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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show

South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 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 [...]

$20

“Old Friends” Discussion

Thollehaug Commons, 302 E Maple St, Sisseton

The Sisseton Arts Council and the Sisseton Memorial Library will cohost a book discussion of "Old Friends" by author Tracy Kidder. The discussion will be led by Sharon Prendergast, English teacher at Sisseton High School, and will take place at Thollehaug Commons. Discussion Leader: Sharon Prendergast Sponsored by: Sisseton Arts Council and Sisseton Memorial LibraryFor more information, [...]

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane

The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show

South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 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 [...]

$20

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!

Event Series Wood Carving 101

Wood Carving 101

Codington Country Heritage Museum Classroom 27 1st Ave SE,, Watertown, United States

Discover the creative world of wood carving with Steve Hunter. A Toronto, SD-based carver that has been carving since 1998. This beginner-friendly course is designed both for absolute beginners and for those coming back to carving after a pause. Learn core safety and carving fundamentals using one knife, plus a complete end-to-end project. The atmosphere [...]

$150 – $165

James Dean

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

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

NMM Concert | Where Two or Three Are Gathered

National Music Museum Performance Hall East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/4e78e660-f16a-45d4-ae95-161a00ff8823Event Locator: 2026-ACHNTBJoin the National Music Museum for an evening of chamber music featuring violinist Ioana Galu and friends, performing on historic instruments from the NMM’s renowned Cancelosi Collection. This recital is presented as part of NMM Live! and the Cancelosi Chamber Music Series, a [...]

2026 Ohunkankan Storytelling Series

Thunder Valley 290 Empowerment Dr,, Porcupine, SD, United States

The Lakota Advocacy Center is excited to announce the 2026 Ohunkankan Storytelling Series, running February 17 – April 21, 2026. This year’s series is a 10-week gathering held every Tuesday from 6:00–7:30 pm, featuring four invited speakers who will share their unique approaches, experiences, and teachings. Together, these sessions uplift Lakota knowledge around traditional foods, medicines, land stewardship, and plant [...]

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane

The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show

South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 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 [...]

$20

NSU Bach’s Lunch Concert

NSU Off Campus South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Event Locator: 2026-ACGTVF The NSU Music Department invites you to celebrate Bach's Birthday with us at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church where an assortment of pieces composed by him will be performed. Following the concert is a free will donation lunch provided by the church.

Comedy Night

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

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

Music Maker Mixer: Tax Basics for Artists

Startup Sioux Falls 100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Tax Basics for Artists is a practical, easy-to-understand session designed to help creatives take control of their finances with confidence. Presented by Amber Sumner (Sumner Bookkeeping) in partnership with The Premiere Playhouse, this workshop breaks down essential topics like income tracking, deductions, freelance taxes, and smart recordkeeping—without the confusing jargon. Whether you’re a performer, maker, [...]

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane

The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show

South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 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 [...]

$20

Humanities Café – Ghost Towns & Memories: The “Boom and Bust” History of the Black Hills Region

VIRTUAL EVENT

Dr. Ben Jones, SD State Historian and Director of the SD State HistoricalSociety, and Dr. David Wolff, Professor Emeritus at Black Hills StateUniversity, historian, and author, join SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe to discussthe history and significance of the Black Hills region and some of its mostforgotten locations, as well as the “boom and bust” eras [...]

Spring Exhibits Celebration

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States

Join us as we celebrate new exhibitions across all museum galleries. Enjoy light refreshments, creative connection, and an evening of art--with live music from Prairie Groove Band, bringing jazz and blues to fit your groove.

Free

Chorus rehearsal

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

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