Art

The Visual Arts Center

The Visual Arts Center brings exhibitions of leading regional, national and international artists to its eight spacious galleries. Exhibits range from noted South Dakota artists to Andy Warhol and Rodin. The Visual Arts Center, accredited by the American Association of Museums, is dedicated to building, preserving and conserving its collections for both South Dakotans and worldwide audiences. The shows are rotated every few months, and community lectures and artist receptions are held throughout the year.

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Emily's Hope Art Show Reception and Auction

Join us for an opening reception will be held with hors d'oeuvres, music and a live and silent auction. All proceeds will go to benefit Emily's Hope, a non-profit organization focused on education, treatment and saving lives lost to addiction.

Apr. 26
6:00 PM

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Laura Jewell | This Land

Laura Jewell | This Land

January 12 - May 12, 2019 in the Jerstad Gallery.

Jan. 12 - May. 12

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Amanda McCavour | Pink Field, Blue Fog

January 20 - June 2, 2019 in the Corner Gallery.

Jan. 20 - Jun. 2

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USD Art Faculty Exhibition

February 9 - June 2, 2019 in the Everist Gallery.

Feb. 9 - Jun. 2

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Northern Plains Tribal Art: Works from the Collection

February 16 – July 14, 2019 | Egger Gallery

Feb. 16 - Jul. 14

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Angelica Mercado | Cuerpo Extranjero: Foreign Body

February 23 - June 16, 2019 in the Shultz Gallery.

Feb. 23 - Jun. 16

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Watercolor on the Plains

March 2 - August 18, 2019 in the South Dakota Gallery

Mar. 2 - Aug. 18

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Ladan Bahmani & Alice J. Lee | to decode

Ladan Bahmani & Alice J. Lee | to decode

April 13 - July 28, 2019 in the Contemporary Gallery.

Apr. 13 - Jul. 28

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Emily’s Hope: Paint the Skies

Emily’s Hope: Paint the Skies

April 20 – June 2, 2019 in the Everist Gallery.

Apr. 20 - Jun. 2

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Artwork from notable contemporary artists in a variety of media and styles.

The region's only gallery dedicated to installations, video art and new media.

Shows artwork from artists with direct ties, past or present, to southeastern South Dakota.

Features rotating exhibitions of Northern Plains Tribal Art, drawing inspiration from the VAC's Permanent Collection.

Features all South Dakota artists to speak directly to the vitality and vibrancy that is South Dakota.

The VAC's largest gallery; showcases large-scale artwork and feature exhibitions.

Inside the Visual Arts Center

Visitors in the Visual Arts Center Visitors in the Egger Gallery Father and son in Contemporary Gallery Couple in Contemporary Gallery Family in the Jerstad Gallery Visitor in the Everist Gallery