South Dakota Arts Council Staff and Board
Established in 1966 and funded by the State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, the South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is a state agency serving South Dakotans and their communities through the arts. Recognizing the importance of creativity in the lives of all South Dakotans, the Council makes quality arts accessible throughout the state by providing grants, services and information to artists, arts organizations, schools and the public. The Council is the advisory board to the SDAC staff within the Department of Tourism. Council members are appointed by the Governor.South Dakota Arts Council Board
| Board Member | Office |
Joanna Lawler, Rapid City |
Chairperson |
John Mogen, Sioux Falls |
Vice Chairperson |
| Dohui Kim, Sioux Falls | Treasurer |
| Cristen Roghair, Okaton | Secretary |
Mary Bordeaux, Rapid City |
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Greg Hanson, Watertown |
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| Sara Mulder, Sioux Falls |
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| Jane Rasmussen, Sisseton | |
| Missy Sinner, Watertown | |
| Josh Spies, Sioux Falls | |
James L. Walker, Bath |
South Dakota Arts Council Staff,
Department of Tourism
| Staff | Office |
Director |
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| Holly Briggs | Arts Grant Specialist & Accessibility Coordinator |
Grants Manager |
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South Dakota Traditional Arts Program Manager |
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*Hallie Willey |
Payments Officer (*Non-SDAC Staff) |