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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

ALL EVENTS
REGISTER NOW! Exclusive early bird discount before April 20!
Apply now for Emerging Leader Scholarships! DEADLINE APRIL 12!

20 South Dakota Emerging Arts Leaders will be awarded free registration to attend the 2022 State Arts Conference! DEADLINE APRIL 12!

2022 State Arts Conference Emerging Arts Leader Scholarships

Who can apply:
Emerging arts leaders (artists or administrators), based in South Dakota, between 20-35 years of age, OR an arts administration professional with less than 3 years of experience in their field.

What will you receive:
Free registration to the 2022 State Arts Conference, including one optional pre-conference track.

Application process:
1. Complete the brief application form including a single-page essay briefly describing your history as an artist or administrator in the field, age or number of years of experience, and what goals you have for your time at the conference.
2. We ask that scholarship receipts briefly summarize your experiences and top three takeaways from your time at the conference. Final summary due no later than June 15, 2022.

Deadline & Selection:
Scholarship proposals are due April 12, 2022. Recipients will be announced April 15, 2022.

Additional financial support available for the 2022 State Arts Conference:

SDAC Professional Development Grants 
Awarded to an organization to fund its representative’s attendance...that benefits both the organization and the individual attending.
1. Reduced student registration fee
2. Travel & registration support

APPLICATIONS FOR ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE DUE APRIL 15

Arts in the Field | March
Stacy Braun, Chair of the Arts South Dakota Board of Directors, pictured here with Senator Thune in Washington DC. Braun shared greetings from our state and Arts South Dakota and thanked him for his support of the arts!
ASD Executive Director, Jim Speirs and SDAC Executive Director, Patrick Baker pictured here touring the new Racing Magpie, Creative Space for Native Artists, with their Director, Peter J. Strong. 
Happy Hour in Rapid City with Arts Industry Leaders! So great to spend time with all of you celebrating your dynamic arts organizations! Thank you for everything you do for the arts!
Happy Hour in Hot Springs at the Chautauqua Craftsmen & Artisans of the Black Hills! A great evening spent celebrating the community and 6th Anniversary along with a student art show! 
SAVE THE DATE! July 11-15TH
Arts Education Institute on the NSU campus | Aberdeen 
STATEWIDE NEWS:

Arts South Dakota Executive Director is meeting with congressional leaders as part of the National Arts Action Summit.  ArtsU: MEET YOUR FEDERAL ARTS ADVOCACY CAPTAIN

Americans for the Arts: 10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2022

Americans for the Arts: 2022 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention

Arts Midwest: Filling the Well Episode 5

Bloomberg CityLab: How Artists Can Lead a Pandemic Recovery

Grantmakers in the Arts: New Fund: “All the Arts” Program to Help Canadian Youth Visualize Their Future

Siouxland Proud: South Dakota barn quilt project prompts creativity and healing

South Dakota Department of Tourism: 2022 Spring Hospitality Training

South Dakota Public Broadcasting: Cat Clifford: Actor, artist, and stunt man


South Dakota State News: Women’s history the focus of “South Dakota History”

South Dakota State News: State Historical Society children’s picture book on Western artist Charlie Russell wins Spur Award

The American Prize: National Finalists: CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCE, 2022

The White House: FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
RECENTLY ADDED & UPDATED OPPORTUNITIES

Homestake Theatre Works Production Proposal - Apr 29 | Artists

Call for Art: Foodways and Social Justice - May 1 | Artists

On Neutral Ground | Call for Art - May 19 | Artists

Arizona | Associate Professor, Visual Art | Students/Educators

The Lewis Prize for Music is now accepting 2023 Accelerator Awards Application is Now Open - Jun 3 | Organizations/Groups

Capitol Journal Freelance Writers Wanted | Jobs

FOR ALL ARTS OPPORTUNITIES & JOBS VISIT HERE.

DEADLINES THIS WEEK: 
No deadlines this week. 
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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. 
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: Advocacy, Creative Community and Arts in Health.  Most recently, we shared the POWER of intention, support, awakening and change.
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
April 4-11, 2022 EVENTS
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! 
NORTHEAST:
Saksanica | Sisseton

The world premiere of a new Pioneer PBS documentary Saksanica will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Omníčiye Tipi community center at the Sisseton Wahpeton College. Through this documentary, award-winning filmmaker Leya Hale traces the traditions underlying the dress making culture of Lakota and Dakota communities.

The event will feature music, discussion and a meal. The event is free and open to the public.
Pre-register by visiting www.pioneer.org/dress or calling 1-800-726-3178.

VIEW ALL EVENTS IN NORTHEAST REGION.
 
SOUTHEAST:
Xavier Pastrano Book Release: Hey Kid | Sioux Falls

Join Xavier Pastrano, Ruth Comfort, Daniel Bethke, and Emma Carlson for a night of poetry in celebration of the release of Pastrano’s new book, Hey Kid.

After spending countless hours in the classroom with his students and witnessing their personal achievements and tragedies, high school English teacher Xavier Pastrano set out to create a collection of poems inspired by his students. In hopes of building emotional connections, empathy, understanding.and encouragement...

VIEW ALL EVENTS IN SOUTHEAST REGION. 

Keloland: Sioux Falls student’s artwork goes to national contest

Levitt Sioux Falls: 2022 Levitt Season

SF Chamber Music Collective: Uplifting Voices of Unity Concert February 18th, 2022
CENTRAL:

Little STEAMers Preschool | Pierre

Based on the experiences of our first foray into a science-based preschool program, we are expanding learning opportunities for our youngest learners. Foundational early childhood experiences with common materials and the natural world builds confidence and perseverance for formal education. Literature, free exploration, sensory experiences, directed experiments, art, and conversation will be at the core of the program. Children must be 3 years old to attend. The classes are of mixed ages... (3-5) which allows children to learn from one another. The overall curriculum is...

VIEW ALL EVENTS IN CENTRAL REGION

Cheyenne River Youth Project: “Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count).”

Capital Journal: Lakota culture, art in student-painted mural
WEST:
43rd Community Art Show | Spearfish

Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 43rd Community Art Show will be on display April 5th through the 29th.

The Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Matthews art gallery.  From beginners to professionals, show registration is open to applicants of all ages, levels, and media. Registration is not limited to geographical location.

VIEW ALL EVENTS IN WEST REGION

South Dakota Public Broadcasting: Oglala Lakota Artspace provides connection place for Pine Ridge artists

Travel South Dakota: Celebrate Springtime in Rapid City

Spearfish Chamber: 2022 Lifetime achievement Dick Termes
VIRTUAL/ONLINE EVENTS:
Personal Narrative Workshop with Storyteller Elizabeth Ellis | Virtual

In this workshop, attendees will learn best practices, techniques, and experience expertise coaching from Master Teller Elizabeth Ellis on crafting personal narratives in addition to collaborating with one another during breakout sessions through written and spoken activities.

Elizabeth Ellis grew up in the Appalachian Mountains. Invariably hilarious and poignant, she is a repeat favorite at the National Storytelling Festival. She was a children’s librarian at the Dallas Public Library before becoming a professional storyteller.

VIEW ALL EVENTS IN VIRTUAL ONLINE
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South Dakota Arts Community’s Coronavirus Resource Center

 

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Arts Alive | Winter 2022 | Member Edition

Arts Alive | March/April 2022 | South Dakota Magazine

 
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State Arts Conference connects creative community
Monthly blog by Executive Director Jim Speirs
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