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
Art With Wolves – NSU Day of Champions!
May 2nd @ 9:00-11:30
Malchow Plaza
3rd Annual Art with Wolves: A morning of FREE art and fun for kids and families downtown! Whether you have little NSU Wolves sports fans or
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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
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We are thrilled to announce that our very own Grace Chipman has accepted the offer of Executive Director at the Aberdeen Area Arts Council!














