ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
En Route; Lakota Lands & Indian Arts Traveling Workshop
POSTPONED
traveling out of Rapid City
Arts Education Institute & Band Director Institute
July 13-17, 2020
ONLINE
OCT 29-31, 2020
Rapid City, SD
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Both an exciting and terrifying prospect, people venture out and leave the security and comfort of the people, places and things they know for many reasons. This selection of illustrations by Paul Goble features multiple stories of people setting out on difficult journeys into […]
In all his works, Harvey Dunn desired to go beyond the mere depiction of physical likeness, stating in his credo: “The spirit is the only thing that is true about anything. So the expression of this spirit—that is the main thing.” This South Dakota Art Museum exhibition celebrates Dunn’s desire to fully and deeply render […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Both an exciting and terrifying prospect, people venture out and leave the security and comfort of the people, places and things they know for many reasons. This selection of illustrations by Paul Goble features multiple stories of people setting out on difficult journeys into […]
In all his works, Harvey Dunn desired to go beyond the mere depiction of physical likeness, stating in his credo: “The spirit is the only thing that is true about anything. So the expression of this spirit—that is the main thing.” This South Dakota Art Museum exhibition celebrates Dunn’s desire to fully and deeply render […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Both an exciting and terrifying prospect, people venture out and leave the security and comfort of the people, places and things they know for many reasons. This selection of illustrations by Paul Goble features multiple stories of people setting out on difficult journeys into […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Both an exciting and terrifying prospect, people venture out and leave the security and comfort of the people, places and things they know for many reasons. This selection of illustrations by Paul Goble features multiple stories of people setting out on difficult journeys into […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Both an exciting and terrifying prospect, people venture out and leave the security and comfort of the people, places and things they know for many reasons. This selection of illustrations by Paul Goble features multiple stories of people setting out on difficult journeys into […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Both an exciting and terrifying prospect, people venture out and leave the security and comfort of the people, places and things they know for many reasons. This selection of illustrations by Paul Goble features multiple stories of people setting out on difficult journeys into […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Both an exciting and terrifying prospect, people venture out and leave the security and comfort of the people, places and things they know for many reasons. This selection of illustrations by Paul Goble features multiple stories of people setting out on difficult journeys into […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This time of social distancing has been difficult for arts organizations like the Matthews Opera House. A few weekends ago, we would have been celebrating the opening of "Stepping Out," but instead our historic theater seats remained empty. But art doesn't stop just because we can't have events. There are still many local artists creating, […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
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This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
We invite you to enjoy “Sounds from Home,” an online music series sponsored by Spearfish United Methodist Church. Each week, musicians will invite us into their homes to share music and stories. This week’s “Sounds from Home” event features Spearfish-based singer Kevin Nakajima and pianist Colleen McKirdy. Kevin’s Website: https://kevinnakajima.weebly.com/ Kevin’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyL5oxbVwF3T_Y78Z1Z29Gg You may enjoy their performance any […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This exhibition celebrates the current practice of non-objective abstraction in South Dakota through the works of eight of the state’s top artists. Artists in the exhibition include John R. Anderson, Diana Behl, Jeff Freeman, Liz Heeren, Rick Johns, Erica Merchant, Alan Montgomery and Molly Wicks. Join us for events exploring and celebrating this exhibition and […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
Did you catch our March production of Alvin Fletcher’s Surprise 34th Birthday Party? To tide you over until we see each other in person again, we’re delivering a very special edition of our world-premier musical comedy! Your ticket includes: - A streamable, on-demand recording of our March performance—available May 11-17 - Exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content, […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
We invite you to enjoy “Sounds from Home,” an online music series sponsored by Spearfish United Methodist Church. Each week, musicians will invite us into their homes to share music and stories. This week’s “Sounds from Home” event features the well-known South Dakota singer, composer, and humorist Gordy Pratt. He recorded three songs from his […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States. Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through […]
Webinar Topic: Cultivating Your Online Presence During a Pandemic Topic presentation by Tanaya Winder (Duckwater Shoshone, Pyramid Lake Paiute, Southern Ute) Presentation Summary: Staying creative can be a task in-and-of itself, even when facing life’s stressors, outside of a pandemic. During this time of social distancing, how do we as performing artists remain connected? There […]
Join the Alliance for Performing Arts Conferences* and a panel of expert speakers for this essential conversation on Tuesday, May 19 at 3 p.m. (EDT). ___________________________________________________________________ REGISTER NOW AND SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS THROUGH THIS LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LuGQ9RrFRkmWVw0Ip6yL8g ___________________________________________________________________ Assessments on when to reopen performance venues and reschedule live events vary greatly by geographic location, physical space, […]
Hollywood Undead & Bad Wolves with special guest From Ashes To New and Fire From The Gods Tuesday, May 19th Doors: 6:00pm Show: 7:00pm Tickets go on-sale Friday, 2/14 at 10AM *PE Concert Club Verified.
FPF Resilience Webinar Series Virtual Office Hour with Tanaya Winder (Duckwater Shoshone, Pyramid Lake Paiute, Southern Ute). On Wednesday, during the Virtual Office Hour webinar participants can discuss this topic with Tanaya in more detail and ask questions/technical assistance on the topic from Monday's webinar:Cultivating Your Online Presence During a Pandemic. ______________________________________________________ The newly created […]
Our Virtual Maker Studio STEAM Challenges are designed to engage children with materials found around the house.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00am, 11:15am; 12:30pm; 1:45pm; 3:00pm Sunday afternoons 12:30pm; 1:45pm; 3:00pm Curator Rick Mills will guide intimate groups of eight attendees through the facility for a “socially-distanced” one-hour viewing, and a personal Q&A session. Be the first to experience the Museum’s new “Dakota Depot” structure and display areas, plus the […]
We invite you to enjoy “Sounds from Home,” an online music series sponsored by Spearfish United Methodist Church. Each week, musicians invite us into their homes to share music and stories. This week’s “Sounds from Home” event features Spearfish flutist, Katrina Garnett. You may enjoy her excellent solo performance any time after 3 p.m. on […]
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00am, 11:15am; 12:30pm; 1:45pm; 3:00pm Sunday afternoons 12:30pm; 1:45pm; 3:00pm Curator Rick Mills will guide intimate groups of eight attendees through the facility for a “socially-distanced” one-hour viewing, and a personal Q&A session. Be the first to experience the Museum’s new “Dakota Depot” structure and display areas, plus the […]
Stay creative & keep your distance! Bring a group together, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers! Meet in my secure Zoom Room & I'll guide you step by step through this easy 12x12 FLAG Painting! All ages & no skill needed! Includes supplies, cost is $25.00 per person. (pick up in Spearfish or shipped, shipping cost not […]
Want to re-live some of the magic from last year’s concerts? Check out the TV broadcasts of The Best of Levitt at the Falls 2019. Thanks to South Dakota Public Broadcasting No Cover, No Minimum and KELOLAND for partnering with us to share these wonderful concerts from summer 2019. Tune in for The High Kings […]
The Graceland Exiles, Sister Laura and myself will be live streaming our annual Memorial Day show here on Monday, May 25th!
Staying creative while maintaining our distance! Bring your group together, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers! Meet in my secure Zoom Room & I'll guide you step by step through this easy painting! All ages & no skill needed! Includes supplies, cost is $25.00 per person. (pick up in Spearfish or shipped, shipping cost not included) Save […]
Our Maker Studio STEAM Challenges are designed to engage children with materials found around the house. Our challenge this week is cardboard construction.
Our Maker Studio STEAM Challenges are designed to engage children with materials found around your home.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8JBqqGHQTnCCyBGwuww7QA (Registration is required for this session, please register with the link above in advance of the session to secure one of the 100 spots available.) PRESENTERS: South Dakota Arts Council Staff Members Arts South Dakota welcomes the SouthDakota ArtsCouncil for a session detailing the CARES Act grants from the state arts agency. […]
At Coteau’s Table, explore flavorful food from the Museum’s on-site cafe. This special event features curbside service. Reserve a meal in advance.
We invite you to enjoy “Sounds from Home,” an online music series sponsored by Spearfish United Methodist Church. Each week, musicians invite us into their homes to share music and stories. This week’s “Sounds from Home” event features Todd Kahler, a well-known Black Hills singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and teacher. You may enjoy his performance any […]
Create a variety of paper flyers that whirl and twirl! A museum educator will guide you through the different techniques.
Gather 'round the "Campfire" with me! Bring your group together, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers! Meet in my secure Zoom Room & I'll guide you step by step through this easy painting! All ages & no skill needed! Includes supplies, cost is $25.00 per person. (pick up in Spearfish or shipped, shipping cost not included) Save […]
CALLING NORTHERN HILLS WRITERS OF ALL AGES! The Matthews Opera House is hosting a Short Story Contest and we want your miniature literary works to be a part of it! There is no theme, so the story is completely up to you. It can be fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, comedy, drama….or anything else you can […]
CALLING NORTHERN HILLS WRITERS OF ALL AGES! The Matthews Opera House is hosting a Short Story Contest and we want your miniature literary works to be a part of it! There is no theme, so the story is completely up to you. It can be fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, comedy, drama….or anything else you can […]
