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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Humanities Café – South Dakota’s Teacher Shortage: Challenges and Change

VIRTUAL EVENT

Dr. Daniel Mourlam, Chair of the Division ofTeacher Education at the University of South Dakota,  and Dr. Kyle Kopplin, Assistant Professor ofEconomics at Black Hills State University, join SDHC to discuss  the ongoing issue of South Dakota’s teachershortage. Scholars: Dr. Daniel Mourlam and Dr. Kyle KopplinLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85001125966?pwd=c1B3NnhQK1AzUVhBQVFTcE1QTVdGUT09Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities CouncilPlease let us know what you [...]

Heartland Horizons Artist Reception

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Exhibit open now-May 27,2025 Artwork by Roberta Barnes, Susan Bell, Michael Brown, Keith Buswell, Sarah Peak Convery, Judy DeBoer, Rodger Ellingson, Alexa Ensz, Rachel Funk, Carol Geu, Megan Hammer, Pat Hansen, Susan Haygood, Russell Horton, Janice Johnson, Jeanette Johnson, Karen Kinder, Epiphany Knedler, Greg Latza, Curt Lund, Christine May, Sarah Mulder, Phyllis Packard, Aaron Packard, [...]

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Chorus rehearsal

Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Deborah Mitchell, Flower and Flame Exhibition

Black Hills State University University Boulevard, Spearfish, SD, United States

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 [...]

Free

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 [...]

Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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 [...]

NMM Live! | USD Percussion Ensemble

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-ACCJKXStudents at the University of South Dakota can participate in several unique percussion experiences, including traditional percussion ensemble, marimba ensemble and the steel drum band. These auditioned ensembles bring together USD’s finest to connect with fellow musicians and showcase their talent. Directed by [...]

Tim Mooney – LIVE!

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100

Event Locator: 2024-ACAXQC The Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature and NSU Theater Department present, Tim Mooney, live at the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center. Tim Mooney is the author/adaptor of the award-winning “Breakneck Shakespeare: https://breakneckshakespeare.com/” series of plays. These include Breakneck Hamlet, Breakneck Julius Caesar, and Lot o’ Shakespeare, as well [...]

Event Series Bright Star

“Be” Spring Dance Concert

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.

Deborah Mitchell, Flower and Flame Exhibition

Black Hills State University University Boulevard, Spearfish, SD, United States

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 [...]

Free

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 [...]

Event Series Bright Star

“Be” Spring Dance Concert

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.

Deborah Mitchell, Flower and Flame Exhibition

Black Hills State University University Boulevard, Spearfish, SD, United States

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 [...]

Free

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 [...]

Event Series Bright Star

“Be” Spring Dance Concert

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.

NSU Symphonic Band and Concert Band present: unBroken

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

Event Locator: 2024-ACBBRR Join Northern State University's Concert Band and Symphonic Band in performance featuring the piece unBroken by composer Randall Standridge.

Event Series Sturgis Community Easter Cantata

Sturgis Community Easter Cantata

Grace Lutheran Church Sherman Street, Sturgis, South Dakota, United States

The 2025 Easter Cantata Choir brings the gift of music to our community in its presentation of Blessed – A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes. The Easter Cantata performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1061 Sherman Street, in Sturgis. There is no [...]

Free
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