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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United StatesThe 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 [...]
2025 Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N W Ave, Sioux FallsJoin us November 21, 22, 23, 2025 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center (at the Denny Sanford Premier Center) in Sioux Falls, SD for the Autumn Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair. Hundreds of the finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Our Arts & Crafts tour of shows are consistently ranked [...]
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 [...]
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Johnson Fine Arts Gallery 202Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
History at High Noon
Sturgis Public Library, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way #101, SturgisThe History of the Jackpine Gypsies presented by Brett Winsell (along with a panel of other folks), will be our Friday, November 21st, program. Founded in 1936 by Clarence “Pappy” Hoel, the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club is a cornerstone of motorcycling history and culture in the United States. Pappy Hoel wanted to unite riders through [...]
Art @ BHSU Opening Reception
The Matthews Art Gallery 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United StatesExperience the creativity and talent of Black Hills State University at the Art @ BHSU Opening Reception in the Matthews Gallery. This exhibit showcases student work alongside select pieces by faculty and staff, highlighting the dedication, innovation, and energy of the BHSU arts community. Join us to celebrate a vibrant collection that reflects the full [...]
Jazzed Up Sextet
Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United Stateshttps://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
American Idiot presented by The Premiere Playhouse
ICON Events + DaDa Gastropub 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United StatesJoin us for a bold, semi-immersive production of Green Day’s American Idiot in Downtown Sioux Falls’ Icon Event Hall. Your evening begins with a full-service dinner in Dada Gastropub featuring a chef-curated menu including a starter, entrée, sides, and a house beverage before you’re ushered across the hall into a transformed venue for a visceral [...]
Bright Star
Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion, United StatesBright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]
Jazzed Up Sextet
Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United Stateshttps://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Great Plains Watercolor Society Member Art Exhibit
La Luna Cafe North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United StatesHaven’t seen the Great Plains Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibit at La Luna Café yet? There’s still time! Stop by the downtown Sioux Falls area, grab a coffee, and enjoy a beautiful collection of watercolor works by our talented members. The exhibit is on display through the end of November. While you’re there, snap a photo, [...]
Nordic Yule Market
South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United StatesStep into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Shifted Perspective
ARCC Gallery 225 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, United StatesJourneys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United StatesThe 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 Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Sioux Falls, SD
Sheraton Sioux Falls 1211 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, United StatesThe Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just beware... the killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect. Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone in attendance and [...]
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 [...]
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Johnson Fine Arts Gallery 202Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
The Callies Trio and J & Jess
Palace City Brewing Co. 227 W Railroad Ave, Mitchell, United StatesJazzed Up Sextet
Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United Stateshttps://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls

