We love to distinguish ourselves from the pack. Just look to a recent trend of turning laptops, water bottles, and notebooks –all ubiquitous surfaces–into a blank canvas for declaring who we are – through stickers! This project combines the ease of peel-and-stick with the tactile fun of fiber art to create uniquely you patches! All […]
Let’s get creative and de-stress with an easy activity! Art Journaling is creating a visual diary by combining collage, words, drawing, painting, photographs, and found objects. Artist Eileen Binkley will help you create mixed- media collages in a journal. Ages 12 and above are welcome. -No writing required. - Repeat attendees encouraged! - If you […]
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]
This is the annual Brookings Optimist Jazz Festival which will be held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University. Middle school and high school jazz ensembles from the region attend our festival to perform at get feedback from experienced jazz educators. At noon, the SDSU Jazz Ensemble […]
Hand-build and design a unique ceramic planter, perfect for your favorite floral friends! NOTE: This is a 2 session class, one for making and one for glazing. The second class will be on April 30th and must be registered for. Ages 14+ All supplies provided
This winter, the South Dakota Art Museum proudly presents "Illuminated Noir," a captivating showcase of two distinct bodies of work by Spearfish, South Dakota artist Tim Peterson. On view January 11 – April 6, the exhibition highlights Peterson’s versatility across media. Peterson’s velvety pastel nocturnes explore the quiet mysteries of alleys, junkyards, and interstates, capturing […]
Join the Art Museum for a Watercolor workshop with artist Tim Peterson. Peterson will demonstrate his approach and guide you through your own watercolor painting. Sunday, April 6 from 2pm-5pm. All supplies will be provided. The cost for the workshop is $35.00. Membership Discount applies. Please call the museum at 605-688-5423 for discount code. Reserve […]
Create custom linocut printed dish towels using block printing techniques! Design, carve, and print your own unique patterns. All materials included. Ages 12+
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]
Join illustrator and watercolorist Eileen Binkley as she guides you through painting some fun, easy, Folk art-inspired watercolor trees. - No experience necessary, perfect for beginners as well as anyone who wants to brush up on their painting foundations - All supplies included, but feel free to bring your own from home if you’d like […]
Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel. Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. No prior ceramic experience required. **Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Register for your glazing class HERE. If you're unable to attend the assigned glazing date, you […]
The 2nd Saturday of every month we move the bikes out of the way and invite local artists into the shop to do... whatever it is they do, and its great, admission is free, and you're all invited. Event is open to all ages to attend. Bluestem Bicycles does not censor their audio or visual […]
We are thrilled to announce that long-time songwriter and storyteller Cory Cavill, hailing from Rapid City, will be bringing her captivating performance, “Welcome to the Frog Pond,” to the Brookings Arts Council. This incredible event will take place on April 13th, with a performance at 2:30 PM, and promises to mesmerize audiences with Cory's unique storytelling style and […]
Stop by the museum on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft. In April, we are making Egg-cited for Easter Barn Hangers.
Let’s get creative and de-stress with an easy activity! Art Journaling is creating a visual diary by combining collage, words, drawing, painting, photographs, and found objects. Artist Eileen Binkley will help you create mixed- media collages in a journal. Ages 12 and above are welcome. -No writing required. - Repeat attendees encouraged! - If you […]
Get in the mood for spring by learning to paint a gnome! All materials are provided. Ages 13+. Registration is required. Click here to register starting April 7.
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]
Create a matching herb and berry bowl set in this beginner-friendly class! Learn hand-building techniques to craft functional, stylish pieces. **Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Register for your glazing class HERE. If you're unable to attend the assigned glazing date, you may register for another glazing class. Making: Tuesday, […]
Back by popular demand, sign up to paint your pet! Artist Erik Ritter will prepare a sketch of your chosen photograph prior to the class, and will then guide you step by step on how to paint it with acrylic paint. All supplies included. One photo per student Pet photos can be emailed to directorbac@swiftel.net. If […]
Join us for a South Dakota Art Museum Guild gathering featuring artist Ramona Wade in a talk entitled, "Wide Eyed Wonder." This is the seventh program in the 2024-25 Guild program series. 9:30 a.m. - Coffee and social time 10 a.m. - Ramona Wade | Wide Eyed Wonder Guild membership is encouraged but not required […]
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]
Embrace the spring colors with artist Erik Ritter and Cottonwood Coffee at our April paint n’ sip class! - All painting supplies and one medium (1) drink is included - No experience necessary - Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult This class will be held at the Downtown Brookings location […]
Join local artists Laurel Wengler and Ginny Weeks in learning beautiful art of stained glass! Make your own custom and truly one-of-a-kind stained glass plant stake or window hanging to glitter in the sun, all year long. - This is a one session class- All supplies included- Wear old clothing and closed toed shoes- Adults […]
Join us at the South Dakota Art Museum on Friday, April 25 for an engaging evening with Kristy Jeffcoat, Senior Paintings Conservator at the Midwest Art Conservation Center. Doors open at 5:30 PM—enjoy coffee, desserts, and conversation before the 6:30 PM lecture. Discover the fascinating world of art conservation as Jeffcoat shares insights into preserving […]
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]
It’s time for another FREE Community Art Day! See you Saturday, May 3rd (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings) for an educational and fun project learning about the collagraph printmaking technique. 🟢All ages are welcome to attend and create 🟢Open house style event--drop in any time […]
Attend the Aerial Arts Showcase at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
