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The Visual Arts Center is South Dakota’s largest art museum, located in downtown Sioux Falls. Eight galleries showcase work from local and regional artists, internationally recognized creators and a dedicated focus on Northern Plains Tribal art. As an accredited museum through the American Alliance of Museums, the Visual Arts Center is committed to preserving and sharing art with visitors from across the region and around the world. New exhibitions open throughout the year, along with artist receptions, community programs and special events that give every visit something new to explore.

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Pioneer, Preservationist, Painter: The Artwork of George N. Ostrom

Pioneer, Preservationist, Painter: The Artwork of George N. Ostrom explores Ostrom’s artistic roots, military service and lasting contributions to the spirit of the American West.

The Journey: Artwork by David Sieh

This exhibition represents examples from the last 20 years of David Sieh’s career as an artist, showcasing years of experimentation with mark making and delighting in the medium of paint.

Lore: Artwork by Cameron Stalheim

Lore is a meditation on transformation, using shifting forms and unstable materials to explore the fluid, ever-changing nature of identity, the body and selfhood.

Through Their Eyes: Children’s Art in Times of War and Peace

Through Their Eyes: Children’s Art in Times of War and Peace juxtaposes hundreds of drawings from children in peaceful Sioux Falls, South Dakota with emotionally charged works from children in war-torn regions of Ethiopia.

54 Seasons of Storytelling: Celebrating Prairie Repertory Theatre

Through photographs, videos, costume sketches and behind-the-scenes materials, 54 Seasons of Storytelling: Celebrating Prairie Repertory Theatre explores the history and process of theatre-making.

Breakthrough ‘25 — A Sioux Falls Emerging Artist Showcase

Breakthrough ‘25, presented by Sioux Falls Stage and Gallery, features the rising talent of Sioux Falls, SD.

Inyan Wakan: Artwork by Marty Two Bulls

Inyan Wakan by Oglala Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. reflects the Black Hills’ layered history, from Lakota creation stories and gold mining to today’s scientific discovery at SURF.

From Whoville to Your TV: The Art of the Grinch

Through Chuck Jones’s expressive animation and Seuss’s timeless storytelling, visitors can explore the creative collaboration that gave the world the green Grinch, the tender-hearted Cindy Lou Who and the ever-faithful Max.

Exhibit at the Visual Arts Center

The Visual Arts Center is continually planning for future exhibitions and has opportunities for both professional and emerging artists.

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Past Exhibitions

The Visual Arts Center has been host to exhibitions ranging from noted South Dakota artists to Andy Warhol and Rodin.

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Artwork Available for Purchase

Several pieces in our Visual Arts Center are available for purchase. For more information or to purchase artwork, please click the button below.

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Visual Arts Center Facilities Report

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Book a Guided Tour With Our Curators!

See famous pieces of art through the eyes of our Visual Arts Center curators! Book a guided tour of our eight galleries today.

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Art Consulting

The Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion offers art consulting services that help transform spaces with meaningful, well-curated artwork. Our experts guide individuals, businesses and public institutions through selecting pieces that enhance their environments and support their goals.

SculptureWalk Visitor Center

The Washington Pavilion is proud to host the SculptureWalk Visitor Center in our second floor lobby near the entrance to the Visual Arts Center. Start your SculptureWalk experience here and explore the organization’s more than 20-year history. While you are inside, pick up a brochure, enjoy a cool drink or stop by The WP Café for a tasty lunch.

Children’s Studio

A creative space where kids can color, use chalk and make art through hands-on activities. Open during Visual Arts Center hours.

Paladino Hohm Sculpture Garden

The sculpture garden blends art and nature for an open-air experience. Stroll through the sculptures, unwind by the fountain or enjoy a small performance surrounded by native plants.

The Art Wall

Discover a rotating public art wall in the alley at Sixth Street and Dakota Avenue. Created in partnership with local artists, it brings fresh stories and bold creativity to downtown Sioux Falls.

Permanent Collection

The Visual Arts Center’s Permanent Collection features more than 1,600 works, including pieces by Adolf Dehn, Mark McGinnis, Frogman’s Press, South Dakota artists and a distinguished Tribal Art collection. Explore the collection at the kiosk, sponsored by the Mary Chilton DAR Foundation.

Cyclicality

Located near the north entrance, this large outdoor installation surrounds visitors with tall prisms that mirror the day and illuminate the night with vibrant color.

Rogers Clay Studio

Open Clay Studio gives you space to create at your own pace. Guests must be 15 or older and have completed a Washington Pavilion pottery class or have prior wheel experience. Clay is available for $14 per 12-pound bag. Bring your ideas and shape something new.