Cultural Demonstrators Program

 

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Applications for the Cultural Demonstrators program at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument are always accepted. Please apply and let us know which date in the summer you'd like to demonstrate.

 

Jina Red Nest shares her beadwork with a visitor.

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About the Program:

Artists with American Indian heritage are welcome to apply to demonstrate their craft for visitors in the visitor center on a weekend day of their choice. Artists can share their stories, demonstrate their work, and sell their wares to the public.

Expectations:

Cultural Demonstrators at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument must provide their own materials and expenses. They agree to work on their craft between 9am - 5pm in the visitor center while visitors watch and ask questions.

Cultural Demonstrators can sell their work to the visitors and keep all of their profits. Individual pieces should be priced no more than $200.

 

Martin Red Bear combines the pictographic or hide painting style of his ancestors with contemporary painting techniques and materials.

NPS photo

Selection Process:

Artists with American Indian heritage are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to artists within the Oglala Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and other Plains Indian tribes. Artists will be selected by park staff and local community members. Selections will be based soley on the artist's merit and the connection of their art to their individual native culture.

How to Apply:

Email the park to express your interest in the Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Cultural Demonstrators program. Please include:

• Name
• Tribal Affiliation
• Artistic Medium
• Indication of which days you would be able to demonstrate (Saturday or Sundays between June - August)
• Address
• Telephone
• Email
• Website
• Social Media Link or Pictures of Your Work