Explore the Norwegian concept of ‘hygge’ (pronounced hyoo-guh) while creating vessels to create a sense of warmth in the coldest of South Dakota's months. Hygge is often associated with warmth, comfort, coziness and finding joy in simple things. Embrace these ideas as you create luminaries for the table, an incense burner for the home, a set of soup […]
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 […]
Join us for a South Dakota Art Museum Guild gathering featuring artist Hamid Amini in a talk entitled, "Expressing Ideas through Animation." This is the fourth program in the 2024-25 Guild program series. 9:30 a.m. - Coffee and social time 10 a.m. - Hamid Amini | Expressing Ideas through Animation Design Guild membership is encouraged […]
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 […]
Get atmospheric with artist Erik Ritter and Wooden Legs Brewing Company at our January paint n’ sip class! - All painting supplies and one (1) drink is included - No experience necessary - Artists under the age of 21 are allowed, but must be accompanied by an adult over 21
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with our Family Fun Day! We’re partnering with the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum for a morning filled with Valentine’s Day themed crafts, activities, and more. This event is FREE and open to the public. Activities will be held at both museums. The Agricultural Heritage Museum is located at 977 […]
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 […]
Learn the basics of water based oil paints with local artist Jessie Rasche In order to get the feeling for the paints, you'll be testing the paint on canvas with a small painting study. Rather than taking away a finished painting, you'll take away an understanding of the basics of how to use the materials. You […]
Visit the South Dakota Art Museum to enjoy the South Dakota Governor's 11th Biennial Exhibition Reception from 5pm - 7pm on February 8th.
Join us 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, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages to check out the craft […]
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 the basic techniques and methods of watercolor painting. - No experience necessary, perfect for beginners as well 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 to […]
Join Rebekah Basset of Sisters & Spice & Everything Nice for a fun and festive Valentine’s Day cookie decorating class! Craft beautiful, delicious treats to share with your sweethearts—or keep them as a special indulgence for yourself. Whether you make it a date night, a girls’ night out, or a creative evening with friends, this […]
Create a festive ceramic snack plate, perfect for sharing treats with loved ones or friends! NOTE: This is a 2 session class, one for making and one for glazing. Glazing will take place on February 27th and must be registered for HERE so you receive reminder notifications.
Celebrate the 11th Annual Frost Fest in Brookings! Keep an eye out for updates to see events for 2025.
Stop over at the Brookings Arts Council for another year of local shopping! 🗓️ Saturday, February 15th, 2024 🕑 10am - 4pm 📍The Brookings Arts Council: 524 4th St. (Across from the Children’s Museum) 🎨 Interested in applying to be a vendor? Our spaces are very limited, so get your application in early! Are 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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a South Dakota Art Museum Guild gathering featuring artist Corey Shelsta in a talk entitled, "Art of Charcuterie ." This is the fifth program in the 2024-25 Guild program series. 9:30 a.m. - Coffee and social time 10 a.m. - Corey Shelsta | Art of Charcuterie Guild membership is encouraged but not […]
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 […]
The CAD's for next year are scheduled! Please see the event image for all of the dates.
Curated by Keith BraveHeart (Oglála Lakota) with curatorial direction for the South Dakota Art Museum exhibition provided by Jhon Goes In Center (Oglála Lakota) and Marlena Myles (Spirit Lake Dakota), "Creation.Story" celebrates Očhéthi Šakówiŋ creation stories through the work of 18 Dakota and Lakota artists. At the center of exhibition is a dynamic engagement space […]
