2022 Good Egg Award

In the year 2020 the South Dakota Woodcarvers, Inc. initiated a Good Egg Award to be presented to one member of this non-profit organization for his or her exemplary service and participation in promoting the advancement of the art of woodcarving.  Our Secretary, Ellison Kalda, received that first award along with a blank wooden egg to be carved and presented to the next SDWC member to be chosen to receive this award.  Ideally a caricature likeness of the recipient could be carved into the egg, but there are no restrictions on who does the carving or how it should look.  Our Vice President, William Dickey, was chosen for this year’s award, and his carved likeness was masterfully executed by Ellison.  The award was presented at the Dickey’s house in Brandon, where wonderful displays of Bill’s carvings were happily viewed.  

His realistic fish carvings are Awesome!   

Best Whittling Knives

https://carvingisfun.com/best-whittling-knives/ 

In Memory of Dick Sabers

We mourn the passing of Justice Richard Sabers, former member and Vice President of S D woodcarvers, Inc.  As a fellow woodcarver, while still active as Supreme Court Justice, he was admired for his proliferation and unique style of wood carving.  He called it "enhancing nature".

See his obituary at:
 https://www.argusleader.com/obituaries/sal079673 

In Memory of Ronald White

A lifetime member of South Dakota Woodcarvers, Inc. has passed away. Ronald White, age 81, of Worthington, died Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Before his battle against cancer, he regularly made the trip from his home in Ellsworth, MN, to attend our monthly Third Saturday meetings.  His versatile talent in woodworking included chain saw carving and building fascinating birdhouses.  May he rest in peace!   

See Obituary:

Ronald White Obituary (tributearchive.com)  

Call for Artists | 40th Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale

 The Center for Western Studies at Augustana University is thrilled to announce the 40^th Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show will be held November 5-7, 2021, at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Sioux Falls.  To be considered for the 2021 show, please complete the artist questionnaire and return it to CWS no later than September 17, 2021.

Also:

Artists of the Plains:  40th Anniversary Exhibit  

September 13--November 7, 2021

Arne's Norwegian Ale Bowl will be there
along with fine art by previous Artist of the Plains exhibitors

Center for Western Studies

Fantle Building

2121 S. Summit Ave

Sioux Falls SD