Nordic Customs and Costumes on Tile
The Dacotah Prairie Museum announced a showing of ceramic tile murals by California artist, Elaine Odland Cain. The exhibit was entitled “Nordic Customs and Costumes on Tile” and was an accumulation of life-size murals presented in a mosaic of ceramic tiles... more 
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“Young at Art” Features Roncalli Student Talent
The artwork represented the total classes 1st – 6th, and the junior high and high school art classes of grades 7th – 12th. Each student had one piece of original art to show but the variety was almost endless... more
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Lamont Gallery Features Lance Smith Artwork
The paintings included large original acrylic works on canvas, several stunning limited edition prints and wood carved horse figures which are a contemporary translation of the original horse dance stick used in traditional dancing... more
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Snow Queens 2010: When Dreams Become Reality
Included in the exhibit were gowns and crowns of former Queens arranged in a diorama of ice and snow. Engraved glasses, a trophy, and a charm bracelet of queens joined programs books of various years including the 50th and 60th Anniversary years... more
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Collective Perspective
Peri Haberling, Altman Studeny, and Nathen Cantwell are all recent graduates of Northern State University's Art Department. "Collective Perspective" is their first collaboration, an exciting collection of paintings and print-making... more
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Two Visions – Naatsi’ Aakii’ Celebrating Native Beauty
Two artists, both focusing on Native American themes, created the pieces in this show. Carol Jean Diaz, from Aberdeen, and Heidi Snyder, from Denver, presented the two-woman show... more
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This World of Ours…
Art of Mark McGinnis Mark McGinnis, the prolific artist whose career spans twenty-five years and whose art interests vary from political to religious to philosophical to literary, presented his current exhibition... more
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Brad Bachmeier – Raku Ceramics
The exhibit at the Dacotah Prairie included ceramic vessels, sculptures, and hand-built forms. About his ceramic craft, Bachmeier said, “As a vehicle for my work, I have primarily chosen to use the raku firing technique... more
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What’s Cookin’? Two Centuries of American Foodways
When we think about food, most of us think about more than just fuel for our bodies. What we choose to eat depends on our family traditions, our ethnic heritage, and our regional customs... more
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“Tonight’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Memory”
2008 Snow Queen
The exhibit included a panorama of portraits, from Dorothy Lockington’s photograph in 1947 as the first Snow Queen through 62 queens to Brittany Davis, 2008’s reigning Queen...more
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Relics and Ruins
Paula Guhin is a South Dakota native, an educator, visual artist, photographer and writer... more
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Bridges of Understanding - Ceremonies and Festivals
“Bridges of Understanding” provided a positive impact through creative approaches, ideas and tools for building communities where diversity is respected and hate is rejected. This lively, interactive exhibition introduced the Jewish, Asian Pacific, Native American, Hispanic/Latino, African American, and Muslim cultures... more
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South Dakota Governor’s
Third Biennial Art Exhibition "Endless Imagination"
Governor Rounds states: "The Biennial was conceived...as a means to recognize and encourage South Dakota artists, to promote the state’s unique artists identity, and to celebrate our rich cultural heritage and endless creative potential...Jean and I are proud to present the artists and artwork selected for Endless Imagination..." more
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"Through the Eyes of High Eagle" by James D. Wicker
Wicker started out using colored pencils for drawing and then began to experiment trying white colored pencil on black Bristol Board. The white line’s effect on the velvety board amazed him... more
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The Tree of Life
Wood is an amazingly versatile material - readily available, easily workable with simple tools, and able to take many forms. From tools to toys, furniture to flutes, objects made of wood have been created... more
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“The Truth About Monsters...” The Art of Sarah Kargol
Kargol’s artwork has been greatly influenced by several significant people in her life... more
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"Unforgettable" Snow Queens at the Dacotah Prairie Museum
The Snow Queens of South Dakota again graced the galleries of the Dacotah Prairie Museum. The exhibit: "Unforgettable", the theme of the 2008 Festival... more
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"Fun - Fancy - Fabulous!"
Fashionable Accessories from the Esther Decker Collection
A show featuring the beautiful jewelry and accessories that defined their owner, Esther Decker, a retired elementary teacher... more
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Native American Star - Art Quilts
New textile artist, Vi Colombe's exhibit is comprised of original wall hangings and quilts designed with the Star theme and making use of an array of colors, from earthy to brilliant... more
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A Lifetime Design- The Needlework of Margaret Fischer
The exhibit includes over 160 pieces of framed needlework created by Margaret Fischer of Ipswich, SD.... more
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You don't take a photograph. You quietly ask to borrow it.
The exhibit is presented by the students of Aberdeen Central High School’s “Basic Black & White Photography” class.... more
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Endless Possibilities - Governor's Art Exhibition 2007
The purpose of arranging this exhibit is to recognize and encourage South Dakota artists, to promoted the artistic identity of South Dakota and to celebrate the cultural and artistic heritage and future of South Dakota.... more
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Welcome to our Permanent Collection
A new exhibit in the Lamont Gallery, Dacotah Prairie Museum, features works of art from our permanent collection... more
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" Time and Place" by Rebecca Mulvaney
The artworks included in “Time and Place” reflect my response to the landscape of the Northern Plains. Our environment here can be either grave or glorious... more
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" Inuit Survival" by Michael A. Shapiro
The Dacotah Prairie Museum presents a new photography exhibit highlighting Michael A. Shapiro, Sioux Falls artist... more
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The Art of Carol Weber Green
A diffusion of media and visions are captured by artist Carol Weber Green in the Lamont Gallery of the Dacotah Prairie Museum... more
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Fashion Images Through the Decades
Clothing, hats, and shoes are grouped together in decades which reflect the age. Visitors will learn how wars, the economy, jobs, family life, and technology... more
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Tell Me A Story: A Quilting Exhibit
Quilting isn’t just a craft, it’s a passion. It is not just sewing, or choosing fabric, or even the process of piecing them all together... more
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Here Comes the Bride: Weddings in America
A new exhibit at the Dacotah Prairie Museum is entitled “Here Comes the Bride: Weddings in America”. The exhibit will address all these wedding traditions and more... more
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Earth
As Art: A Landsat Perspective
The Dacotah Prairie Museum featured spectacular images of earth taken
from miles above its surface... more
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Peter
Lutgen:“Reunion 2004: Oils, Watercolors & Prints”
The Dacotah Prairie Museum displayed a new fine arts exhibition that featured the work of former area resident...more |
