Visual Arts | SDPB State Championship Coverage
2026-04-09, 2026-04-10 | South Dakota Public Broadcasting, SD, United States
Don’t miss SDPB’s coverage of the 2026 SDHSAA Visual Arts Contest and & Art Wars Competition.

Welcome to the artsHUB
2026-04-09, 2026-04-10, 2026-04-11 | Coyote Gallery, East Main Street, Vermillion, S, 57069, United States
Welcome to the artsHUB⌘! The VCA and our intern Abigail would like to invite you to an analog version, also known as a good old-fashioned get together, of our digital HUB for artists, makers, arts & culture organizations, venues, and the community that needs you.
You can get ahead of the curve by checking out vermculture.org/artshub – you can add events to the calendar, make a profile in the directory, access resources, or connect on our substack! Bring any questions you might have, or ways you’d like to get connected but maybe don’t know where or how to begin. The artsHUB is built to be a collaborative experience.
We will have large & small + digital & analog visuals to show you what the HUB is, supportive ways to get started in the HUB, and, of course, snacks, refreshments, and camaraderie!

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
2026-04-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Health Care Association Office, 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 57104, 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
• Acrylics
• Watercolors
• Drawing/Pastels/Scratchboard
• Photography
• Mixed Media
• Creative Woodworking
Entry Dates:
October 6–10, 2025
Entries accepted between 9 AM – 3 PM at:
South Dakota Health Care Association Office
804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Entry forms and criteria available at:
www.sdhca.org/dakota-masterworks
https://www.sdhca.org/dakota-masterworks

Humanities Café - Youth Suicide in Indian Country: Searching for Hope...and Healing
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | VIRTUAL EVENT
Christina Johnson, Community Prevention Advisor with Lost & Found, Jordan Mounga, Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services Manager at SD DSS Division of Behavioral Health, Tracy Naughton, Suicide Prevention Program Specialists at SD DSS Division of Behavioral Health, and Keaton Widow, CWOY Program Manager with Great Plains Tribal Health, join SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe to discuss the epidemic of youth suicide in Indian Country – the facts behind the continuing crisis, what’s causing it, and what we can do to save the future through helping our youth.
Scholars: Christina Johnson, Jordan Mounga, Tracy Naughton, Keaton Widow
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81487809271?pwd=[REDACTED]
Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council
Please let us know what you thought of the program!https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/
The South Dakota Humanities Council brings communities together through the power of stories, culture, and conversation. But with federal funding on the decline, we rely more than ever on the generosity of people like you to sustain our organization and programs like Humanities Cafe. Your donation helps us preserve local history, support lifelong learning, and spark meaningful dialogue across the state. Please consider making a gift today—your support ensures that humanities thrive in every corner of South Dakota.

Donate now at sdhumanities.org and keep the conversation going.

Opera Workshop Rehearsal
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112
Event Locator: 2026-ACHRKA
This is a staging rehearsal for our opera workshop performances on April 17th and 18th.

Japanese Culture Workshop
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | The Matthews Art Gallery, 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States
Run by the BHSU Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), this free workshop is limited to the first 12 attendees. All materials included. All workshops begin at 3 pm on the second Thursday of each month and are completely free of charge.
About the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)
The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) is a joint program of the Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution, designed to bring native Japanese cultural coordinators to regions of the U.S. where Japanese cultural experiences are limited. BHSU’s participation brings these rich cultural opportunities right into our community.
For more information, contact Yukari Tadano
Email: Yukari.Tadano@bhsu.edu
2026 Workshops
Jan 8 – Kintsugi
Feb 12 – Tea Ceremony
March 12 – Origami
April 9 – Calligraphy
May 14 – Manga
June 11 – Japanese Animation Film (3-5pm)

Youth Art Night
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Sisseton Library, 305 Maple St E, Sisseton, SD, 57262, United States
Monthly Youth Art Night at the Sisson Library!
The 2nd Thursday of each month come learn a new art skill or method with local and visiting artists! Free! Music and supplies provided!

Trilogy
2026-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | R Wine Bar & Kitchen, 322 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
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Chorus rehearsal
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Pete Hoesing Quartet
2026-04-09 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Trio Jazz Club, 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
https://www.triojazzclub.com
#fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota

Surprise! Student Showcase
2026-04-09 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301
Event Locator: 2025-ACGJDC
Surprise! Student Showcase

Student Showcase
2026-04-10, 2026-04-11 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th St, Brookings, SD, United States
The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April. The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!

A Sousa Symposium
2026-04-10 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | SDSU School of Performing Arts, 1601 University Blvd., Brookings, 57007, United States
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of The March King

In celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America, the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts is proud to announce “Sousa in South Dakota: A Symposium.” The symposium is a two-day celebration of the life and legacy of composer and conductor John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), an American icon best known for “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” the national march of the United States of America.

With the assistance of a USA-250 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the event will feature presentations by scholars, historians, students and archivists as they explore Sousa’s remarkable impact on American music and national culture. Historic displays from the Sousa era will be available for perusal during the symposium.
All events are scheduled to take place in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Continuing Education Units are available for teachers. The Symposium is free, but registration is required.

Closing Reception - Reensamblaje: Mariana Astete-MFA Thesis Exhibition
2026-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | John A Day Gallery, East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069, United States
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHQCN
Closing Artist Reception for Reensamblaje works by Printmaking MFA-Mariana Astete. This is Free and open to the public. All are welcome, refreshments will be served.

Where the Creatives Gather
2026-04-10 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Kristopherson Korner, Sisseton, United States
Artist gathering the last three Fridays of each month from November until May at Kristopherson Korner, Veterans Avenue Sisseton Bring Art projects you are working on and come hang out with other artists the last three Fridays during the winter months. Music, Hot Tea and snacks provided. Don’t forget your tea mug!

Jazzed Up Sextet
2026-04-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-10 21:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Trio Jazz Club, 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Spring Big Band Dance
2026-04-10 18:45 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | El Riad Shrine, 510 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
Swing into spring at the Big Band Dance, Friday, April 10. Join us as we dance to live music played by The Bill Gibson Orchestra on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. Bill Gibson has toured nationally with several notable orchestras, including the Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey orchestras, and his orchestra has a wide repertoire of music selections and styles. All are welcome to celebrate the spring season with us. The evening begins at 6:45 with a beginner dance lesson, free with admission to the dance. Open dancing to live music begins at 7:30. There will be a variety of music suited to your favorite dances; including swing, ballroom, two-step, and Latin dancing styles. And there will be opportunities for instruction in other partnered dances throughout the evening. During band breaks there will be opportunities to participate in popular line dances such as the Electric Slide. Come wearing your favorite dressy or casual spring-inspired attire. There is ample free parking on the street and in the large lot on the east side of the El Riad. Admission at the door is $15 per person or for students with a school ID, $7. Facebook.com/ElRiadShrineDanceClub Facebook.com/BallroomDanceClubSiouxFalls

The Dead & Down and My Second Rodeo
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Matthews Opera House – Theatre, 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States
Cascadel (formerly The Dead & Down)| April 10, 7PM | The Matthews Opera House. Alt-country meets prog-rock in a sound that refuses to fit in one bin.
Cascadel is an indie roots-rock band that refuses to stay in one lane. Fronted by Taylor Burlage’s introspective songwriting and dusty vocals, they blend alt-country, atmospheric indie rock, psychedelia, and unexpected prog-rock detours into something that feels entirely their own. Their Montana roots run deep, and so does their ambition—they’ve opened for Fruition, Futurebirds, and Blind Pilot, and their 2024 release No Broken Bones proves they’re a band willing to take real chances. As one critic put it: “Alt-country, but on the moon—and still so down to earth.”
You’re in for a night of music that stays interesting. April 10, 2026 at The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center. Doors TBD, show time 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20. My Second Rodeo opens the show. Come early, stay late, and bring friends who appreciate the kind of songwriting that makes you think and move at the same time.
This is the kind of music and artistry we’re proud to bring to downtown Spearfish. When bands like Cascadel choose to play here, it’s a reminder that the Black Hills are on the creative map.
Grab your tickets now. At $20 and with a night this good, seats won’t wait around.

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Sioux Falls, SD
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sheraton Sioux Falls, 1211 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, 57104, United States
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Sheraton Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Sioux Falls? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Guided Imagery & Creative Expression
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | The Matthews Opera House – Theatre, 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States
This offering begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by a guided imagery journey that invites participants to connect with their inner landscape through embodied awareness, visualization, imagination, and intuition. Following the journey, participants are invited into creative expression – writing, drawing, painting, etc. – to integrate and give form to what emerged. Time & space will be offered for optional sharing of your experience and/or creation. Art supplies will be provided. No artistic experience is needed. Participants leave feeling grounded, resourced, & connected, along with a tangible artistic creation and a self-care tool they can carry with them wherever they go.
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Community Art Day
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States
Join us for another FREE Community Art Day! The South Dakota Art Museum and Brookings Arts Council are partnering with local artist Kim Chanthalakeo!
Come get creative on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings) with us.
This month, we’ll explore portraiture, creating portraits with collaged construction paper.
🟢 Open to all ages—everyone is welcome to join the fun
🟢 Come and go as you please—drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
🟢 All materials are provided—just bring your creativity
🟢 No cost to attend—it’s completely FREE!
Free parking is available on Harvey Dunn St. and nearby lots on campus. Questions? Call the Museum at (605)688-5423.

Community Art Day
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States
Join us for another FREE Community Art Day! The South Dakota Art Museum and Brookings Arts Council are partnering with local artist Kim Chanthalakeo! Come get creative this month as we explore portraiture, creating portraits with collaged construction paper.
