 For Immediate Release: July 29, 2024
Exhibition Featuring Rising Teen Artist Coming to the Dahl Arts Center RAPID CITY, SD – Rapid City teen artist Santana L. Twiss, will be featured in an upcoming Emerging Visual Artists (EVA) exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center. Twiss’ show is set to open on July 29 and will be on display in the Dahl’s Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery through September 26, 2024. A reception and meet-and-greet with the artist will be held on Thursday, August 1 from 5-7pm. A passionate indigenous artist, Twiss, works with gouache, colored pencils, and other mediums, aiming to spread her art throughout the community and beyond. Through this exhibit, Twiss explores the theme of cultural identity. Her work has been featured in several local and regional art contests and an all-state competition. "I create artwork based on my culture. I believe it is important to maintain a sense of my cultural heritage and the stories that come with it. I would like for my art to show that I have a passion for such," said Santana Twiss. EVA, a program of the Rapid City Arts Council, offers visual artists an opportunity to exhibit their work in a gallery for the first time. Twiss was selected for the EVA program for her exceptional talent and dedication to preserving her cultural heritage through art. For more information about the Emerging Visual Artists program and how to apply, please visit our website. ### For More Information: Maggie Jean Wince Rapid City Arts Council 605.394.4101 x5 [email protected] The purpose of the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is to 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. RCAC was established by community leaders in 1968 and officially partnered with the city in 1974 to manage the Dahl Arts Center and expand arts and cultural resources. RCAC creates and supports diverse programming in exhibitions, performances, and educational classes. Supported by individual donors and organizations such as the Black Hills Area Community Foundation, John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the South Dakota Arts Council through the South Dakota Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, and others, RCAC is committed to enriching the community's artistic and cultural experiences. Located at 713 7th St in Downtown Rapid City, the center offers free admission and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Discover more at rapidcityartscouncil.org.
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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.