The Center for Western Studies at Augustana University is excited to announce the 42nd Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show will be held November 3rd-5th, at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Sioux Falls. To be considered for the 2023 show, please complete the enclosed questionnaire and return it to CWS no later than August 31, 2023.

As a signature program of the Center for Western Studies, this show and sale is designed to educate the public about the cultural importance and variety of regional art and artists. As the largest and longest running show of its kind in the region, it functions as part of the Center’s Art Program and Educational Exhibits emphasis, which is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The hours of this year’s show are Friday, November 3rd, Premiere Showing, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 4th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 5th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The show is a gift from the Center for Western Studies and its supporters to the artists and collectors of the Northern Plains. All staff time necessary to prepare, market, and conduct the show is underwritten by the Center’s operations budget and endowment.