A woman sewing in a First Peoples fund event.
A portrait of a woman sewing a star quilt in a Rolling Rez Arts workshop
A woman measuring fabric at a Rolling Rez Arts event

Upcoming Events

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.

A white arrow pointing down.

NEWS > events

Filter by month:
Clear
Select month...
Filter by program:
Clear
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
+
May 18, 2025
-
+
Star Quilt Making

Star Quilt Making

Excited to sew with us at Oglala Lakota Artspace? Join our dynamic sewing workshop, series led by Carol Wilcox, as we dive into the art of Star Quilting!
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
May
Star Quilt Making
Carol J. Wilcox
Oglala Lakota
May 18, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will focus on sewing star pattern baby bags, pot holders, and pillows leading up to creating Star Quilts. Traditional stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of stars, star knowledge, and star quilts will be shared with participants as they create their pieces.

Dates:

Sunday February 2, 2025, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Monday February 3, 2025 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunday March 2, 2025 11:00am - 3:00pm

Monday March 3, 2025, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunday March 30, 2025 11:00am - 3:00pm

Monday March 31, 2025, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunday April 13, 2025 11:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday May 4, 2025 11:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday May 18, 2025 11:00am - 3:00pm

**This registration form is designed to better understand our participants. All of the information you provide is confidential and will only be shared with staff and instructors - not with participants or others. All data from these forms are entered into our data system and are not connected to your name in analysis and presentation of the results in our grant reports and applications. Please help us continue to be able to provide these trainings!

+
May 18, 2025
-
May 19, 2025
+
Beadwork Styles Series | Completing Projects

Beadwork Styles Series | Completing Projects

Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! Led by Christina White Lance, our workshop series focuses on different beading techniques.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
May
Beadwork Styles Series | Completing Projects
Christine White Lance
Oglala Lakota
May 18, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Provide Participants with knowledge of Peyote Stitch, Loomwork, Flat Stitch and Lazy Stitch. Participants will choose their projects they wish to bead including moccasins, turtles, lizards, chains, medallions, pouches and bags.

Dates & Times are Sunday's 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and Monday's 4:00 PM-8:00 PM:

Beading 101:

  • Sunday, February 23, 2025
  • Monday, February 24, 2025

Lazy Stitch:

  • Sunday, April 13, 2025
  • Monday, April 14, 2025

Peyote Stitch:

  • Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • Monday, March 3, 2025

Completing Flat & Lazy Stitch Projects:

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • Monday, May 19, 2025

Please have participants take into consideration any projects they want to enter for the art exhibition.

+
May 18, 2025
-
+
Crochet Creations

Crochet Creations

Learn the basics of crocheting through a series of workshops.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
May
Crochet Creations
Marina Hood
May 18, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

What You’ll Learn:

Granny Squares: Learn to create the classic square motif, which can be used individually or joined to form larger projects.

Hats: Discover how to crochet simple and stylish hats, including working in the round and adding finishing touches like pom-poms or embellishments.

Blanket Making: Understand how to combine your granny squares into blankets or learn seamless techniques for crocheting larger blankets from scratch.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills to create custom crochet pieces, from cozy accessories to stunning home décor. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your crochet skills, this class is perfect for anyone ready to craft beautiful, handmade items. Join us and stitch your way to creativity and relaxation!

Dates and Times, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM:

Sunday’s, February 9 & 23, 2025: Class 1

Class 1: Basics of crochet - chain, single crochet stitch, understanding crochet terminology, UK vs US terms - (activity: granny square)

Class 2: Half double crochet, double crochet stitch, how to follow a pattern (activity: making a hat)

Sunday’s, March 9 & 23, 2025

Class 3: Magic ring, working in rounds (activity: stuffed animal)

Class 4: Crochet-along - start larger project (blanket) Following patterns, learning more complex stitches

Sunday’s, April 6 & 20, 2025

Class 5: Crochet along blanket - next segment

Class 6: Crochet along blanket, continued

Sunday’s, May 4 & 18, 2025

Class 7: Crochet along blanket, continued

Class 8: Crochet along blanket - Complete

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr,

Kyle, SD 57752

+
May 19, 2025
-
+
Earring Making Workshop

Earring Making Workshop

Create your own earring masterpiece at the Oglala Lakota Artspace! Led by January Rose Mathis, this workshop series invites you to craft beaded and dentalium earrings.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
May
Earring Making Workshop
January Rose Mathis
Oglala Lakota
May 19, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop will provide participants instruction on the creation of beaded and dentalium earrings.Dates:

Monday February 3rd, 2025 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday March 10th, 2025 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday April 7th, 2025 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday May 12th, 2025 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday May 19th, 2025 4:00pm - 8:00pm

**This registration form is designed to better understand our participants. All of the information you provide is confidential and will only be shared with staff and instructors - not with participants or others. All data from these forms are entered into our data system and are not connected to your name in analysis and presentation of the results in our grant reports and applications. Please help us continue to be able to provide these trainings!

+
May 21, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
May
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
May 21, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
May 28, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
May
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
May 28, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
June 4, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
June 4, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
June 11, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
June 11, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
June 18, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
June 18, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
June 25, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
June 25, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
July 2, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
July
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
July 2, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
July 9, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
July
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
July 9, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
July 16, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
July
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
July 16, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
July 23, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
July
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
July 23, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

+
July 30, 2025
-
+
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
July
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
July 30, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344