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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Series The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

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 […]

39th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition

John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: 0Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACCPDD39th Annual Stilwel Student Awards Exhibition showcases the visual artwork created by the University of South Dakota Department of Art Undergraduate and Graduate Students.  Klaire Lockheart, USD Department of Art Painting Alumna.  

“This Stretch of the River” Book Discussion

Farmstead Community Room, 100 Patrick Ave, White

This Stretch of the River, produced by the Oak Lake Writers' Society, crosses a variety of genres, including poetry, memoir, and historical and critical essays. The writers--all Lakota, Nakota, or Dakota--hail from South Dakota, and their work "speaks back" to the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition.Sponsored by: White Book ClubFor […]

Spark! Places of Innovation

Great Plains Art Institute 381 East 3rd Street, Mission, SD, United States

In May 2024, the Smithsonian Institution began making its way across South Dakota. The vehicle for this adventure was a Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition tour, Spark! Places of Innovation, highlighting how innovation has shaped small towns across the nation. The exhibition, examining the ingenuity and tenacity of rural America, will end its road trip at […]

Deborah Mitchell, Flower and Flame Exhibition

Black Hills State University University Boulevard, Spearfish, SD, United States

The Ruddell Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibition, Flower and Flame, featuring the work of artist Deborah Mitchell. The exhibition will run from January 20 to February 27, with an artist reception scheduled for Thursday January 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Artist Deborah Mitchell’s exhibition, Flower and Flame, emerged […]

Free

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 […]

Event Series The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

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 […]

39th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition

John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: 0Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACCPDD39th Annual Stilwel Student Awards Exhibition showcases the visual artwork created by the University of South Dakota Department of Art Undergraduate and Graduate Students.  Klaire Lockheart, USD Department of Art Painting Alumna.  

Great Plains Watercolor Society Paint-in

Ronning Library 3100 E. 49th St, Sioux Falls, United States

Paint-ins are in-person events scheduled from September through November and January through May, weather permitting, by the Great Plains Watercolor Society. During February's Paint-in, GPWS member Brenda Sosa will demonstrate introductory one and two-point perspective to provide tips and tricks to improve the illusion of depth in paintings and drawings. Supplies to bring with you: […]

Free
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 […]

Lincoln High School Jazz Combo

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

www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls

Virtual

Work of Art Workshops – Winter/Spring 2025 All workshops are on Zoom on Tuesdays, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm Central Time. Registration opens 45 days before a workshop. Jan 21: Time Management Feb 4: Portfolio Kit Feb 18: Marketing – with ASL Interpretation Mar 4: Promotions Mar 18: Pricing Apr 1: Recordkeeping May 6: Grant Writing […]

“The Book Thief” Book Discussion

Thollehaug Commons, 302 E Maple St, Sisseton Sisseton, South Dakota, United States

The Book Thief tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl growing up in Nazi Germany during World War II, who finds solace and power in stealing books and learning to read amidst the horrors of war, all narrated by Death himself. The novel presents the lives and viewpoints of the many victims of […]

Academy of St Martin in the Fields, with Bruce Liu, piano

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians, the ASMF gave its first performance in its namesake church in November 1959. […]

Spark! Places of Innovation

Great Plains Art Institute 381 East 3rd Street, Mission, SD, United States

In May 2024, the Smithsonian Institution began making its way across South Dakota. The vehicle for this adventure was a Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition tour, Spark! Places of Innovation, highlighting how innovation has shaped small towns across the nation. The exhibition, examining the ingenuity and tenacity of rural America, will end its road trip at […]

Deborah Mitchell, Flower and Flame Exhibition

Black Hills State University University Boulevard, Spearfish, SD, United States

The Ruddell Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibition, Flower and Flame, featuring the work of artist Deborah Mitchell. The exhibition will run from January 20 to February 27, with an artist reception scheduled for Thursday January 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Artist Deborah Mitchell’s exhibition, Flower and Flame, emerged […]

Free

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 […]

Event Series The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

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 […]

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