This is our hub for all First Peoples Fund related events aimed at empowering Native artists, culture bearers, and community leaders. From skill-building workshops to art exhibitions, we offer a variety of events to foster growth, encourage dialogue, and inspire change.
NEWS > events
This workshop series will provide participants with creative knowledge of doll making using different colored material and applying dresses, shawls & blankets. Doll will be constructed using a premade pattern to put it all together.
Don't miss out on this opportunity! Reserve your spot now!
Oglala Lakota Art Space
This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards. The first three sessions will be open to 15 participants who will make miniature cradleboards. For the next 4 sessions we will offer 4-6 participants the option to make a full size cradleboard. These participants will need to be committed to attend all 4 sessions and complete weekly homework assignments.
Oglala Lakota Art Space
7904 Lakota Prairie Drive Kyle, SD, 57752
This workshop series will focus on creating ribbon skirts, shirts and vests, regalia, and ceremonial dress. Traditional stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with participants as they create their pieces.
Secure your spot now and embark on this inspiring journey of cultural exploration and artistic growth! Classes are scheduled for the following dates:
Oglala Lakota Art Space
This workshop series will focus on using watercolor and mixed media techniques to create earrings, keychains, moccasins, a scrapbook and community piece. Participants are welcome to bring poems and pictures that serve as memorials of an event, person or place.
Maiki is an emerging Native American, agender artist who uses the alias Z0MB1E MED1A (Z0mb1e). They specialize in digital, watercolor, ink, and acrylic paintings, often depicting portraiture as his preferred subject matter of choice.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this experience is your chance to dive into a supportive and inspiring environment. Mark your calendars for every other Friday starting February 9 from 3-8pm.
Oglala Lakota Art Space
Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! This workshop series will focus on creating turtles, lizards, moccasins, and ceremonial balls. Stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with the participants as they create their pieces.
Don't miss out – secure your spot for the beadwork sessions!
Oglala Lakota Art Space
This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards. The first three sessions will be open to 15 participants who will make miniature cradleboards. For the next 4 sessions we will offer 4-6 participants the option to make a full size cradleboard. These participants will need to be committed to attend all 4 sessions and complete weekly homework assignments.
Oglala Lakota Art Space
7904 Lakota Prairie Drive Kyle, SD, 57752
Hosted by Tiana Spotted Thunder, the Wicaglata Learning Circle offers a safe space for winyan relatives interested in learning to sing. Attendees in this women-only circle will get to learn about Wicaglata protocol, societal importance, making skirts and shawls and more!
Tiana Spotted Thunder is a Lakota recording artist from Oglala, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. She is a vocalist of many genres, but specializes in singing traditional Lakota and indigenous music. She travels throughout North America to powwows as a backup singer for drum groups as well as performs solo for various audiences. Her vocal range reveals the pride of her identity as a Lakota woman.Tiana Spotted Thunder is also a Teaching Artist with the Wicahpi Olowan Music Program.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards. The first three sessions will be open to 15 participants who will make miniature cradleboards. For the next 4 sessions we will offer 4-6 participants the option to make a full size cradleboard. These participants will need to be committed to attend all 4 sessions and complete weekly homework assignments.
Oglala Lakota Art Space
7904 Lakota Prairie Drive Kyle, SD, 57752
This workshop series will focus on creating ribbon skirts, shirts and vests, regalia, and ceremonial dress. Traditional stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with participants as they create their pieces.
Secure your spot now and embark on this inspiring journey of cultural exploration and artistic growth! Classes are scheduled for the following dates:
Oglala Lakota Art Space
This workshop series will focus on using watercolor and mixed media techniques to create earrings, keychains, moccasins, a scrapbook and community piece. Participants are welcome to bring poems and pictures that serve as memorials of an event, person or place.
Maiki is an emerging Native American, agender artist who uses the alias Z0MB1E MED1A (Z0mb1e). They specialize in digital, watercolor, ink, and acrylic paintings, often depicting portraiture as his preferred subject matter of choice.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this experience is your chance to dive into a supportive and inspiring environment. Mark your calendars for every other Friday starting February 9 from 3-8pm.
Oglala Lakota Art Space
This workshop series will focus on introductory sewing projects including sewing star patterns on baby bags, potholders, and pillows; culminating into creating star quilts. Let's connect, create, and celebrate our heritage together. Whether you're a seasoned sewer or just starting out, this immersive experience offers a supportive and inspiring environment for all.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming sessions!
Oglala Lakota Art Space
Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! This workshop series will focus on creating turtles, lizards, moccasins, and ceremonial balls. Stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with the participants as they create their pieces.
Don't miss out – secure your spot for the beadwork sessions!
Oglala Lakota Art Space
This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards. The first three sessions will be open to 15 participants who will make miniature cradleboards. For the next 4 sessions we will offer 4-6 participants the option to make a full size cradleboard. These participants will need to be committed to attend all 4 sessions and complete weekly homework assignments.
Oglala Lakota Art Space
7904 Lakota Prairie Drive Kyle, SD, 57752
Hosted by Tiana Spotted Thunder, the Wicaglata Learning Circle offers a safe space for winyan relatives interested in learning to sing. Attendees in this women-only circle will get to learn about Wicaglata protocol, societal importance, making skirts and shawls and more!
Tiana Spotted Thunder is a Lakota recording artist from Oglala, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. She is a vocalist of many genres, but specializes in singing traditional Lakota and indigenous music. She travels throughout North America to powwows as a backup singer for drum groups as well as performs solo for various audiences. Her vocal range reveals the pride of her identity as a Lakota woman.Tiana Spotted Thunder is also a Teaching Artist with the Wicahpi Olowan Music Program.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! This workshop series will focus on creating turtles, lizards, moccasins, and ceremonial balls. Stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with the participants as they create their pieces.
Don't miss out – secure your spot for the beadwork sessions!
Oglala Lakota Art Space