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 [...]
Arts South Dakota Artist Emergency Relief Fund applications open April 4
From Shari Kosel Program & Communications Director Arts South Dakota shari@artssouthdakota.org 605.252.5979 ext. 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2023 Arts South Dakota Artist Emergency Relief Fund applications open April 4 The ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA [...]
Local arts councils energize their communities
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Every South Dakota community is unique, with a fascinating combination of people and talent—and that is the recipe for a successful local arts council. An arts council [...]
The arts are the gateway to unique South Dakota destinations
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Winter may still have its grip on South Dakota, but travelers and communities are already thinking about the upcoming tourist season, energized by the recent Governor’s Conference [...]
Governor’s Awards spotlight South Dakota’s arts excellence
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota On February 15, Governor Noem will present the biennial Governor’s Awards in the Arts, sponsored by the South Dakota Arts Council and Arts South Dakota. You can [...]
NEW JOURNAL TO BOLSTER ARTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA
From Shari Kosel Program & Communications Director Arts South Dakota shari@artssouthdakota.org 605.252.5979 ext. 1 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Plans have begun for a new arts journal that will celebrate and promote the arts in South [...]
Congratulations to the 2023 Governor’s Awards in the Arts Recipients
From Shari Kosel Program & Communications Director Arts South Dakota shari@artssouthdakota.org 605.252.5979 ext. 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 16, 2022 Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council will celebrate the 26th biennial Governor's [...]
Share your gifts with emerging artists
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Recently I had the opportunity to help out during a jam session at a local restaurant that promotes live music weekly and a special open stage jam [...]
The arts need you to vote smART
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Decisions made in Pierre and Washington, DC shape South Dakota’s cultural horizons, making Election Day a powerful tool for building our state’s creative future. On November 8, [...]
