Yankton Area Arts

10/27/2026

CALLING ALL PUMPKIN CARVERS! 🎨 🎃

We’ve got a little Halloween fun brewing at Yankton Area Arts, and we want to see YOUR creativity!

Introducing our YAA Jack-O’-Lantern Contest!

Whether your pumpkin is spooky, silly, or a work of art, we want to see it!

Here’s how to join the fun:

🎃 Carve your masterpiece! Any age, any skill level.

📸 Drop a photo of your jack-o’-lantern in the comments below.

❤️ Show some love! The pumpkin photo with the MOST reactions wins a $25 Yankton Area Arts gift card!

You’ve got until Saturday, October 31 at 8 PM to enter and collect votes. We’ll announce our winner on November 1!

So grab those carving tools, get creative, and show us what you’ve got!

Let the pumpkin masterpieces begin! 🎃✨

10/08/2026

We are very excited to celebrate David J. Kahle as an inductee into the 2026 Fine Arts Hall of Fame!

After earning his MFA from the University of South Dakota, David joined Mount Marty University in 1992, serving for over three decades as Professor of Art and Director of the Bede Art Gallery. A dedicated educator, accomplished artist, and generous mentor, he has shared his talents through regional exhibitions, international travel experiences, illustration projects, and the restoration of sacred and historical art throughout the Yankton community. To read his full bio, visit here: https://loom.ly/TSZvfnk

He will be inducted into the Fine Arts Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 18. If you're interested in attending, please register at https://loom.ly/lUswzq0

For more information on Lancer Days, visit https://loom.ly/StJKk9s

10/02/2026

🎄 Calling All Artists & Makers! 🎄

The Crimson Door Holiday Boutique is back at the historic G.A.R. Hall, and we're looking for local artists and makers to fill it with handmade gifts this holiday season!

Crimson Door runs November 7 through December 22 and is one of the best ways for Yankton shoppers to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local creatives. We're looking for all kinds of handmade work: jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints, ornaments, textiles, woodwork, cards, candles, and anything else you've created with care.

Register by Friday, October 16
Drop off your items October 12–23
Yankton Area Arts, 508 Douglas Ave, Yankton

Yankton Area Arts handles all sales during the boutique, so you can focus on creating while we help connect your work with holiday shoppers.

Ready to join us? Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kex9rinFCx
Questions? Message us or call 6056659754

10/02/2026

Tonight is the opening reception for Dianne Selchert's exhibit, Nature in Acrylics, Page-Turning Mysteries, and Old Barns, at the G.A.R. Hall!

Doors open at 5:00 PM
Artist talk at 5:30 PM
508 Douglas Ave, Yankton

More than 125 pieces fill the gallery, including mountain landscapes, glowing sunsets, waterfalls, winter scenes, and Dave Selchert's old barn drawings. Most of the work is for sale at great prices, so come find a piece to take home!

Stop by, hear from the artist, and enjoy an evening of art with us. See you tonight

10/01/2026

Join us Friday, October 2 5:00 PM at the G.A.R. Hall and see over 130 different unique paintings at the opening reception for Dianne Selchert's exhibit - Nature in Acrylics, Page-Turning Mysteries, and Old Barns

Doors open at 5:00 PM
Artist talk begins at 5:30 PM
G.A.R. Hall, 508 Douglas Ave, Yankton

This exhibit fills the gallery with more than 130 pieces, from sweeping mountain landscapes and glowing sunsets to peaceful waterfalls and quiet winter scenes. The show also includes Dave Selchert's pencil drawings of old barns. Most of the work is for sale at great prices, so it's a wonderful chance to bring home an original piece of art.

Come hear remarks from the artist, take your time wandering through the acrylic paintings, and enjoy an evening of art with friends and neighbors.

Hosted by Yankton Area Arts. We hope to see you there!

10/01/2026

Thank you to South Dakota Department of Corrections - Mike Durfee State Prison for their support and donation to Yankton Area Arts. Donations like these allow us to continue supporting artists and individuals throughout Yankton and the surrounding area!

Proceeds from a recent pizza fundraiser at Mike Durfee State Prison were distributed during September.

Offenders are allowed to order food from an outside vendor periodically with money from their institutional accounts. A small surcharge is applied, with the money earmarked for a local organization or charity in the area, allowing offenders to give back to society.

A total of $2,901 was donated to the Yankton Area Arts (YAA), where funds are used to support events and workshops that provide free access to the arts in the Yankton community.

Pictured are YAA Executive Director Elijah Berry and MDSP Cultural Affairs Coordinator Brian Foley.

09/24/2026

Don’t let the rain keep you home!

The Connecting Artists group show is up at the G.A.R. Hall through Tuesday September 29th. This one brings together work from several artists all under one roof — Stop by before Tuesday and see it in person.

Next up is an Acrylic Painting Exhibit by Dianne Selchert.

Artist Reception is Friday October 2nd. Doors open at 5:00 and Artist Talk starts at 5:30!

09/16/2026

It's not too early to be in the holiday spirit!

The Crimson Door Holiday Boutique is almost here!

Shop local, give meaningful gifts, and support Yankton artists all in one place. Crimson Door runs November 7 – December 22 at the G.A.R. Hall, 508 Douglas Ave — right in the heart of Yankton.

Open 11-5 M-F & Open 11-4 on Saturday

Interested in being a vendor? Sign up here
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kex9rinFCx

Here's what to look forward to:

November 7 — Members Only First Look
Be the first to shop! Bring a friend — if they sign up for a membership, you both get 20% off your purchase (up to $20). Plus coffee, c***r, and more.

November 28 — Photos with Santa + Membership Discount Day
Get a photo with Santa (postcard included!), enjoy refreshments, and members save 15% off their purchase. New members welcome — sign up that day and save too!

Whether you're hunting for the perfect handmade gift or just want to get into the holiday spirit, Crimson Door is the place to be this season.

🏛️ 508 Douglas Ave, Yankton SD 57078
🗓️ Open November 7 – December 22

Tag someone you'd love to bring along! 👇

09/04/2026

Today is the big day! It’s the Artist Reception for Connecting Artists!

Come see the work and hear from the artists tonight.

Doors open at 5pm and Artist Talk begins at 5:30!