Arts South Dakota provides an ongoing series of learning and professional development webinars for both artists and arts organizations. Now, more than ever, coming together to learn from the vast shared knowledge within our state’s creative communities is vital to supporting the arts. Below, you can find information on any upcoming scheduled sessions, as well as archived recordings and materials from our past sessions.
If you have any questions, or suggestions for future topics or presenters, please contact Director Jim Speirs at Jim@ArtsSouthDakota.org.
Upcoming Webinars:
This will be updated as webinars are confirmed.
Artist Speaker Series: Jim Mathis, Adwërks
Tuesday, March 10
6:30-8:00 PM CT / 5:30-7:00PM MT
Facebook live & in-person
A collaboration with The Watering Can and Arts South Dakota
When Jim set his sights on becoming the world’s first Certified Advertologist™, most people told him he was crazy. Mostly because the title didn’t exist. But with bravery usually reserved for the slopes of Mount Everest, Jim founded ADwërks and began making clients’ cash registers ring with the power of advertising, becoming the world’s first (and only) Certified Advertologist™ along the way.
Craig Lawrence, one of Jim’s mentors, used to preach “Whatever is required, we will do.” That instilled in him an appreciation for outstanding customer service and a “We can do that!” attitude.
Capacity Interactive | Six Things Generative AI Does Well
Tuesday, May 5
12:00-1:30PM CT / 11:00AM-12:30PM MT
REGISTER TODAY!
This session explores six core capabilities where generative AI consistently adds value in arts administration and marketing. Through real, arts-based examples and live demonstrations, we’ll look at how these tools can accelerate research, sharpen messaging, synthesize feedback, pressure-test strategy, and personalize communication without replacing human judgment.
Rather than hype or tool comparisons, the focus is on practical application. Where AI is strong. Where it falls short. And how to experiment thoughtfully, with oversight and integrity.
Participants will leave with a clear mental model for evaluating AI opportunities and concrete, low-risk ways to begin using it in their own organizations.
Jen Taylor, Director of AI Strategy & Integration
Jen leads AI at Capacity, a marketing consultancy serving more than 300 arts and cultural organizations annually. With 15+ years in audience growth across theater, media, and streaming, she began her career in nonprofit and commercial theater before leading digital audience development at A+E Networks, where she helped scale a $50M+ direct-to-consumer business.
At Capacity, Jen helps arts organizations move beyond AI experimentation toward practical, mission-aligned adoption. A marketer by background, she approaches AI not as a technical novelty, but as a strategic thought partner that can clarify audience challenges, uncover insight, and support smarter decision-making.
Webinar Archives:
Community Creativity Conversations – Harmony South Dakota, developing community and life skills through music
PRESENTERS Dan Goeller, Founder & Executive Director Linda Beck – Harmony South Dakota Volunteer DESCRIPTION Harmony South Dakota is an after-school program designed to empower children and positively transform their lives through immersive [...]
How & Why to Start an E-mailing List as an Artist
PRESENTER Jessie Rasche - Visual Artist SLIDE DECK DESCRIPTION If you have been thinking about setting up a mailing list, or you have one that’s clunky or disorganized, this is for you. You’ll [...]
Residencies for Recovery: Creative solutions to community challenges
PRESENTERS Rebecca Cruse - South Dakota Arts Council Nicholas Blaske - Sisseton Sandra Kern Mollman - Vermillion SLIDE DECK Another round of Residencies for Recovery grants from the South Dakota Arts Council are [...]
Community Creativity Conversations – Sisseton Public Art Collaborations and Learning As You Go
PRESENTERS Sandi Jaspers - Sisseton Area Arts Council Jane Rasmussen - Sisseton Area Arts Council Inkpa Mani - Artist Nicholas Blaske - Executive Director Sisseton Area Chamber of Commerce, Artist SLIDE DECK In [...]
Growing Season: Navigating new grant opportunities for SD arts and humanities organizations
PRESENTERS Dr. Ann Volin – South Dakota Humanities Council Hattie Seten – South Dakota Humanities Council Patrick Baker – South Dakota Arts Council Kathryn Vandel – South Dakota Arts Council SLIDE DECK Join [...]
South Dakota Arts Council Touring & Teaching Artist Roster Opportunities
Thursday, July 22 PRESENTERS Rebecca Cruse – Deputy Director | South Dakota Arts Council Sarah Carlson – Arts Program Specialist | South Dakota Arts Council SLIDE DECK Rebecca Cruse and Sarah Carlson from [...]
Equitable and Culturally Informed Calls For Art – Case Studies and Best Practices
PRESENTERS Dr. Craig Howe – Founder & Director, Center for American Indian Research & Native Studies (CAIRNS) | SLIDE DECK Kellen Boice – Executive Director, Sioux Falls Arts Council | SLIDE DECK Arts organizations and [...]
Virtual Presence Matters: How to Show Up as Your Best Self on Video
PRESENTER Patrick McGowan, Founder Punch’n, The Video Presence Company “What proposal are you making with your virtual presence? Presence has always mattered. First impressions are still incredibly important. Video events, video meetings, Zoom [...]
Expand your reach. Engage your board.
PRESENTER Lori L. Jacobwith, Ignited Fundraising SLIDE DECK Does your board help with your fundraising? Should they? Maybe. Maybe not. While your board is among your most powerful assets some board members don’t [...]
Upcoming Grant Opportunities from the South Dakota Arts Council
SLIDE DECK | REFERENCE MATERIALS Join staff from the South Dakota Arts Council as they discuss their upcoming granting opportunities for both Individuals and Organizations. The staff will walk attendees through the grant categories [...]
Virtual Fundraising Events: Case Studies, Tips & Tricks
PRESENTERS Julie Amsberry – Yankton Area Arts Elijah Bonde – Avera Foundation Janet Harvey – Helpline Center Thinking about hosting your annual fundraiser, gala, or other special event virtually? Even before the current pandemic, many [...]
“Just Keep Going” Adapting to New Challenges: Case Studies from the Field
PRESENTERS Linda Anderson, Black Hills Playhouse Nancy Halverson, Levitt at the Falls Jennifer Teisinger, South Dakota Symphony Orchestra BHP SLIDE DECK SDSO SLIDE DECK The current pandemic has affected all of us immensely. [...]
Applying for CARES funds from the South Dakota Arts Council
PRESENTERS South Dakota Arts Council Staff Members SLIDE DECK Arts South Dakota welcomes the South Dakota Arts Council for a session detailing the CARES Act grants from the state arts agency. Staff will join to [...]
In Times of Uncertainty & Fear: How To Fundraise
Lori L. Jacobwith SLIDE DECK Has there ever been a more uncertain atmosphere for fundraising? We’re being barraged nearly every hour with ways COVID-19 virus is affecting our daily lives. And, we’re still [...]
The Monsters I’ve Killed: Crisis Communications 101
Heather Hitterdal Message Map | .doc Message Map | .pdf Each one of us is in a crisis today. It might be a positive COVID-19 test in your office building or family. It [...]
Online Fundraising 101
RESOURCE GUIDE Online fundraising is becoming more and more important for non-profit organizations, with a particular urgency to develop these tools and tactics quickly given the current health crisis. Join Arts South Dakota Community Development Director Andrew Reinartz [...]
Fundraising and Administration During Crisis Management
Brian J. Bonde South Dakota non-profit consultant Brian J. Bonde presents an online webinar on continuing to fundraise and administer your development process during the current health crisis. Open to arts non-profit organizations of [...]
Selling your work and services online: Artists, Performers and Educators
RESOURCE GUIDE Join a panel of South Dakota artists as they discuss their knowledge and experiences selling their art, music, performances, and educational services online. Each presenter will have some time to discuss what has worked [...]
Arts South Dakota partnered with LEAD South Dakota to present a grassroots advocacy training seminar
Advocacy Documents: https://artssouthdakota.org/arts-advocacy/ https://artssouthdakota.org/shareable-infographics/ Learn the tools and tactics you’ll need to support the arts in your community by engaging local, regional, and statewide policy makers and key decision makers. Tell the story [...]
