The Falls Art Market returns for its 9th year in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, featuring around 30 local artists including wildlife artist Tim Davison. The relaxed outdoor market, organized by Lisa Myhre, takes place on the east side of the Levitt Shell on May 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and will continue on the fourth Saturday of each summer month. Artists sell original artwork and offer artful activities, fostering direct connections between creators and the community.
The event matters because it provides a vital platform for both emerging and established local artists to sell their work and engage with neighbors in a low-pressure setting. As Davison notes, opportunities like this are essential for artists to sustain their practice, and the market helps strengthen Sioux Falls' cultural fabric by making art accessible and relational. It highlights the importance of community-driven art events in smaller cities, where such markets can be scarce.