Creative Space for Native Artists
We have developed a space in Rapid City, South Dakota, that is a contemporary nexus and hub for creativity, congregation, sustainability, and learning, with a focus on Native and regional artists. See below for spotlights from our first five years. In early 2021 we leaned into our community and found support to purchase buildings in another part of Rapid City. We spent 2021 renovating one of the buildings and rooting ourselves in our new location. Starting in early 2022, we cautiously began holding masked public events out of extreme care for our community.
Please follow our Facebook for ongoing announcements regarding this exciting artist-centric venture that is providing a space that exhibits modern Native art, fosters the skills and abilities of all artists, and continues the growth of community around artistic expression.
The space includes a modern Native art gallery, studios for Native artists, shared working spaces, flexible creative community space, and opportunities for collaborative projects, networking, and exposure. There is room to grow in the future to meet the needs of our community!
2015-2020 - Racing Magpie at Aby’s Feed and Seed
We spent our first five years (2015-2020) developing a vibrant space in the former Aby's Feed and Seed building (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) located in downtown Rapid City. After more than a year of community engagement about our spatial needs and the drastic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we chose not to renew our lease on that property.
In these slides, please see some of the amazing events and spaces that were part of our time at this location.
