Rapid City, SD – The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) invites K-12 art educators from across the Black Hills region to submit artwork for an exhibition celebrating the creative practices of those who teach. Inspired by the Teachers as Artists exhibition at the Washington Pavilion in the spring of 2026, this exhibition aims to highlight the teachers who help inspire our students in the classroom to continue to make art.
Art educators play a vital role in shaping how our students think, create, and engage with art. Every day, they model curiosity, experimentation, and self-expression for their students. Oftentimes, their own creative practices are less visible.
This exhibition aims to bring those practices into the spotlight and recognize these educators not only as teachers but as artists and active participants in a creative profession.
Eligibility
- Open to current or retired K-12 art educators in the Black Hills region (public, private and tribal schools)
Media
All media are welcome, including but not limited to:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Photography
- Fiber
- Mixed media
- Digital illustration
Submission Guidelines:
- Art educators can submit up to 5 works.
- Artworks must be original and made within the last 5 years.
- Artworks can be made in their personal creative time or works created during lessons.
- Artworks created for lessons must include a brief description of the lesson plan.
- Submit photos of your entry to entries@thedahl.org and please include:
- Artist statement
- Artwork details (title, medium, size, year)
- High-quality images of each work
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: November 16, 2026
- Selection Announcement: November 23, 2026
- Exhibition Opening: January 22, 2027
- Exhibition Closing: April 8, 2027
