Free event! Join us at the South Dakota Art Museum for a cozy day of fun and relaxation in the spirit of Hygge, the Danish inspired concept of creating cozy and convivial atmospheres that promote wellbeing. We’ll have board games, puzzles, craft activities, books, warm beverages and more for adults and children. Project: Constellation, Scandinavian [...]
Join us at 5:30 pm for an artist panel talk from four artists featured in Nordic Echoes: Tradition in Contemporary Art: Talon Cavender-Wilson, Kjetil "K.J." Groven, Tia Keobounpheng, and Sonja Peterson. These artists represent a variety of media such as blacksmithing, woodworking, fiber arts, and papercutting. The artists will discuss their craft as well as [...]
Get your holiday shopping done early and shop local at these unique mission-driven museum gift shops from Thursday, Nov. 20, to Saturday, Nov. 22. Participating Gift Shops: Brookings Arts Council: Join us for the 2025 Festival of Trees and explore our pop-up holiday store, featuring local artisan items. McCrory Gardens: Unique items such as garden [...]
Join exhibiting artist Breanna Fischer for our final artist workshop of the year! Breanna will guide you through her unique method of acrylic glazing, a technique she uses in her own work to create oil-like depth, rich layering, and emotional resonance. Breanna’s art explores themes of grief, healing, and transformation, and this workshop offers a [...]
The graphic design and studio art programs in the South Dakota State University School of Design are pleased to present the 2025 faculty exhibit titled "hot ketchup soup." What: "hot ketchup soup" exhibit Where: Grove Hall Ritz Gallery, South Dakota State University When: on view Oct 6-31, 2025 Gallery hours: M-F 9am-5pm, closed on weekends [...]
FREE Community Art Day Saturday, October 25 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. South Dakota Art Museum | Brookings Get creative with Sioux Falls artist Mary Payton! For the first time, Community Art Day takes direct inspiration from works on view. Explore bold color, gesture, and emotion while making your own Expressive Stenciled Portrait to take home. [...]
Meet Santa at the Nordic Yule Market at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop on Thursday, December 18th from 5 - 7. Santa is stopping by the Nordic Yule Market! Bring your wish lists and holiday spirit for a family fun evening. Kids (of all ages!) can meet Santa and share their Holiday wishes while [...]
Get your holiday shopping done early and shop local at these unique mission-driven museum gift shops from Thursday, Nov. 20, to Saturday, Nov. 22. Participating Gift Shops: Brookings Arts Council: Join us for the 2025 Festival of Trees and explore our pop-up holiday store, featuring local artisan items. McCrory Gardens: Unique items such as garden [...]
Join the South Dakota Art Museum for a festive evening at the Nordic Yule Market Sip & Shop on Thursday, December 4 from 5 - 8 pm. Browse unique gifts from Nordic and local artisans, enjoy seasonal drinks from the cash bar, and sample favorite Nordic treats. The evening features live holiday music by Project: [...]
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Nordic Echoes, a traveling exhibition of contemporary Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions from the Upper Midwest. The reception will feature Scandinavian musical duo, Project: Constellation (Grand Forks, ND) in the galleries. Free and open to the public!
