Winter Art Camps at the Dahl
January 21 | 9am-3pm

Join us for a magical day of creativity as young artists design their own winter wonderland in a handmade snow globe! Participants will sketch, build, and decorate their dioramas using materials like cotton, natural elements, and small figurines, bringing their unique winter scenes to life. The day includes fun activities, storytelling, and a mini gallery walk to showcase their creations. Let your child's imagination sparkle this winter—sign up now!

Apply Now for the 2025 Arts Investment Fund Grant

AIF provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enrich the community through arts education and rich artistic and cultural experiences, enhancing the quality of life for Rapid City residents.
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In 2025, the funding available through the Arts Investment Fund for open applicants has tripled!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Let's Read Together

The Bear by Andrew Krivak is a novel about a father and daughter living in harmony with nature in a world where humanity has vanished. The father teaches his daughter survival skills, but after his death, she embarks on a journey to honor his wishes. Along the way, a bear guides and protects her, sharing lessons about strength, resilience, and the interconnectedness of life.​

The book is both a survival story and a meditation on the beauty of the natural world. It encourages readers to reflect on humanity's impact on the planet and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Its poetic language and thoughtful themes make it a powerful, reflective read for our community

A DONATION OF $19.74 EMPOWERS CREATIVITY

We rely on donations and memberships to support free gallery exhibitions, arts programming, and community events in 2025.
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If you're able, consider donating $19.74 to support arts in culture in our community! Why that specific amount, you ask? It’s a nod to the year the Dahl first opened its doors--1974, marking 50 years of art and community!

OUR MISSION
We champion the power of art to bring all kinds of people together, making art more accessible, more integral and more inspiring for the communities we serve.​

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL

The Rapid City Arts Council staff and Board of Directors thanks the City of Rapid City for continuously supporting our mission and the arts. The generosity of our many volunteers, donors, and members drives our mission to champion inclusive, innovative and inspiring arts opportunities to enrich the communities we serve.  Additional support comes from the South Dakota Community Foundation, Black Hills Community Foundation, and the South Dakota Arts Council with funds from the State of South Dakota through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Dahl Arts Center is a municipal facility of the City of Rapid City and is managed by the Rapid City Arts Council on behalf of the Rapid City community.
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