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Horse Barn Hours
November through April
Wednesday - Sunday, Noon to 4:00 pm
Closed December
May through October
Monday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday noon to 5
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Horse Barn Arts Center
Exhibits Calendar
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Hot Chocolate
January 5 - 27, 2008
This first exhibit in the cold, dead month of January will feature the warmth of BROWN.
All media will be represented in this open call to regional artists -- and the hot
chocolate pot will be on for visitors all month long!
Artist Reception: Sunday, January 13, 1:00 to 3:00
Portfolio Gallery: Reflections
On display through January 14 will be individual school winners of the PTA-sponsored "Reflections" art competition for grades
kindergarten through 12. The program theme for 2007-2008 is "I Can Make A Difference By...". After being judged to determine city winners, those winning
pieces of art will go on to Aberdeen to be judged at the state level of competition. Winners there go on to the national competition.
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Augustana College Art Exhibit
January 30 - March 2, 2008
This exhibit of Augustana college fine arts student work features drawing, painting, and several
three-dimensional works.
Portfolio Gallery: Renee Marie Boutwell
Graduate Fine Arts student from the University of South Dakota exhibits her colorful abstracts.
Artist Reception -- Both Exhibits: Sunday, February 10, 1-3 pm
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Eighth Annual Regional High School Exhibit
March 5 - March 30, 2008
Sponsored by: 
Students
from area high schools submit their best works; then the combined
exhibit is judged for awards. A Visitor's Choice Award will also be given, so stop in and look over this fun exhibit!
Artist Reception & Awards: Sunday, March 30, 2008, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, with the Award Ceremony beginning at 2:30 pm.
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Xtreme Quilts
April 1 - 27, 2008
Sponsored by: 
Invitational show for area quilt artists. Come in and admire unique, original artwork done not by painting, but by stitching.
Portfolio Gallery: John Shrader
John has just recently returned from studying overseas, and this exhibit features many of the works
he completed there.
Artist Reception -- Both Exhibits: Friday, April 4, 2008, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
(Part of First Friday Events)
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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.
Portfolio Gallery: Jim Sexton
This is a first exhibit of Sexton's watercolors in the Horse Barn Arts Center.
Artist Reception -- Both Exhibits: Friday, May 2, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
(Part of First Friday Events)
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IMPROMPTU
June 3 -- 29, 2008
Artists who have previously exhibited in the Horse Barn have been asked to come back during June. An eclectic assemblage of different art media.
Portfolio Gallery: Members Only
This first annual exhibit is open only to artists who are current members of the Sioux Empire Arts
Council.
Artist Reception -- Both Exhibits: First Friday -- June 6, 5 - 8 pm
(Part of First Friday Events)
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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.
Portfolio Gallery: It's All in the Game
This exhibit pairs sports-related themes as captured by local and regional artists.
Artist Reception -- Both Exhibits: Friday, August 1, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
(Part of First Friday Events)
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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.
Portfolio Gallery: Jayne Erickson, Photography
This exhibit features the photographic work of local artist Jayne Erickson!
Artist Reception -- Both Exhibits: Sunday, August 10, 1-3 pm
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Nomadic Project
September 3 -- 28, 2008
Sponsored by: 
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.
Portfolio Gallery: Carla Wormington
This is a solo exhibit featuring Wormington's bold and colorful works.
Artist Reception -- Both Exhibits: Friday, September 5, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
(Part of First Friday Events)
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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
(Part of First Friday Events)
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To receive invitations for any of these shows, please email your
contact information to
director@siouxempireartscouncil.com
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Artist Opportunities
Artists: Artist Buttons next to specific exhibits will bring up the "Call to Artists" for that particular
exhibit.
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2008 Barn Activities
2008 Exhibits
Jan 5 - 27
Hot Chocolate
and
REFLECTIONS Contest Entries
Jan 31-Mar 2
Regional SD College Art
and
Renee Marie Boutwell
Mar 5 - Mar 30
Eighth Annual High School Exhibit
April 1 - 27
Xtreme Quilts
and
John Shrader
April 29 - June 1
Water Water Everywhere
and
Jim Sexton
June 3 - 29
IMPROMPTU
and
Members Only
July 1 - Aug 3
Artist League-New Works III
and
It's All in the Game
Aug 5 - Sep 3
Center for Active Generations
September 4 - 28
Nomadic Project
and
Carla Wormington
Sep 30 - Nov 2
Tenth Annual Juried Competition
Nov 5 - 30
Abstractions
and
Dakota MasterWorks Winners
December 1-December 30
BARN CLOSED!
December 31
First Night Warming Station
Other
Open mic Poetry readings every third Tuesday
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Spinning Sundays every second Sunday
Noon to 4:00pm
SD Rosemaler's Meetings first and third Mondays
10:00am to 2:00pm
Watercolor Group every 4th Tuesday
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Writing Group every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Other Events
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