The Art at BHSU exhibit is now open at the Gallery of the Matthews Opera House Arts Center. The opening reception will take place on Friday, October 20th, 2023 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. This exhibit features ninety-three works of art represented by fifty-one Black Hills State University students, staff, and faculty. As a space for immersive creative education, the fine arts programs at BHSU are exploding with imagination, energy, and talent. Students of all levels look forward to this annual exhibit as a way to showcase their work in a professional arts venue. The quality of work reflects the dedication, innovation, and attention to detail that represents the creative student community at Black Hills State University. Also included in the mix, this exhibit is sprinkled with the work of faculty and staff as a way to offer our community the whole picture of the arts at BHSU. Most of the works are for sale, and the reception will even feature a taco bar, courtesy of Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Artists of the Black Hills was founded in 2005 as an organization of professional artists, artisans, and galleries with a common goal of establishing the Black Hills region as a prime source for art of the highest quality. Artists of the Black Hills works with regional arts organizations, state agencies, and commercial entities to foster greater growth and appreciation of the Black Hills as an art center.

The Matthews Art Gallery will host the Members Exhibition to coincide with the Co/Lab Conference, to highlight the creative work of the membership of the Northwest Chapter of the Society for Photographic Education, the South Dakota Art Education Association, and the South Dakota College Arts Association.

The Matthews will celebrate this special exhibit with a closing reception on Friday, October 6th from 5-7 pm at the Matthews Gallery. The public is welcome to attend this reception.

The exhibition will be on display in the Matthews Gallery from September 11 – October 7 during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm.

Work donated by artists to support the Matthews Opera House.

Join us as we celebrate a select few artists who have previously exhibited in the gallery and are outstanding members of the community. Each of these artists brings a unique perspective in visualizing the beautiful area we call home.