Community Calendar

Becoming Whole
Mixed Media Works by Caitlin Pisha

Opening Reception: Friday, November 1 from 7pm-9pm
Show Runs: Friday, November 1st through Sunday, December 1st

This collection of art grew from my fascination with folk art. I wanted to develop a body of work that referenced folk traditions while leaning into whimsy and story. In today’s world, at times it feels a little subversive to be whimsical or hopeful. But, I feel that we need lightness like we need laughter. My aim became to create a visual world that could be the setting for a storybook. A body of work that evoked the feeling of old folk tales while also feeling fresh and new.

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Join us for a delightful combination of "Baby and Me Yoga" and story time! This unique event offers a wonderful opportunity for mothers to socialize, exercise, and, most importantly, connect with their babies in a calm and nurturing environment. We kindly ask that mothers attend only after at least six weeks postpartum, allowing ample time for the body to heal. There's no need to register or pay a fee, but please bring your own yoga mat and a blanket for your baby, as our supply is limited. Babies aged 6 weeks to 24 months are welcome to join in the fun. Come and enjoy this special time together.
When: Saturday, September 28th, October 26th, November 23rd, December 28th
Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM
Age: 6 weeks & Up
Registration: No registration required

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition, Where Eagles Soar, on October 11, 2024. The family friendly exhibition is free to the public in the Adelstein Gallery through May 25th, 2025. The exhibition includes twenty paintings from the collection of the Sioux Indian Museum. Lakota artist S.D. Nelson created these paintings to illustrate the book Wings of an Eagle. Written by Billy Mills and Janell Brown, the book tells the story of Billy Mills, a ground breaking Oglala Lakota athlete and the only American to win an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meters.

Billy Mills, also known by his Lakota name Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, is best known for winning a gold medal in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, as Mills was a relatively unknown runner at the time and the first (and only) American to win gold in the 10,000 meters. Born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mills overcame significant personal challenges, including poverty and the loss of both parents at a young age. A U.S. Marine Corps officer at the time of his Olympic triumph, Mills has since become a prominent advocate for Native American rights and youth sports programs. His life story was dramatized in the 1983 film Running Brave, and he continues to inspire generations with his message of perseverance and hope.

S.D. Nelson is an award-winning Lakota artist and author who has illustrated over 15 books. His work often depicts the imagery of the open prairies where S.D. spent his childhood summers, with expansive skies, towering clouds, and endless seas of grasslands. Combining timeless Lakota stories with contemporary art, his books have captivated audiences both young and old for over twenty years. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, spent his childhood summers on the Standing Rock Reservation. During this time, his mother told him the traditional Lakota stories that would become the subjects of his books. S.D. spent 26 years as a teacher in the Flagstaff public schools before his first book Gift Horse, a Lakota Story, was published in 1999.

Cynthia Thomas of Purple Pottery Productions is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation. While at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, she earned a B.A. in Art with a minor in Arts Communications. She later attained her Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. She is currently a high school Art teacher and is an active member of her family and her community. Cynthia integrates her life experiences and extensive education into her artistic creations.

Cynthia took advantage of opportunities to work and learn beside others who she states were teachers and mentors; these people also helped to mold Cynthia into the artisan she is today. She has been described as “well versed in using stoneware clay for sculptural pieces that tell a story.” Cynthia herself states that “I start with a drawing and believe that if I can see it, I can build it.”

Cynthia's Oneida culture and traditions along with her family have always provided her with rich and deep inspiration. Each sculptural piece references an event or a significant person from her life. She was raised following Oneida Longhouse tradition(s) and she incorporates parts of the ceremonies in some of her art. Her sculpted functional pottery depicts Oneida line designs using sgraffito techniques. Her preferred mediums are stoneware clay, underglazes and Potter’s Choice glazes. Cynthia’s words speak to her personal sculpting process, “When I work with clay, I have to let the clay speak to me, and the clay will create the vision.”

Cynthia has won awards in the Ohiyo Art Show and Market 2024, Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival 2023, Woodland Indian Art Show and Market in 2015 and 2021, and Northern Woodland Indian Art Show and Market 2019.

Prices for Cynthia’s artwork can be obtained by contacting the Journey Museum at (605) 394-6923. Purchases after the closing of the exhibition can be directed to the artist at [email protected].

Art House Hot Springs latest exhibit feature's artwork made by Lorri Ann Two Bulls, will be on display from October 10th till December 12th. Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on November 2nd during 5-8pm.
Words from the Artist -
This show represents cells, the basic function of life from all living species. From trees, plants, flowers, humans, animals, insects. Like a big sandwich cake of layered cells. My paintings of ladies are named after real people. I "borrowed" the names from the 1880
Indian census. The names belonged to my people who were named in our native language. I copied the names exactly spelled bv *bi-lingual census takers* and translated to English. Somehow, the names live on in art.
Real people. Real Names.

Art House Hot Springs latest exhibit feature's artwork made by Lorri Ann Two Bulls, will be on display from October 10th till December 12th. Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on November 2nd during 5-8pm.
Words from the Artist -
This show represents cells, the basic function of life from all living species. From trees, plants, flowers, humans, animals, insects. Like a big sandwich cake of layered cells. My paintings of ladies are named after real people. I "borrowed" the names from the 1880
Indian census. The names belonged to my people who were named in our native language. I copied the names exactly spelled bv *bi-lingual census takers* and translated to English. Somehow, the names live on in art.
Real people. Real Names.

Art House Hot Springs latest exhibit feature's artwork made by Lorri Ann Two Bulls, will be on display from October 10th till December 12th. Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on November 2nd during 5-8pm.
Words from the Artist -
This show represents cells, the basic function of life from all living species. From trees, plants, flowers, humans, animals, insects. Like a big sandwich cake of layered cells. My paintings of ladies are named after real people. I "borrowed" the names from the 1880
Indian census. The names belonged to my people who were named in our native language. I copied the names exactly spelled bv *bi-lingual census takers* and translated to English. Somehow, the names live on in art.
Real people. Real Names.

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Join us at Henry’s Books in Spearfish, SD on Saturday November 23 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM for the launch and signing of Johny’s newest title, “The Rodeo Road”. She will have copies of her previous works as well that feature themes and locations in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Colorado.

About the book:
In the dust and grit of the rodeo circuit, rookie barrel racer Kasey Jacobs is determined to carve out a new life after her world crumbles. With her home lost and her family shattered, the thrill of the chase becomes her only solace as she navigates the treacherous terrain of the rodeo lifestyle, leaning on her two horses as her steadfast companions. But the road is filled with obstacles, and Kasey must muster the strength and resilience to chase victory on her own.

Enter Cole Sanders, a weathered veteran of the rodeo circuit, whose dreams of glory dance just out of reach. With twelve years in the saddle, qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo eight times, he enters each event battling the relentless pressure of youth and injury. As he fights to secure his legacy before time runs out, Cole embarks on a personal journey to claim the triumph he’s long desired.

As fate entwines Kasey and Cole's paths, two unlikely souls at opposite ends of their careers find themselves sharing the same rodeo road. Will Kasey's fierce determination ignite Cole's fading passion, or will his experience anchor her down? In a world where friendship, ambition, and courage collide, The Rodeo Road explores the heart of the cowboy spirit—a testament to resilience, the power of connection, and the beauty of chasing dreams against all odds.

Can they both find victory, or will the unforgiving nature of the rodeo prove too great a challenge? Saddle up for a journey filled with heart, hardship, and hope.

About the Author:
Johny Weber is a retired assistant professor at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. Since childhood, her life has revolved around horses. Marrying a rodeo cowboy, she moved with him to the plains of South Dakota where they both competed in rodeos and then turned to a ranching lifestyle. Her career in education began by teaching first grade and by retirement she was teaching graduate courses to teachers in a state-funded program. Johny and her late husband raised a son and daughter on the prairies of the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation. She now enjoys time spent with her children and grandchildren and traveling with her horse and dog to ride the mountains of the west in the summer and the deserts of the southwest in the winter.

BASIC JEWELRY MAKING

Join artist Tara Barney with Red Door Creations in this basic jewelry making class. You will learn the tools of the trade and basic jewelry making skills in this class. You will finish the class with a fun bracelet and a pair of earrings to enjoy.

We will be using gorgeous faceted Fire Agate and carnelian beads in a color palette that is perfect for your autumn wardrobe.

No experience needed!!