Arts South Dakota

Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
2026-01-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-15 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

Miracle - Dinner & A Movie
2026-01-12 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | The Goss Opera House, East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD, 57201, United States
Both Floor Seating for Dinner and Balcony seating for just the movie tickets available.​
Please Note: Movie tickets are sold separately. Guests with floor seating will be able to choose
their dinner from the menu above and place their order the night of the event.

Yankton Area Arts - Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
2026-01-13, 2026-01-14, 2026-01-15 | Yankton Area Arts, 508 Douglas Ave, Yankton, 57078, United States
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art created by Pathways clients.

Flyover: ​Visual Art Forum I
2026-01-13, 2026-01-14, 2026-01-15 | 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!

Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-14, 2026-01-14 - 2026-01-15, 2026-01-15 - 2026-01-16 | 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.

Always a Student
2026-01-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery, 12th Ave SE, Aberdeen, 57401, United States
The NSU Art Department is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibition “Always a Student” displayed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. The two-person exhibition features the artwork of artists Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel.
The artwork will be on display from January 12 – March 6, 2026. A closing reception is planned to be held on Friday, March 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The exhibition primarily focuses on painting but also includes a range of artworks, including mixed media, drawings, and sculpture. Northern Galleries are open from 8 am to 5 pm and by appointment on weekends. The gallery will also be open during music and theatre performances in the evenings. Artist talks are free and open to the public.
“Always a Student” will provide a perspective on teachers’ reciprocal and evolving connection with their students. It will celebrate the ongoing and cyclical nature of creativity, teaching, and mentorship of art instructors. Featuring the works of two South Dakota art educators, the exhibition will highlight the diverse perspectives, techniques, and inspirations that each of them brings to their roles as teachers.
Michael Aasness has taught art to grades 6-12 at Sioux Valley School District in Volga, SD, for nine years. Michael is a 2017 graduate from the Studio Art Program at SDSU in Art Education, with an emphasis in painting. Michael continues to exhibit his artwork professionally throughout the Midwest, which includes a number of solo and group exhibitions throughout his career thus far. In the 2020- 2021 school year, Michael was named “Teacher of the Year” for Sioux Valley School District and was nominated for South Dakota Art Educator of the Year.
As a student, Michael studied painting under Mark Stemwedel at SDSU. Mark Stemwedel has taught courses in painting and drawing since 2008. He earned an M.F.A. in Painting from the University of South Dakota and a bachelor’s degree in visual arts from South Dakota State University. Mark’s paintings have been featured at the Washington Pavilion and IPSO Gallery in Sioux Falls, SD. His work has also been displayed at the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings, SD, and in numerous national juried exhibitions. He previously received a South Dakota Arts Council Artist Development Grant. In 2023, he was awarded the South Dakota Arts Council Artist Fellowship.
Michael and Mark have impacted students from our region by sharing the importance of artistic exploration and creative expression. As artists, they contribute to the local and regional artistic community and continue to exhibit their artwork throughout the Midwest.
EXHIBITION NARRATIVE
“Always a Student” – Michael Aasness and Mark Stemwedel
From the outside, a teacher/student relationship may appear hierarchical. However, in art education it is far more reciprocal. Specific teacher/student roles are defined only within a classroom framework for a semester or a few short years. Students grow and move into their own professional roles as teachers. Teachers build connections and help others achieve their goals and dreams. The true nature of those connections is that we inform and inspire each other, perhaps in different ways, and artistic growth benefits from these meaningful interactions. Sometimes, artists have no other teacher to help them except themselves. Teaching and learning in the arts are fundamentally different, but lifelong learning is the goal. It is not about a specific answer but about searching. It is about learning to learn. It is about creating your own path of discovery. Students become teachers. Teachers become students.

The Writer's Study
2026-01-13 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!

Moms unhinged
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States
NEW DATE! Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too.
Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming to you for a special performance.
We do clean (ish) comedy and this is a fun night out with your girlfriends, drinking club (I mean book club), neighborhood group or your own mom.
Performing Jené Suplee and Catherine Shea with headliner Stephanie McHugh
Dahl Arts Center
713 7th St
Rapid City, SD 57701
Adult themes and language – 18+
Tickets – $28 General Admission
Doors open at 6:00 PM, Show starts at 7:00 PM.
Note that the show is on TUESDAY!

Board Meeting
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | SD

Artist Speaker Series: Mel Cotton, Rose and Eugene
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Underground by Rehfeld’s, North Phillips Avenue 431, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
Happy New Year! What a great time to hone your skills and start building momentum in your art business. Come be surrounded by a supportive community of peers and professionals!
January features Mel Cotton, the owner of Rose and Eugene Presents. She will impart wisdom on the balance between passion and profit when it comes to pricing work.
Pricing for Artists – Finding the Balance between Passion & Profit
• Practical Tools
• Navigating the tricky spot between creativity and sustainability
About Mel:
Before dedicating her efforts to Rose and Eugene Presents, Mel Cotton played a pivotal, nearly decade-long role in managing, marketing, and purchasing for a distinguished American craft gallery, collaborating with high-craft artisans from the United States, Canada, and Europe. With a background in studio arts and an emphasis in printmaking, Mel’s academic journey at SDSU laid the foundation for her passion for the arts. Beyond her professional pursuits, Mel enjoys relaxed moments at home, snuggling with her husband and furry companions, and cultivating a domestic jungle.
Find Rose and Eugene:
Facebook – @roseandeugene
Insta – @roseandeugene
Web – https://roseandeugenepresents.com/
The Speaker Series: Business Insights to Set You Apart is held at The Underground, and streamed via facebook live, every second Tuesday of the month, from 6:30-8:00 PM.
FREE. No registration necessary.

2025-2026 Speaker Series for Artists!
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Underground Venue at Rehfelds Modern, North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104, United States
The Watering Can is thrilled to announce its upcoming Speaker Series for Artists, a free, monthly event designed to give creatives the tools and confidence to grow their art into a thriving business. Launching this September, the series will feature guest speakers from Sioux Falls and beyond. Artists, curators, and business professionals will share insight on marketing, client connections, arts advocacy, and more.
The Speaker Series will be held on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, 6:30-8:00 PM at The Underground by Rehfelds, with sessions also streaming virtually on Facebook Live. Each talk is free and open to the public, no registration required.

Andrew Billion
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Trio Jazz Club, 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
https://www.triojazzclub.com
#fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls

Bellman Presentation: Blood Donor Month
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | The Matthews Opera House – Theatre, 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States
About the Bellman Brown Bag Series…
The Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour, patrons are invited to bring their lunch, if desired, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives.
2026 Bellmans…
January 14: National Blood Donor Month – Speaker will be Jennifer Ash
Jennifer Ash serves as an Account Manager with our local blood bank, Vitalant. She partners with community organizations and volunteers to coordinate blood drives that help ensure a safe and ample blood supply for patients in need. In honor of National Blood Donor Month, Jennifer will recognize the generosity of blood donors and raise awareness for the ongoing need for blood donations in our communities.
February 11: National Organ Donor Day (Feb. 14) – Speaker will be staff from Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home
March 11: National Invest in Vets Week (Mar.1-7) – Speaker is Kevin Bowen
April 8: Library Workers and National Library Day – Speaker is Amber Wilde
May 13: Mother’s Day: Having a Baby in the 1920’s – Speaker is Mary Chantry Nelson
September 9: The Pandemic of 1918-1919 in Lead, SD – Speaker is Terry Smith
October 14: Ghost Stories by the Black Hills Story Tellers
November 11: Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia
December 9: Piano Duets – Spearfish Piano Duets Club

Shamrockers
2026-01-14 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Trio Jazz Club, 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Exhibition on view: The Augustana High School Invitational
2026-01-15 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University, 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, 57197, United States
The exhibition of over one hundred ten artworks showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions from talented students from twenty-two regional high schools. The artists, who range from freshmen to seniors, have created in a wide range of mediums, including: ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.

Humanities Café - Human Trafficking in South Dakota: More Than You Know
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | VIRTUAL EVENT
Human Trafficking in South Dakota: More Than You Know – Jordan Bruxvoort, Director of The Naomi Project, Mary Jackson, Survivor Services & Program Coordinator at Call to Freedom, McKenzie Lira, Director of Marissa’s House & Outreach Services at Call to Freedom, and Tanya Grassel-Krietlow, Program Manager with the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, join SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe to acknowledge Human Trafficking Awareness Month and discuss the issue of human trafficking in South Dakota. From labor trafficking, to sex trafficking, to the MMIP crisis – there’s much more to it than you think.
Scholars: Jordan Bruxvoort, Mary Jackson, McKenzie Lira , Tanya Grassel-Krietlow
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81487809271?pwd=[REDACTED]
Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council
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Chorus rehearsal
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Performing Arts Center, 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Pete Hoesing Quartet
2026-01-15 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Trio Jazz Club, 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Reimagining the World: A Song Recital
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Campus Wide Fine Arts, East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069, United States
Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACGRQJ
Katherine Price, soprano and Sonja Kraus, D.M., cello, along with Eun-Hee Park, D.M., piano, perform an evening of song in Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M Lee Center for the Fine Arts. This event is open to the public at no charge, and will be livestreamed via the link included on this post.
