Over 150 of Terry Redlin’s original oil paintings hang in the impressive building at the junction of U.S. Highway 212 and Interstate 29 in Watertown, South Dakota.

Designed by Charles Redlin, son of the popular artist, the Redlin Art Center is truly a family project. While Terry Redlin contributed the artwork, it was Charles who planted the seed for the art center 25 years ago. He wanted to preserve and display under one roof his father’s original oil paintings. The young Redlin says it was a hard sell. “I told Dad I wanted him to stop selling his originals. I wanted a place to display them after he was gone.” The elder Redlin, who was living in a home and studio on the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Mound, Minnesota, eventually warmed to the idea, and the project was accelerated so it would be completed, instead, during his lifetime

Initially, the Redlins bought land along Interstate 494 in Minnesota and toyed with the idea of building the Center there; but Charles Redlin had concerns that the urban sprawls in the Minneapolis area would swallow up the intrinsic beauty of the Center. Then they had another idea. “Since South Dakota sent Dad through art school on a scholarship for disabled students, he wanted to build it in Watertown as a gift to the state of South Dakota and the people of Watertown.”Charles handled the design plans and worked tirelessly on all of the intricate details. Rather than one large room filled with paintings, the Redlin Art Center takes a unique approach to displaying Redlin’s work. Visitors can meander down hallways lined with oak railings to view the paintings. The gallery is located on three floors.

The Gallery features Redlin’s original oil paintings – every painting he has done since 1985 is on permanent display within the gallery. In 1999, the Redlin Art Center was informed of an auction featuring 15 of Redlin’s older originals. As the President of the Redlin Art Center Foundation, Charles Redlin felt compelled to purchase these special pieces for the Redlin Art Center. Because Terry Redlin sold almost all of his paintings between the years of 1977 and 1984, the Redlin Art Center had not been able to display original work representing each year of Redlin’s career. With the arrival of the “new” paintings, the Center now has originals dating from 1978 to 1985. These paintings are part of Redlin’s history – each painting tells a story and marks a specific time in the artist’s life and career.

The structure itself is a work of art. The exterior design was inspired by the Egyptian Revival period. With immense Rockville White granite columns reaching 38 feet skyward against the 52,000 square foot brick building, the grandeur of the structure envelopes visitors as they enter the Redlin Art Center. Once inside, the finishes change to polished granite. Rockville White granite was used for more than 9,000 square feet of tile on the main floor. More than 10,000 square feet of Black Galaxy granite from India was used in the Grand Entrance and behind the railings in the Gallery. The walls throughout the Gallery are lined with over 5900 square feet of granite wainscoting - Impala granite from Africa. The granite was selected because of its color – all of the finishes within the Redlin Art Center are gray, black or white so the colors within the original oil paintings become the focal point.

Even before it opened in June 1997, the Center was named a Merit Award winner in the 1996 Build America Awards by the Associated General Contractors of America.

270 Main Street
Deadwood, South Dakota 57732
Phone: 605-578-9777 Ext 3
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The First Gold Hotel in Deadwood, South Dakota is located on the actual site of the first gold discovery in Deadwood Gulch in 1875. It was that discovery that set the wheels of history in motion and brought such notables as James "Wild Bill" Hickok, Calamity Jane, Charlie Utter and Seth Bullock to the area.

Conveniently located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the First Gold Hotel is just a few blocks away from historic downtown Deadwood and close to area attractions, such as the Days of '76 Museum, Adams Museum, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, the Badlands, and Devils Tower.

The First Gold Hotel offers over 200 deluxe hotel accommodations to choose from, free onsite parking, casinos with a large selection of the newest slot machines, video lottery, live table games, and the Gold Nugget Buffet, featuring prime rib nightly. Make us a part of your 2012 plans... book your accommodations now!

1333 North Elk Vale Road
Rapid City, SD 57703
Phone: 605-791-5087
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• 92 Guest Suites
• Meeting Space: 5,369 sq. ft.
• Largest Capacity: 250
• Meeting Rooms: 4
• Number of Suites: 92

This new, all-suite hotel has meeting spaces equipped with the latest technology, built-in LCD projectors, drop-down screens and free wireless internet. Catering available & full liquor license.

Our experienced staff will see to your every need. Spacious guest suites allow you to relax after the meeting. Recharge in the morning with a free hot breakfast.

603 North Main Street
Spearfish, South Dakota 57783
Phone: 605-717-9294
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Spearfish’s unmatched combination of exquisite scenery, boundless outdoor adventure and first-rate accommodations makes it the perfect destination for meetings and conventions. In addition, Spearfish's location in the heart of the Midwest allows for easy accessibility from both coasts. Add that to fine dining, downtown shopping and great customer service, and you'd be hard pressed to find a more well-rounded destination.

1725 Dakota Avenue South 
Huron, SD 57350 
Phone: 605-352-0000
Toll Free: 800-487-6673
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  Where you plan a meeting or event is almost as important as how you plan it. Fortunately, Huron can satisfy both needs. Our central location, where US Highway 14 and SD Highway 37 intersect, is within two hours driving time of 75% of South Dakota's population and within 5 hours of larger cities such as Minneapolis, MN; Lincoln, NE; and Fargo, ND. This convenient location increases attendance and saves money!
 
  One of Huron’s proudest features is the Huron Event Center. The people of Huron invite you to come and experience the hometown hospitality in our meeting and convention facility. Bridging together the Crossroads Hotel & Convention Center with the Huron Arena and Exposition Center, the Huron Event Center connects these two facilities with over 34,000 square footage of meeting, banquet, and exposition space available all under one roof.

  Huron Arena, with seating capacity of 5,000 people, is home to numerous athletic events and tournaments throughout the year and is recognized across the state as the premier venue for basketball tournaments.

  The South Dakota State Fairgrounds offers 190 acres of space with 96 buildings, 1,200 campsites and parking for over 4,000 participants. It plays host too many regional and national events from major equestrian and livestock shows to major exhibitions and trade shows.
  With a wide variety of events and opportunities, Huron has something to offer everyone. Celebrate the fun of the South Dakota State Fair with us each summer. Enjoy a scenic stroll through our many parks or play a round of golf at one of our three courses. 
  Have your picture taken with the World’s Largest Pheasant and marvel at all the beautiful outdoor murals throughout the town. Experience some of the best pheasant hunting in the Midwest every fall.

709 Main Street 
Deadwood, South Dakota
Phone: 605-578-3670
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10 Railroad Avenue SW, Suite 101
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401 
Phone: 800-645-3851
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