ARTS CALENDAR
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Note: We will approve submitted events within 48 hours. If you have any questions please contact us via info@artssouthdakota.org.
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Annalina, our Community Outreach Coordinator, for a fun and relaxed Sip & Paint afternoon at Crow Peak Brewing Company! This step-by-step creative workshop is open to artists of all skill levels, no experience necessary. Annalina will guide you through the painting process, helping you create a colorful masterpiece that’s totally fridge-worthy by the end [...]
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters come to life in this whimsical, heartwarming musical! Follow Horton as he protects the tiny Whos and learns that loyalty, friendship and believing in yourself can make even the smallest voice heard. A colorful adventure for the whole family!
When Rob Macleod’s family farm is threatened by construction of a pipeline underneath it, the event will light a fuse, threatening to divide the family he loves. While futilely fighting the changing times, Rob clashes with his daughter, who long ago left home, and his son, who has patiently stayed by Rob's side. The real [...]
Second Sunday at the MatthewsWe are pleased to bring a beautiful Self-Care Series of intentional and meaningful collaboration to support the community. The Matthews Opera House, CAT Scratch Studios and Creative Explorations Nonprofit invite you to join us for restful sound meditations throughout the school year and into June. Mark your calendars now. You will experience the offerings of four different practitioners throughout the [...]
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 [...]
🎨 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 [...]
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHVDNThe Magic of John Banasiak-Photographs and installation by Sarah A. Hanson-Pareek features a video installation and photographs of retiring Professor of Photography, John Banasiak. Exhibition is open to the public in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. May 7-27, [...]
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 [...]
🎨 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 [...]
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHVDNThe Magic of John Banasiak-Photographs and installation by Sarah A. Hanson-Pareek features a video installation and photographs of retiring Professor of Photography, John Banasiak. Exhibition is open to the public in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. May 7-27, [...]
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
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 [...]
Get ready to step onto the dance floor with our Beginner Ballroom Medley lesson series at The Matthews! Designed for absolute beginners (and anyone who wants to refresh the basics), this welcoming four-week series will introduce you to foundational ballroom steps, simple turns, and partner connection across a mix of classic ballroom styles—so you can [...]
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 [...]
Augustana Percussion & Flute Ensembles present: Topography of Dreaming May 12, 2026 7:30PM Hamre Recital Hall General Admission $5 AU Free with ID https://flow.page/augieschoolofmusic
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 [...]
🎨 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 [...]
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHVDNThe Magic of John Banasiak-Photographs and installation by Sarah A. Hanson-Pareek features a video installation and photographs of retiring Professor of Photography, John Banasiak. Exhibition is open to the public in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. May 7-27, [...]
About the Bellman Brown Bag Series… The Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics, he engaged a [...]
