New Wildlife Photography Exhibit Invites Viewers to Slow Down: “Rush-less in Rushmore” Opens at the Dahl Arts Center

For Immediate Release: June 25, 2025
New Wildlife Photography Exhibit Invites Viewers to Slow Down: “Rush-less in Rushmore” Opens at the Dahl Arts Center
 
Exhibition: Rush-less in Rushmore
Featured Artist: Ankit Negi
Exhibition Dates: 07.07.25 - 08.29.25
Reception Date: Thursday, July 17 | 5-6pm
Location: Bruce H Lien Cultural Café & Gallery, Dahl Arts Center

The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is proud to present the next Emerging Visual Artist (EVA) exhibition, featuring photographer Ankit Negi of Currylab Captures. His exhibition, Rush-less in Rushmore, will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from July 7 through August 29. An artist reception will be held on Thursday, July 17 from 5-6pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

Born in the Himalayan foothills of India and now based in Rapid City, Ankit is a self-taught digital wildlife photographer whose work captures the unfiltered beauty of South Dakota’s native wildlife. With a strong emphasis on ethical and unbaited practices, his images reflect moments of survival, stillness, and connection in the wild. His recent projects include documenting bison births at Custer State Park and a current study on burrowing owls in Badlands National Park.

His EVA Exhibition invites viewers to slow down and experience the quiet space between subject and lens—challenging the fast pace often associated with wildlife photography and inviting deeper reflection.

This exhibition is part of RCAC’s Emerging Visual Artists (EVA) program at the Dahl. EVA supports visual artists looking to gain experience working with art galleries and exhibiting their works for the first time. RCAC's staff works with the artist through the process, from selecting works, getting critiques, pricing, writing a statement, and creating and promoting the exhibit. EVA is currently accepting applications for the 2025 season and encourages artists to submit proposals of original works. 

To learn more about the EVA visit rapidcityartscouncil.org/emerging-visual-artists.

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For More Information:
Maggie Lepa-Wince
Rapid City Arts Council
605.394.4101
[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.