The Rapid City Arts Council is proud to announce the return of downtown Rapid City Art Walks happening on the first Friday of each month starting Friday, June 2 from 5–8 PM. Following dates include: July 7, August 4, and September 1.

In this self-guided art experience, participants will explore interactive artistic activities at each of the businesses they stop at along the way. From live music and poetry readings to workshops and painting – it’s an event the public will not want to miss.

“Downtown Art Walks show the love our community has for the arts,” said Jacqui Dietrich, Executive Director of the Rapid City Arts Council. “By bringing art and community together, Art Walks support both local talented artists and small businesses. Hundreds of attendees come to celebrate First Fridays and participate in interactive arts experiences. Downtown is the perfect backdrop to celebrate our vibrant art scene.”

There are 17 participating businesses, galleries and cultural venues on this year’s Art Walk. They include: Aby’s, Alex Johnson Mercantile, Art Alley, Art House, Black Hills Vinyl, Canvas 2 Paint, Celtic Connection, Dahl Arts Center, Dakota Drum Co., Elements of South Dakota, Melissa Wood Art Gallery, Prairie Edge, Pure Fox, Suzie Cappa Art Center, Tusweca Gallery, Ugly Graffiti, and Garbage Tale Vintage.