by Heather Steinberger | Aug 15, 2021 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Special Events, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
In the final weeks of summer break, the Cheyenne River Youth Project is providing young people with new opportunities to explore Lakota culture and the arts. The nonprofit youth organization recently hosted a Lakota Culture Day Camp and culture/art workshops, and this...
by Heather Steinberger | Jul 16, 2021 | Art Center, Community, RedCan, Special Events, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
It’s always exciting when artists, performers, volunteers, and guests gather at the Cheyenne River Youth Project in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, for the four-day RedCan invitational graffiti jam. But this year, after nearly a year and a half of pandemic life, was...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 28, 2021 | Community, RedCan, Special Events, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today the official schedule of activities for RedCan 2021. This award-winning, nationally acclaimed invitational graffiti jam, the first and only event of its kind in Indian Country, kicks off next Wednesday, July 7 and runs...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 28, 2021 | Art Center, Partnerships, Partnerships & Awards, RedCan, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project confirmed today that it will officially break ground for its new youth arts center at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 9. The public is welcome to attend the special groundbreaking event, which will take place during the nonprofit...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 17, 2021 | Art Center, Community, RedCan, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
With less than a month to go before the award-winning RedCan invitational graffiti jam, the Cheyenne River Youth Project has announced the final lineup of artists and special guests for its four-day arts and culture festival. In addition, the CRYP staff has revealed...
by Heather Steinberger | Apr 5, 2021 | Art Center, RedCan, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it has retained the services of Boulder, Colorado-based Pyatt Studio for the design of its new Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count) Lakota Youth Arts & Culture Institute. The grassroots, nonprofit organization will...
