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Living
Traditions: Dakota, Nakota, Lakota Art, a
traveling exhibit from the South Dakota State
Historical Society, will open the season at the
Nicollet Tower and Interpretive Center three miles
west of Sisseton on Highway #10. The exhibit will
begin May 1 and run through July 7, 2008. Tours for
school groups will be available during the month of
May. To arrange a tour, contact Jane Rasmussen at
605 698 3025 or e-mail the Nicollet Tower at
nicollettower@sissetonmuseums.org.
The Dakota,
Nakota and Lakota people of South Dakota have
produced beautiful art throughout their history.
Bringing out the beauty in everyday objects led to
strong traditions of decorative quillwork, beadwork,
painting, and carving. Dance and ceremonies also
have an important place in Sioux culture. Living
Traditions: Dakota, Nakota, Lakota Art showcases
artistic work done in three different time periods –
the nomadic hunting period, the reservation period,
and modern times. Text, photographs, and images of
objects from the museum collection are shown on
twenty text panels in five pop-up kiosks.
“The artwork
featured in this exhibit is outstanding,” said Jay
Vogt, South Dakota State Historical Society
Director. “Using visual art from different historic
periods shows how important traditions continue to
be a part of life today.” This exhibition was funded
by the South Dakota Heritage Fund and the State of
South Dakota and is sponsored locally by the
Heritage Museums of the Coteau des Prairies www.sissetonmuseums.org and
the Sisseton Arts Council
www.sissetonartscouncil.org
Living
Traditions: Dakota, Nakota, Lakota Art is one of
five kiosk exhibits available from the South Dakota
State Historical Society. For more
information about this exhibit and others that are
available, visit the website at
www.sdhistory.org or
contact Kate Higdon, Curator of Exhibits, Museum of
the South Dakota State Historical Society, 900
Governors Drive, Pierre, SD, 57501, telephone
605-773-4373, email
kathryn.higdon@state.sd.us
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Oral Interp showcase
on April 28 - More information to Come Soon
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QUADRE–THE
VOICE OF FOUR HORNS PERFORMS AT THE NICOLLET
INTERPRETIVE CENTER
(Sisseton,
SD) QUADRE–The
Voice of Four Horns, a California-based French horn
quartet
performs at the Nicollet Interpretive Center on
Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7 pm. Regarded as an
ensemble that "zaps the myth that classical stuff's
stuffy" (Birmingham News), the group presents
original compositions from its latest recording,
Citrus,
by ensemble members Nathan Pawelek and Daniel Wood
as well as music by Aaron Copland, J.S. Bach and
“Tiger Rag” composer, Nick LaRocca. Hear the horn
roar and see why the International Horn Call remarks
that their music features moments of “inspiration,
sorrow, silliness, love, virtuosic display, but
above all: just plain fun.”
Since 1998,
QUADRE has toured throughout the United States and
has been awarded nationally recognized music
residencies from the San Francisco Symphony &
Chamber Music America. In its ten-year history, the
ensemble has played more than 700 performances.
From the Mozart Festival in California to the Mobile
Symphony in Alabama; from the Manhattan School of
Music in New York to the Greater Grand Forks
Symphony in North Dakota, its repertoire features
classical works, the artists’ own original brass
music and arrangements connected with the group’s
wit, banter and humor.
With support from the
Sisseton Arts Council, QUADRE will visit Sisseton
High School and the Tiospa Zina Tribal School the
day of the performance. Artistic Director, Daniel
Wood, is especially looking forward to collaborating
with the drum class at the tribal school using his
Swedish alphorn. “Improvising with the students and
creating a new sound that has never been heard
before is a thrill,” he says, “that is incredible
rewarding.” Ensemble member, Nathan Pawelek, who
performed with the South Dakota Symphony Woodwind
Quintet and returns to Sisseton with QUADRE, is
looking forward to the performance at the Nicolette
Tower. “With its dramatic views, it is a wonderful
venue to share our music,” he says. His Quartet #1,
written while he was living in South Dakota and
based on his experiences, will be performed. A
portion of the piece is based on a composing project
he did with the Sisseton High School band in 2002.
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PHOTO GALLERY OF PAST EVENTS |
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PHOTO GALLERY
See photos of past performances sponsored by
the Sisseton Arts Council
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SISSETON ARTS COUNCIL
SCHOLARSHIP
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Contact: Sharon Prendergast for
more
information
605-698-7613
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Deadline for Application is May 1,
2008
In
1988 the Sisseton Arts Council established a
scholarship to be given to senior students who have
been outstanding in one or more areas of the arts.
The scholarship is meant to reward their past
participation and encourage them to continue their
participation in the arts activities in the future.
To date 38 students have been recipients of this
award. Our winners:
2006-07
School Year: Sam Benidt, Stephanie Fischer, Courtney
Peterson
2005-06
School Year: Holly
Borgheiinck
2004-05 School Year,
Sheila Nigg, Lisa Jaspers, Alex George and Rachael
Gilbertson |
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SISSETON ARTS COUNCIL
BOARD MEMBERS 2007-2008 |
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Jane Rasmussen |
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| Sandi Jaspers |
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| Peg Torness |
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| Jenny Nelson |
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| Sharon Prendergast |
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| Bill Nelson |
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| Holly Butrum |
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| Kaye Crawford |
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| Michelle Greseth |
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| Estelle Pearson |
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Andrew Schneider |
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Kate Solberg |
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MISSION STATEMENT |
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As a multicultural community, we have much to
bring to the arts and the arts have much to
contribute to our lives. It is the mission of
the Sisseton Arts Council to build an
appreciation and awareness of the arts by
recognizing our resources and promoting cultural
enrichment.
Contact the Sisseton Arts Council:
sac@sissetonartscouncil.org
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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SISSETON ARTS COUNCIL |
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What does your membership do?
--Reduces ticket prices to make arts events
in Sisseton affordable to everyone.
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--Helps cover the costs of free arts events
at Horse and Buggy Days and the Winter Show.
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--Provides the necessary matching funds for
the Sisseton ArtsCouncil to apply for
grants. |
Show your support through your attendance and your
contribution. Just fill out the
Membership Form
and send it along with your contribution to:
Sisseton Arts
Council
P.O. Box 313
Sisseton, South
Dakota 57262-0313 |
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Contact the Sisseton arts
council:
sac@sissetonartscouncil.org
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Thank you
from the board members of the Sisseton Arts Council
and from all
who will benefit from area arts this year.
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South Dakota Arts Council support
is provided with funds from the State of South
Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and State
Development, and the National Endowment for the
Arts.
This presentation is
supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest
funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, which
believes a great nation
deserves great art, with additional contributions from General
Mills Foundation,
Land O’Lakes Foundation, and South Dakota Arts Council.
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