Find your Place in the Arts!

At the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC), we believe in the transformative power of the arts to uplift individuals and unite communities. If you're passionate about fostering connections between people and art, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

At RCAC, we're dedicated to cultivating an environment guided by our core values, which shape our relationships, programs, and workplace culture:
  • Accessible: We strive to make the arts accessible to all, breaking down barriers and creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome to participate and engage.
  • Collaborative: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We believe in the power of teamwork and partnerships to amplify our impact and enrich our creative endeavors.
  • Community-Centered: Our work is deeply rooted in serving and celebrating our community. We are committed to listening to the needs and aspirations of the people we serve and designing programs that reflect and uplift our community's diverse voices and experiences.
  • Inspiring: We aim to inspire creativity, curiosity, and wonder through our programs and initiatives. Whether it's through exhibitions, performances, or educational activities, we strive to spark imagination and ignite a lifelong love for the arts.

Thank you for considering joining our team at RCAC. If you're passionate about making a difference through the arts and align with our values, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our current job openings and take the next step toward a rewarding career with us!

​Open Positions

Executive Director
Working closely with a motivated staff and the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the Arts Council’s chief administrator, overseeing operations, staffing, programming, fund development, financial management, and strategic planning—while, crucially, acting as the organization’s public ambassador and the community’s primary arts advocate, cultivating relationships between the RCAC and area stakeholders. 
Job Description (PDF)

Call for Artists - Just Us Mural Project (JUMP) Workshop Artists
JUMP relies on local artists to lead group mural projects in support of participants in the county's Juvenile Diversion program. Artists may contract for multiple 10-day or 3-day workshops (90-minutes per day) over a 16-month grant period. 
Job Description (PDF)

Interested but don't see the right position for you?

​Please email us your resume for future opportunities.

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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