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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Sanford Arts hosts periodic arts exhibitions featuring works completed by internship students, Artists in Residence and South Dakota Arts Council Artists. This particular exhibition, titled "Making Moments" will run from March 28th, 2024 until December of 2024. Works can be found in the connecting tunnel between the main hospital and the Vandemark building, in the [...]
Sanford Arts hosts periodic arts exhibitions featuring works completed by internship students, Artists in Residence and South Dakota Arts Council Artists. This particular exhibition, titled "Making Moments" will run from March 28th, 2024 until December of 2024. Works can be found in the connecting tunnel between the main hospital and the Vandemark building, in the [...]
Class meets:8:30 am-6:00 pm Monday (7/22) through Wednesday (7/24); 9:30 am-7:00 pm Thursday (7/25); and noon-9:00 pm Friday (7/26).South Dakota PK-12 teachers and students studying to be teachers will have an opportunity to earn undergraduate or graduate credit through Augustana University by participating in a 5-day field trip style Teachers Institute workshop which will delve [...]
The Journey Museum and Learning Center, in partnership with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Painted Lodges of the Blackfeet Nation. The exhibit will open to the public on February 16 and will be on view through May 5, 2024. Admission to this exhibit is […]
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival (SDSF) is thrilled to bring big news for the 2024 season! To begin, SDSF will perform The Merchant of Venice for their 2024 summer season. This powerful story blends romance, comedy, and suspense with cultural conflicts that still live with us today. The characters of Shylock and Portia are two of […]
“Conjecture” is a retrospective exhibition of over six-decades of sculpture, printmaking, and poetry by Tom Rickers. From the late 1970s through the 1990s, Tom Rickers was an important member of the Sioux Falls art community, exhibiting extensively throughout the region. Although his training was in experimental printmaking, he is most known for his mixed-media and [...]
Oscar Howe is a cultural icon who innovated and defined the Modern Indian Art Movement. His art represents cultural vitality and has influenced many generations of artists in this region and beyond. His paintings can be appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, but he challenges viewers to consider the meaning of a ceremonial Sun Dance, be […]
Quilting is an expressive art and craft form popular in America for over 200 years. Quilts uniquely capture human experience and creativity through eye-catching patterns and colorful fabrics. This exhibit celebrates the art of quilting and the cultural impact of the 50th anniversary of Black Hills Quilt Show in Rapid City. Since 1974, the Quilt […]
Various Artists 05.31.24 - 08.24.24 Artists' Reception: May 31 | 5-7pm This exhibition features recent acquisitions from regional artists as part of the newly established Denise J. Du Broy Collection. These pieces convey the vision of the Dahl’s former curator for celebrating diverse contemporary artists who helped shape our present-day artistic landscape.
Exhibition: Threaded Impressions: an Emerging Visual Artists Exhibition Featured Artist: Peggy Halsrud Exhibition Dates: 06.06.24 - 07.25.24 Reception Date: June 6, 2024 | 5-7pm Location: Bruce H Lien Cultural Café & Gallery, Dahl Arts Center The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) announces the opening of “Threaded Impressions,” an exhibition of felt portraits by local artist […]
WHAT: Artists of the Black Hills Annual Exhibition EXHIBIT DATES: 06.21.24 - 10.19.24 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, June 21 | 5-7pm WHERE: Ruth Brennan Gallery | Dahl Arts Center The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is pleased to announce the Artists of the Black Hills 16th Annual Exhibition. This exhibition will be in the Ruth Brennan [...]
The Summer Teacher Institute, sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities Council and Gregory County Historical Society, is a 5 day field-trip style class that provides 3 free graduate/undergraduate credits for future and current educators. The topic is Lakota History and Culture: The intersection of Indigenous Life and White Settlement, and offers a look at historical [...]
The Journey Museum and Learning Center, in partnership with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Painted Lodges of the Blackfeet Nation. The exhibit will open to the public on February 16 and will be on view through May 5, 2024. Admission to this exhibit is […]
Annual concert by The Shrine of Democracy Barbershop Chorus This year our annual show features music from Broadway shows, several chapter quartets and special guest - Stevens High School Choirs
Local artist Nancy Losacker has a whimsical set of works on display in the Coyote Gallery through the month of July. Admission to the gallery is free and the hours are as follows: Thurs & Fri 3–9pm and Sat & Sun 12–9pm. Almost from the beginning of our existence, human beings have worked to make [...]
July 23 & 24, 2024 | 6 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to [...]
Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore with hands-on experiences.
Date: Every Friday Time: 10:00-12:00 Cost: FREE (donations accepted not expected) Chautauqua Classroom Bring your favorite hand work and join fellow fiber friends for support, inspiration, and conversation around the arts.
For over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation has continuously expanded throughout the world, throughout time. Opening in March 2024, […]
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-358-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/special-exhibitionsEvent Locator: 2024-ACABQBFor over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation [...]
Fridays mean extra fun at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram accounts to get a sneak peek at the fun, free activities planned each Friday. Storytimes, art activities, chalk the walk, games — you never know what you’re going to get!
Try your luck fishing on our outdoor fishing pond. Grab a magnetic fishing pole or a net, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sunfish or a record-setting trout! Activity is weather-permitting.
Fridays mean extra fun at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram accounts for a sneak peek at the fun, free activities planned each Friday. Storytimes, art activities, chalk the walk, games — you never know what you’re going to get!
Every Friday, musicians from across the region perform during the lunch hour outside the Dakota News Now studio in downtown Sioux Falls. Some of Sioux Falls’ best food trucks will also be on hand to serve up lunch.
*FREE* A 10 week lineup of performances organized by the Mitchell Area Council of the Arts! Every Friday starting June 14, is a free courtyard concert from 12-1 (central). Bring your lunch or drink and a chair or blanket to sit downtown across from the World's Only Corn Palace at the Palace Park Mall on [...]
Try your luck fishing on our outdoor fishing pond. Grab a magnetic fishing pole or a net, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sunfish or a record-setting trout! Activity is weather-permitting.
Enjoy these FREE performances presented by local talented Native Americans. They will entertain you by sharing the Lakota culture. Learn the significance of traditional songs and dances. Bring your chair, enjoy a seat on a bench or artificial grass. Be ready to share your talent with the Native American dancers to learn the Hoop dance.
Art is everywhere in Sioux Falls! Join your tour guide, Marty, as she leads you on a one-hour tour exploring downtown Sioux Falls’ vibrant arts scene! Tours are offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights or by special request.
We are thrilled to extend to you an invitation to join us at the opening reception of our latest exhibit titled SUMMER HEAT at Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts. Join us for an evening filled with art, conversation, and inspiration. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the [...]
We are thrilled to extend to you an invitation to join us at the opening reception of our latest exhibit titled SUMMER HEAT at Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts. Join us for an evening filled with art, conversation, and inspiration. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the [...]
Cats at rest are stillness. There may be an occasional electric twitch of an ear or tail thump as they absorb ambient energy. Suddenly, something arouses them. There is a shift. Whiskers and fur radiate in all directions. The power grid is on. You look, the cat that was flattened to the floor has jumped [...]
A reception celebrating the artists of the Teen Art Contest. Artwork from the 7th Annual Teen Art Contest will be on display at the Downtown Library. Come view the art at a special after-hours reception honoring the artists. The contest winners and awards will be announced and presented at 7pm. Please RSVP by registering for [...]
Live Jazz at TRIO
Join us for two shows - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm!www.triojazzclub.com
This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that [...]
Kelly Jackson is an international award-winning Native American artist. Her edgy and soulful pieces have gained admiration for their unique flare, soulful vocals, and remarkable ability to inspire and empower listeners. Her debut album, Spirit of a Woman, earned a NAMA for best Americana Album of the Year. Jackson is exploring an alternative style, pulling [...]
Mitakuye Owas’iƞ * All My Relatives * Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ is a festival celebrating Native American music, art, and culture. Save the date for our 2024 Mitakuye Owas’iƞ * All My Relatives * Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ Festival! July 26 – 27 Festival activities will include: – Three Levitt concert performances from Kelly Jackson, Starr Chief Eagle, and [...]
Get ready to rock out with Texas Hippie Coalition, Kurt Deimer, and Samhain Saints at Bigs Bar – it’s gonna be epic!
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall Carol Hall's bawdy-but-wholesome crowd-pleaser skewers pretension, celebrates life and touches the heartstrings. This raucous, red-blooded, hilarious musical comedy about a "Lil Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place" took Broadway by storm and continues to enthrall audiences worldwide.
