ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Armchair Travelers Book Club will meet in the Lushbough Room of the Sturgis Public Library at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 2nd, to share books by Kristin Hannah. The group will not meet in August. Armchair Travelers Book Club is co-sponsored by Sturgis Area Arts Council and the Sturgis Public Library. Open to all interested [...]
10am–4pm Monday–Friday $200 Lunch available through Summer Lunch Program [+$25], plus morning & afternoon snacks Kid Camp [age 5-12]: 4 groups (by age) move downtown locations to learn from 4 different professional teaching artists Teen Camp [age 13-17]: one group at one location learning from local teaching artists plus a special guest artist Scholarship applications [...]
🎨 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 [...]
The Short Grass Arts Council is proud to host their 28th Annual Community Art Show showcasing artwork by local artists and artists in the Central SD region. Join us for the opening reception to meet the artists, network with other arts supporters in your community, enjoy free refreshments and a beautiful view of the river! [...]
THE MATTHEWS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! Festival in the Park: July 17-18, 2026 SPEARFISH CITY PARK ON CANYON STREET The Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish, SD, organizes this popular festival. It [...]
This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]
Washington DC’s Oh He Dead brings their funky, poppy rock vibes wherever they go. Led by CJ Bowlin’ Johnson and her golden pipes, the five-piece group includes lead guitarist Alex Salser, Colin Sidley on bass, Adam Ashforth on drums, and Piano Whitman on keys. The close-knit crew is known for their contagious joy, and for [...]
🎨 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 [...]
THE MATTHEWS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! Festival in the Park: July 17-19, 2025 SPEARFISH CITY PARK ON CANYON STREET The Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish, SD, organizes this popular festival. It [...]
This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]
Flat River Band is a trio of brothers—Chad, Dennijo, and Andy Sitze—who grew up performing in a multi-generational family band. Their signature sound was shaped on stages like Silver Dollar City and Dollywood, and has since earned them #1 bluegrass gospel chart success and shows with artists like Natalie Maines, Alison Krauss, and Ricky Skaggs. [...]
Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026 (formerly BHP Jr.) offers young performers who have completed 5th-12th grades an unforgettable theatrical adventure. They will explore acting, singing, dance, and technical theatre. Guided by professional instructors, campers make bold choices in a supportive environment, fostering creativity and teamwork. The experience culminates in a showcase, celebrating each camper's unique [...]
🎨 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 [...]
THE MATTHEWS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! Festival in the Park: July 17-19, 2025 SPEARFISH CITY PARK ON CANYON STREET The Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish, SD, organizes this popular festival. It [...]
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]
Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026 (formerly BHP Jr.) offers young performers who have completed 5th-12th grades an unforgettable theatrical adventure. They will explore acting, singing, dance, and technical theatre. Guided by professional instructors, campers make bold choices in a supportive environment, fostering creativity and teamwork. The experience culminates in a showcase, celebrating each camper's unique [...]
🎨 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 [...]
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]
Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026 (formerly BHP Jr.) offers young performers who have completed 5th-12th grades an unforgettable theatrical adventure. They will explore acting, singing, dance, and technical theatre. Guided by professional instructors, campers make bold choices in a supportive environment, fostering creativity and teamwork. The experience culminates in a showcase, celebrating each camper's unique [...]
🎨 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 [...]
