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GOVERNOR RHODEN ANNOUNCES 2026 STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Larry Rhoden announced 12 students who are being recognized for their artistic talents through the South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition. An exhibition of the artwork will be displayed in the Capitol Building in Pierre beginning Jan 9.
Full Press release [linked here].
Program details [linked here].
2026 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
We are currently accepting submissions for the Congressional Art Competition on behalf of U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson. [link to press release] [Art Competition Poster PDF]
The submission deadline is 11:59 pm CT Monday, April 20, 2026.
Program details [linked here].
AMERICA250 COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT OPEN APRIL 1
South Dakota organizations are invited to apply for the America250 Community Arts Grant, supporting local projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
Eligible applicants include 501c3 nonprofits, state or local governments, and tribal governments based in South Dakota.
The submission deadline is 11:59 pm CT Friday, May 1, 2026.
Program details [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.
