Portfolio Gallery: John Shrader
John has just recently returned from studying overseas, and this exhibit features many of the works
he completed there.
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Water, Water Everywhere!
April 29 -- June 1, 2008
This is an open exhibit for regional artists, featuring works depicting water --
rainfalls, landscapes with water, rivers, oceans, lakes, underwater scenes, anything water-related. All media.
Artist Reception -- Friday, May 2, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Portfolio Gallery: Jim Sexton
This is a first exhibit of Sexton's watercolors in the Horse Barn Arts Center.
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Artfalls Preview Exhibit
June 3 -- 29, 2008
Sponsored by: 
Artists juried in to Artfalls 2008 display their works during the month
before the Artfalls Fine Arts Festival, to be held
the last weekend of June -- June 28 and 29 -- here in Falls Park. All types of media will be represented. Watch for demonstration schedule for ArtFalls weekend in the Horse Barn -- SD Rosemalers,
SD Woodcarvers, China Painters, Spinners, and the Crossthreads Fiber Guild.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 28, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Portfolio Gallery: Members Only
This first annual exhibit is open only to artists who are current members of the Sioux Empire Arts
Council.
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Sioux Falls Artist League Presents "New Works III"
July 1 -- August 3, 2008
This annual exhibit of the Sioux Falls Artists League again exhibits the versatility
and wide range of artistic expression as member artists working in all media will be represented -- stop in to see works of the largest artist
organization in the area.
Artist Reception: Friday, August 1, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Portfolio Gallery: It's All in the Game
This exhibit pairs sports-related themes as captured by local and regional
artists. Watch for some fun activities to correspond to this exhibit!
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Center for Active Generations
August 5 -- September 1, 2008
Sponsored by: 
It has been two years since the Center for Active Generations exhibited their art
in the Horse Barn. While several of their members are active volunteers and artists at the Horse Barn, this is the occasion for all the Center members to
show off the great art they create all year round.
Artist Reception: Sunday, August 10, 1-3 pm
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Nomadic Project
September 3 -- 28, 2008
View all 50 states in paintings done by Kristin Abraham in her journey across America
with husband Alfonso Llamas. This artistic rendition will give viewers in the community a new view of this country, and help them to discover that the nation's unity
lies in celebrating its diversities.
Artist Reception: Friday, September 5, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Portfolio Gallery: Carla Wormington
This is a solo exhibit featuring Wormington's bold and colorful works.
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Tenth Annual Juried Competition
September 30 - November 2, 2008
Sponsored by: 
Artists
from a four-state region are invited to participate in this annual
exhibit. Final exhibit is judged for cash prizes which will be
awarded at the artist reception.
Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony: Friday, October 3, 5:00 to 9:00 pm; Awards Program at 7:00 pm
This night is also the Fine Arts Trolley Tour, highlighting galleries and art studios from the Washington Pavilion to the Horse Barn in Falls Park.
Portfolio Gallery: Dakota MasterWorks
Winners of the Dakota MasterWorks competition will be featured in the Portfolio Gallery October 16 through November 18. For more information on
Dakota MasterWorks, go to
South Dakota Health Care Association.
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Abstractions
November 5 - November 30, 2008
This open call to regional artists will feature abstract works in all media.
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
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To receive invitations for any of these shows, please email your
contact information to
director@siouxempireartscouncil.com
