Čhatkú Arts Center Grand Opening Celebration
Description
On June 6th, Maȟpíya Lúta on the Pine Ridge Reservation will open the doors of the Čhatkú Arts Center — a 12,500 sq ft, $8.2 million cultural space built for the Lakota community, by the Lakota community. The Čhatkú Arts Center is a place where our Native artists will be honored and celebrated for generations. This is more than a building. It is a testament to what the Lakota people have always known — that Native culture, art, and community are worth honoring, worth investing in, and worth celebrating.
This building project was led by Monica Macek — a Lakota woman whose leadership, dedication, and love for our people are etched into every wall of this place. Maȟpíya Lúta has stood on this land for generations, and the Čhatkú Arts Center will stand for generations more.
→ Please share the poster below (DOWNLOAD HERE) with your networks — friends, family, colleagues, social media. Every share helps more people know this place exists.
→ If you can make the trip to Pine Ridge, we would truly love to have you with us. You can find event details at: https://chatkuartscenter.mahpiyaluta.org/chatku-arts-center/
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