# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Artist Speaker Series: Alix Kyrie, Mel Cotton
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Only two sessions left in the 2025-26 Speaker Series. April features Alix Kyrie, Gallery Director for Rehfelds, and Mel Cotton, Owner of Rose and Eugene Presents. 
	
We will be discussing an artist’s relationship with a gallery.
•	How to approach a gallery
•	What a gallery looks for in an artist and their work
•	What to expect from a gallery

ABOUT ALIX:
With over 20 years of experience in downtown retail & gallery management experience, Alix Kyrie currently serves as gallery director of Rehfelds Modern.  Along with her role at Rehfelds Modern, Alix strives to uplift the arts community through advocacy & volunteer work. 

ABOUT MEL:
Before dedicating her efforts to Rose and Eugene Presents, Mel Cotton played a pivotal, nearly decade-long role in managing, marketing, and purchasing for a distinguished American craft gallery, collaborating with high-craft artisans from the United States, Canada, and Europe. With a background in studio arts and an emphasis in printmaking, Mel's academic journey at SDSU laid the foundation for her passion for the arts. Beyond her professional pursuits, Mel enjoys relaxed moments at home, snuggling with her husband and furry companions, and cultivating a domestic jungle.

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We are especially excited to announce a collaboration with Arts South Dakota! This special partnership will enable artists across the state to take part in our Second Tuesday series. Celebrating 10 years, Arts South Dakota has been a leader in advancing the arts for our state, and we couldn't be more grateful to have them alongside us.

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The Speaker Series: Business Insights to Set You Apart is held at The Underground, and streamed via facebook live, every second Tuesday of the month, from 6:30-8:00 PM.
FREE. No registration necessary.

NOTE: If you are joining us via livestream, the stream will start a little past 6:30 after in-person introductions. (Between 6:45 and 7:00.)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sioux-falls/artist-speaker-series-alix-kyrie-mel-cotton/200029878798415
- **Event Categories**: Art, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Sioux Falls
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Underground by Rehfeld's
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- **full address**: The Underground by Rehfeld's, 431 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-5933, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Watering Can (https://allevents.in/org/the-watering-can/13582070)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Underground by Rehfeld's, 431 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-5933, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Watering Can
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, virtual
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Artist Speaker Series: Alix Kyrie, Mel Cotton ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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