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.

Book a Guided Tour With Our Curators!

See famous pieces of art through the eyes of our Visual Arts Center curators! Book a guided tour of our eight galleries today. For more information, email info@WashingtonPavilion.org.

A Call for Art Instructors

The Education Department is looking for Art Instructors to help with Adult Art classes. If interested, please fill out the form below:

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Current Exhibits

Vinfrared: Central Vietnam at 590nm

Now - March 30, 2025 in Gallery 301

Sep 27 - Mar 30

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Feb 28 - Apr 20

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A Storied Life: Artwork By Phyllis Jorgenson

Now - April 20, 2025 in the University Gallery

Feb 28 - Apr 20

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Heartland Horizons

Now - May 27, 2025 in the Bates Trimble Gallery

Dec 1 - May 27

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Just Having Pie: A Retrospective by John Henry Peters

Now - June 8, 2025 in the Everist and Contemporary Galleries

Dec 13 - Jun 8

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Symphōnía

Now - July 5, 2025 in the Jerstad Gallery

Jan 9 - Jul 5

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Digital Daydreams

Now - August 31, 2025 in the Egger Gallery

Mar 7 - Aug 31

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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.