RAPID CITY, S.D. — Local artists, craftspeople and community members gathered Saturday at Prairie Edge Trading Company & Galleries in downtown Rapid City for a special open house celebrating Native American art, culture and local creativity.

The event, held at the longtime Main Street business, featured artist demonstrations, handcrafted artwork, beadwork, paintings, books and traditional items created by regional Indigenous artists and makers. Visitors also had the opportunity to meet artists in person while browsing the gallery and gift shop.

Prairie Edge, located at 606 Main Street, hosted the event as both a community gathering and a showcase of local and regional talent. The open house also included complimentary brown bag lunches and prize giveaways throughout the day.

Several artists and authors participated in the event, including Aryanna Little Wounded, Sophie Little Wounded, Chris Ravenshead, Jared Lanz, Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, Duwane Wilcox, Jim Little Wounded and many others. Demonstrations included beadwork, sewing and painting inside the gallery space.

Staff encouraged residents and visitors to support local artists and downtown businesses while exploring the variety of South Dakota-made products available at the store. Items on display ranged from Native American regalia and beadwork to pottery, jewelry, books, blankets, paintings and home décor.

Prairie Edge also highlighted upcoming family and youth programs in downtown Rapid City, including Storybook Adventures at Main Street Square and Splash Lab, a free summer STEM program for school-aged children.

The event brought together artists of multiple generations, giving visitors a chance to see traditional craftsmanship being practiced in real time while learning about the stories and history behind many of the pieces on display.