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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday Pop-Up Shop

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

November 20 through December 23 the Coyote Gallery holiday pop-up is offering goods and gifts by local artists and makers. Not only is local the best way to buy, but 15% of all proceeds are also donated to support VCA gallery programming the coming year. From ceramics to soft goods and wreaths to woodworking, the [...]

Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion, United States

Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]

Free – $20

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane

The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States

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 [...]

Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit

La Luna Cafe North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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, [...]

Free

Nordic Yule Market

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States

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, [...]

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane

The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States

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 for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show

South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, United States

🎨 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 [...]

$20

Sunday Night Blues

Club David 214 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

#fellowshipjazzcenter #clubdavid #siouxfalls #livemusic

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane

The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States

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 for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show

South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, United States

🎨 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 [...]

$20

Free Holiday Movie Series – Elf

Coyote Twin Theater 10 E Main St,, Vermillion, United States

"DID YOU HEAR THAT?" Join us for the first movie in our Free Holiday Movie Series with a free community screening of Elf. Follow Buddy the Elf as he travels from the North Pole to New York City in search of family, Christmas spirit, and plenty of syrup. It is the perfect way to start [...]

Free

Nordic Yule Market

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States

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, [...]

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane

The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States

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 [...]

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