 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2023
Rapid City Arts Council Presents Dual Exhibition: Weeds and Wildflowers of South Dakota by Barbara Sparks and Quilted Landscapes by Tonna Zieske RAPID CITY, SD – The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is pleased to announce the concurrent exhibitions of "Weeds and Wildflowers of South Dakota" by Barbara Sparks and "Quilted Landscapes" by Tonna Zieske at the Dahl Arts Center. These exhibits will run from November 17, 2023, through February 17, 2024. Weeds and Wildflowers of South Dakota by Barbara Sparks Barbara Sparks, a renowned watercolor artist from Sioux Falls, invites art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of South Dakota's landscapes. Inspired by her journeys through the backroads during the pandemic, Barbara's exhibition captures the essence of wildflowers found near Rapid City. The exhibition will be within the Milton and Inez Shaver Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center with an opening reception on November 17 from 5-7pm, including an artist's talk at 6:00pm. Barbara Sparks, originally a potter, transitioned to watercolor in 2002. She co-founded the Great Plains Watercolor Society and has been dedicated to painting and teaching since her involvement in the Artist in Residence program at Avera Cancer Institute. Quilted Landscapes by Tonna Zieske Works by Tonna Zieske, a self-taught fabric artist and Rapid City local, will be featured in "Quilted Landscapes," an exhibition in the Denise Du Broy Gallery. This exhibition features Tonna's unique quilted artworks that have been nationally recognized and are inspired by her photographic experiences throughout the four seasons in rural South Dakota. Tonna's quilts, resembling paintings from a distance, showcase her technique of using repositionable adhesive, cotton batik fabrics, and a stationary home sewing machine. The arts council will host an opening reception on November 17 from 5-7pm, with the artist scheduled to speak about her works at 5:45 pm. ## Media Contact: Maggie Jean Wince Marketing Director, Rapid City Arts Council Phone: 605.394.4101 x3 Email: [email protected]
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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.