At CRYP, art lies at the heart of everything we do. That’s because, for us as Native people, being artistic means being cultural. As we learn traditional and contemporary art skills, explore our identities, find our creative voices, and tell our stories, we also are revitalizing our language and our life ways. We are being Lakota.
We are deeply thankful for the connection we have to so many incredible artists here on Cheyenne River and across the country. These talented, dedicated individuals teach our children through our Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count) Institute & Art Park, they share their unique work in our Keya Gift Shop & E-Store, and at every turn, they join with us to lift up our community.
Wópila Táŋka Ečíčiyepi (with great gratitude), to each and every one.
Instructors
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Austin Red Dog
Austin Red Dog was born and raised on Cheyenne River amongst strong
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Bonnie LeBeaux
Bonnie LeBeaux was born on April 5, 1973, in Eagle Butte, South
Instructor & Artist
Brian Jensen
Brian Jensen, from Minneapolis, MN, is populating the space we live in
Instructor & Artist
East Foster
East from Denver, CO, is CRYP's Lead Instructor.
A native of Illiana (Illinois-Indiana)
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Hector Curriel
Hector Curriel was born in Lima, Peru, and his passion for the
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Jenny Manzel
Aberdeen area graphic and fine artist Jenny Menzel aims to build up
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John Allen
John Allen, from Minneapolis, MN, started cutting stencils as a way to
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Lorri Ann Two Bulls
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Lynne Burnette, Sr.
Lakota Artist, Lynn Burnette, Sr., was born on the Rosebud Indian Reservation
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Mike Marshall
An enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota Tribe, full-time artist Mike Marshall
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Molina Parker
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Nation Cowins
Instructor & Artist
Scape Martinez
Scape Martinez, from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, is an accomplished
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Tammy Granados
Instructor & Artist
Tsel
Tsel was born in Mexico in 1972, but was raised in the
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Tyler "Siamese" Read
Siamese began exploring graffiti culture in the early 1990s in Seattle. After
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Wade Patton
Featured Artists
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179
179 is a muralist and teaching artist in Seattle, and works with
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Angelique Albert
Angelique Albert is an award-winning, innovative, artist who inspires individuals and communities
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Benny Kasto
Benny Kasto, WawíkiyA (Protector of People), is Mnicoujou Lakota and an enrolled
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Chief
An Oglala Lakota artist based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Chief was
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Collins Provost
Collins Provost-Fields is an enrolled member of CRST, and identifies herself as
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Dawn LeBeau
Dawn E. “Dawnee” LeBeau is Itazipacola Oo’henunpa of the Tetonwan Lakota Oyate.
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Dwayno Insano
Dwayno Insano, a painter and muralist, was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in
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Jacqueline Garreaux
Jacqueline Garreaux is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
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Julia Williams
Julia Williams was raised on the Flathead Reservation and is Salish Pend
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Kazilla
A native of New Mexico, Kazilla lives and works in Little Haiti,
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Lawst
Lawst uses his Potawatomi, Menominee and Puerto Rican heritage to influence and
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Luscious
Luscious is an enrolled tribal member of Marten Falls Anishinaabe First Nation
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Michelle Reed
Michelle Reed is a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of
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Rock "Cyfi" Martinez
Cyfi is a native to Tucson, Arizona. He is now lives and
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Shaila Peterson
Artist Shaila Peterson has called the Black Hills home for nearly 20
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Tsel
Tsel was born in Mexico in 1972, but was raised in the
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Unalee Howe
Unalee Howe graduated from the University of Oregon with a five-year Bachelor