Category Art

Airport Art: Joe Foss Bust

George Mickelson and Ruth Ziolkowski present a bronze bust to war hero - Joe Foss at Rapid City Regional Airport

“We call it vision. That’s the most important quality of Joe Foss.” That was how Governor George Mickelson described former South Dakota Governor Joe Foss on September 18, 1991, during the dedication of a bronze bust at Rapid City Regional…

Airport Art: Triceratops in the terminal

Life-size triceratops display in Rapid City Regional Airport

Passengers and visitors to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) can now view a full-scale Triceratops skull replica, installed and assembled by the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research (BHI) of Hill City. The piece is located pre-security, near the TSA…

Airport Art: The Legacy and Evolution of Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Art Exhibit at Rapid City Regional Airport

A new exhibit on display at Rapid City Regional Airport tells the story of the Crazy Horse Memorial through fifteen photographs spanning decades of history, construction, and cultural connection. Titled “Living Monument: The Story of Crazy Horse Memorial,” the show…

Airport Art: Painted Violin Project

Painted Violin Project at Rapid City Regional Airport

Painted Violin Project: Black Hills Edition on Display at Rapid City Regional Airport Throughout March 2025, Rapid City Regional Airport is proud to host the Painted Violin Project: Black Hills Edition, presented by the Rushmore Music Festival. This beautiful exhibit…

Spare Change = Full Plates

Airport spare change program assists with feeding the community

Rapid City Regional Airport donates coins gathered at the checkpoint to Cornerstone Rescue Mission to feed the community with the Spare Change = Full Plates program

New Restaurant Options Coming To Rapid City Regional Airport

Cinnabon Rolls

Sky Dine Inc. will provide food and beverage service to travelers options will include Cinnabon “The world’s greatest Cinnamon Roll”, Flight Line Grill and Tap, Grab n’ Go Express, vending services and a partnership with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise —Mountain Mudd Espresso.

Airport Art: Black Hills Pasque

Black Hills Pasque sculpture

Airport Art: Black Hills Pasque sculpture by local artist Chon Love. The hand-cut glass mosaic is now located on the Rapid City Regional Airport Green Roof.

Airport Roof Goes Green

Rapid City Regional airport roof goes green

The patio is a great way for passengers to relax, view the beautiful Black Hills, and learn about green roofs. The collaborative project earned an Act of Excellence Award from the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Airport Art: Dawnee LeBeau

Dawnee LeBeau art

Dawnee LeBeau, a member of the Oóhenuŋpa Itázipčo Tetoŋwaŋ bands of the Lakota Nation was selected to lead a youth art mentorship program.