Artists currently living in South Dakota, or artists who are enrolled members of one of the state’s federally recognized tribes, are invited to submit artworks for consideration for the South Dakota Governor’s 11th Biennial Art Exhibition. This juried exhibition is the premier showcase for artists currently living in the state and is a celebration of the tremendous quality of visual art being produced here and now. The biennial exhibitions share some of South Dakota’s best artworks with visiting audiences at multiple exhibiting institutions across the state through the course of the one-year traveling show. The catalog is an important historical record of the state’s current artists and art practices for future generations. Purchase Awards are opportunities for South Dakota artists to make their mark on South Dakota history by having their artworks preserved within some of the state’s most significant public art collections. A limited number of artworks will be selected through a competitive process, juried by representatives of the exhibiting institutions. We encourage artists to submit their best artworks for consideration.
