Arts Education Institute celebrates 20 years of inspiration
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota This year, the week of July 15-18 will mark the 20th annual Arts Education Institute—two decades of providing inspiration, new ideas and networking opportunities to art teachers, [...]
En Route; Lakota Lands & Indian Arts Traveling Workshop June 24-26
From Andrew Reinartz Community Development DirectorArts South Dakotaandrew@artssouthdakota.org605.252.5979 ext. 2FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2019En Route; Lakota Lands & Indian Arts Traveling Workshop June 24-26Arts South Dakota is excited to partner with CAIRNS (Center for American [...]
Arts Education Institute adds Band Director Institute July 15-18 at NSU
From Shari Kosel Program & Communications Director Arts South Dakota shari@artssouthdakota.org 605.252.5979 ext. 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arts Education Institute adds Band Director Institute July 15-18 at NSU Registration is now open for the 20th [...]
Volunteers are the heart of community arts councils
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota One of the most vital forces celebrating the creative spirit in South Dakota is the network of community arts councils that spans our state. From Leola to [...]
Poetry Out Loud connects arts and education
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota When 12 high school students took their turns reciting poetry on stage in Sioux Falls during the Poetry Out Loud state championships, they were dramatizing the power [...]
The arts make winter one of our liveliest seasons
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Winter in South Dakota can be an exciting time, with sports and activities getting us out of the house to enjoy life during the colder months. And [...]
Awards and rewards in the arts
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota What does it take to win a Governor's Award in the Arts? Funding a music scholarship? Donating your priceless collection of original paintings? Or attending the high [...]
Partner with the arts this season
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota Look around your community and chances are you’ll discover the arts everywhere this season. Maybe there's a play at the school, or a choral concert celebrating the [...]
We are pleased to announce the South Dakota Governor’s Awards in the Arts Recipients
December 5, 2019 - Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council will celebrate the 24th biennial Governor's Awards in the Arts on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center [...]
Giving thanks for our arts opportunities
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota This time of year, as the harvest is gathered in, we often pause to reflect on the many things we, as South Dakotans, are uniquely thankful for. [...]
Vote smART on November 6
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota The arts give us all an opportunity to express ourselves, and there is no time to express yourself like Election Day. This year, on November 6, you [...]
A grassroots approach to arts advocacy
By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota There’s an arts advocate in everyone who understands the importance of cultural connections and power of creativity in transforming our society. The first thing to know about [...]
