South Dakota Arts Council
Pierre, SD
The SDAC is a state government grantmaking agency supported by the State of South Dakota, through the Dept. of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
MessageArt For State Buildings
The South Dakota Arts Council announces the 2026 open call for the Art For State Buildings Program.
Artwork selected will be purchased for display in publicly accessible areas in state government buildings in and near the State Capitol Building in Pierre, SD.
Purchase proposals are accepted on an annual basis.
Artwork selected will be purchased for display in publicly accessible areas in state government buildings in and near the State Capitol Building in Pierre, SD.
Purchase proposals are accepted on an annual basis.
Governors Student Artwork Collection
Students in grades K-12 are invited to submit one piece of artwork in November.
A jury of professional South Dakota artists serve as judges for the competition.
Top-ranked pieces from each division are selected for the annual Governor’s Student Art Exhibition which is on display at the State Capitol Building in Pierre through October.
Submissions are divided among categories determined by grade level:
- Kindergarten-Grade 2
- Grade 3-5
- Grade 6-8
- Grade 9-12
A jury of professional South Dakota artists serve as judges for the competition.
Top-ranked pieces from each division are selected for the annual Governor’s Student Art Exhibition which is on display at the State Capitol Building in Pierre through October.
Submissions are divided among categories determined by grade level:
- Kindergarten-Grade 2
- Grade 3-5
- Grade 6-8
- Grade 9-12
