Location: South Dakota
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Meet the ‘Rhubarb King,’ a Farmer in Rural South Dakota
August 29, 2024
How Jan Sanderson of Sanderson Gardens built his reputation on harvesting rhubarb for the world to eat, drink, and grow.
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Rewriting an Art Form for Indigenous Youth in South Dakota
August 1, 2024
The tenth annual RedCan Graffiti Jam invites national and international artists to the Cheyenne River Reservation.
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Arts Midwest Staff Present at Impact Days Across the Region
July 15, 2024
These state-specific gatherings are essential to capacity-building and connection in the arts field.
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A Mural Process Shaped by, for, and with the Community
June 18, 2024
The Mural On The Wall team works closely with community members from finding locations to generating imagery, themes, and content.
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Rural Libraries Connect the Heartland, One Book Chat at a Time
May 21, 2024
Sarah Smarsh's 2018 memoir Heartland, a book about rural issues, was discussed in rural communities across South Dakota.
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Reflections from the Midwestern National Leaders of Color Fellows
May 8, 2024
Anna Gonzalez, L Sam Zhang, and Wakinyan Chief reflect on their work and their experiences thus far in the National Leaders of Color Fellowship.
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From the Runway to the Studio: Meet the Lak̇ot̄a Rapper Who's Traveling the World
May 2, 2024
Music has been a connector and motivator for Gunner Jules. It's taken him overseas and around the country for youth workshops and collaborative projects.
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Beyond Reservation Dogs, Mato Wayuhi Shares His Ever-Evolving Artistic Adventures
April 9, 2024
The Oglala Lakota artist from South Dakota has been touring the country, while connecting back with his roots through community events and music festivals in the state.
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Meet Zach Van Harris Jr., the South Dakota Historian Unearthing the State’s African American History
March 29, 2024
Zach Van Harris Jr. is ensuring African American stories aren't left out of South Dakota's past — or its future.
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What We Learned: We the Many
March 21, 2024
From 2019-24, we supported six partners as they created unique artist residencies with their communities. Here’s what we learned along the way.