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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
In May 2024, the Smithsonian Institution began making its way across South Dakota. The vehicle for this adventure was a Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition tour, Spark! Places of Innovation, highlighting how innovation has shaped small towns across the nation. The exhibition, examining the ingenuity and tenacity of rural America, will end its road trip at [...]
The Ruddell Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibition, Flower and Flame, featuring the work of artist Deborah Mitchell. The exhibition will run from January 20 to February 27, with an artist reception scheduled for Thursday January 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Artist Deborah Mitchell’s exhibition, Flower and Flame, emerged [...]
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 [...]
Company Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth Knutson Theatre, Feb 20 – 23, 2025 It’s party time! Get the gang together February 20 to 23 for a musical birthday party/existential crisis. Written by the late, great Stephen Sondheim, Company follows Bobby through a series of interactions with married friends and temporary [...]
Join exhibiting artist Alex Roseborough Davis for an artist lecture on their work in "Let's S̶q̶u̶a̶r̶e̶ Dance" (pronounced "Let's Dance"). A button making workshop to follow discussion. Registration appreciated Suggested $5 donation at the door Free for students with ID Read more about Alex and their work on our website HERE.
FEB 2025 Exhibit
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 [...]
A young woman is hired to care for two recently orphaned children in a lovely secluded English manner in 1872. As time goes by, the woman begins to see the specters or ghosts of the former governess and her lover. Are these ghosts in her mind or are they appearing to haunt the children? As [...]
This event features a storytelling panel discussion about the Inclusive Care Collaborative and why queer research is needed in South Dakota. Panelists will share their lived experiences as LGBTQIA2S+ South Dakotans.Scholar: Cody Ingle, MPHSponsored by: The Transformation Project, Inc.For more information, contact: Susan Williams <susan@transformationprojectsd.org>
Event Locator: 2024-ACBARN The Northern State University Theatre Program invites you to their production of Vanities. This musical follows the journey of three best friends - Kathy, Mary, and Joanne - from their high school years to adulthood. As they navigate changing social norms and personal aspirations, their bond is tested, and their paths diverge. [...]
Event Contact: Dr. Eun-Hee ParkContact Email: EunHee.Park@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3480Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACCZSNNicole Santos invites you to her collaborative piano recital, featuring instrumental performers, 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 [...]
In May 2024, the Smithsonian Institution began making its way across South Dakota. The vehicle for this adventure was a Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition tour, Spark! Places of Innovation, highlighting how innovation has shaped small towns across the nation. The exhibition, examining the ingenuity and tenacity of rural America, will end its road trip at [...]
The Ruddell Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibition, Flower and Flame, featuring the work of artist Deborah Mitchell. The exhibition will run from January 20 to February 27, with an artist reception scheduled for Thursday January 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Artist Deborah Mitchell’s exhibition, Flower and Flame, emerged [...]
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 [...]
Join exhibiting artist Alex Roseborough Davis for an artist lecture on their work in "Let's S̶q̶u̶a̶r̶e̶ Dance" (pronounced "Let's Dance"). A button making workshop to follow discussion. Registration appreciated Suggested $5 donation at the door Free for students with ID Read more about Alex and their work on our website HERE.
FEB 2025 Exhibit
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 [...]
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
The Book Thief tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl growing up in Nazi Germany during World War II, who finds solace and power in stealing books and learning to read amidst the horrors of war, all narrated by Death himself. The novel presents the lives and viewpoints of the many victims of [...]
In May 2024, the Smithsonian Institution began making its way across South Dakota. The vehicle for this adventure was a Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition tour, Spark! Places of Innovation, highlighting how innovation has shaped small towns across the nation. The exhibition, examining the ingenuity and tenacity of rural America, will end its road trip at [...]
