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Hey all you out there… the Harvest Moon Festival is on the horizon! Mark October 24th on your calendar and plan to enjoy the day at the Harvest Moon Festival soaking in local crafts, vendors, craft projects and demonstrations, protraits, and bake sale delectables. Consession stand items will also be available throughout the event.
So get in touch with your creative side, learn about and see the work and products of many Deuel area home based businesses, and join the community at the Harvest Moon Festival!
Click here to download the poster: Harvest Moon Festival poster
The Clear Lake Courier had a great article about Dale Bandel, a local artist, on the front page of this week’s paper. The South Dakota Art Museum, located on the campus of SDSU, will be featuring Bandel’s artwork until December 13. Read on for more information.
The South Dakota Art Museum located on Medary Avenue in Brookings is pictured above. The museum’s hours are below.
- Mon-Fri 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm,
- Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm.
Visit the museum’s homepage at www.southdakotaartmuseum.com
Painting by Dale Bandel entitled “Self Portrait with Muse – the Artist’s Wife”
Attention area artists and art enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to spend a nice, relaxing weekend outdoors doing what yo
u love? If so, now is your chance! The Harvey Dunn Memorial Society has announced the date of the First Annual Plein Air Event.
August 14, 15, and 16, talented artists of all skill levels from all over the area will gather in DeSmet, SD to showcase their talents at the Plein Air Event. Utilizing the historic Ingalls Homestead in DeSmet, artists will be able to create beautiful masterpieces featuring the soft rolling plains and unique history of the area.
Not blessed with artistic talents? Not to worry! This event is still for you!! The Plein Air Event is open to the public, free of charge. Wander through the area, admiring the skills of everyone involved. Spectators will be able to converse with the artists, as well as enjoy the beautiful scenery and fun activities that the Ingalls Homestead has to offer. Also, the pieces created will be displayed throughout the weekend and will be available for purchase on Sunday morning at the Wet Sale (named for the still wet pieces of art being sold).
The Plein Air Event has been created in memory of Harvey Dunn, one of the most famous South Dakotans to ever walk the earth. Dunn, originally from DeSmet, SD, was responsible for showing the world what a farm boy from the midwest was capable of when he enrolled in the Chicago Art Institute. He completed the program, perfecting his already exceptional skill as an artist. He dedicated his life to teaching so others would be aware of their perhaps hidden talents.
The Prairie is My Garden
Harvey Dunn produced an unbelievable amount of paintings in his life, the most famous possibly being “The Prairie is My Garden.” During his life, he donated over 50 of his most beautiful creations to South Dakota State College, now South Dakota State University. After his death in 1952, his gift kept on giving. At the present time, the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings houses over 90 Harvey Dunn pieces.
With the legacy of Harvey Dunn living on, talented artists will now be able to join together for a weekend with canvases of all colors. If you are interested in participating, contact the Laura Ingalls Wilder Society to register in advance at 1-800-880-3383, or send an e-mail to laura@discoverlaura.org.
The Wet Sale will take place rain or shine, and will be held at the De Smet Super Deluxe Inn and Suites in case of inclement weather! For artists, an informational meeting will be held on Friday, August 14, and registration is free. Remember, if you are interested in participating in the art event, contact Cheryl or Diane with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Society at 1-800-880-3383 or send an e-mail to laura@discoverlaura.org.
The event is being sponsored by: Harvey Dunn Memorial Society, Ingalls Homestead, Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society, and the South Dakota Art Museum.
Hope to see you there for a weekend of painting in the sun!!
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