Final thoughts from the Sioux Falls Arts Council

Over the last month we have had the privilege of sharing on the Blueprint South Dakota platform a variety of contributors from the local arts community. We hope to have sparked or fanned the flame for architects to incorporate the arts into their daily practice. We implore you to reach out next time you…

…want to bring art into your office or hire a musician for a private office event. Our website is a great resource to discover new artists through our free online Artist Directory.

…found an opportunity to integrate art works into a project you are working on. We can help with Calls for Art and Request for Proposals to get you connected with a larger pool of artists both locally and regionally.

…are looking to support the local arts scene! Besides the resources we have created through our website to connect artists and arts organizations with their audience, we fiscally sponsor four smaller arts nonprofits. All dollars donated to the SFAC move all the arts forward in our community.

The Sioux Falls Arts Council is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization located in Downtown Sioux Falls. Our mission is to enrich Sioux Falls culture, economy, and opportunities by building a stronger and more vibrant arts community through our programs and services. For more information please visit www.artssiouxfalls.org or contact Kellen Boice, Executive Director at kboice@artssiouxfalls.org


Kellen Boice was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD.  She graduated in 2000 from Roosevelt High School where she excelled in Marketing, Photography, Theatre and Graphic Art. Following high school, she started working full-time as a studio photographer for Harold’s Photo Center and freelancing weddings and seniors portraits. From 2004 – 2007 Kellen attended the Art Institute of Phoenix,  graduating with a BA in Advertising. After graduation, she started work as a marketing representative and in-house graphic designer for a master-planned community in Peoria, AZ. In 2011 she moved back to Sioux Falls to be closer to family and in 2014 started her role as Executive Director for the Sioux Falls Design Center where she worked hosting events to support and elevate the design community. November of 2019,  she left the Design Center and started as the Executive Director for the Sioux Falls Arts Council. Kellen sits on the Visual Arts Commission for the City of Sioux Falls and board member for the Friends of McKennan Park Neighborhood Association

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