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SUMMER ARTS 2020!

August 24, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

Mitakuye Summer Arts 2020 was beautiful beyond our wildest expectations!

One of the greatest things about creativity is that it helps us adapt to unknown circumstances. Even though the world shut down – we were determined to run our Summer Arts Academy!

Switching to an online format took a lot of creativity and behind the scenes planning – but working in this format opened up new doors of creating together that we never would have discovered if not out of necessity. As a result we will be continuing the program in a weekly format “Mitakuye Mondays” in August. Starting in September, we will offer a Monthly Arts Academy the first Sunday of every month!

Congratulations to all of our awesome young artists for diving into this new format and creating so honestly and so ferociously! Art, Film, Traditional Art, Story Telling, Music, Writing, Photography, Advanced Projects, + daily movement and meditation – you all rocked it!

Students share their designs that are part of a music, poetry, and visual art collaboration.

Students in the beading class share some of their work.

Elder, Teacher, Master Traditional Artist, and Mitakuye Advisory Council member Verola Spider started each day off with a smudge and a prayer.

We provided the supplies and kids created their own work-spaces.

Our teachers logged on from across the country – including our special guest teacher, elder, and Advisory Council member Joseph Marshall III.

Students finished off the Academy with an online exhibition, feast, and closing ceremony.

And none of this would have happened without all of the incredible work that makes this program run. Please check our Behind The Scenes post HERE.

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SUMMER 2020: BEHIND THE SCENES

August 23, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

Even though we were in a pandemic – we were determined to keep the art happening! But we knew we would have to make some drastic changes since in-person learning was not an option. We shifted our Hoye Wayelo Summers Academy online, supported over 100 kids with art supplies and lunches for a local kids program, and sent out over 300 art kits, snack bags, and Creativity Guides for our Summer Art challenge.

Assembling Art Kits for our Academy students …

Supplies went out to hundreds of kids for the Summer Arts Challenge

Wopila to Ramsey Brown – who was our boots on the ground this year! We could not have done it without her dedication and commitment to the kids!

Uncis: Gramma Pepper and Gramma Mona – made and delivered delicious food to our kids!

Many kids did not have devices or Wifi so we provided as many loaner computers and hots spots as we could get our hands on. Dante got all of our technology running smoothly. Carly and Henri helped prep and deliver supplies!

And of course our amazing teachers …

It was a beautiful and inspirational week of creativity, learning, experimenting, and community. Wopila to all of the awesome people who helped make it happen behind the scenes!

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SUMMER ART CHALLENGE

August 1, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

Creativity is a great tool to help us adapt to unknown circumstances, and the current events in the world are requiring exactly that of us! So we created the Summer Art Challenge to have a way put our energy into creating and sending our voices in a positive and constructive way.

This challenge is open to all Lakota kids through age 18 or high school.

Complete all 5 themes in the challenge and you earn Mitakuye Summer Arts Tshirt! And for every piece of art you make we will enter your name in a drawing for a chance to win a Grand Prize!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ART CHALLENGE:

What are you inspired to create when you think of the theme? Does it make you think of a person? A place? A thing? A color? A feeling? A sound? You can interpret these ideas any way you want. The themes are just starting points and there are no right or wrong ways to do it. You can draw, paint, doodle, write. You can even make a dance or song and send it to us. We encourage all forms of creativity!

THEMES:

CLOUDS

POWER

COLOR

NATURE

FREEDOM

When you finish your 5 themes – take a picture of each one and send each piece of art with your name, age, and school. So if your texting us send your name, age, and school and then send each piece of art. Then send us a picture of you holding your art. This way we know which art belongs to which student.

DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15th.

Here is how to send it in:

You can text it to us: (605) 454-4000

You can message it to us on Facebook: @mitakuye (https://www.facebook.com/Mitakupi/)

You can email us at: info@mitakuyefoundation.com

You can also send it to us in the mail:  

Mituakye Foundation, PO BOX 300, Santa Monica, CA 90406

If you have any trouble you can always call or text us and we will help you submit!

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2020 SUMMER ARTS ACADEMY IS A WRAP!

July 31, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

No matter how the world has changed … the art keeps going!

The Mitakuye 2020 Virtual Summer Arts Academy was a success beyond our wildest dreams. Our deepest gratitude to all of the supporters, teachers, and staff who helped bring this to life. And our biggest high fives to all of the students for diving in and expanding the ways they learn, create, and participate in creative community. Thank you all for creating so much BEAUTY! More pictures and updates to come.

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SUMMER ARTS SUPPORT

July 4, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

We may be in lock down – but that can’t stop the art! Now, more than ever, is the time for young people to Send Their Voices.

This month we have several awesome programs going on for Lakota kids including: our online Hoye Wayelo (“I;m Sending A Voice”) Arts Academy, Art Kits and lunches for the Kid’s Club in Pine Ridge, Art Programs in Pine Ridge and Rosebud schools, and a reservation-wide Summer Art Challenge!

It has been an unprecedented few months – and for many Lakota kids, the challenges have been incredible. We have been working with tribal and community leaders, schools, and educators to keep the opportunities flowing for the youth during these challenging times.

One of the greatest things about creativity is that it helps us adapt to unknown circumstances, and the current events in the world are requiring exactly that right now. We have a great line up of teachers for our Summer Arts Academy and a host of great projects for our Summer Art Challenges. But we need your support to reach as many kids as we can! We hope you will help us create as many opportunities as possible for these awesome young people!

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SUMMER ARTS 2020!

July 1, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

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FEBRUARY 2020 CONTEST WINNERS

April 10, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

Congratulations to everyone who submitted to our February 2020 contest
THUNDER NATION, Wakinyan.

We thought that amount of entries we had in December couldn’t be topped, but we had more entries than ever for this competition! We are always inspired by the many ways these students interpret the themes we provide. We awarded artists in four age categories—8 and under, 9-10, 11-14, and 15 and up. Check out some of our top winners below and congratulations to all of our winners!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Joey Hill, Age 15

FIRST PLACE WINNERS

Ayesha Shott, Age 8
Grace Eagle Elk, Age 13
Mato White Plume, Age 17
Kinsey Hill, Age 13
Virginia Spencer, Age 10

HONORABLE MENTION WINNERS

Chihaya Yamamoto, Age 17
Ashley Ghost, Age 10
Alice Yellow Thunder, Age 9
Delores Lucero, Age 10
Esperanza Rama, Age 13
Gisele Tobacco, Age 8
Elliana Reed, Age 11
Gracey Leftwich, Age 10
Hehaka Catches Enemy, Age 15
Isabella Black Bull, Age 8
Kiarra Two Crow, Age 13
Jorge Romero, Age 13
Keegan Bates, Age 14
Jacoby Killsback, Age 8
Lalanni Janis, Age 14
Leela White, Age 7
Oceane Bull Bear, Age 13
Melody Janis, Age 9
Ofelia Zuniga, Age 10
Stacia Pease, Age 14
Victoria Big Crow, Age 12
Tate High Hawk, Age 13
Xakira Standing Bear, Age 8
Kayden White Butterfly, Age 10
Wazi Thunder Hawk, Age 15
Zahiyah Negonsott, Age 10

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MAY 2020 CONTEST: BRAVERY

March 21, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

The theme for May 2020 is:
BRAVERY

What are you inspired to create when you think of BRAVERY? Does that idea make you think of a place?A thing? A person? A color? A sound? A feeling? How does the theme relate to what is going on in the world right now?

The themes are just a starting point – you can interpret this any way you want. You can use painting, drawing, photography, collage, poetry, stories, videos, music, dance – anything original that the theme inspires you to create! It is all up to your imagination – we encourage all forms of creativity.

Submission deadline is MAY 15th.

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DECEMBER 2019 CONTEST WINNERS

January 15, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

Congratulations to everyone who submitted to our December 2019 contest
BEAUTY.

Our contests keep growing and December was no exception. We had more entries than ever! There were so many ways to interpret this idea and students came up with a myriad of creative and unique interpretations!

We awarded artists in four age categories and handed out more awards than ever! Every student who enters earns points every time they submit, to save up for great prizes in our Creator’s Club! Stay tuned for photos from our awards ceremonies! Congratulations to all of our winners!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Esperanza Dixon Age 17

FIRST PLACE WINNERS

  • Ayesha Shott Age8
  • Brylee Hill Age10
  • Lalanni Janis Age14
  • Abby Vocu Age16
  • Joey Hill Age14

HONORABLE MENTION WINNERS

  • Oceane Bull Bear Age 13
  • Calob Two Hearts Age 17
  • Kinsey Hill Age 13
  • Ronald Richards Jr Age 16
  • Aurora Marshall Age 14
  • Tranna Thunderhawk Age 17
  • Amy Fourd Age 15
  • Brianna Martinez Age10
  • Baylie Her Many Horses Age 17
  • Emilee Hill Age 14
  • Rita Killsback Age 10
  • Ashley Ghost Age 10
  • Alice YellowThunder Age 7
  • Amelia Lone Elk Age 10
  • Alonah Murdock Age 8
  • Amelia Knight Age 11
  • Zahiyah Negonsott Age 10
  • Nalayah Janis Age8
  • Saydee Chief Eagle Age 10
  • Rio Weston Age 8
  • Irene Hart Age 9
  • Corby Plenty Wounds Age 10
  • Charlie Rouillard Age 9
  • Angel Hollow Horn Age 10
  • Ariel Pettibone Age12

Merit and Recognition Awards Coming Soon!

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FEBRUARY 2020 CONTEST: THUNDER NATION

January 5, 2020 by Mitakuye Foundation Leave a Comment

The theme for February 2020 is:
THUNDER NATION (Wakinyan)

What are you inspired to create when you think of THUNDER? Does that idea make you think of a place?A thing? A person? A color? A sound? A feeling?

The themes are just a starting point – you can interpret this any way you want. You can use painting, drawing, photography, collage, poetry, stories, videos, music, dance – anything original that the theme inspires you to create! It is all up to your imagination – we encourage all forms of creativity.

Submission deadline is February 5th.

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