Custer Area Arts

Wishing you a day filled with creativity, a little magic, plenty of treats, and just the right amount of spooky fun! Have a safe and happy Halloween, everyone!

The Crazy Horse Memorial Film Festival is right around the corner, folks. Mark your calendars for November 4th! The Custer Area Arts Council is a proud sponsor of this incredible event ... we hope to see you there. 🎥

"Black Hills Film Festival presents the Crazy Horse Memorial Film Festival! Native American Films will follow the annual Native American Tourism Summit at Crazy Horse Memorial® and are open to the public at no charge from 2 pm to 5 pm."

Art can open the door to meaningful conversation.
The Custer County Democratic Party, in partnership with the Custer Area Arts Council and The Custer Beacon, invites artists of all skill levels and working in all art forms to submit their work for stART Talking, a community event that uses art to bring people together and encourage conversations about how current events affect us individually and as a community.

Submissions are welcome in a variety of forms, including:
• Visual art: Paintings, sculptures, and mixed media.
• Performance: Music, poetry, dance, and skits.
• Written works: Displayed in print or recited on stage.
• There is no anticipated size limit for physical artwork.
Important dates:
November 13: Registration deadline for all submissions
November 17: Artists will be notified of acceptance

Share your creativity and be part of a community conversation through art.

Fun, holiday happenings at Petals & Pages ... get yourself registered before the next two classes sell out!

🎄✨ HOLY HOLIDAY SPIRIT, BATMAN! ✨🎄

You guys are AMAZING! ❤️ Our Thanksgiving Centerpiece and Christmas Wreath classes are officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 We are starting a waitlist, if you are still interested.

If you've been thinking about joining us for some festive fun, don't wait—our remaining classes are filling up faster than Santa's sleigh! 🎅

🎃 Pumpkin Floral Class — Nov. 21 at 1 PM
🎄 Christmas Centerpiece Classes — Dec. 19, 21 & 22

Grab a friend, bring your holiday spirit, and come make something merry with us! Call 605-673-3549 to snag your spot before they're gone, too! ❤️

It’s going to be awesome! 🎥

Black Hills Film Festival Presents:
The Crazy Horse Memorial® Film Festival
November 4, 2026 | 2 - 5 PM

Native American Films will follow the annual Native American Tourism Summit at Crazy Horse Memorial® and are open to the public at no charge from 2 pm to 5 pm.

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The 1881 Courthouse Museum in Custer, SD will be open on these select dates during the off-season. We invite you to stop in!

Art can open the door to meaningful conversation.

The Custer County Democratic Party, in partnership with the Custer Area Arts Council and The Custer Beacon, invites artists of all skill levels and working in all art forms to submit their work for stART Talking, a community event that uses art to bring people together and encourage conversations about how current events affect us individually and as a community.

Submissions are welcome in a variety of forms, including:
• Visual art: Paintings, sculptures, and mixed media.
• Performance: Music, poetry, dance, and skits.
• Written works: Displayed in print or recited on stage.
• There is no anticipated size limit for physical artwork.

Important dates:
November 13: Registration deadline for all submissions
November 17: Artists will be notified of acceptance

Share your creativity and be part of a community conversation through art.