All My Relations Arts

09/17/2026

Wakpa Triennial Art Festival is this weekend and co-curated by our own Angela Two Stars!

View the schedule of events here:
https://www.wakpa.org/

Wakpa is Dakota for river. The Wakpa Triennial Art Festival honors the Mississippi River as a living cultural landscape—a sacred site, a historical witness, and a shared community resource. Over the month of September through early October 2026, over forty commissioned artists will transform public space into a collective expression of art, reflection, and belonging.

September 19th Schedule of Events:

2026 Sidewalk Poetry Reading
10 AM – 2 PM
Hear poems centering water and community voices. Please RSVP to attend! https://forms.gle/YgoUv8h2gox46X878

Spiral: River ~ Reverence ~ Raft
2 PM – 4 PM
Work with artist Gita Ghei to learn about freshwater mussels. Create interactive offerings to the river's health.

Circle, Music & Poetry
4 PM – 5 PM
Join Buffalo Dreamers & Oyate Hotanin for an acoustic set of musical poetry of Dakota sound

Hearts Open: Flower Power
Sunrise to Sunset
Oyate Hotanin's all-day gathering—a celebration of Dakota presence. Bring cut flowers anytime to enhance our impermanent art installation.

Parking?
49 Harriet Island Rd, St Paul, MN 55107
(Surface lot)
Use the larger, free surface lots located a short distance away along Harriet Island Road.

344 Wabasha St N, St Paul, MN 55102
(Victory Ramp)
Park in city ramps or use metered street parking, then walk across the Wabasha Street Bridge to reach the island

This event is part of the Wakpa Triennial Art Festival
https://www.wakpa.org/

09/17/2026

Join Four Sisters and AMRA’s artist-in-residence, Sydney Ockenga, at the market this afternoon for a “Build Your Own Dream Canning Prints” workshop. Create your own unique canning prints to preserve your food creations. This event is in honor of September, the prime month for preserving the fall harvest.

Noon-3pm at the Four Sisters Farmers Market, 1414 E. Franklin Ave

The purpose and intent of the Four Sisters Farmers Market Artist is to promote and strengthen Native plant knowledge, food access and food sovereignty. All events curated by the Market Artist are free and open to the public.

09/03/2026

A warm thank you to The Acreage at Osceola for hosting our first ever, 2-Day Writers Retreat for the Native Authors Program cohort members.

The authors were invited to stay at the facility to explore their creativity, finish writing projects and explore the stunning grounds to get inspired. We are honored to host guest speakers Diane Wilson, Heid E. Erdrich, and Nicholas Surfista DeShaw who led the group through workshops, writing exercises and tips on expanding their practice.

About The Acreage:
Located in Osceola, WI The Acreage is a space for convening, creativity, and rejuvenation. They seek to collaborate with partners to create nature-centric experiences, promote responsible earth stewardship, host visiting artists, and offer arts focused programs to enrich the wellness of the St Croix Valley and surrounding region. As a nonprofit org, they leverage the transformative potential of the arts, education, and environmental initiatives to foster positive change. Learn more here:
https://www.theacreage.org

📸: Left to right - Carla Drumbeater, Jenn Hall, Heid E. Erdrich, Samantha Manz, Wakaya Wells, and Melanie Quetone Hensold.

09/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our recent "Sakowin Synergy" events: the mixed media workshop and artist talk. Much gratitude for Ray Janis, Sheldon Starr, and Jim Yellowhawk Art , who were able to share space with us, present their knowledge, and meet the community.

There is still time to check out the exhibit which closes Saturday, September 5th. Stop by and see the art for yourself!

08/19/2026

Mixed Media Art Workshop
Join us for a hands-on art workshop with the artists of Sakowin Synergy! Participants will create unique mixed media art boxes using a variety of materials, textures, colors, and lights. This collaborative workshop is an opportunity to experiment, explore your creativity, and build something truly one of a kind.

Ray Janis, Sheldon Starr, and Jim Yellow Hawk will facilitate the workshop, guiding participants through the creative process while encouraging experimentation and individual expression. Wednesday, August 26th, 6-8pm at All My Relations Gallery.

Registration for this event is required. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sakowin-synergy-mixed-media-art-workshop-tickets-1998377299297

Artist Talk
On Thursday, August 27th, join the artists for an engaging arts discussion that delves into the creative process behind Sakowin Synergy. In an intimate chat, we’ll explore their artistic styles, techniques, and the journey that has shaped their practice. Discover how these artists blend contemporary digital design techniques with traditional motifs, create a collaborative energy that defines the exhibit and how cultural identity is the connective thread that binds together their shared perspective.

Thursday, August 27th, 6-7:30 pm at All My Relations Gallery. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration for this event is not required

07/21/2026

We are incredibly grateful to April Ogimaakwe Stone and the Avon Hills Folk School for hosting last week’s Black Ash weaving community workshops at our gallery. The renowned Black Ash weaver instructed the class on the traditional Anishinaabe art of Black Ash basketry and weaving, and attendees left with a beautiful piece of their own to take home.

Miigwech for sharing your knowledge!

07/16/2026

UPDATE: Due to the hazardous air quality levels, we are cancelling April Stone's Black Ash demonstration set to take place today at 11am. Please stay safe and indoors as much as possible.

07/14/2026

A warm thank you to everyone who came to the opening reception of “Sakowin Synergy." last Thursday. We were joined by exhibit featured artist Ray Janis who shared insights on the artwork and the show’s collaborative spirit.

"Sakowin Synergy" is on view through September 5th. For more information or to schedule a group tour, visit allmyrelationsarts.org.

07/14/2026

Join renowned Black Ash weaver April Ogimaakwe Stone for a hands-on introduction to the traditional Anishinaabe art of Black Ash basketry and weaving. Participants will explore traditional weaving techniques, learn about Black Ash and other natural materials, and create a piece of their own to take home.

Join for both days or pick one that works for you!

(CANCELLED due to air quality)
Black Ash Weaving Demonstration - Thursday, July 16
11 AM – 3 PM

Watch April Ogimaakwe Stone demonstrate the traditional art of Black Ash basketry and weaving. Stop by to learn about this art form, ask questions, and see the weaving process up close.
* No registration required for this demonstration

The Black Ash Weaving Workshops are FULL. Folks are still invited to come to the free demonstration on Thursday.

These workshops are provided in partnership with the Avon Hills Folk School Avon Hills Folk School and made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

07/08/2026

"Sakowin Synergy," the upcoming exhibit at All My Relations Arts, has been recently featured in the news! Wopila/ Thank you Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and MPR News , for helping uplift our upcoming exhibition curated by artist Ray “Rock Boy” Janis.

Sakowin Synergy, a mixed-media exhibition of contemporary art inspired by Indigenous traditions and culture as well as video games, hip-hop, and pop culture, opens on July 9.

“It's an honor that they want to collaborate with me,” Janis says. “I'd never thought I would own a piece by any of them, because their pieces are worth a lot, but to actually work with them is like another level.”

Read the Mpls St Paul article: https://loom.ly/IJZ9TIo
Read the MPR article: https://loom.ly/E2y44v4

Traditional Lakota culture meets graffiti, video games, and hip-hop in a new collaborative exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art at All My Relations Arts.