More than meets the eye: SACOTA’s quiet impact across Wessington Springs

ACOTA board members and local artist Ruthe Lindvall gather during the unveiling of a community mural, one of several projects supported through partnerships focused on making art visible and accessible in Wessington Springs.
ACOTA board members and local artist Ruthe Lindvall gather during the unveiling of a community mural, one of several projects supported through partnerships focused on making art visible and accessible in Wessington Springs.

From murals and music to classes, performances and hands-on creativity, the Springs Area Council of the Arts has woven itself into the fabric of Wessington Springs in ways many residents may not even realize.

“That’s the funny thing,” said SACOTA board member Carrie Azure. “People will ask, ‘What is the Arts Council?’ Or they hear SACOTA and don’t always connect it. But so much of what happens here…

 

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