Fans Invited to Contribute to Basketball-Themed Art Installation at Summit League Tournament

Local artist to lead interactive mural project that will be displayed in Sioux Falls parks

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Fans attending the Summit League basketball tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this weekend will have the opportunity to participate in a community-led art installation. Local artist Les Cotton will be hosting an interactive mural project called 'Full Court Color: Arena to Asphalt' where attendees can contribute basketball-themed designs. After the tournament, the collaborative artwork will be developed into vinyl basketball backboards to be installed in 10 neighborhood parks around the city.

Why it matters

The art installation aims to engage the local community and basketball fans in a creative way, while also enhancing public spaces in Sioux Falls. It's an example of how sporting events can be leveraged to foster community involvement and public art initiatives.

The details

The art project is a partnership between the Sioux Falls Arts Commission, Experience Sioux Falls, and the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, where the Summit League tournament is being held. Fans can stop by the concourse of the convention center to contribute their own basketball-themed designs to the mural. All materials will be provided for the free, family-friendly activity.

  • The Summit League basketball tournament runs from March 4-8, 2026.
  • The 'Full Court Color: Arena to Asphalt' art installation will take place during the tournament.

The players

Les Cotton

A local artist who will be leading the interactive mural project at the Summit League tournament.

Sioux Falls Arts Commission

A city agency that has invited Les Cotton to host the 'Full Court Color: Arena to Asphalt' art installation as part of the Summit League tournament.

Experience Sioux Falls

A local organization partnering with the Sioux Falls Arts Commission and Denny Sanford PREMIER Center to facilitate the art installation for Summit League fans.

Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

The venue hosting the Summit League basketball tournament where the interactive art project will take place.

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What’s next

After the tournament, the community-created designs will be developed into vinyl basketball backboards to be installed in 10 neighborhood parks around Sioux Falls.

The takeaway

The 'Full Court Color: Arena to Asphalt' art installation is an innovative way for the Sioux Falls community to engage with and celebrate the Summit League basketball tournament. By inviting fans to contribute their own creative designs, the project fosters a sense of community ownership and pride in the local public spaces.