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Oyate Studio is a culturally rich and innovative art studio and company based on the Cheyenne River Reservation, home to the Thitunwan (People of the Plains) of the Oceti Sakowin.  We believe that art offers a powerful and layered metaphor for the human condition, reflecting Lakota lifeways, and interconnectedness.  Our mission is to provide a platform of resources and support to empower creative talent within the community.  We specialize in the creation of artisanal products, we provide a fully resourced co-workspace to teach and learn new art forms with aspiring Native artisans.  Our co-workspace allows established Native artisans to utilize our tools and creative energy to further develop their own art. At OYATE Studio, we are dedicated to empowering and supporting creativity within our community to ensure that art not only resonates with profound meaning, but also contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of the Cheyenne River Reservation.

WHO WE ARE

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Whiteboard with quotes from Red Cloud and Sitting Bull written on it, decorated with magnets.
A beige hat with leather trim, a leather bracelet, and a printed card reading 'OYATE Studio' against a wooden surface. The bracelet is brown with decorative stitching. A beaded item in red and white is partially visible.
People developing photographs using trays of chemical solutions in a darkroom.
Person wearing gloves handling craft materials on a table with green felt and art supplies.
Person sewing with industrial sewing machine in a workshop setting, black and white photo.
Cream-colored cowboy hat with colorful beadwork, leather strap with metal accents, and several braided leather wristbands on a wooden table. Label with "OxiTe Studio."
A workshop with tools and art on a wooden workbench in front of a brick wall. Artwork and printed guides are pinned to the wall, with a ring light illuminating the work area. Various items like a drill and Clorox container are on the bench.
People crafting leather goods at a table, one person in foreground braiding, another in background working on leather piece.
Black and white image showing a workshop table with tools like pliers, a hammer, metal strips with eyelets, and a mug labeled 'Four Bands Community Fund.' There's a note reading 'Size Large' and a plastic cup in the background.
A fluffy gray kitten sleeping on a table surrounded by leather bracelets with black stitching and laces.

Upcoming events

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    Cyanotype Workshop

    *Coming soon*

    Join Oyate Studio for a Cyanotype and Linoleum Printmaking workshop alongside Pejuta Press and Four Bands Community Fund for Financial Literacy and Youth Empowerment

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A beige hat with a brown leather band and a decorative beaded rim sits on a table. Attached is a tag labeled "OYATE Studio". Two leather bracelets with embossed text are next to the hat.