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500 N Main Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Get Directions
605-271-9500
https://sfmvm.com/
More than a museum, we offer children's activities, crafts nights, classes and camps, exhibits, gallery space,and event facility rentals, all tucked in a LEED Platinum Certified building. Come be inspired and visit one of the oldest (but greenest) buildings downtown! The museum, art gallery, and kids activities are free to the public. Build a creation at our LEGO station, decorate our Barbie house, build a structure on our Imagination Playground (big blue blocks), or create a masterpiece in our craft area. Getting married? The Museum is a unique location for your reception or event - and has been voted Local Best for Reception/Event Facility for the past 3 years. Check out our calendar for many exciting upcoming events and classes! There is always something going on at the Museum of Visual Materials! Follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest
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Teen Open Painting

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Bring your ideas, teens! We will each have a 12" x16" canvas panel to sketch, then paint our creative vision! Bring a reference photo, or we can print it out […]

$10

Adult Art Small Grid Drawing or Clay Pots

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Participants will be able to choose to learn small grid drawing or how to make an air dry clay pot. Those choosing to improve their drawing skills will learn how […]

$20

Planet Art

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Let’s learn a bit about the solar system! Then, we will be getting creative using a few techniques to create our own planets! We will be mixing acrylic paint with […]

$10

Sea Turtle Painting

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

We will be painting a colorful turtle swimming! Lots of paint colors and playful brushstrokes! We will use acrylic paint on an 8"x10" canvas panel. Step by step instructions will […]

$10

Paint and Create – All Ages

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Join us in our art classroom where we will have open time to paint whatever we want! Or use our art supplies and recyclable materials to create whatever inspires you […]

$5

Adult Art Monochromatic Painting

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Create a unique image using various tints and shades of one color using acrylic paint and canvas! Participants will make an acrylic painting on an 8x10 canvas panel using one […]

$20

Story & Art Project: Fashion Design

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

We will be learning about British fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood through storytime! Then, we will be posing for the camera, printing out ourselves as paper models and then designing our […]

$5

Adult Art Found Objects Assemblage

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Inspired by Louise Nevelson's work, participants will create a sculpture using items that have interesting shapes, sizes, and textures. Items selected will be assembled and then painted one color to […]

$20

Summer Garden Painting

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

We will be painting a bright summery painting with grass, flowers and bugs! We will use acrylic paint on an 8"x10" canvas panel. Step by step instructions will be provided. All supplies included. Class Fee: $5 Age: 6yrs. + Must register & pay online in advance. 78507.blackbaudhosting.com/78507/Summer-Garden-Painting Guardians can wait in main hall, drop off […]

$5

Operation HopeFULL

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Operation HopeFULL is an arts and crafts show where local artists come together to raise money for school lunches. The money raised at this event will go into a fund […]

Free

Operation HopeFULL

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Operation HopeFULL is an arts and crafts show where local artists come together to raise money for school lunches. The money raised at this event will go into a fund […]

Free

Be the Light in the Darkness

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

An evening of music, food, fellowship, and learning more about Journey of Hope and the multidisciplinary art program, Finding Hope Through the Arts. The business casual event starts at 5:30 […]

$60 – $10000

Plays Well With Others

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Join us for an art show/toy drive for The Toy Lending Library. Donate a toy and get entered in a raffle for art and other cool prizes!!! There will also be a kids' art show from 3-4pm.

Free

Plays Well With Others

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Join us for an art show/toy drive for The Toy Lending Library. Donate a toy and get entered in a raffle for art and other cool prizes!!! There will also be a kids' art show from 3-4pm.

Open Paint on Canvas

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Bring some ideas of what you would like to paint on a 11"x17" canvas. We will create a rough draft sketch and then paint an original work of art of your choice!

Art.

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Discover beautiful artwork by local artists in the wonder Museum of Visual Materials!

Art, Apps & Taps

Museum of Visual Materials 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Join us for an art event benefiting children’s art programs for the Museum of Visual Materials. Support the Museum’s mission of offering low-cost art classes and affordable craft kits for children and adults. Enjoy beautiful artwork by local artists in the main hall as we celebrate the fantastic arts community in Sioux Falls. Visit our […]