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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
The public is invited to the Opening Reception for the Short Grass Arts Council's Student Art Showcase featuring the "Unsung Heroes" exhibit by T.F Riggs 2nd Semester Intro to art class who have created works of art celebrating “Unsung Heroes” as part of the LMC ARTEFFECT Unsung Heroes Art Competition under the guidance of art [...]
Yankton, SD — Yankton Area Arts is proud to present "Pieces of Me," a compelling new solo exhibit by local artist and designer Ann Smith, opening Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 PM at the GAR Hall Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through June 3, 2025 and showcases a powerful blend of mixed media that highlights Ann's lifelong exploration of texture, design, and self-expression. [...]
Don't miss the impressive Senior Art Exhibition featuring the diverse talents of Augustana University's graduating class. This year's large and talented group necessitates a special two-gallery presentation, hosted in partnership with the gracious help of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center. Opening Receptions: Eide/Dalrymple Gallery: Friday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Awards and Artist [...]
The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]
In the 2025 One Book South Dakota selection, “The Cost of Free Land: Jews, Lakota, and an American Inheritance,” author Rebecca Clarren presents a powerful look at the entangled histories of her ancestors and the Lakota, melding investigative reporting with personal family stories to reveal the true cost of the settlement of the American West. [...]
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Based on the 1915 novel and the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, The 39 Steps is a comedic adaptation of the classic spy thriller. Richard Hannay meets a beautiful woman at the theatre, only to have her immediately murdered in his apartment. Fearing for his life and spurred into action by her [...]
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 [...]
Dr. John Little, Director of Native Recruitment & Alumni Engagement at the University of South Dakota, filmmaker, and enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and Megan Red Shirt Shaw, Director of Native Student Services at the University of South Dakota, founder of Natives in America magazine, and enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux [...]
In the 2025 One Book South Dakota selection, “The Cost of Free Land: Jews, Lakota, and an American Inheritance,” author Rebecca Clarren presents a powerful look at the entangled histories of her ancestors and the Lakota, melding investigative reporting with personal family stories to reveal the true cost of the settlement of the American West. [...]
Yankton, SD — Yankton Area Arts is proud to present "Pieces of Me," a compelling new solo exhibit by local artist and designer Ann Smith, opening Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 PM at the GAR Hall Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through June 3, 2025 and showcases a powerful blend of mixed media that highlights Ann's lifelong exploration of texture, design, and self-expression. [...]
Don't miss the impressive Senior Art Exhibition featuring the diverse talents of Augustana University's graduating class. This year's large and talented group necessitates a special two-gallery presentation, hosted in partnership with the gracious help of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center. Opening Receptions: Eide/Dalrymple Gallery: Friday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Awards and Artist [...]
The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Based on the 1915 novel and the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, The 39 Steps is a comedic adaptation of the classic spy thriller. Richard Hannay meets a beautiful woman at the theatre, only to have her immediately murdered in his apartment. Fearing for his life and spurred into action by her [...]
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 [...]
Yankton, SD — Yankton Area Arts is proud to present "Pieces of Me," a compelling new solo exhibit by local artist and designer Ann Smith, opening Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 PM at the GAR Hall Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through June 3, 2025 and showcases a powerful blend of mixed media that highlights Ann's lifelong exploration of texture, design, and self-expression. [...]
Don't miss the impressive Senior Art Exhibition featuring the diverse talents of Augustana University's graduating class. This year's large and talented group necessitates a special two-gallery presentation, hosted in partnership with the gracious help of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center. Opening Receptions: Eide/Dalrymple Gallery: Friday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Awards and Artist [...]
