Your Community Art Studio

Join other local artists in sharing and creating in a community art studio space. All artistic mediums and art forms welcome!
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OAS amenities:
  • ample community studio space 
  • easels, tables, chairs
  • multiple sinks
  • storage lockers and cabinets
  • limited/varying supplies
  • library of art books

Participation in OAS:
  • First-time users must complete the OAS Orientation with an RCAC Education staff member or OAS Volunteer.
  • Check in at the front desk (Kansas City Street Entrance).
  • OAS Membership is currently in the works, but if you want to create art at the Dahl, we have space for you!
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To schedule your OAS Orientation, purchase an RCAC Membership, or become an OAS Volunteer, contact:
Education Director | Email | 605-394-4101 x3

Live Model Drawing Class
Tuesdays | 5:30-8pm

This class is designed for intermediate and advanced artists looking to refine their skills in depicting the clothed human form. This class provides an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of anatomy, proportion, and perspective while working from a live model.

​Instructor, Carol Clarkson Howell, is a seasoned studio artist with a BA and MFA in design from the University of Washington. With decades of experience, she brings expertise and a passion for helping artists develop their craft.

Open Art Studio Schedule

The Kansas City Street Entrance is open Monday - Friday from 10am-4pm.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL

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.
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