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 [...]
Accessibility builds personal and community connections
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota We all know about the power of the arts to change lives—my own life as a performer and arts advocate has created opportunity, forged friendships and shaped [...]
Summer celebrates our arts attractions
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Most South Dakotans are aware of the cultural destinations our state offers. We encourage friends and visiting relatives to check out our monumental sculptures from border to [...]
New publication is an annual arts showcase
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota The inaugural issue of South Dakota Arts Journal just came out this month and we’re already receiving enthusiastic reviews from thousands of South Dakotans who are members [...]
The arts surround us every day in every way
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota You may not think of yourself as an “arts” person, but if you stop to think about it, you are. From the clothes you wear to the [...]
