The South Dakota Arts Council will provide support for grants and special arts initiatives totaling $1.45 million in fiscal year 2022.
“The arts make our South Dakota communities better, and we’re thrilled to be able to support projects and organizations that celebrate culture, enhance education, connect us with our neighbors, and bring joy to all of our lives,” said SDAC Executive Director Patrick Baker. “In the coming year, we’re awarding grant funds to more than 200 events and programs in every area of the state, and we can’t wait to see South Dakotans out enjoying the arts again.”
Grants awarded to artists total approximately $223,000 and include five artist fellowships; 10 artist career development grants; five traditional arts apprenticeship grants; one artist collaboration grant; two artist project grants; and 32 touring artist grants. These grants contribute to the artists’ professional development and reward their commitment to live and work in the state. Touring Arts grants also provide South Dakotans the opportunity to attend quality performances and exhibitions in small towns throughout the state.
Grant awards to 72 organizations total about $722,000 supporting arts projects, operations, and statewide arts initiatives. Additionally, $118,000 has been awarded to support 156 weeks of artist residencies in school, healthcare and community settings. The grants assist arts and community organizations in developing and sustaining important arts and cultural projects in their communities and provide employment opportunities for artists and arts administrators.
Special initiatives and activities funding totaling approximately $385,000 will support programs such as arts education, public awareness, traditional arts, technical assistance, professional development, creative aging, excursion grants, Poetry Out Loud, Art for Life and Art for State Buildings.
Below are grant recipients in central South Dakota. See the complete list of grant recipients on the SDAC website.
Pierre
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Capital Area Counseling Services, Inc: $1,500.00. Project Grant supports the organization’s efforts to bring the Hegg Brothers Holiday Jam event to Pierre in December.
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Georgia Morse Middle School: $1,200.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
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Pierre Players, Inc.: $5,119.00. Arts Challenge Grant supports the year-round season of Pierre Players Community Theatre.
Fort Pierre
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Jim Szana Trio: $2,380.00. Touring Arts Grant supports the group’s tour of South Dakota non-profit organizations.
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Stanley County GOLD Program/CYI: $1,200.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
Chamberlain
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St. Joseph’s Indian School: $1,800.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
Eagle Butte
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Cheyenne River Youth Project: $28,766.00. Arts Challenge Grant supports access to arts, arts education, and creative spaces that will nurture youth and lead them toward a more prosperous, healthy future through positive self-expression, exploration of identity, and critical job and life skills.
Faulkton
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Faulkton School: $3,000.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
Ipswich
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Holy Cross School Foundation: $600.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
Kadoka
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Kadoka Area School District: $4,000.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
Kimball
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Kimball Elementary: $600.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
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Kimball Junior/High School: $600.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
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Kimball School District, Grass Ranch: $600.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
Murdo
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Jones County School District: $600.00 plus artist travel. Artists in Schools & Communities residency grant supports artists-in-residence activities for sponsor organization.
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