711 E Wells Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
P: 605-773-3301
F: 605-773-5977
sdac@state.sd.us
Frequently Asked Questions
Q) Who can apply for State Arts Council grants and funding?
A) Nonprofit organizations designated as federally tax-exempt under the IRS Section 501(c)(3), units of government and private/public schools. Individual artists may apply, but they cannot be students at time of application.
Q) What is the size of a State Arts Council grant?
A) Grants normally range from $500 to $5,000. Grants must be matched by money from the applicant except for Artist Collaboration Grants, Artist Grants, and Folk Arts Apprenticeship Grants. Arts Challenge Grants that are awarded to SD's largest cultural organizations are currently between $4,000 to $40,000.
Q) Is there a published booklet listing Arts Festivals and Pow Wows available?
A) The Arts Festival and Powwows booklet is no longer published, but an Arts Festivals Directory is available on the web. There is also a link to the Department of Tourism and State Development's Powwow Directory. If you are unable to access the online version, call the Office of Arts at 800-952-3625 or 605-773-3301 to receive a printed copy of the arts directory.
Q) Does the State Arts Council have a newsletter?
A) No, but news about the South Dakota Arts Council and the arts in general is included in Arts Alive published on a partnership basis with South Dakotans for the Arts. It is available to members of South Dakotans for the Arts: PO Box 414, Lead, SD 57754-0414; telephone 605-722-1467.
Q) Is there a mailing list of South Dakota artists and organizations available?
A) Yes, it is available at 5 cents per label (minimum order $10) from South Dakotans for the Arts: PO Box 414, Lead, SD 57754-0414.
Q) Is technical assistance available for arts management issues and grants writing?
A) Yes, Arts Council staff will be happy to assist with information about arts education, touring arts, individual artists, grant writing, and other arts related topics. Please contact Michael Pangburn (specifically arts education, individual artists, grant writing); and Dennis Holub (specifically community development, arts management, long range planning, grant writing).
On-site technical assistance also is available through South Dakotans for the Arts' Technical Assistance Teams. The TAG program matches in-state, trained arts managers to work with organizations at the local level in several areas such as board development, fund raising, long-range planning, marketing, etc. For information contact: South Dakotans for the Arts, PO Box 414, Lead, SD 57754-0414; telephone 605/722-1467. Email: soda@rushmore.com.
Q) Who can sponsor an Artists-in-Schools & Communities residency?
A: Residencies can be sponsored by schools districts, Parent Teacher Associations, school/business partners, local arts councils, student activity funds, federal and foundation grant programs.
Q) What is the cost to the sponsors of an Artists-in-Schools & Communities residency?
A) Residencies with a single artist cost $500 per week; $1,000 for two weeks; $2,000 per month; and $8,000 for one semester. Multi-artist residencies cost $900 per week; $1,800 for two weeks; 3,600 per month; and $14,400 per semester.