Art of South Dakota

South Dakota, the 40th state of the United States, is known for its rich Native American heritage, stunning landscapes, and iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore.

Top 10 things to do in South Dakota
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cuyd5WfSS2M&t=1s

PHOTO REFERENCES

• The Happiness Function-SD
  https://thehappinessfxn.com/best-things-to-do-in-south-dakota/
• Bear County
  https://bearcountryusa.com/
• Mount Rushmore
  https://pngtree.com/freebackground/mount-rushmore-national-memorial_15945893.html
• Crazy Horse Memorial
  https://crazyhorsememorial.org/
• Custer State Park
  https://www.prmphotos.net/blog/2021/5/30/custer-state-park-wildlife
• Jewel Cave Animals
  https://www.nps.gov/jeca/learn/nature/animals.htm
• Wind Cave National Park
  https://www.nps.gov/wica/index.htm
• Landscapes of Badlands National Park
  https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=BE498700-0690-40FD-B271-B61609D8F671
• Wall Drug
  https://wereintherockies.com/wall-drug/
• Jackalope
  https://fotospot.com/attractions/south-dakota/wall-drug-jackalope
• Sturgis Motorycle Rally
  https://www.argusleader.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/2025/09/04/see-argus-leaders-favorite-photos-from-the-sturgis-motorcycle-rally/85892448007/
• Belle Fourche, South Dakota
  https://www.flickr.com/photos/145229933@N08/53193514230/in/photostream/
  
  
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All Virtual Artful Explorers events are one session (10 am -12:30 pm EST or 3:00 pm- 5:30 GMT) held on Saturdays.

*Please post your finished sketches to the Artful Explorers Facebook site. Be sure to add event title, your name, and the date.

Note: Artful Explorers are invited to follow the Facebook Page to stay up to date with events and announcements and to post their artworks to the Facebook Group, Instagram and Twitter using #ArtfulExplorers

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Email: artfulexplorers@gmail.com
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Facilitators of Artful Explorers:

• Theresa Smith
• Elizabeth Birkby
• Cecilia Evasco (Maricel)
• Dina Schlesinger
• Michael Skelly
• Carole Moon
• Emily Moon

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Web site design by Cecilia Evasco
Artful Explorers for October 10, 2026

Upcoming:  Art of Winnie the Pooh (10/17/26)