Serving central South Dakota for over 45 years.

Short Grass Arts Council supports and promotes awareness, access, and appreciation for the arts in the Pierre / Ft. Pierre area of South Dakota.

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SHORT GRASS STUDENT ART SHOWCASE

Join us on Thursday May 16 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Waterfront Gallery for the Arts as we kick off our 10 day exhibit of student artwork from schools in the Central South Dakota area!

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Annual Short Grass Arts Council Events:

  • Gallery Arts Show

    Since 1999, Short Grass Arts Council has organized and hosted a Gallery Arts Show in the spring, where many South Dakota visual artists gather and present their most recent works. Click the link below to read more and see our most recent artist submission form for this event.

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  • Tales on the River

    We believe that everyone has an interesting story to tell! Tales on the River is a summer storytelling series hosted by SGAC. We invite speakers to tell their tales every Thursday evening throughout June, July, and August. Click the link below to view the 2024 speaker schedule! If you would like to tell your tale or know someone who would, feel free to contact us at the Contact Link above!

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  • Handmade Holiday Market

    Every December, we like to encourage our community to shop local and support our talented artists and craftspeople during the holidays. This one-day pop up market is the perfect space to buy unique handmade works of art as holiday gifts. If you're interested in becoming a seller in our market, click the link below for more detailed information.

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Other Activities

As we emerge from pandemic and adjust to modern ways of communication, we are looking forward to once again working with artists of all cultures and mediums as well as building strong partnerships with local businesses that have similar values. If you have recommendations for artists or musicians you'd like to see in Pierre and Ft. Pierre, we want to hear your suggestions.

As new opportunities arise, we will update you via email. Sign up below so you can stay up to date on the upcoming events we host and/or sponsor!