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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Series Youth Art Classes

Youth Art Classes

Mosaic Arts & Events North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]

Event Series Youth Art Classes

Youth Art Classes

Mosaic Arts & Events North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]

Community Conversation: Federal Arts Advocacy

Virtual

Join us on March 11 for a Community Conversation with our Government Affairs team and Advocacy District Captains on federal arts advocacy! Our District Captains will meet with their Capitol Hill representatives during our Fly-In event on March 4. Fresh from those meetings, they will share what they learned and discuss how you can advocate [...]

Event Series Make-n-Take Tuesdays

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 [...]

Artist Toolkit: Record Keeping and Accounting

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

The Watering Can is excited to present a new series of FREE workshops for artists! The Artist Toolkit for Success: Business skills to set you apart. Second Tuesday of the month, from 6:30-8:00 PM Held at The Underground by Rehfelds. Led by artist Alex Lunstra and business coach, Claudia Dail. March Topic: Record Keeping and [...]

Tobias Meinhart Quartet

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

Born in a small village in rural Bavaria, Tobias has spent the last 15 years carving out a career for himself in the international jazz scene. Since his modest beginnings in Woerth, the tenor saxophonist has garnered acclaim in both Europe and the United States, earning a nomination for an ECHO award in 2016 and [...]

Tobias Meinhart Quartet

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

Born in a small village in rural Bavaria, Tobias has spent the last 15 years carving out a career for himself in the international jazz scene. Since his modest beginnings in Woerth, the tenor saxophonist has garnered acclaim in both Europe and the United States, earning a nomination for an ECHO award in 2016 and [...]

Wayfinder

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

​Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]

Let’s S̶q̶u̶a̶r̶e̶ Dance

Brookings Arts Council 524 4th St, Brookings, SD, United States

Join exhibiting artist Alex Roseborough Davis for an artist lecture on their work in "Let's S̶q̶u̶a̶r̶e̶ Dance" (pronounced "Let's Dance"). A button making workshop to follow discussion. Registration appreciated Suggested $5 donation at the door Free for students with ID Read more about Alex and their work on our website HERE.

Middle School Art Show

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

The Middle School Art Show is a celebration of artistic expression and a testament to the students' and art educators' hard work, creativity, and dedication at West, South, Southwest, St Thomas More, North, and East Middle Schools. Visitors can expect to see a diverse range of artwork, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces, all [...]

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 [...]

Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]

“The Cost of Free Land” Book Discussion

Children's Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th St, Brookings

In this 2025 One Book South Dakota, award-winning author Rebecca Clarren investigates the entangled history of her Jewish ancestors’ land in South Dakota and the Lakota, who were forced off that land by the United States government.Sponsored by: Children's Museum Book ClubFor more information, contact: Lillian Greenbaum <greenbaum@brookings.net>

Bellman Brown Bag Series: The Man Who Treated Crazy Horse

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, March 12th at noon WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat, take a seat, and enjoy entertainment for an hour while you devour Uncover the fascinating history of Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy, the man [...]

Vitalant Blood Drive

Give the Gift of Life! Join us for a Blood Drive following our Bellman presentation on March 12 and make a difference in someone’s life. Why Donate? Every donation can save up to three lives. Hospitals and emergency centers rely on lifesaving blood daily. It’s quick, easy, and safe—plus, you’ll feel great knowing you made [...]

Vitalant Blood Drive

The Matthews Fireplace Room North Main Street, Spearfish, SD, United States

Give the Gift of Life! Join us for a Blood Drive following our Bellman presentation on March 12 and make a difference in someone’s life. Why Donate? Every donation can save up to three lives. Hospitals and emergency centers rely on lifesaving blood daily. It’s quick, easy, and safe—plus, you’ll feel great knowing you made [...]

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Humbletown

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

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Wayfinder

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States

​Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]

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