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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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 [...]
The NSU Art Department is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibition “Always a Student” displayed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The two-person exhibition features the artwork of artists Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel. The artwork will be on display from January 12 [...]
🎨 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 [...]
The Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota, recognizing the talent and creative work from MFA and BFA students in the Department of Art. The exhibit is named in honor of Former Chair and Professor of Art Wilber Stilwell, his wife, Gladys [...]
Join us for another FREE Community Art Day! The South Dakota Art Museum and Brookings Arts Council are partnering with local artist Kim Chanthalakeo! Come get creative on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings) with us. This month, we’ll explore portraiture, creating [...]
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 [...]
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to [...]
YAA Art Exhibit, Opening Reception, Artists Meet & Greet - Yankton Highscool artists
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
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 [...]
The NSU Art Department is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibition “Always a Student” displayed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The two-person exhibition features the artwork of artists Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel. The artwork will be on display from January 12 [...]
🎨 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 [...]
The Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota, recognizing the talent and creative work from MFA and BFA students in the Department of Art. The exhibit is named in honor of Former Chair and Professor of Art Wilber Stilwell, his wife, Gladys [...]
Donovin Sprague joins SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe to discuss the Wounded Knee Memorial – its tragic history, its sacred meaning, and the efforts to preserve and honor the memory of those lost, as well as the descendants who carry their legacy today. Scholars: Donovin SpragueLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81487809271?pwd=se8TFuyNaaJKbUoA7oWisuWyaz01Jc.1Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities CouncilPlease let us know what you thought [...]
Run by the BHSU Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), this free workshop is limited to the first 12 attendees. All materials included. All workshops begin at 3 pm on the second Thursday of each month and are completely free of charge. About the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) is a joint program [...]
Monthly Youth Art Night at the Sisson Library! The 2nd Thursday of each month come learn a new art skill or method with local and visiting artists! Free! Music and supplies provided!
Monthly Youth Art Night at the Sisson Library! The 2nd Thursday of each month come learn a new art skill or method with local and visiting artists! Free! Music and supplies provided!
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKG Join us for an evening of wonderful music for wind band as the NSU Symphonic Band is joined by the Aberdeen Central High School band for several side-by-side selections! Tickets are required for this event. Box Office opens 1 hour before the start of the show. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 ages 65+ and [...]
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to [...]
