The Writer’s Study
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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 [...]
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]
Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026 (formerly BHP Jr.) offers young performers who have completed 5th-12th grades an unforgettable theatrical adventure. They will explore acting, singing, dance, and technical theatre. Guided by professional instructors, campers make bold choices in a supportive environment, fostering creativity and teamwork. The experience culminates in a showcase, celebrating each camper's unique [...]
🎨 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 [...]
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]
Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026 (formerly BHP Jr.) offers young performers who have completed 5th-12th grades an unforgettable theatrical adventure. They will explore acting, singing, dance, and technical theatre. Guided by professional instructors, campers make bold choices in a supportive environment, fostering creativity and teamwork. The experience culminates in a showcase, celebrating each camper's unique [...]
🎨 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 [...]
AmphiThursdays enters its 6th season in Parkston, SD Our events are admission free, but there are food trucks, cold beer and vendors on site every week. May 21st - Kimberly Meyer with opener Emma Nichole May 28th - GPO with opener XTD June 4th - Hot Rod Chevy Kevy with opener Billy Lurkin June 11th [...]
This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]
Adam Bohanan is a Twin Cities- based musician and songwriter who tours nationwide. His music draws from soul, jazz, funk, and R&B. A life-long nerd, Adam also loves to incorporate playful wordplay and nerdy references into his songwriting. In 2024, he was a semifinalist on Season 26 of The Voice. On Team Reba, he was [...]
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]
Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026 (formerly BHP Jr.) offers young performers who have completed 5th-12th grades an unforgettable theatrical adventure. They will explore acting, singing, dance, and technical theatre. Guided by professional instructors, campers make bold choices in a supportive environment, fostering creativity and teamwork. The experience culminates in a showcase, celebrating each camper's unique [...]
🎨 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 [...]
This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]
Hot Like Mars is Chicago’s funkiest, most soulful rock band – a jam-funk quintet built on airtight grooves, fearless improvisation, and songs that stay with you long after the house lights come up. Fronted by vocalist/keyboardist Anthony Perry, and featuring guitarists Pat Walsh and Frankie Minella, bassist Lamontè Norwood, and drummer Wes Julien, the band [...]
Theatre 605 Jr. Camp 2026 (formerly BHP Jr.) offers young performers who have completed 5th-12th grades an unforgettable theatrical adventure. They will explore acting, singing, dance, and technical theatre. Guided by professional instructors, campers make bold choices in a supportive environment, fostering creativity and teamwork. The experience culminates in a showcase, celebrating each camper's unique [...]
FREE! Saturday, May 23 from 8:30am - 1:30pm. Cool, relaxed, outdoor art market featuring original artwork and artful activities on 4th Saturdays in summer. Held on the east side of the Levitt Shell, along N. Metli Place, a block from the Big Sioux River. Meet local artists and check out a changing variety of fine, [...]
🎨 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 [...]