Call for artists to create art for South Dakota State Buildings Program

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The South Dakota Arts Council is seeking submissions for the Art for State Buildings Program. South Dakota artists have until March 1, 2026, to submit purchase proposals for consideration.

The Art for State Buildings program was created for the purpose of creating a permanent collection for the State of South Dakota and exhibiting the work of talented South Dakota artists in areas of state government buildings with public access. Work purchased will be installed in public access areas of the Capitol and other state buildings in Pierre.

Any South Dakota artists whose body of work has contributed to the state’s cultural heritage and development are encouraged to submit their work. Artists may propose one artwork for purchase.

Proposals will be reviewed by an advisory committee to the South Dakota Arts Council.

Selection will be based on:

• Quality of the proposed work and relevance to the artist’s career;
• The artwork’s relevance to South Dakota’s environment, history, heritage, or culture;
• The applicant’s professional arts experience; and
• Physical attributes of the artwork regarding durability and safety in a public setting

Submissions must be received through the South Dakota Arts Council’s online Artwork Archive platform. The complete request for proposal and submission instructions are posted at https://artscouncil.sd.gov/directories/artstatebldgs.aspx. For assistance call 605-773-3102 or email sarah.carlson@state.sd.us.

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