Matthews Art Gallery 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Exhibit Opening Reception Friday, May 23 5-7 pm The Matthews Opera House and Arts Center is excited to announce that their Summer Art Series will be unveiled on May 23 with an opening reception from 5-7 pm. This showcase features the talents of Black Hills artists with an incredible display of high-quality pieces on exhibit. [...]

Terra Traces: Paintings & Ceramics Exhibition

Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion, S, United States

Shelby Prindaville is an interdisciplinary artist who combines science and a wide range of art disciplines to examine the human role in shaping an ecological balance and encourage a more connected and conservation-focused approach. She serves as the Art Department Chair, Galleries Director, and Professor of Art at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, and [...]

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

Governor Kristi Noem announced 12 students who are being recognized for their artistic talents through the Governor’s Student Art Competition. An exhibition of the artwork is now open to the public in the South Dakota Capitol building. The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition includes work from the following students: A panel of nine professional artists served [...]

In Her Material Realm-Installation by Susan Heggestad

John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: uag@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACDWRJ In Her Material Realm Installation and recent works by Susan M Heggestad July 7 - Aug. 11, 2025  reception: Sunday, July 20, 11 am - 1 pm John A. Day Gallery College of Fine Arts, USD 414 E Clark St, Vermillion SD

Exhibition on view Augustana Student Invitational

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Juried works selected from the department’s sophomore and junior portfolio reviews. *Summer Hours* Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-4:00pm until August 26 Regular Hours starting August 27, Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm, Closed Sunday

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

Governor Kristi Noem announced 12 students who are being recognized for their artistic talents through the Governor’s Student Art Competition. An exhibition of the artwork is now open to the public in the South Dakota Capitol building. The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition includes work from the following students: A panel of nine professional artists served [...]

Exhibition on view Augustana Student Invitational

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Juried works selected from the department’s sophomore and junior portfolio reviews. *Summer Hours* Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-4:00pm until August 26 Regular Hours starting August 27, Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm, Closed Sunday

Event Series The Book of Will

The Book of Will

Black Hills Playhouse 24834 S. Playhouse Road, Custer, United States

​Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll [...]

Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

All 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 Matthews Artist Collective

The Matthews Art Gallery 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

The MAC is a group of artists dedicated to expanding collaboration, support, and community engagement within the Matthews. It is open to all artists, regardless of medium (visual arts, performance, music, etc.), and it is committed to collaboration. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 in the Studio at [...]

The Writer’s Study

Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!

Steve Smith

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic

Jazzed Up Big Band

Roof Garden Ballroom 301 Lake Dr, Arnolds Park, IA, United States

#fellowshipjazzcenter #jazzedupbigband #arnoldspark #iowa #livemusic

East of Wall

Sioux Falls State Theatre 316 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, United States

The Heinous

ICON Events + DaDa Gastropub 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

#fellowshipjazzcenter #dadagastropub #siouxfalls #livemusic

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

Governor Kristi Noem announced 12 students who are being recognized for their artistic talents through the Governor’s Student Art Competition. An exhibition of the artwork is now open to the public in the South Dakota Capitol building. The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition includes work from the following students: A panel of nine professional artists served [...]

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