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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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 [...]
Join us for our annual fundraising book sale for OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USD - Sioux Falls. Our classroom will be filled with almost new books from our members shelves - look for a lot of history, biographies, classics, modern fiction and of course mysteries! Most books are price between $1 and [...]
WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, May 14th at noon WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat, take a seat, and enjoy entertainment for an hour while you devour Join us for an inspiring presentation by Paul Higbee of [...]
Yankton, SD — Yankton Area Arts is proud to present "Pieces of Me," a compelling new solo exhibit by local artist and designer Ann Smith, opening Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 PM at the GAR Hall Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through June 3, 2025 and showcases a powerful blend of mixed media that highlights Ann's lifelong exploration of texture, design, and self-expression. [...]
Don't miss the impressive Senior Art Exhibition featuring the diverse talents of Augustana University's graduating class. This year's large and talented group necessitates a special two-gallery presentation, hosted in partnership with the gracious help of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center. Opening Receptions: Eide/Dalrymple Gallery: Friday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Awards and Artist [...]
Note: This event takes place at 5:00 pm Mountain Time.Poetry on the Road returns for another year! South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) member poets and special guests, will be visiting towns across South Dakota monthly through April 2025. At each location, SDSPS members will give [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
This national interdisciplinary conference will promote the development and dissemination of scholarship on eighteenth-and nineteenth-century women writers and advance innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices in secondary and higher education. Scholars: Lisa Hagar, Kerry Sinanan and Megan PeiserSponsored by: SDSU - School of English and Interdisciplinary StudiesFor more information, visit https://bwwc2025.wixsite.com/bwwc2025 or contact Sharon Smith <sharon.smith@sdstate.edu>
Yankton, SD — Yankton Area Arts is proud to present "Pieces of Me," a compelling new solo exhibit by local artist and designer Ann Smith, opening Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 PM at the GAR Hall Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through June 3, 2025 and showcases a powerful blend of mixed media that highlights Ann's lifelong exploration of texture, design, and self-expression. [...]
Don't miss the impressive Senior Art Exhibition featuring the diverse talents of Augustana University's graduating class. This year's large and talented group necessitates a special two-gallery presentation, hosted in partnership with the gracious help of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center. Opening Receptions: Eide/Dalrymple Gallery: Friday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Awards and Artist [...]
Join us in the Matthews Theater on Thursday, May 15th from 6-9 PM for a free, 18+, figure drawing workshop. This fun workshop will feature drawing from live, costumed models in a historic theater atmosphere! BHSU Art Professor Desy Schoenewies will be facilitating the eveneing. Participants are encouraged to bring their own art supplies. No [...]
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Spring Concert Augustana Flute Ensemble Honoring Pat Masek's Retirement after nearly 60 years at AU May 15, 2025 at 7:30pm Hamre Recital Hall Free Admission
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 [...]
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 [...]
Yankton, SD — Yankton Area Arts is proud to present "Pieces of Me," a compelling new solo exhibit by local artist and designer Ann Smith, opening Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 PM at the GAR Hall Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through June 3, 2025 and showcases a powerful blend of mixed media that highlights Ann's lifelong exploration of texture, design, and self-expression. [...]
Meet graduating artist, ! See their work and more at the Senior Art Exhibition opening reception this Friday, April 25th, 7-9 PM at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery. Second reception at the Washington Pavilion on May 2nd! #EideDalrympleGallery #AugustanaUniversity #WeAreAu #Siouxfalls #seniorshow Don't miss the impressive Senior Art Exhibition featuring the diverse talents of Augustana University's graduating [...]
