ART IS FOR EVERYONE
Art is for everyone,
every day.
The VCA is committed to the inclusion of the arts in everyday public life.
We host, support, and promote events aimed at entertaining and enriching our community, from movies at the Coyote Twin to music at the annual River Honorings. It's how (and why) we #LOVermillion.
Vortex 3: What a rush!
Our 2026 Vortex Film Festival was a great success. We welcomed guests from 9 states and screened 42 films, including the premiere of the homegrown Dakota Boys second feature, sci-fi comedy Alien Diner (pictured).
Thanks to all our filmmakers, attendees, volunteers, and sponsors. Vortex is a good weekend hang because of you all. Finally, congratulations to the festival award winners!
People’s Choice Award - “Freeze” by Tate Mohlenkamp
Somewhat Random Movie Award - “Mirror Sickness” by Shirin Jafarizadeh
2-time Champs: Verm Defends “Best Art Scene” Title
Vermillion was voted the No. 1 Best Small Town Arts Scene in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice poll for the second year in a row! You can check out the 2025 full top 10 list
We are grateful for the artists, organizations, volunteers, and community members who make Vermillion such a vibrant place for arts and culture. And thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support the arts in Vermillion.
From 2025: You can read the Argus Leader’s “How Vermillion Became the Best Small Town Art Scene in the US.” The Volante at USD also printed a piece on the win. And before poll closed this year, Plain Talk helped rally votes with a great article on why Verm is coolest.