Community Arts News

Lisa Dresch was presented with the prestigious South Dakota Art Educator of the Year Award for her outstanding efforts both in and outside the classroom. Since 2010 the South Dakota Art Education Association has been recognizing outstanding educators in the field of visual arts. The award is based on involvement in local, state and national activities, artistic endeavors, […]

Sioux Falls, SD (April 28, 2020) #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.The day is designed to drive an influx of […]

(March 23, 2020) Join the Sioux Falls Arts Council for the 2020 Awards in the Arts Ceremony on March 18, 2020, 6 to 8 PM in the Humanities Center at Augustana University. This event is free and open to the public. All awards will be presented by Mayor Paul Tenhaken. Performances by local arts organizations and […]

CITY HALL ART EXHIBITS INITIATIVE ROTATIONAL ART GALLERY AT CITY HALL The City of Sioux Falls is committed to promoting the arts by exhibiting the works of talented artists who contribute greatly to the health and vitality of our community, through the Rotational Art Gallery at City Hall. Featuring public art in City Hall gives local artists an […]

(December 4, 2019) The Sioux Falls Arts Council is now taking applications for the 2020 Featured Arts Program exhibits at the Sioux Falls Arts Council Community Gallery. In response to the need for alternative exhibition opportunities for emerging artists and arts organizations as noted in Sioux Falls Imagined, our city’s Cultural Plan, the SFAC created […]

Sioux Falls (November 6, 2019) After an extensive search, the Sioux Falls Arts Council (SFAC) has named Kellen Boice Executive Director starting November 1, 2019. Boice recently left the Sioux Falls Design Center after serving six years as Executive Director. She has more than 15 years of experience working in the arts sector and holds […]

The City of Sioux Falls is committed to promoting the arts by exhibiting the works of talented artists who contribute greatly to the health and vitality of our community, through the Rotational Art Display at City Hall. Featuring public art in City Hall gives local artists an opportunity to display their talents to the community […]

Sioux Falls (May 30, 2019) The Sioux Falls Arts Council (SFAC) is seeking a new executive director to serve as a collaborative leader and champion for the arts across the Sioux Empire. This position will be responsible for the implementation of the SFAC strategic vision and overall administration of the organization. The SFAC is seeking a […]

Sioux Falls, S.D.- via  Joe Sneve, Sioux Falls Argus Leader Mayor Paul TenHaken wants more Sioux Falls and regional artists highlighted in the city, so this week the first-term mayor and former Dordt College art major announced a new rotating art exhibit at City Hall. During a press conference Friday morning at City Hall, TenHaken, members […]

Sioux Falls, SD – (May 22 2018) The Sioux Falls Arts Council is looking to promote accessibility to the arts for all ages.   To that end, we seek to reimburse organizations that provide summer arts programming for children between the ages of 5 and 18 and offer scholarships or tuition fee waivers to children who […]