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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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 [...]

Lilly Fest

Fischer's Lilly Park in Ft. Pierre 415 Ash Avenue, Ft. Pierre, S, United States

Join us for a special concert featuring local musicians and bands performing their original music at Fischer’s Lilly Park in Ft. Pierre overlooking the Bad River. We welcome a special presentation by South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland as he reads from his award-winning book, “Earl’s Own Dakota Odyssy.” An open-mic will be available between [...]

Free

LILLYFEST 2025

Fischer's Lilly Park in Ft. Pierre 415 Ash Avenue, Ft. Pierre, S, United States

Flutter Productions’ “Frankenstein”

Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Flutter presents a fresh adaptation of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein," focusing on the Creature’s journey through rejection, discovery, and longing for connection. Set in the Regency Era, this production features an all-ability cast and blends contemporary dance, acting, and ASL. Original music by composer Andrew Grace and choreography by Sara Olivier help bring personified concepts like [...]

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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 [...]

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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 [...]

Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience [...]

The Matthews Artist Collective

The Matthews Art Gallery 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

The MAC is a group of artists dedicated to expanding collaboration, support, and community engagement within the Matthews. It is open to all artists, regardless of medium (visual arts, performance, music, etc.), and it is committed to collaboration. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 in the Studio at [...]

The Writer’s Study

Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!

From Poetry to Prose

Ronning Library, 3100 E 49th St, Sioux Falls

How to make the jump in genres and why. This workshop is a hybrid writing workshop which features an informal conversation with Reese, an award-winning working writer. Reese provides workshop prompts to get you started writing and to delve into what matters most to you.Scholar: Jim ReeseSponsored by: Siouxland Libraries Downtown LibraryFor more information, contact: [...]

Artist Speaker Series: Cody Kuehl, Full-time Artist

The Underground Venue at Rehfelds Modern North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

We are back! It’s a new season, and a new series, featuring professionals from various facets of the art world. September features Colorado professional artist (and familiar face for the Watering Can crowd), Cody Kuehl. Tips & Tricks for Success from a Full-time Artist • Selling art in the real world • Inventory spread/multiple price [...]

James Dean

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic

Event Series 2025-2026 Speaker Series for Artists!

2025-2026 Speaker Series for Artists!

The Underground Venue at Rehfelds Modern North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

The Watering Can is thrilled to announce its upcoming Speaker Series for Artists, a free, monthly event designed to give creatives the tools and confidence to grow their art into a thriving business. Launching this September, the series will feature guest speakers from Sioux Falls and beyond. Artists, curators, and business professionals will share insight [...]

The Heinous

ICON Events + DaDa Gastropub 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

#fellowshipjazzcenter #dadagastropub #siouxfalls #livemusic

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