Upcoming Events
Frequent and varied events — such as lectures, art shows and workshops — play an active role in the continuing vitality and momentum of the Center for Western Studies.
Upcoming 2012-13 Events
| Date | Event Title | Time |
| Monday, March 4 - Saturday, June 1 | "Native Soul: The Artwork of Jerry Fogg" (exhibit held over until June 1st) | Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. |
| Saturday June 8 | Saturdays at CWS: Create Your Own Corn Jewelry - a class in jewelry making taught by Tara Barney of Red Door Creations | 10 a.m.-12 noon |
| Thursday, June 13 | 24th Annual June Event: Stepping into History | Reception at 6 p.m., with the dinner at 7 p.m., followed by the program. |
| Friday June14 | Dakota Territory Plains and Mountains (1866-1889) Gallery Exhibit | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. |
| Saturday July 13 | Saturdays at CWS: Gene Smith (Digital Photography) | 10-11 a.m. |
| Friday Sept. 13 | Why Are We? — Carl Grupp Retrospective in conjunction with the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery |
Past 2012-13 Events
| Date | Event Title | Time |
| Thursday, Sept. 6 to Friday, Nov. 30 | “25th Annual Northern Plains Indian Art Market Exhibit,” a collaborative program featuring the art of Northern Plains Indian Art Market artists since 1988. | Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. |
| Saturday, Sept. 22 | Saturdays at CWS: "The Writer Inside You,” was presented by David Allan Evans, South Dakota Poet Laureate and author of "The Bull Rider’s Advice" and "After the Swan Dive." | 1-2 p.m. |
| Thursday, Nov. 8 | The Boe Forum on Public Affairs with Jared Cohen, former advisor to Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton, author, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and director of Google Ideas. The event was free and open to the public. | 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Nov. 17 | Saturdays at CWS: "Gathering Family – A Guide to Genealogical Research,” is presented by Dr. Loren H. Amundson, author of "Norwegians, Swedes and More" (6 vols.) | 10-11 a.m. |
| Monday, Dec. 10 - Saturday, Feb. 2 | "The Art of Russ Duerksen" features works by wildlife artist and South Dakota native Russ Duerksen. | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. |
| January 7-30 | Finding the Great Plains (Interim Course) | 8:15-11:30 a.m. - Monday - Friday |
| Saturday, February 2 | Saturdays at CWS: Kara Dirkson (Building Your Art Collection) | 10-11 a.m. |
| Friday-Sunday, Feb. 15-17 | 33rd Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale featuring the artwork of local and regional artists with a silent auction. The event is free and open to the public | 5-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. |
| Wednesday, March 20 | Reception for the Jerry Fogg Exhibit | 4:30-6:30 p.m. (gallery talk begins at 5:30 p.m.) |
| Saturday, April 13 | Saturdays at CWS: Gene Smith (Digital Photography) Postponed due to weather. Reschedule date: July 13 | 10-11 a.m. |
| Thursday-Friday, April 18-19 | 11th annual Books and More Sale | April 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | April 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Friday-Saturday, April 26-27 | 45th Dakota Conference: The Spanish Northern Plains | |
| Saturday, May 11 | Saturdays at CWS: Native Soul: An Insight into the Artwork of Jerry Fogg | 10-11 a.m. |
