South Dakota Governor’s 11th Biennial Art Exhibition Artist Reception

The South Dakota Governor’s Biennial Art Exhibition was established in 2003 to recognize and encourage South Dakota artists, to promote the artistic identity of South Dakota, to celebrate the cultural heritage and future of South Dakota and to encourage a larger sense of community and connection across separate artistic communities within the state.

The biennial exhibitions are a snapshot of the tremendous quality and unique artistic creativity in the state at a specific point in time. Their accompanying catalogs serve as valuable permanent records that help to trace historical developments and connections within the state.

The biennial exhibit travels across the state to multiple venues and is organized through the collaborative efforts of statewide institutions. A juried show open to artists currently living and working in South Dakota, selections are made by a panel of representatives from each of the four exhibiting galleries and museums.

The Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center is the second stop for this 11th biennial exhibition. The South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings was the opening venue, and after its display here, the show will travel to the John A. Day Gallery at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion (Oct. 29-Nov. 14, 2025) and the Dahl Arts Center at the Rapid City Arts Council, Rapid City (Dec. 13, 2025-March 29, 2026).