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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
The 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 [...]
Haven’t seen the Great Plains Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibit at La Luna Café yet? There’s still time! Stop by the downtown Sioux Falls area, grab a coffee, and enjoy a beautiful collection of watercolor works by our talented members. The exhibit is on display through the end of November. While you’re there, snap a photo, [...]
Step 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, [...]
The 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 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 [...]
Event 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.
Event Contact: uag@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACGHFCThe South Dakota Governor's 11th Biennial Exhibition showcases the creative works of artists living and working in South Dakota.
An exhibition of assemblage sculptures of local and natural materials by the distinguished South Dakota sculptor Darrel Nelson.
Randilyn Boucher, Principal of Red Cloud Elementary School at Maȟpíya Lúta Owáyawa, Emmy Her Many Horses, Lakota Language & Education Initiative Director at Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation, and LaRayne Woster, cultural specialist and lead instructor at St. Joseph’s Indian School, join SDHC host, Stacy Chidaushe to discuss the importance of Lakota language preservation and [...]
Event Locator: 2025-ACGFBN Symphonic Band
The South Dakota State Poetry Society is visiting 22 SD communities with our 3rd annual Poetry on the Road program. At each event, we give readings and host an open mic, where anyone can sign up to read their poetry. We invite people to come just to listen, or bring your poems and sign up [...]
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Event Contact: Dr. Paul LombardiContact Email: Paul.Lombardi@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3473Event URL: https://usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACGADDYou are invited to Dr. Paul Lombardi's faculty composition 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 [...]
An exhibition of assemblage sculptures of local and natural materials by the distinguished South Dakota sculptor Darrel Nelson.
The Augustana Band Festival has brought thousands of students from a 5-state area to participate in two full days of ensemble and clinic work featuring three separate bands — Gold, Blue and Honor Bands — led by outstanding music educators/directors. Participating students are nominated by their high school directors, and the festival is organized and [...]
Haven’t seen the Great Plains Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibit at La Luna Café yet? There’s still time! Stop by the downtown Sioux Falls area, grab a coffee, and enjoy a beautiful collection of watercolor works by our talented members. The exhibit is on display through the end of November. While you’re there, snap a photo, [...]
Step 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, [...]
The 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 [...]
