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Congrats to OUP History on this publication, which features Harvey Dunn’s "Fixing Fence" from the South Dakota Art Museum Collection!

Benjamin Reifel is believed to have worn this quilled vest as a young boy. Raised on the Rosebud Reservation in a bilingual Lakota-English home, he made history in 1960 as the first Oceti Sakowin tribal citizen elected to the U.S. Congress.

✨ New in the Museum Store! ✨ We're excited to introduce Actually Curious — a card game that helps you build deeper connections through meaningful questions. Thoughtfully designed to spark empathy, understanding, and curiosity.

“This painting grew from a natural experience with my son in a littered … Park? … in Huron, S.D. and the unliterary paraphrasing of ‘They Made it a Wasteland & Called it Peace.’” Max Allen Peterson studied at SDSU, University of Northern Colorado, & the University of Minnesota.

✨ Handmade & Heartfelt ✨ Your latest earring obsession is here — and every pair is a tiny work of art! Thoughtfully crafted by Brookings artist Carolyn Killefer, these earrings bring creativity, color, and fun to your everyday style.

Thank you to 605 Magazine for spotlighting us in one of their most recent articles. Read the full article at: loom.ly/wb_7t7c

Opening tomorrow! "What’s Going On Here?: Art to Inspire Conversation" This exhibition uses three simple questions—What’s going on here? What do you see that makes you say that? What more can we find?

Last chance! ✨ “Sharing the Care: Stories of Conservation Collaborations” closes tomorrow, June 17! Don’t miss this educational exhibition exploring the intersection of science, art, and philanthropy through works from the Museum’s collection.

Artist Spotlight: Jessie Rasche​ Jessie, a South Dakota-based impressionist painter celebrated for her evocative landscapes & heartfelt portrayals of animals & people. Her gestural brushwork & rich color palettes reflect deep connections between subjects & their environments.

We’re taking a pause to honor Juneteenth. The museum will be closed in observance of the holiday. We hope you all have a great day and we will see you again tomorrow, June 20th!

Andrew Standing Soldier studied at the Oglala Community College & during 1939–41 was a mural painter in the Dakotas, Idaho, & Nebraska under the Works Progress Administration. He returned to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the 1940s, working almost exclusively in watercolor.

Come visit Anderson Plaza this summer! Every Tuesday evening in July, experience live performances, yard games, and time spent with friends and community during the Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series!

Artist Spotlight: Ben Suga Ben Suga’s handcrafted ceramics have long been a favorite in our Museum Store — and for good reason. Originally from South Dakota and now working in the Catskill Mountains, Ben blends traditional Japanese forms with a quiet, contemporary sensibility.

American flag imagery is a popular motif of Lakota beadwork spanning the 19th century to today. As a powerful form of artistic expression, these pieces stand as complex symbols by their creators. This vest was collected between 1900-1915 by Albert Wentzy.

☀️Summer Store Sale – July 17–20 ☀️ Soak up the savings! 10% OFF all Museum Shop products 20% OFF for museum members & students From artful gifts to handcrafted goods, now’s the perfect time to treat yourself (or someone else)! Not a member yet? Ask us how you can join!

It's time for another Tuesday night concert at SDAM! Join us on Tuesday, July 15 (6–7:30 p.m.) on Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum for a FREE outdoor concert featuring The Toasted Ponies – combining traditional and contemporary Bluegrass music!

"The 14th of July, 1970" by Ulfert Wilke was purchased from the SD Art Museum’s first NW Biennial Exhibition of 1972. July 14 was Wilke’s birthday as well as Bastille Day, and that date became the title each year of what he considered his most successful painting of the year.

☀️ This Weekend: Summer Store Sale! ☀️ July 17–20, we’re turning up the heat with a sale at the Museum Shop: 10% OFF all store products 20% OFF for museum members & students Whether you're eyeing handmade jewelry, local art, or a unique gift, now’s the time save!

"Dalmatian Dog," 1914, oil on canvas. SDAM Collection, 1970.02.24. Gift of South Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs. See this work on display in "The Founding Gifts: General Federation of Women's Clubs" open now through September 21st!

❗️Last concert of the summer series❗️ Join us on Tuesday, July 29 (6–7:30 p.m.) on Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum for a FREE outdoor concert featuring Paddywhack – a group performing traditional folk music from Ireland and the British Isles.