Invitation & Information
Native POP: People of the Plains - A Gathering of Arts and Culture is an annual celebration of Native American art and culture in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota every third weekend in July. Art, Performance, Culture, Community.
Welcome to native pop 2023
Native POP: People of the Plains
Native POP: People of the Plains art market and cultural celebration of the Great Plains Tribes invites you to share your artistry in Rapid City, South Dakota - July 08TH AND 09TH OF 2023 FOR OUR PHENOMENAL 2 day art market! So be sure to join in the celebration!
Native POP reinterprets the traditional art market and recognizes the historic cultural value of Native artists. Our art market reflects the cultures of the Great Plains and the functional role of art, and we embrace all forms of creativity. Almost 50 artists shared their work with thousands of people at last year’s event, and we are excited to see the talent this year will bring!
2023 VISUAL ARTIST APPLICATION
In accordance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, participation in the Native POP art show is only open to enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, with preference given to artists from Great Plains Tribes.
Application opens APRIL 01 - APRIL 20, 2023.
Selected applicants will be notified by APRIL 30, 2023.
Waitlisted applicants will be notified MAY 15, 2023.
Booth fee for space due JUNE 01, 2023.
Lunch and water provided for the artist each day.
No commission will be taken of your sales.
Artistic categories listed below have been reinterpreted to reflect the cultures of the Great Plains and the way art functions for the people.
Friday night opening event 5:30pm - 8pm with juried awards totally $18,500 in prizes.
Saturday Art Market: 9am - 4pm
Sunday Art Market: 9am - 4pm
Please read the full application information and Statement of Agreement and Understanding before applying.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email nativeartsgathering@gmail.com.
“This was the most entertaining, creative, social event that I’ve ever attended. The event was so well organized and the creative talent represented so diverse I think everyone came away inspired. A brilliant job. The music added a whole new dimension. ”
Native POP Features:
A Friday night opening event and juried awards with $18,500 in prizes
A variety of music and dance performances throughout Saturday with a concert after the art market closes
Interactive learning opportunities for the entire family
Emerging artist recognition and prize opportunities
People’s Choice Award
Eligible participants must be enrolled members of state or federally recognized tribes, in accordance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, with preference given to artists from Great Plains Tribes.
The event was originally inspired by sculptor Masayuki Nagase’s public artwork, The Sculpture Project: Passage of Wind and Water. The Sculpture Project was completed in 2019, in the heart of downtown Rapid City and emphasizes our sense of place, history, community, and hope for the future.
“This was my first art market, and I had such an awesome experience. The organization of the events was fantastic. The presence of volunteers on Saturday throughout the day was excellent. The bottles of water were very refreshing, and just having the volunteers ask if we needed anything was great. I also enjoyed being next to the other emerging artists. ”