Our Mission

The Aberdeen Area Arts Council enriches community life through the arts by connecting, sponsoring, and encouraging art opportunities through education and experiences.

Featured Event

Arts in the Park June 20-21, 2026 @ Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Melgaard Park
For over forty years, exhibitors have lined the pavement within Melgaard Park with their handcrafted wares on the third full weekend in June. Each year, this juried event attracts exhibitors
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Featured Gallery

Midwest Nice Current physical location is the JFAC Gallery at NSU
Midwest Nice Art is a collective cofounded by Epiphany Knedler and Tim Rickett in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Grounded in traditional Midwestern values, the collective integrates virtual and physical practices to support emerging and underrepresented artists.

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From Our Blog

Executive Director, Grace August 22, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Grace Chipman has accepted the offer of Executive Director at the Aberdeen Area Arts Council!
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