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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United StatesThe 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 [...]
Inspecting Carol
The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United StatesThe Matthews Community Theater proudly presents Inspecting Carol by Daniel J. Sullivan, a backstage holiday comedy that spoofs both A Christmas Carol and the frantic world of community theater. The play follows a struggling theatre troupe as they prepare for their annual production of Dickens’ classic. Everything goes wrong: actors forget lines, the set collapses, [...]
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 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 [...]
$20
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Johnson Fine Arts Gallery 202Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Sturgis Community Christmas Concert
Sturgis Community Center Theater Lazelle Street, Sturgis, SD, United StatesSingers and bellringers from Sturgis and Whitewood continue a 46-year Christmas tradition when they join in song on Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm at the Sturgis Community Center Theater. The Annual Community Christmas Concert, a favorite holiday tradition, has been performed consistently since 1979, when it first was held at Grace Lutheran Church. Area church [...]
Free
Inspecting Carol
The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United StatesThe Matthews Community Theater proudly presents Inspecting Carol by Daniel J. Sullivan, a backstage holiday comedy that spoofs both A Christmas Carol and the frantic world of community theater. The play follows a struggling theatre troupe as they prepare for their annual production of Dickens’ classic. Everything goes wrong: actors forget lines, the set collapses, [...]
Mighty Corson Art Players present Humbug
Corson Playhouse 25993 482nd Ave, Brandon, United StatesAs A Christmas Carol with a modern day twist, Humbug follows the story of Eleanor Scrooge, a ruthlessly ambitious Wall Street executive who has an aversion to Christmas and an insatiable appetite for power. Locked in her office on a snowy Christmas Eve, Eleanor is determined to finish a corporate-takeover proposal until three "advisors" provide [...]
$25
ACCA Presents: Shaun Johnson Big Band Holiday Show
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100Event Locator: 2025-ACFBGX Aberdeen Community Concert Assocation along with Northern State University School of Fine Arts bring you the Shaun Johnson Big Band Holiday Show.
Aberdeen Community Concert Association presents: Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience-The Holiday Show
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100Event Locator: 2025-ACFXRM The ACCA Board is excited to announce the Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience-The Holiday Show is coming to Aberdeen as a special Christmas Holiday Show to be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. This full 7-piece big band delivers fresh, original holiday arrangements [...]
Self Care Sunday
The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United StatesSecond Sunday at the MatthewsWe are pleased to bring a beautiful Self-Care Series of intentional and meaningful collaboration to support the community. The Matthews Opera House, CAT Scratch Studios and Creative Explorations Nonprofit invite you to join us for restful sound meditations throughout the school year and into June. Mark your calendars now. You will experience the offerings of four different practitioners throughout the [...]
Nordic Yule Market
South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United StatesStep 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, [...]
Shifted Perspective
ARCC Gallery 225 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, United StatesJourneys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The Journey Museum 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD, United StatesThe 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 [...]
Recital Rehearsal
Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158Event Locator: 2025-ACGPGT Recital Rehearsal
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux Falls, 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 [...]
$20
NSU Art Department presents: Eli Kessler Exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing”
Johnson Fine Arts Gallery 202Event Locator: 2025-ACFXSA Eli Kessler's solo exhibition, “Looking More or Less Like Some Thing,” is presented in conjunction with the SDAEA/CAA Conference hosted by NSU. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Holiday Jam w/ The Hegg Brothers
Mitchell High School Performing Arts Center 821 N Capital St, Mitchell, SD, United Stateshttps://holidayjam.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #mitchell #livemusic
Holiday Jam w/ The Hegg Brothers
Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United Stateshttps://holidayjam.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #siouxfalls #livemusic
Nordic Yule Market
South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United StatesStep 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, [...]
