South Dakota Arts Council Staff and Board
Established in 1966 and funded by the State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, the South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is a state agency serving South Dakotans and their communities through the arts. Recognizing the importance of creativity in the lives of all South Dakotans, the Council makes quality arts accessible throughout the state by providing grants, services and information to artists, arts organizations, schools and the public. The Council is the advisory board to the SDAC staff within the Department of Tourism. Council members are appointed by the Governor.South Dakota Arts Council Board
| Board Member | Office |
Joanna Lawler, Rapid City |
Chairperson |
John Mogen, Sioux Falls |
Vice Chairperson |
| Dohui Kim, Sioux Falls | Treasurer |
Nan Venhuizen, Sioux Falls |
Secretary |
Roger Broer, Hill City |
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Mary Bordeaux, Rapid City |
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Jane Rasmussen, Sisseton |
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| Cristen Roghair, Okaton |
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| Lee Ann Roripaugh, Vermillion | |
| Josh Spies, Sioux Falls | |
James L. Walker, Bath |
South Dakota Arts Council Staff,
Department of Tourism
| Staff | Office |
Director |
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Deputy Director |
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Arts Grant Specialist & Accessibility Coordinator |
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Arts Program Specialist |
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South Dakota Traditional Arts Program Manager |
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*Hallie Getz |
Payments Officer (*Non-SDAC Staff) |