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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

South Dakota State Spelling Bee

Dakota Wesleyan University - Sherman Center 1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD, United States

The South Dakota State Spelling Bee consists of more than 30 elementary and middle school students from around the state, gathered together to compete against each other for the chance to advance to the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the Washington D.C. Sponsoring Organization:  South Dakota News WatchFor more information, contact:  Carson Walker <carson.walker@sdnewswatch.org>

Event Series The Atrium Makers Market

The Atrium Makers Market

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Looking for something special to do this weekend? Join us at The Atrium Makers Market in downtown Sioux Falls, SD! Explore a vibrant indoor market filled with handmade goods, stunning art pieces, and one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by local artists and crafters.  Every Weekend Beautiful Shriver Square's Atrium, Downtown, Sioux Falls, SD  What You’ll Find: Handmade jewelry, pottery, [...]

Marcus Hughes, Senior Saxophone Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: Dr. Christopher KocherContact Email: Christopher.Kocher@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3483Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDJLNMarcus Hughes invites you to his senior recital, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event is open to the public at no charge.

Outsiders with C. Thomas Howell

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100

Event Locator: 2024-ACCHPA Outsiders movie showing and Q & A with C. Thomas Howell

Event Series JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

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

The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. ​ With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]

Adolfo Mendonca

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

Adolfo Mendonca is a performer, jazz educator, and researcher from Brazil. He currently works at University of Minnesota-Morris as Director of Jazz Studies and Director of the University of Minnesota-Morris Jazz Festival. Adolfo has been described by JAZZIZ magazine as a “sprightly player that evokes Chick Corea at his most lyrical”. Among many performances he has [...]

Dr. Yu-Han Kuan, Guest Piano Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDFRKThe USD Department of Music invites you to a piano recital by guest Dr. Yu-Han Kuan, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.   This event is open [...]

Adolfo Mendonca

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

Adolfo Mendonca is a performer, jazz educator, and researcher from Brazil. He currently works at University of Minnesota-Morris as Director of Jazz Studies and Director of the University of Minnesota-Morris Jazz Festival. Adolfo has been described by JAZZIZ magazine as a “sprightly player that evokes Chick Corea at his most lyrical”. Among many performances he has [...]

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 [...]

My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition

Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion, S, United States

Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]

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 [...]

NMM Live! | Trans-Nebraska Players

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/3ede3347-a289-42ad-94a1-13cda94bd3a1Event Locator: 2024-ACCJKWThe Trans-Nebraska Players have been performing together since 2010 and, partly due to their slightly unusual instrumentation, have been active performing music that is not in the mainstream. They have premiered more than a half dozen pieces, resurrected works by the old masters [...]

GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER

WHO: YOU! Taking a journey to Belle Fourche Area Community Theater, the Historic Homestake Opera House, the Mathews Opera House, and Sturgis Community Theater WHAT: A night of Northern Hills One-Acts (GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER aka “GOAT”) The performance, aptly named for the collaboration between the Matthews Opera House, Homestake Theater Works, Sturgis Community Theater [...]

USD Violin/Viola Studio Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: Dr. Ioana GaluContact Email: Ioana.Galu@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3482Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDFRLThe USD Violin/Viola studio area presents their spring recital in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on the post.  This event is open to the public at no chage.

Julia Nilles, Senior Organ Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDKPBJulia Nilles invites you to her senior organ recital, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event is open to the public at no charge.

Event Series JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

JUMP INTO METAMORPHOSIS

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

The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. ​ With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]

The Jesse Christen Band Blues Revue & Jam!

Club David West 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

The Jesse Christen Band Blues Revue & Jam will begin their monthly residency at Club David the final Sunday of each month! #fellowshipjazzcenter #bluesjam #clubdavid

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 [...]

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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