RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CALL FOR POP-UP ART IN A NEW INITIATIVE AT THE DAHL ARTS CENTER

For Immediate Release: March 26, 2024
RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CALL FOR POP-UP ART IN A NEW INITIATIVE AT THE DAHL ARTS CENTER

RAPID CITY, SD – The Rapid City Arts Council today announced its inaugural call for pop-up exhibitions, introducing a new opportunity for local artists to present different types of artwork in a unique format at the Dahl Arts Center.

The pop-up initiative aims to share non-traditional creative endeavors by local artists with the Black Hills community. Installations can feature a wide array of media, including videography, sound, performance art, as well as traditional forms such as oil painting, mixed media, and calligraphy. The program aims to show off the breadth of creativity of the region.

Pop-Ups can be hosted in various locations within the Dahl Art Center, including the main lobby or other sites on the Dahl campus. The debut pop-up exhibition, “Barbie Dahl,” held in August 2023, featured artist Bob Miller's collection of pop culture art utilizing Barbies in photogram processes, this pop-up was inspired by the blockbuster film, Barbie, that took over the cultural conversation. 

The Rapid City Arts Council invites artists to propose their non-traditional projects. Noah Geiger, Curator and Gallery Director at the Dahl, encourages interested artists to reach out for support or to discuss their ideas for a proposal. If you have a bold artistic vision, or a new direction, and are looking for a platform to test it out or share it with the community, we want to hear from you! Submissions will be reviewed by the Rapid City Arts Council's Exhibits Committee.

Artists are encouraged to submit proposals by May 15th, 2024, for consideration in the summer and fall exhibition calendars. Proposals can be submitted online or via email to [email protected].

For more information, visit thedahl.org/exhibit or contact Noah Geiger at 605.394.4101 x2 as well as, [email protected].

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Maggie Jean Wince
Rapid City Arts Council
Phone: 605.394.4101 x5
[email protected]

The mission of the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is to champion inclusive, innovative, and inspiring arts opportunities to enrich the communities we serve. This organization was founded in 1968 by visionary artists and art enthusiasts, and in 1987, RCAC became the official partner in expanding the city’s arts and cultural resources. Since 1974, RCAC has been the proud steward of the Dahl Arts Center (thedahl.org), a civic resource owned by the City of Rapid City. RCAC is dedicated to advocating for the arts and amplifying the artistic voices of the region and offers a wide range of public arts programs, including exhibitions, live performances, and educational classes. This important work is made possible through the generous contributions of individual donors and organizations including the Black Hills Area Community Foundation, John T. Vucurevich Foundation, South Dakota 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 Rapid City Arts Council and the Dahl Arts Center are located at 713 7th St in Downtown Rapid City. The center is open from Monday to Saturday, between 10 am and 5 pm and admission is free. Learn more at rapidcityartscouncil.org.