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CURRENT & Upcoming EXHIBITIONS

NEW ART ON ROTATION

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

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Darrel Nelson
​06.06.25 - 09.06.25
Ruth Brennan Gallery

Portals and Shrines: Seeing the World From Here is a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Darrel Nelson, on view in the Ruth Brennan Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center from June 6 through September 6, 2025. Nelson’s work fuses handcrafted wood forms, natural elements, and symbolic references into surreal assemblages that feel both ancient and futuristic. With titles like Featherweight, Geoscope, and Cerebreliquary, each piece invites viewers into a space of wonder, reflection, and curiosity. These sculptural works transform everyday materials into evocative objects that spark internal dialogue and ask us to see the world—and ourselves—from new perspectives.
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The exhibition opens with a public reception on Thursday, June 6, from 5 to 7pm, featuring an artist talk at 5:45pm. Guests can enjoy a beer and wine bar (cash and card accepted), light refreshments, and the opportunity to meet the artist and purchase original artwork. Admission is free and all are welcome.

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Permanent Impressions
​​06.06.25 - 08.23.25
Denise Du Broy Gallery & Inez + Milton Shaver Gallery

This fresh installation of the Rapid City Arts Council’s Permanent Collection showcases a dynamic selection of regional and contemporary artworks that reflect the cultural identity and creative spirit of our community. Featuring both longstanding favorites and recent acquisitions, the exhibition offers a broad view of the artists who have shaped—and continue to shape—the visual landscape of the Black Hills and beyond.
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Visitors are invited to explore the depth and diversity of the collection, which represents a wide range of media, styles, and voices. Whether discovering a piece for the first time or reconnecting with a familiar work, this exhibition celebrates the RCAC’s ongoing commitment to preserving and presenting meaningful art for the public.

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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

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Artists of the Black Hills
06.20.25 - 09.20.25
Sen. Adelstein & Lynda K. Clark Gallery
Opening Reception: June 20 | 5-7pm

​This final exhibition marks the culminating chapter of the Artists of the Black Hills, a juried group of professional visual artists dedicated to celebrating and promoting the arts across the Black Hills region of South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska. For nearly two decades, this collective has fostered artistic excellence and regional pride. The exhibition features a compelling range of works—from traditional landscapes and sculpture to contemporary explorations in mixed media—each reflecting the creative spirit and cultural richness of the American West. As the group concludes its journey, this farewell show honors their lasting impact on the arts in our region.

Northern Plains Watercolor Society
​08.29.25 - 10.25.25
Denise Du Broy Gallery & Inez + Milton Shaver Gallery

Opening Reception: September 12 | 5-7pm


Deborah Mitchell
​09.12.25 - 11.15.25
Ruth Brennan Gallery


John Peters
​​09.26.25 - 12.06.25
Sen. Adelstein & Lynda K. Clark Gallery

The purpose of the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is to champion the power of art to bring all kinds of people together, making art more accessible, more integral and more inspiring for the communities we serve.​ RCAC was established by community leaders in 1968 and officially partnered with the city in 1974 to manage the Dahl Arts Center and expand arts and cultural resources. RCAC creates and supports diverse programming in exhibitions, performances, and educational classes. Supported by individual donors and organizations such as the Black Hills Area Community Foundation, John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the South Dakota Arts Council through the South Dakota Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, and others, RCAC is committed to enriching the community's artistic and cultural experiences.
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