The South Dakota Arts Council is seeking applications for its Art for State Buildings program.
Donor Name: South Dakota Arts Council
State: South Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists:
- Artists currently age 18 or older, who reside in South Dakota (or whose primary residence during the majority of their art career has been in South Dakota) are eligible.
- Artists whose artwork has already been purchased through this program are eligible, though preference may be given to artists new to the program.
- Artwork:
- One original artwork may be proposed. This program invests in real South Dakota artists who create original artworks that reflect our people, our land, our history, and our spirit. At this time, artwork generated via artificial intelligence (AI) is ineligible.
- Artwork proposed for completion in the future (proposed frame selections, etc.) is ineligible. There are no negotiations. Artwork must be completely finished, including framing if applicable, ready for installation, and available for purchase. Proof of these requirements should be represented in the photo submitted. If an artwork proposed is currently being exhibited and the artist chooses to sell the artwork while scoring is still underway for this program, the artwork is deemed ineligible and the artist cannot propose more artwork.
- Artwork that is framed (excluding paintings with wrapped canvas) must be professionally framed with paper backing, finished edge, glazed, archivally matted, etc.
- Artwork (including photography) printed on canvas wrap or adhered to glass/Plexiglass/acrylic is ineligible due to lack of durability required.
- Artwork that is to be wall-mounted must be wired for hanging; no brackets are allowed.
- Artwork must be original and two-dimensional or three dimensional in form. Reproductions are ineligible (e.g., a print reproduction of a painting will NOT be considered.)
- Artwork cannot depict images with reproduction rights not held by the artist.
- Artwork completed within the last five years may given preference by the selection committee.
- Artwork price should also include any costs in framing if applicable. There are no price negotiations.
For more information, visit Arts Council.
