 For Immediate Release: February 18, 2025
Join Our Community in Reflecting at Reflect the Newest Photography Competition and Exhibition at the Dahl Rapid City, SD — The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is excited to introduce Reflect, the community’s newest photography competition and exhibition inspired by the Latin term "Reflectere," meaning "to bend back," Reflect invited talented photographers to explore themes of reflection in both literal and metaphorical ways. Our community is filled with a plethora of talented photographers showcasing their talents at the Dahl Arts Center with an opening reception on March 13 from 5-7pm. Admission to the galleries is always free! Photographers of all skill levels, from hobbyists to professionals submitted their interpretations of reflection—whether through natural reflections in water or glass, or deeper expressions of community, identity, and personal growth. The jury of acclaimed local photographers selected Photographs in three distinct categories: Youth (18 and under), Adult Amateur/Hobbyist (over 18), and Adult Experienced/Professional (over 18). Prizes for each category are as follows:
Selected Artists Adult Experienced/Professional: Amber Christians | Pretzel, Summer’s Reflection & Sunset Silhouette Bailey Sadowsky | Bright Future Chris Yushta | Adventure Awaits & Parameters of Sight Deb. Hayes Zimmerman | Sunrise Reflected in the Falling Snow Ellen Larson | A Line of Transition Erica Harvey | Alaskan Rush Hour Heidi Stefanich | Grief, Reflected – If Only & Grief, Reflected – Why Leith Sandness | Seeing Double, Waves of Fire & Web of Iridescence Martin Tarby | Bighorn Face-Off, Eye of the Big Horn & Placid Pintail Mike Magda | Rocket Launch Over Avila Bay Rebecca DeWitt | Into the Light & Sylvan Fall Sierra Hopp | Embraced by the Unknown, Grounded & Hiding Behind the Fog Teresa Hofer | Bear Butte Migrating Pelicans & The Pleiades Reflection Nebula in the Constellation of Taurus the Bull Adult Amateur/Hobbyist: Dolores Henson | Ripples of Introspection Dustie Clements | Reflection of Music Glenda Nixon | Ice and Clouds Hafiza Farzami | The Magic of a Mountain in a Lake Julie Stoll | Temple Reflection Kathie O’Donnell | Reflecting of an Emotion Linda Foster | What Lies Ahead Sarah Ludes | Daydreaming Sheila Johnson | Fisherman’s Paradise Stephen Nixon | Labyrinth Tara Burian | Echo of Elegance Todd Schweiger | ‘Nuff Reflection for Ya, Effigy Walk, I am in There Somewhere, Shining-esque & Mille Lac Galaxy Youth: Anna Haeder | Gathering Gavin Johnson | Electric Chill Jace Masko | Reflection Levi Brooks | Crest Fallen & Hidden Histories Lexi Foster | Thoughts Far and Away Madelyn Lein | Beneath the Bending Branches, On the Fence & Your Move Ryder Burian | Golden Hour’s Embrace & The Art of Icicles “We’re excited to see our community’s creativity shine through Reflect,” said Jeannie Larson, Assistant Curator at RCAC. “This exhibition provides an inspiring new way to share stories and perspectives, honoring photography’s unique role in capturing the world around us and within us.” The reception and awards for the Reflect exhibition will be held on March 13 from 5-7pm. All exhibition openings at the Dahl are free and open for the community to attend. For additional details, please visit thedahl.org/reflect. ### For More Information: Maggie Lepa-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.