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  • 42nd Community Art Show

    Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 42nd Community Art Show will be on display April 9 - May 7, 2021. The Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Matthews art gallery.  From beginners to professionals, ... Read more

  • Bellman: “A Hero’s Journey”

    This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. Video Presentation   April's Bellman Brown Bag program is a discussion of the hero's journey and quests throughout some of the most notable fantasy novels and how they ... Read more

  • Fantasy Craft Workshop: Magic Wand

    This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. Learn how to make your own magic wand! This will be the second of three in-person craft days hosted by our own gallery manager, Heather Evans during our ... Read more

  • 42nd Community Art Show

    Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 42nd Community Art Show will be on display April 9 - May 7, 2021. The Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Matthews art gallery.  From beginners to professionals, ... Read more

  • 42nd Community Art Show Awards

    Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 42nd Community Art Show will be on display April 9 - May 7, 2021. The Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Matthews art gallery.  From beginners to professionals, ... Read more

  • Mythical Creativity Kit #3

    This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. Make something magical! This will be the third of three FREE craft kits that will be available during the NEA Big Read. Come pick up your kit at ... Read more

  • American Patchwork Quartet

    In order to help ensure the safety of all audience members, performers, volunteers, and staff members, there are still several COVID-19 precautions in place. Capacity for this event has been limited to 62% (175 persons) in order to allow us to put more distance between chairs and rows. Additionally, masks will be required during this ... Read more

  • Homegrown Sessions

    Enjoy incredible music performed by South Dakota artists during Homegrown Sessions. This series will be ongoing, so check back frequently for new concert announcements. Performing first as part of our Homegrown Sessions will be Gordy Pratt, Dalyce Sellers, & Kenny Putnum. Enjoy an afternoon of western music and even some harmony yodeling! This free concert ... Read more

  • Open Call for Artists

    Call for Artists The Matthews Opera House and Arts Center will be exhibiting the work of contracted artists starting May 25, 2021. This marks the return to regular operations after several months of specialty shows and the Community Art Show. We are excited to once again display the work of Black Hills artists. Applications are ... Read more

  • “A Night of Ursula” with Marsha Mittman

    This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here.   Learn about the incredible Ursula K. Le Guin, author of "A Wizard of Earthsea." This virtual keynote will be dedicated to the works and themes of Le ... Read more

  • Jazz with the Potters & Friends

    Join us for a fantastic night of jazz featuring Orion & Stacey Potter along with their incredible band consisting of Ray Keller, Shawn Parker, Chet Murray, & Connie Hubbard. They will be performing some of your favorite jazz standards, both modern and classic. This concert is one night only on May 14 at 7:00 pm. ... Read more

  • Auditions: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

    Director Joanna Mechaley will be holding auditions for the fantasy play  “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” based off the beloved story from Lewis Caroll on May 27 & 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Matthews Opera House Theater. There are 12 roles available for ALL AGES: 7 females and 5 males. Most actors will be required ... Read more