Help shape the future of arts, culture in Sioux Falls with new planning process

• Assess the current arts and cultural landscape of Sioux Falls.
• Identify challenges and opportunities to strengthen the local arts community.
• Recommend policies, programs and investments.
• Develop a shared vision and strategic goals for the next 10 years.
• Provide a framework for implementing the plan. 

“Sioux Falls has a dynamic arts and cultural system with strong roots that inspire and unite people,” said Maren Engel, the city’s arts coordinator.

“Now is the time to build upon that foundation and create a shared vision for the future of arts and cultural life in Sioux Falls. While arts and cultural plans are not new to Sioux Falls, this is the first time the city is leading this effort, and we are optimistic we can be a central resource for this work moving forward.”

You can participate in the planning process in several ways:

• Community input session: This will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Orpheum Theater, 315 N. Phillips Ave. Attendees will have the opportunity to share ideas, participate in family-friendly activities and learn more about the planning process.
• Feedback by phone, email or online: Residents also may share their input by calling the study hotline at 602-767-7067, emailing the study team at [email protected] or completing an online survey at siouxfalls.gov/arts-plan, which will be available following the community input session Tuesday.

Community and stakeholder engagement will continue through December. During the first quarter of 2026, the planning team will develop a vision and strategic plan with recommendations and an action plan for implementation.

The final plan will be presented to the Sioux Falls Arts Commission for review and then forwarded to the City Council for final adoption.