Arts South Dakota

Nordic Yule Market
2026-01-03, 2026-01-05, 2026-01-06, 2026-01-07, 2026-01-08 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States
Step 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, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities
• A cozy reading corner
• Meet & greets with your favorite characters
• Free gift wrapping on select days
Every purchase supports museum exhibitions and programming—thank you for making a difference with your holiday shopping!
Mark your calendars for extra-special dates:
• Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good Holiday Sale (with area cultural institution stores!)
• Dec. 4: Sip & Shop with Nordic band Project Constellation & free gift wrapping
• December 13, 10 – 12: Meet Anna and Elsa at Community Art Day!
• Open until 7 on Thursday’s in November and December
Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and event details!
Event Dates/Times:
Open October 11th – January 10th
• Saturday’s 10 – 4
• Sunday’s 12 – 4
• Monday – Friday’s 10 – 5
• Open until 7 on Thursdays in November and December
• Open until 8 on Friday, October 24th
Closure dates:
• October 13th
• November 11th
• November 27th
• November 28th
• December 25th
• December 26th
• January 1st
• January 4th

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
2026-01-03 - 2026-01-04, 2026-01-04 - 2026-01-05, 2026-01-05 - 2026-01-06, 2026-01-06 - 2026-01-07, 2026-01-07 - 2026-01-08, 2026-01-08 - 2026-01-09 | The Journey Museum, 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United States
The 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 legacy, family connection, and the enduring power of place. This unique exhibition brings together the works of three artists: Alfred R. Waud, Milton J. Burns, and Jon Crane.

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
2026-01-03 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-06 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-07 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-08 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Health Care Association Office, 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 57104, 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
• Acrylics
• Watercolors
• Drawing/Pastels/Scratchboard
• Photography
• Mixed Media
• Creative Woodworking
Entry Dates:
October 6–10, 2025
Entries accepted between 9 AM – 3 PM at:
South Dakota Health Care Association Office
804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Entry forms and criteria available at:
www.sdhca.org/dakota-masterworks
https://www.sdhca.org/dakota-masterworks

NMM Discovery Saturday
2026-01-03 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | National Music Museum Performance Hall, East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069, United States
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/Event Locator: 2025-ACGRQS
The National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, SD, will be ringing in the new year during its January 3rd Discovery Saturday activities. Visitors will get the opportunity to participate in introductory gamelan sessions, as well as learn about the instrument and Indonesian traditions during a gallery talk. The activities are included with museum admission (always free for USD faculty, staff, and students!).
The National Music Museum’s Javanese gamelan is one of the largest and finest outside of Indonesia, radiating with gilded accents and teakwood frames adorned with intricately carved dragons and crowns. Access to this instrument is typically not available to daily visitors. “This rare opportunity to play one of the Museum’s instruments is generally reserved for pre-scheduled tour groups and the NMM’s own gamelan ensemble, which meets every Thursday,” says Dwight Vaught, NMM Director. “We felt that Discovery Saturday would provide an excellent opportunity to share this experience with a wider audience.”
The NMM’s “Discovery Saturdays" take place on the first Saturday of each month. On these special days, visitors can enjoy additional activities and educational tours throughout the Museum.
The NMM is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about Discovery Saturdays and other events at the National Music Museum, please visit www.nmmusd.org.

Flyover: ​Visual Art Forum I
2026-01-04, 2026-01-05, 2026-01-06, 2026-01-07, 2026-01-08 | Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam
11.21.25 – 02.14.26
Ruth Brennan Gallery
Reception December 19 | 5-7pm
Six artists from Flyover Country – longtime friends – all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting a work and turning it over to fellow artists, who add their unique visions and expressions, creates a whole new set of looks and feels, igniting even further creative conversation The show features several solo pieces from each artist as well as sample collaborative works with the other artists. Let the conversation begin!

The Writer's Study
2026-01-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Tony DePaolo
2026-01-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Trio Jazz Club, 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
https://www.triojazzclub.com
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Jazz Jam
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Trio Jazz Club, 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Japanese Culture Workshop - Kintsugi
2026-01-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | The Matthews Studio
Kintsugi Workshop
Celebrate imperfection in our Kintsugi Workshop. Repair broken pottery with elegance and gold, embracing the Japanese philosophy that flaws add character. Run by the BHSU Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), this free workshop is limited to the first 12 attendees. All materials included.
About the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)
The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) is a joint program of the Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution, designed to bring native Japanese cultural coordinators to regions of the U.S. where Japanese cultural experiences are limited. BHSU’s participation brings these rich cultural opportunities right into our community.
All workshops begin at 3 pm on the second Thursday of each month and are completely free of charge.
For more information, contact Yukari Tadano
Email: Yukari.Tadano@bhsu.edu

Youth Art Night
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Sisseton Library, 305 Maple St E, Sisseton, SD, 57262, United States
Monthly Youth Art Night at the Sisson Library!
The 2nd Thursday of each month come learn a new art skill or method with local and visiting artists! Free! Music and supplies provided!

Huron Area Yarners - East Windows
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Huron Public Library, 521 Dakota Avenue S, Huron, 57350, United States
Join fellow yarn enthusiasts for an afternoon of creativity and conversation! Bring your knitting, crochet, or tatting projects and enjoy some relaxing time with others who share your passion for yarn crafts. All skill levels are welcome!

Chorus rehearsal
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Performing Arts Center, 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States
