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Arts

From galleries to live performances to public art Downtown find art around every corner in Brookings.

Digging Deep Into Our Roots At the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Explore agriculture history in a fun and fascinating way at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum. The museum is dedicated to preserving and inspiring a passion for the history of […]

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The Art Enthusiast’s Playground: Navigating The South Dakota Art Museum

The South Dakota Art Museum is home to over 7,000 artifacts, including stunning collections from South Dakota artists Harvey Dunn and Oscar Howe, along with a display of fine linens […]

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A Creative Experience Awaits At The Brookings Arts Council

The Brookings art scene is flourishing and alive thanks to the Brookings Art Council (BAC) housed in the old Carnegie Library building. Visit the place where art appreciation is celebrated […]

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Fall in Love with Brookings

Experience crisp mornings with colorful leaves, sip on seasonal drinks at coffee shops, feel the excitement of cheering on the SDSU Jackrabbits and explore frightening haunted houses. This season, fall […]

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A Brookings Resident in Full Color

Straight from the creative mind of Brookings resident Chuck Bennis, these words represent his perspectives on Brooking, the city he calls home.

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Art Shows the Colorful Side to Brookings

Vibrant murals, interesting sculptures and hands-on classes – art is everywhere in Brookings.

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Alleyways into Artwork

Admire the murals as you eat, shop, and play in Downtown Brookings!

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Woodbine Productions 2023-2024 Season

In its 18th season at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Woodbine Productions is a project of the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Foundation and an anonymous benefactor who underwrites […]

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Brookings Community Band Presents a Summertime Staple

Live from under the bandshell, the Brookings Community Band fills Pioneer Park weekly with rhythmic melodies during the months of June and July. This summertime staple brings together old and […]

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Discover Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe

Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe brings one of the most renowned Native American painters in front of a new generation. Howe (1915–1983) was committed to creating and sharing art […]

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