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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Exhibition on view Augustana Student Invitational

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Juried works selected from the department’s sophomore and junior portfolio reviews. *Summer Hours* Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-4:00pm until August 26 Regular Hours starting August 27, Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm, Closed Sunday

Community Conversation: Arts + Disability

Virtual

August 26, 2025 3:00-4:00 PM ET Americans for the Arts (AFTA) staff joined arts leaders from across the country for the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) conference—a national gathering dedicated to advancing accessibility in the arts. As part of our ongoing commitment to creating inclusive and accessible practices, we’ll share key takeaways from [...]

Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience [...]

The Writer’s Study

Full Circle Book Co-op 123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!

Brett Cooper

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

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic

AUDITIONS: The Lion In Winter

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Step into the world of medieval royalty, sharp-tongued wit, and family betrayal! We’re holding auditions for The Lion in Winter, a dramatic—and darkly funny—play that pits King Henry II against his brilliant and scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine in a battle for power, legacy, and the future of the crown.Roles include Henry II, Eleanor of [...]

“The Cost of Free Land” Book Discussion

Sturgis Public Library, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way #101, Sturgis

In this 2025 One Book South Dakota, award-winning author Rebecca Clarren investigates the entangled history of her Jewish ancestors’ land in South Dakota and the Lakota, who were forced off that land by the United States government.Scholar: Kate MeadowsSponsored by: Sturgis Area Arts CouncilFor more information, contact: Dorothy Pulscher  <dapulscher@gmail.com>

The Heinous

ICON Events + DaDa Gastropub 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

#fellowshipjazzcenter #dadagastropub #siouxfalls #livemusic

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

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 [...]

Exhibition on view Augustana Student Invitational

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Juried works selected from the department’s sophomore and junior portfolio reviews. *Summer Hours* Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-4:00pm until August 26 Regular Hours starting August 27, Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm, Closed Sunday

Symphonic Band Auditions

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2025-ACFJWX Symphonic Band Auditions

Oyate Woyaka Screening & Discussion

Crazy Horse School Crazy Horse Street 305, Lower Brule, SD, United States

A screening of our 60 minute Lakota language preservation documentary, Oyate Woyaka, followed by a panel discussion with fluent speakers.For more information contact: George McAuliffe georgepmcauliffe@gmail.com

Autumn Trio in Concert

Grace Balloch Library - Spearfish North 5th Street, Spearfish, South Dakota, United States

Katrina Garnett, Chris Davis, and Rodney Garnett invite you to celebrate the beginning of Autumn with the sounds of flutes and classical guitar. Their August 27th performance at the Grace Balloch Library in Spearfish will feature their original arrangements of a wide variety of classical and folk music.

Free

AUDITIONS: The Lion In Winter

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Step into the world of medieval royalty, sharp-tongued wit, and family betrayal! We’re holding auditions for The Lion in Winter, a dramatic—and darkly funny—play that pits King Henry II against his brilliant and scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine in a battle for power, legacy, and the future of the crown.Roles include Henry II, Eleanor of [...]

Tara Faber

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

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls #livemusic

Auditions for The Sound of Music

Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112

Event Locator: 2024-ACCHWH Auditions are Wednesday, August 27 and 28 at 6:00 pm. Callbacks TBA. You will be required to sing a solo and may be asked to dance and read some lines from the show, so dress accordingly. Audition materials will be provided, but you are strongly encouraged to prepare a song from the [...]

off-shoot

Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

see the everyday for the first time intricate details and evocative colors take you through an adventure of commonplace objects–electrical sockets, pansies, and spools of wire–in off-shoot. erin wohletz’s work explores the meandrous realms of complexity that lie within our cultural delineators. Opening Reception Friday, August 8 6:00-8:00pm Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce 400 N. Main [...]

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 [...]

Open Plein Air

McKennan Park Shelter 410 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, United States

Join us for our summer plein air event series, where we will meet at different locations in the Sioux Falls area to draw or paint from observation, capturing one moment in time at each location. These events will focus on capturing the essence of a location and its light, offering a unique way to connect [...]

Free
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