Meeting face to face makes the arts come alive
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota One of the main keynote speakers for the biennial State Arts Conference June 7-8 in Sioux Falls is Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research at Americans [...]
A compelling arts experience for everyone
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota The arts touch the lives of everyone in South Dakota—and the biennial State Arts Conference is a celebration for anyone who enjoys our state’s creative culture. The [...]
Sioux Falls will host 2024 State Arts Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shari Kosel, Program & Communications Director shari@artssouthdakota.org 605-252-5979 ext. 1 South Dakota artists, arts advocates, arts organization members, art lovers and community leaders will gather in downtown Sioux Falls for the [...]
Second ‘Arts Journal’ showcases creative variety
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota The 2024 issue of South Dakota Arts Journal just came out this month, mailed to thousands of South Dakotans who are members of Arts South Dakota [...]
Statewide billboards display South Dakota local art
Home is Where the Art is, a new partnership between Arts South Dakota and Lamar Advertising is spotlighting the efforts of our state’s Community Arts Councils by displaying the work of local artists on [...]
Billboards show “Home is Where the Art is”
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Each community in South Dakota is home to individuals who are creating art. In many of our cities and towns, a Community Arts Council has been [...]
Government support means equity in the arts
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota One of the questions that arises each year about this time, especially among arts advocates, is the question of government support for cultural activities and programs. [...]
A season for giving—and supporting the arts industry
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Would you like to present holiday gifts that are wonderfully original, totally appreciated, perfectly unique—and support a vital element of our state’s economy? Give the work of [...]
The arts have a $363 million impact in South Dakota
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota The arts change lives, from elementary schools to senior citizen centers and for people in every walk of life—the arts truly benefit us all. And the arts [...]
New study documents $363 million in economic impact from South Dakota’s nonprofit arts and culture sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2023 Contact: Shari Kosel Arts South Dakota Program & Communications Director shari@artssouthdakota.org 605-252-5979 Arts South Dakota, in partnership with the South Dakota Arts Council and five South Dakota communities: [...]
Explore a multitude of careers in the arts
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota A new school year is well underway, with the excitement and color of marching bands, art classes and play rehearsals. For many students, educational experiences in the [...]
A treasure you need to see for yourself
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Our state rejoices in amazing attractions and destinations that are genuinely known around the world. Mount Rushmore is globally recognized. The Oscar Howe “Dakota Modern” exhibition has [...]
