The Visual Arts Center
The Visual Arts Center is South Dakota's largest art museum, right here in downtown Sioux Falls. Eight spacious art galleries exhibit works from local creators and international art legends, as well as a focus on Northern Plains Tribal art. The Visual Arts Center, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is dedicated to building, preserving and conserving its collections for both South Dakotans and worldwide audiences. New exhibitions are installed frequently, and community lectures and artist receptions are held throughout the year.
Current Exhibits
A Lasting Impression: Learning Through Legacy in the Grupp Art Academy
Feb 28 - Apr 20
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A Storied Life: Artwork By Phyllis Jorgenson
Feb 28 - Apr 20
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Just Having Pie: A Retrospective by John Henry Peters
Dec 13 - Jun 8
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Inside the Visual Arts Center
Notice to our Guests:
The Washington Pavilion takes no position on the information and artworks presented, and does not endorse any views expressed. The statements, views, positions and opinions presented in materials and artworks are those of the authors and artists.
Pet Policy
Service animals are welcome and must be under the control of their handler and housebroken. All other animals, including emotional support animals, are not permitted.
We may ask that a service animal is removed from the premises if the service animal is out of control or if the service animal is not housebroken.
Visual Arts Center Sponsors
South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.