ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Drawn from the world's largest collection of Harvey Dunn paintings , "Harvey Dunn: Decades" shares a chronological selection of 4 - 5 works from all five decades of Harvey Dunn’s career. The exhibition starts with an early drawing from 1901 - 1902 created during Dunn’s time as a student at South Dakota Agricultural College (now […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS), "The Gift," is based on a traditional Lakotan narrative about when White Buffalo Woman, an emissary from the Pte Oyate (Buffalo Nation), gave a sacred pipe to the Itazipco Oyate, one of seven oyates of the Lakota division of […]
"So It Was/So It is Now is a body of work reflecting on being a child and how as an adult we can often take life too seriously. It is a unique experience we all have, to be a child unburdened by realities we can’t yet understand. However, I think we all still have that […]
This exhibition features all seventeen Paul Goble illustrations from The Legend of the White Buffalo Woman—shown together for the first time. Published in 1998, the book relates the traditional narrative of the White Buffalo Woman, who gifted a sacred pipe to the Lakota. Also included in the exhibition are objects from Paul and Janet Goble’s […]
WHAT: Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective by Shane Balkowitsch “Shadow Catcher” EXHIBIT DATES: 04.08.22 – 08.06.22 WHERE: Ruth Brennan Gallery, Dahl Arts Center WHY: Bringing ART + PEOPLE together The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is pleased to announce a new exhibition of wet plate photographs by image-maker Shane Balkowitsch “Shadow Catcher.” The […]
Step near, look carefully, and revel in the minute details and masterful craftsmanship in this selection of smaller artworks from the South Dakota Art Museum's permanent collections. Magnifying glasses provided, close looking encouraged. Works by Charles Clough, Marcel Duchamp, Charles Greener and others are featured.
Sit and stay awhile; immerse yourself in art in this South Dakota Art Museum exhibition, "Linger: Slow Looking with the Collection." Observe contemporary art from a new perspective—learn to linger, practice slow looking, and discover more about the art and about yourself. How long can you look at one artwork? For us to really know […]
WHAT: Black Hills State University Fine Art Senior Exhibition EXHIBIT DATES: 04.15.21 – 05.28.22 ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: Friday, April 22nd, 5-7pm | Art Professor’s Talk 5:45pm WHERE: Sen. Stan Adelstein & Lynda K. Clark Gallery| Dahl Arts Center WHY: Bringing ART + PEOPLE together The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is pleased to announce Black Hills State […]
If you are at all familiar with the great artists that have been a part of USD's College of Fine Arts legacy, you may know Mark Wilkens and his incredible work. Mark came to USD with a passion for nature, the environment and the simple pleasures in life such as reading, fishing, hunting, and traveling […]
We are nearing the end of the spring semester. That means that MFA and BFA shows will be starting. It is always exciting to see what our very own students have been working towards. Show our artists support by attending their shows that they worked so hard to put together. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 […]
Discussion about items too sacred for public viewing. What is too sacred for public depiction and how do journalists, artists, and museum professionals approach them? Featuring Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne/Hodulgee Muscogee), Richard W. Hill Sr. (Tuscarora), Tina Kuckkahn (Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe), James Riding In (Pawnee), and Brian Vallo (Acoma). Moderated by America Meredith (Cherokee […]
Summer break is just around the corner and we’re excited to announce that theater camp begins on Wednesday, June 1, at the Matthews Opera House. Group A (7th-12th grade) starts at 9 a.m. Group B (2nd-6th grade) starts at 1 p.m. A parent’s informational meeting will be held at the Matthews theater on Tuesday, May […]
The South Dakota Art Museum Guild invites you to join us in-person or via Zoom for the seventh program of the 2021-2022 Guild Program Series - open to the public and Guild members - featuring Madison, SD sculptor and art educator, Ginny Freitag. Join us in the museum: 9:30 - 10:00 | Coffee in the […]
All people should have the opportunity to be creative. Our makerspace has lots of supplies to craft, build, experiment, and discover art! Open makerspace hours are every Tuesday from 10 am to noon in the backroom of the Matthews Opera House gallery. A donation of any amount is suggested.
Summer break is just around the corner and we’re excited to announce that theater camp begins on Wednesday, June 1, at the Matthews Opera House. Group A (7th-12th grade) starts at 9 a.m. Group B (2nd-6th grade) starts at 1 p.m. A parent’s informational meeting will be held at the Matthews theater on Tuesday, May […]
Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 43rd Community Art Show will be on display April 5th through the 29th. The Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Matthews art gallery. From beginners to professionals, show […]
The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children aged 5 and up. The space, designed by children for children, will inspire all makers.
54th Annual Dakota Conference Radio Comes to the Northern Plains: From Wireless to Wi-Fi (1922-2022) The conference will be held April 28-29, 2022, in the CWS Fantle Building on the Augustana University campus. Conference Theme: The topic for the 2022 conference is “Radio Comes to the Northern Plains: From Wireless to Wi-Fi (1922-2022).” For the 54th […]
April 28-May 21, 2022 Gallery reception, Friday, April 29, 7-9 p.m.; awards & artists' talks at 7:30 p.m.
Summer break is just around the corner and we’re excited to announce that theater camp begins on Wednesday, June 1, at the Matthews Opera House. Group A (7th-12th grade) starts at 9 a.m. Group B (2nd-6th grade) starts at 1 p.m. A parent’s informational meeting will be held at the Matthews theater on Tuesday, May […]
Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 43rd Community Art Show will be on display April 5th through the 29th. The Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Matthews art gallery. From beginners to professionals, show […]
This active group meets every Thursday in the classroom of the Brookings Arts Council from 12:30-4pm. Just bring your art project (doesn't have to be a painting) and work with a group of creatives enjoying the collegial environment! We invite you to join this active group--come early, stay late, but come and create! There is […]
54th Annual Dakota Conference Radio Comes to the Northern Plains: From Wireless to Wi-Fi (1922-2022) The conference will be held April 28-29, 2022, in the CWS Fantle Building on the Augustana University campus. Conference Theme: The topic for the 2022 conference is “Radio Comes to the Northern Plains: From Wireless to Wi-Fi (1922-2022).” For the 54th […]
Summer break is just around the corner and we’re excited to announce that theater camp begins on Wednesday, June 1, at the Matthews Opera House. Group A (7th-12th grade) starts at 9 a.m. Group B (2nd-6th grade) starts at 1 p.m. A parent’s informational meeting will be held at the Matthews theater on Tuesday, May […]
