WEEKLY ARTS NEWS, OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Arts South Dakota, a non-partisan and non-profit service organization, advances the arts for South Dakotans and our visitors by connecting, advocating, and educating.
Check out our Calendar for Events, Arts Opportunities & Jobs on ArtsSouthDakota.org
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THIS WEEK in Lemmon and Watertown!
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Arts Happy Hours
Join us for a series of arts meetups around the state! Arts South Dakota will be traveling to hear more about what is happening in a few of the many vibrant arts communities around the state, and to provide a space for local arts groups, artists, and arts supporters to come together.
Join for a drink, appetizer, and conversation. Invite your friends, colleagues, and community leaders – all are welcome, and no RSVP is necessary.
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LEMMON | Tuesday, 9/13, 5:00–7:00pm
With the Grand River Arts Council
Kokomo Gallery, 304 Main Ave
Lemmon, SD
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WATERTOWN | Thursday, 9/15, 4:30–6:30pm
With the Goss Opera House
Goss Opera House, 100 E Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD
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National Arts In Education Week
September 11-17, 2022
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Passed by Congress in 2010, House Resolution 275 designates the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to tell the story of the impact of the transformative power of the arts in education.
There are several ways you can join in this year's campaign:
- Celebrate. Host a virtual celebration for your community, whether big or small, an existing event, or a new one. Download and use the shared logo to use for promotion. Be sure to download the 5 Ways to Partner Packet for other ideas of how to celebrate in your community!
- Advocate. Work with your elected officials and decision-makers to share the value of the arts in education. Whether a mayor, principal, or U.S. Congressman, check out sample resolutions and videos, send an op-ed to your local newspaper, and use the Arts Education Navigator—an online tool with six action steps to crafting a personal advocacy plan.
- Participate. Share your story in the social media campaign, #BecauseOfArtsEd, to bring national visibility to the issue of arts education. See below for more information and download the Social Media How To Guide.
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Governor's Awards in the Arts Nominations
NOW OPEN!
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Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council co-sponsor the Governor’s Awards to recognize individuals and businesses who have made a statewide impact through artistic excellence or outstanding support of the arts.
Nominations are open through November 15.
More information about the awards and nomination forms are available at ArtsSouthDakota.org. The classifications for these awards are:
- Distinction in Creative Achievement
- Outstanding Service in Arts Education
- Outstanding Support of the Arts by an Individual
- Outstanding Support of the Arts by an Organization or Business
- Outstanding Support of the Arts to Native Nations with Lands in South Dakota
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We had a blast at the Sidewalk Arts Festival this past weekend in Sioux Falls!
Thank you all for the great conversations and support in truly keeping the arts alive in our communities!
Thank you to each and everyone of you that stopped by! So great connecting with you and we look forward to continue building these artful relationships!
We will be announcing our winner for the raffle drawing next week! Thank you Stephen Randall!
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SEPTEMBER 13 – Attend the final and passage of budget – 235 W. 10th Street, Sioux Falls.
This week City Council will decide to fund an Arts Coordinator position within the City. This is such an important role that needs to happen in order to continuing to grow and integrate the arts here in Sioux Falls alongside the development of our city. If you are an artist or even just an art appreciator this matters to you. Please take a minute to learn how to use your VOICE NOW to help this effort.
Visit ArtsSiouxFalls.org for more information!
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South Dakota Candidates Survey
on Arts and Government
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As a service to our statewide membership and constituents, Arts South Dakota is conducting a survey of candidates for the South Dakota Governor, Legislature, United States Representative & United States Senate, asking for their perspectives on the arts and government. Survey Deadline is September 15!
As the state’s only arts advocacy group, Arts South Dakota is the public partner to the state arts agency. We do not endorse candidates for public office and all responses are published verbatim.
Visit ArtsSouthDakota.org for more information!
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Artists in Schools and Communities Roster applications open
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The South Dakota Arts Council invites artists in and near our state to apply to join our teaching artist roster to work in-residence throughout South Dakota communities. The deadline is Sept. 24.
The Artists in Schools and Communities program provides intensive, hands-on education in all arts disciplines to students of all ages by providing funds to schools and nonprofit organizations for residency activities. Artists develop their own residency lesson plans and then adapt them for work throughout the state. Residencies are coordinated through the South Dakota Arts Council as part of the Arts in Education program.
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RECENTLY ADDED & UPDATED OPPORTUNITIES
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UPDATE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES:
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Monthly Arts Reader
A monthly, curated reader that will be sent out on the First Friday of every month. The name "reader" is meaningful as we hope you will find each of the limited number of articles worth reading over the course of a month — a purposely short reading list that is thought-provoking and not overwhelming.
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To receive the Monthly Arts Reader, please update your email preferences using the link below! By doing so, it ensures you will receive the Monthly Arts Reader every first Friday of the month!
Past Monthly Arts Readers have included focus on: Arts in Health, Board Development, Navigation, bravery & well being and Arts in Education.
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UPDATE YOUR ORGANIZATION:
We've streamlined our Arts Directory and want to make sure we have the most current information listed.
- Please take a few moments to confirm we have everything correct for your organization.
- If your organization isn't listed, or you need to correct your contact information, please use the Arts Organization Directory Update form.
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September 12-19, 2022 EVENTS
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REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL EVENTS!
We want to share your events! Whether in-person or virtual, we’re here to help you promote all your events on the only calendar in the state devoted solely to the arts! It is quick and easy to submit!
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VIEW ALL EVENTS IN NORTHEAST REGION.
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“Mat D” Live in Madison | Madison
Sioux Falls musician Mat D brings his brand of hard-luck Americana and bad-man ballads...
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So Many Reasons | Sioux Falls
HI-FI Hair and LEAD have teamed up to bring you an end of summer park party with purpose...
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3rd Friday Funnies – Comedy Night | Pierre
Don't miss comedy nights in the Speakeasy. We are working hard to line up comedians to come and shake us up!
SPEAKEASY HOUSE RULES: Put your cell phones on SILENCE! Live in the moment. Be respectful to the comedians and people who came to hear them through. If you want to visit aloud, please go back down to the Social Club. Heckling the comedians will probably get you embarrassed, and escalating will get you invited to leave. There is no cover charge, and the bar is located in the Social Club...
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VIEW ALL EVENTS IN CENTRAL REGION.
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Gift Horse | Rapid City
S.D. Nelson, an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, is a world-renowned artist...
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Arts Happy Hour in Lemmon! | Lemmon
Arts South Dakota and the Grand River Arts Council are excited to host an Arts Happy Hour...
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VIEW ALL EVENTS IN VIRTUAL ONLINE.
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Your gift is essential for our mission and is fully tax deductible!
Donate using our secure online form or send donations to:
Arts South Dakota
PO Box 2496
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Arts South Dakota Sponsors & Member Organizations
Arts South Dakota Individual Donors
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