Events

The Custer Area Arts Council supports or promotes:

• Burning Beetle

• Bark Beetle Blues

• Custer Air Guitar - May 10, 2025
• Artists in Schools & Communities

• Touring Artists

• Summer Music Series
• Custer Community Theater
• Kids Rock Custer

• Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song Project
• Custer Herd Painted Buffalo
• Custer County Courthouse Art Gallery - ongoing

• Custer High School sound system

We partner with local schools, other arts

councils, the City of Custer, & Custer County

Courthouse Art Gallery to promote art & artists.

We award small grants for approved projects.

Experience an unforgettable evening of art, flavor, and engaging conversation! We’re thrilled to partner with renowned artist Dick Termes of Spearfish, SD, for a night of creativity, inspiration, and entertainment. Join us on May 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM at The Custer Beacon (351 Washington St., Custer, SD) for an enriching celebration of artistry and community.

Celebrate the residency of Farah Siraj at a FREE open concert PRESENTED BY CHAUTAUQUA CRAFTSMEN & ARTISANS OF THE BLACK HILLS at Hot Springs Mueller Civic Center, Sunday, May 4, 2:30 PM

Farah Siraj is scheduled to present a full week of public events in Hot Springs AND CUSTER, SD - April 28-May 4, including events at the Pine Hills Retirement Community, The Space, and the Chautauqua Artisans Market.

Chautauqua Craftsmen & Artisans of the Black Hills

Hot Springs, SD | April 28-May 4, 2025

Custer Area Arts Council - Custer, SD

Belly Dancing Workshop at the Custer Library/Pine Room, 4pm on April 30

Named Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress, Farah Siraj balances a career that spans the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. As a humanitarian, Farah focuses on raising awareness about the consequences of war and violence, and advocates for women’s rights, refugee rights and animal rights.

Elders’ Wisdom
Children’s Song Project

This winter, both Custer Elementary and Hermosa Schools held their annual events celebrating the rich tradition of the Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song Project.

Custer Elementary honored Joyce Hand and Jim Coates, while Hermosa School recognized Linda Hasselstrom and Jim Kelly for their contributions to the project.

To learn more about the classes and the talented songwriters involved, visit the Elders' Wisdom, Children’s Songwebsite at EWCS South Dakota.

The Custer Area Arts Council is proud to sponsor this meaningful event, which fosters creativity and connection between generations.

Events

Elders’ Wisdom Children’s Song Project

Elders’ Wisdom
Children’s Song Project