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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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 [...]
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 BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to the Elks Theatre for two exhilarating nights of adventure films on Monday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 22.
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 [...]
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to the Elks Theatre for two exhilarating nights of adventure films on Monday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 22.
Event Contact: 0Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACDSAKFrame of Mind-BFA Graduation Show features the work of Brianna Sandvig, Lauren Mandernach, Natalie Venjohn.
Have you always wanted to record your memories onto paper so your family can cherish your stories for years to come? This workshop provides writing prompts which encourage participants to pen their life memories through sensory detail. Creative writing has many benefits aside from preserving valuable memories. It helps sharpen the mind and provides a [...]
Douglas and Cederburg are a musician/poet duo who will give you a glimpse of the Black Hills and the West. Stirred by stories in song and poetry, they will have you sitting around the campfire, riding the hills, and taking a walk back through history. Douglas’ strong beautiful voice and Cederburg’s “meadowlark in the morning [...]
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 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 [...]
Calling all movie buffs, Marvel fans, indie kids, and horror junkies! The Sneak Peek Showcase brings fun look at trailers, some never-before-seen footage, and behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming theatrical slate. This extended sizzle package includes previews for coming attractions from Sony, Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, Universal, MGM/Amazon, Paramount, and Disney. Showcase run time is 70 [...]
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
