 For Immediate Release: March 17, 2026
Russell Jensen Wins Best of Show in the Home in Focus Photography Competition at the Dahl Rapid City, SD -- The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is thrilled to announce that Russell Jensen received Best of Show for his piece Seeking Shelter in the Home in Focus Community Photography Exhibition. This year’s photography show and competition centered around South Dakota as home. Photographers of all skill levels were encouraged to submit for this exhibition that celebrates the beauty, stories, and spirit of this region and their sense of home, not just as a place or physical location, but as a feeling. The jurors for this year’s community photography competition were Allen Morris, Assistant Photography Professor at Black Hills State University, Tass Thacker, co-founder of Images from the World, and Eunice Straight Head, regional photographer. Together, these jurors selected 56 images out of over 200 entries to be on display at the Dahl until May 9, 2026! The show is divided into 3 categories: Adult Professional, Adult Amateur and Youth. Each of these categories has a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place award winner. The jurors also selected a Best of Show Award. Jeannie Larson, Gallery Director and Curator said, “This exhibition continues a 21-year tradition of bringing photographers from across the Black Hills community together. It’s a show I look forward to each year because it reminds us of the talented and thoughtful photographers we have in our region.” This year’s winners are: Best of Show: Russell Jensen, Seeking Selter Professional Category:
The RCAC encourages visitors to vote for their favorite for the Rapid City People’s Choice Award. Voting will end on May 9th. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit thedahl.org/photoshow. ### 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.
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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 Area 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.