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CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
We are currently accepting submission for the Congressional Art Competition on behalf of U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson. Read full press release [linked here].
The submission deadline is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. More details linked here.
APPLY FOR ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE GRANTS THROUGH MARCH 31
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting sponsor applications for its Artists in Schools and Communities (AISC) program, which provides matching grants to schools, arts councils, health and service organizations, and other nonprofit organizations to host artists-in-residence between July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.
View the full press release online [linked here]
GOVERNOR NOEM ANNOUNCES 2025 STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced 12 students who are being recognized for their artistic talents through the Governor’s Student Art Competition. An exhibition of the artwork is now open to the public in the South Dakota Capitol building.
The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition is open for viewing on the first-floor rotunda of the Capitol through September 2025. The Capitol is open to the public from 8 am-5 pm, daily.
2025 South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Exhibition brochure [PDF linked here].
View the full press release online [linked here]
ARTS & CULTURE BUSINESSES IMPACT SOUTH DAKOTA’S ECONOMY
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota's nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $363 million in economic activity in 2022. This is according to Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts with support from the South Dakota Arts Council, Arts South Dakota, and local arts agencies in Aberdeen, Brookings, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Yankton.
View the full press release online [linked here].
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ARTS COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC PLANNING
In the wake of the Covid 19 crisis, our agency embarked on an exciting journey of exploration with a cohort of 10 artist researchers who helped us reach constituents across our state to gather input about the work of our agency, their experiences with the arts, and a better arts future for South Dakotans. Employing this artist cohort to hold conversations with their friends and colleagues removed a barrier for many people who are unable or unwilling to attend a public gathering and share their thoughts. These personal and focused conversations resulted in more honest feedback, an exchange of ideas, and aspirations for what the arts sector could do in our state.
