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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec

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

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 [...]

Free

Wayfinder

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

​Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]

My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

Mobridge Art Show 2025

Scherr Howe Arena 212 Main St, Mobridge, United States

Artists and photographers, exhibitors and vendors, teachers and students, old and new participants, you are invited to join us for our 49th Annual Art Show.  This year's show will take place on Saturday, April 12th, and Sunday, April 13th at the Scherr-Howe Event Center in Mobridge.

Event Series Mobridge Art show

Mobridge Art show

Scherr Howe Arena 212 Main St, Mobridge, United States

Artists and photographers, exhibitors and vendors, teachers and students, old and new participants, you are invited to join us for our 49th Annual Art Show.  This year's show will take place on Saturday, April 12th, and Sunday, April 13th at the Scherr-Howe Event Center in Mobridge.  All the information you will need is below:

📜 One Sheet Wonder Card Workshop 💌

AMC Collective South Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

Turn a single 12x12 sheet of patterned paper into 14 unique and beautiful greeting cards using the One Sheet Wonder technique. Guests will receive a cutting template to guide the process and can choose from a wide variety of embellishments, phrases, and images to personalize each card. This is a drop-in style workshop—come anytime during [...]

$20
Event Series Bright Star

“Be” Spring Dance Concert

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.

Event Series 39 STEPS

39 STEPS

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

Based on the 1915 novel and the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, The 39 Steps is a comedic adaptation of the classic spy thriller. Richard Hannay meets a beautiful woman at the theatre, only to have her immediately murdered in his apartment. Fearing for his life and spurred into action by her [...]

$10 – $62

NSU Symphonic Band and Concert Band present: unBroken

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100

Event Locator: 2024-ACBBRR Join Northern State University's Concert Band and Symphonic Band in performance featuring the piece unBroken by composer Randall Standridge.

Shea Lueninghoener, Graduate Piano Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: Dr. Alessandra FerisContact Email: Alessandra.Feris@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3479Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDMXMShea invites you to his graduate piano 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.

Event Series JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. ​ With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]

Soulful Sounds in Sioux Falls

Prairie View Event Hall Tea, S, United States

SIOUX FALLS, READY FOR A FUN NIGHT OUT? 🧐🎉 Step back in time for a special Harlem Nights experience with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections! 🎙️🤣 You’ve probably seen NYC’s Jazzy R&B artists on HBO or Amazon, and if you like everything from Erykah Badu to Billie Holiday, you’ll love vibing to [...]

$25.00
Event Series Sturgis Community Easter Cantata

Sturgis Community Easter Cantata

Grace Lutheran Church Sherman Street, Sturgis, South Dakota, United States

The 2025 Easter Cantata Choir brings the gift of music to our community in its presentation of Blessed – A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes. The Easter Cantata performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1061 Sherman Street, in Sturgis. There is no [...]

Free
Event Series 39 STEPS

39 STEPS

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

Based on the 1915 novel and the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, The 39 Steps is a comedic adaptation of the classic spy thriller. Richard Hannay meets a beautiful woman at the theatre, only to have her immediately murdered in his apartment. Fearing for his life and spurred into action by her [...]

$10 – $62

Wayfinder

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

​Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]

My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition

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

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 [...]

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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