Arts South Dakota

06/11/2026

It all started with a vision. 🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate Arts South Dakota's founder, Brian Bonde, as he is inducted into the 2026 South Dakota Hall of Fame. Brian's commitment to the arts laid the foundation for everything we do today — and this recognition reflects a lifetime of meaningful impact. Congratulations, Brian!

We are proud to present Brian James Bonde, ACFRE, a member of the Class of 2026 Inductees, who will be officially inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame on September 11 and 12.

One of only 117 worldwide holding the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive credential, Brian James Bonde, ACFRE, has raised over $450 million for nonprofits.

He received the National Fundraising Excellence Award from Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and founded Arts South Dakota.

A noted speaker and consultant, he also earned both the Sioux Falls Arts Council and the Governor's Lifetime Arts Achievement Awards through 40 years of board service.

06/10/2026

A huge loss for our creative community.

SDPB Jazz nightly host Karl Gehrke, whose career spanned 40 years in public media as a journalist, arts advocate, creative storyteller and host, has died.

06/09/2026

Registration is open through the 26th. Don't miss these workshops for our K12 music educators!


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06/09/2026

Monthly column by director Jimmy Speirs.

"This summer presents a pair of unique opportunities for arts-minded adults to learn, share and discover new creative experiences in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen. This year’s editions of the Augustana Music Academy and the Arts Education Institute are each distinctive and innovative."

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By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, Arts South Dakota This summer presents a pair of unique opportunities for arts-minded adults to learn, share and discover new creative experiences in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen. This year’s editions of the Augustana Music Academy and the Arts Education Institute ar...

06/08/2026

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. 

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Happy Forever 605 Day!

In South Dakota, this is more than where we work. It is where we live, explore, and feel at home. That is why we are proud to stand behind and its mission to keep the 605 state bold, beautiful, and thriving for generations to come.

If South Dakota means something to you too, we invite you to be part of it. Share this post, drop a comment, and use !

06/04/2026

Community-based problem solving in South Dakota.

06/03/2026

Register today to get the workshop choices you want as class sizes are limited.
Take advantage of early-bird pricing by June 13.

The Arts Education Institute (AEI) offers professional development in arts and learning for all teachers and administrators Pre-K through 12th grade on the NSU campus in Aberdeen July 13-16, 2026.