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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 CityCalling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
South Dakota Health Care Association Office 804 N Western Ave, Sioux FallsAUDITIONS: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, SpearfishWeek of Events
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The 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 [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The 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 [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The 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 [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The 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 [...]
Student Showcase
The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April. The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The 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 [...]
Student Showcase
The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April. The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The 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 [...]
Welcome to the artsHUB
Welcome to the artsHUB⌘! The VCA and our intern Abigail would like to invite you to an analog version, also known as a good old-fashioned get together, of our digital HUB for artists, makers, arts & culture organizations, venues, and the community that needs you. You can get ahead of the curve by checking out [...]
Student Showcase
The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April. The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!
Welcome to the artsHUB
Welcome to the artsHUB⌘! The VCA and our intern Abigail would like to invite you to an analog version, also known as a good old-fashioned get together, of our digital HUB for artists, makers, arts & culture organizations, venues, and the community that needs you. You can get ahead of the curve by checking out [...]
Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane
The 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 [...]
Student Showcase
The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April. The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!
Student Showcase
The BAC is proud to showcase art work by the students of MMS and BHS during the month of April. The show opens April 2nd and will run through April 26th. Please join us for the opening reception!
Welcome to the artsHUB
Welcome to the artsHUB⌘! The VCA and our intern Abigail would like to invite you to an analog version, also known as a good old-fashioned get together, of our digital HUB for artists, makers, arts & culture organizations, venues, and the community that needs you. You can get ahead of the curve by checking out [...]
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
MFA Thesis Exhibition
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHQAZMFA Thesis Exhibition-Andrew Hembd, Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection. This exhibition will feature a large-scale installation in the John A. Day Gallery created by Painting MFA Candidate, Andrew Hembd, as part of his degree requirements. John A. Day Gallery March 30-April 2, 2026 Closing Reception-Thursday, April [...]
AUDITIONS: The Importance of Being Earnest
AUDITIONS: The Importance of Being Earnest
March 30th & 31st @ 5:30pm Step into the spotlight and be part of our vibrant arts community in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. A trivial comedy for serious people. No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. [...]
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
MFA Thesis Exhibition
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHQAZMFA Thesis Exhibition-Andrew Hembd, Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection. This exhibition will feature a large-scale installation in the John A. Day Gallery created by Painting MFA Candidate, Andrew Hembd, as part of his degree requirements. John A. Day Gallery March 30-April 2, 2026 Closing Reception-Thursday, April [...]
Opera Workshop Rehearsal
Opera Workshop Rehearsal
Event Locator: 2026-ACHRKA This is a staging rehearsal for our opera workshop performances on April 17th and 18th.
AUDITIONS: The Importance of Being Earnest
AUDITIONS: The Importance of Being Earnest
March 30th & 31st @ 5:30pm Step into the spotlight and be part of our vibrant arts community in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. A trivial comedy for serious people. No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. [...]
The Writer’s Study
The Writer’s Study
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Wood Carving 101
Wood Carving 101
Discover the creative world of wood carving with Steve Hunter. A Toronto, SD-based carver that has been carving since 1998. This beginner-friendly course is designed both for absolute beginners and for those coming back to carving after a pause. Learn core safety and carving fundamentals using one knife, plus a complete end-to-end project. The atmosphere [...]
Terry Brooks & Joel Shotwell
Terry Brooks & Joel Shotwell
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Easter Cantata
Easter Cantata
It is the time of year for Sturgis-area singers to prepare for the 17th performance of its annual Easter Cantata. The choir began weekly rehearsals in February in preparation for the two upcoming performances, one on Palm Sunday, March 29th, and the second on Tuesday, March 31st, at 7:00 pm both evenings at Grace Lutheran [...]
2026 Ohunkankan Storytelling Series
2026 Ohunkankan Storytelling Series
The Lakota Advocacy Center is excited to announce the 2026 Ohunkankan Storytelling Series, running February 17 – April 21, 2026. This year’s series is a 10-week gathering held every Tuesday from 6:00–7:30 pm, featuring four invited speakers who will share their unique approaches, experiences, and teachings. Together, these sessions uplift Lakota knowledge around traditional foods, medicines, land stewardship, and plant [...]
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
MFA Thesis Exhibition
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHQAZMFA Thesis Exhibition-Andrew Hembd, Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection. This exhibition will feature a large-scale installation in the John A. Day Gallery created by Painting MFA Candidate, Andrew Hembd, as part of his degree requirements. John A. Day Gallery March 30-April 2, 2026 Closing Reception-Thursday, April [...]
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
MFA Thesis Exhibition
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHQAZMFA Thesis Exhibition-Andrew Hembd, Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection. This exhibition will feature a large-scale installation in the John A. Day Gallery created by Painting MFA Candidate, Andrew Hembd, as part of his degree requirements. John A. Day Gallery March 30-April 2, 2026 Closing Reception-Thursday, April [...]
Opera Workshop Rehearsal
Opera Workshop Rehearsal
Event Locator: 2026-ACHRKA This is a staging rehearsal for our opera workshop performances on April 17th and 18th.
Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection… Closing Reception
Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection… Closing Reception
Event Contact: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2026-ACHQCKClosing Artist Reception for MFA Painting Candidate, Andrew Hembd. Hembd's installation speaks to contemporary ideas of technology and isolation. Free and open to the Public. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Latitude Ensemble
The Tallest Dwarf Screening
The Tallest Dwarf Screening
Join SDPB and the Matthew’s Opera House for the Indie Lens Pop-Up series screening of The Tallest Dwarf. Enjoy an art show from the Northern Hills Training Center before and after the film. The Tallest Dwarf follows filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community and unpacks rumors of dwarfism in [...]
Jacob Moeller Quartet
Jacob Moeller Quartet
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota
Chorus rehearsal
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
First Friday Artists at the Studio
First Friday Artists at the Studio
Join us for an unique opportunity to meet a few of our wonderful artists and see more of their work. Featured artists will be set up around the building showing new and warehoused artwork of their own making. Happening during Downtown Sioux Falls First Friday, stop into the studio and check this out.
Olsen Brothers
Olsen Brothers
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota
The Two Tracks
The Two Tracks
2022 & 2024 Wyoming Arts Council Performing Arts Fellowship Winners “They avoid many of the cliches and gimmicks that have grown common in the Americana world while still championing a natural, Earth-grown sound. To hear an acoustic quartet reach a level of dynamic and thematic intensity like The Two Tracks do is an immeasurably rewarding [...]
Olsen Brothers
Olsen Brothers
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]
NMM Discovery Saturday
NMM Discovery Saturday
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/Event Locator: 2026-ACHRZXCelebrate Discovery Saturday this Weekend with a Special Family Admission Deal at the NMM Celebrate Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum with a special family admission offer. On Saturday, April 4, up to four visitors can enjoy the museum for just $20.00. Museum [...]
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Sioux Falls, SD
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Sioux Falls, SD
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime [...]
Olsen Brothers
Olsen Brothers
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota
Westbound & Wanted
Westbound & Wanted
WESTBOUND & WANTEDShirley Stripped Ridin’ west for the first time to JD’s Lounge…and lookin’ to meet a whole lotta new faces 415 S Chapelle StPierre, SD 57501 April 4th 8PM – 11PM No law. No brakes. Just music.Whiskey flows. Boots stomp. If you hear the sound……it’s already too late.
Olsen Brothers
Olsen Brothers
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #jazz #siouxfalls #southdakota
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
Calling for entries into the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show
🎨 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 [...]

