GOVERNOR NOEM OPENS CALL TO STUDENT ARTISTS
PIERRE – In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 11-17, 2022, Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Arts Council announce the opening of the Governor’s Student Art Competition.


South Dakota’s Welcome Centers Upgraded to Provide Wireless Internet and More Offerings for Visitors
The South Dakota Department of Tourism is providing more amenities, including free access to wireless internet, at Interstate Welcome Centers.


South Dakota Department of Tourism Launches State of Create Passport Highlighting Arts & Culture
The South Dakota Department of Tourism, in partnership with the South Dakota Arts Council, has announced the launch of the free State of Create mobile-exclusive passport highlighting arts and culture across the state.


Artist application deadline coming Sept. 24
PIERRE – The South Dakota Arts Council invites artists in and near our state to apply to join our teaching artist roster to work in-residence throughout South Dakota communities. The deadline is Sept. 24.


SOUTH DAKOTA ARTS COUNCIL TO MEET JULY 29
OACOMA, S.D. – Members of the South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC), the advisory board of the state arts agency, will meet Friday, July 29 in Oacoma for the Council’s annual summer meeting.


Noem Administration Submits Permit Application for 2023 Mount Rushmore Fireworks
Yesterday, on behalf of Governor Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Department of Tourism submitted its application for a special use permit for the 2023 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. The application was submitted to the National Park Service (NPS).


South Dakota Department of Tourism Announces Epic Trails Episode
The South Dakota Department of Tourism announced today that the Centennial Trail, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, and other attractions in the Black Hills region will be featured in an episode of the show Epic Trails.