The heART of the City is a collaboration between Whittier Middle School, The Little Stone Church, The Sioux Falls Arts Council, and BronzeAge Art Casting to uplift and support artists community-wide through the creation of art. The second annual event will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 5:00PM – 7:30PM at the Whittier Middle School gymnasium. heART of the City is looking for participants to create 2D, 3D, or wearable art made from found objects. This year the theme of the art show is LOVE — show what love means to you through art!

heART of the City is a unique juried art show where entries can be as small or as big (as long as they fit through the door!) and as creative as can be imagined. The hard work of all artists participating will be celebrated by people around the community, including the art jurors working the show. Artwork may also win one of the event’s coveted bronzed goldfish. Winners will be selected by voting (all participants may vote for their favorite artwork) and by the art jurors; winners will be announced during the show. Challenge yourself and let our community see what love means to you!

• Open to children, adults, teams, nonprofits, and businesses
• Create 2D, 3D, or wearable art from found objects, recyclables, and mixed media.
• This year’s theme is “LOVE!” What does LOVE mean to you?
• All participants asked to attend the event, vote, and stay for awards. 
• 3D sculptures should fit through doors or be assembled on-site. 
• 2D work should have a string for hanging. 
• Wearable art can be featured in the fashion show at 6:30PM.
• Art Juried by local creative, Sara Larson, and Artist, Erik Ritter.

Be creative and express LOVE through your art!

Deadline for submission to participate Friday, December 15.