MITCHELL — The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) is proud to announce the 10th Annual State Visual Arts Competition and Gallery, set to take place at the Ramkota in Sioux Falls.
This milestone event will bring together the artistic prowess of students from 36 schools across the state, featuring over 350 unique pieces that highlight the diverse and creative talents of South Dakota’s young artists.
This year’s gallery promises to captivate art enthusiasts and the general public alike, providing a display of the creativity and innovation present in South Dakot’s high schools. The free and open-to-the-public gallery aims to celebrate the accomplishments of these budding artists and offers an opportunity for the community to engage with and appreciate their exceptional works.
Several Mitchell students will have entries featured at the event.
- Sawyer Stoebner, crafts, “My Childhood Peacock”
- Dailyn Kiner, digital media/graphic design, “Commander: Death of Many”
- Johnathan “Cleo” Van Meter, drawing, “Yeti Crab”
- Rachel Ziegeldorf, drawing (colored), “Sister”
- Max Bruguier, functional ceramics, “The Beautiful Duckling”
- Dailyn Kiner, mixed media, “Views”
- Dailyn Kiner, painting (oil and acrylic), “Collida”
- Jonathan “Cleo” Van Meter, painting (watercolor), “Ered Gorgoroth”
- Lily Young, photography, “”Frozen in the Fog”
- Elizabeth Mick, printmaking, “Graphic Days”
- Katelyn Ahlers, three-dimensional (3D), “You Cannot Fix Me Because I Am Not Broken”
- Sawyer Stoebner, traditional culture art, “Sun and Moon”
The gallery opening will be held Friday, March 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The gallery exhibition will be held Saturday, March 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As a special addition to this year’s festivities, the first sanctioned State Art Wars competition will be held at the Ramkota on Saturday, March 16. This exciting event will showcase the competitive spirit of South Dakota’s young artists, allowing them to put their skills to the test in a friendly yet challenging environment.
The SDHSAA State Visual Arts Competition and Gallery has become a highlight in the cultural calendar of South Dakota, and this 10th edition promises to be an extraordinary celebration of artistic talent, collaboration, and creative expression. Attendees can expect to witness a wide range of mediums, styles, and techniques as students unleash their imagination and showcase their artistic abilities.
For more information, please visit
www.sdhsaa.com/activity/visual-arts
or contact brooks.bowman@sdhsaa.com.
Erik Kaufman joined the Mitchell Republic in July of 2019 as an education and features reporter. He grew up in Freeman, S.D., graduating from Freeman High School. He graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1999 with a major in English and a minor in computer science. He can be reached at ekaufman@mitchellrepublic.com.
