Native POP: People of the Plains

03/31/2026

03/12/2026

The 2026 Native POP Artist + Designer Call is now open

Native Artists and Designers who would like to be part of the 2026 Native POP: People of the Plains in Rapid City are invited to apply.

The event date is currently TBA, we’ll share more details as soon as possible.

Apply at: [email protected]

02/24/2026

We’ve officially started planning for the 14th Annual Native POP: People of the Plains in Rapid City.

As we begin planning for this year’s event, we’d like to take a moment and express our gratitude for everyone who participated in and supported last summer’s event.

Designers, Artists, Models, HMUA, DJ, Host, Photographers, Volunteers, Families and community members who filled the Square and made it what it was.

Native POP continues because of our community. Thank you for continuing your support of this event.

2026 is in the works!

Reel cred: Katrina D.

07/14/2025

A Huge Thank You from the Native POP Fashion Show!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who showed up, showed out, and showed love for this year’s Native POP: Blooming on the Plains Fashion Show!

To our incredible designers:
The Beauty Nest – Briana Mayo
Star In The Sky Sewing – Harmony Straub
Afro Amazonia Wear – Samara Tobeck
Inspired by LCR – Lisa Redford
S’aic’iya Design – James Star Comes Out

You all brought such heart, story, and strength to our runway.

To our models, you held it down with confidence, power, and grace — many walking for the first time, but carrying themselves like veterans. You made the plains bloom!

To our team:
Coordinators – Raine Nez, Katrina Drust, Akisha Crunk
Support Team – Duwana Two Bulls, Cassandra DeShay
DJ – Chaske Spencer
Emcee – Les Flye
Hair and Makeup Team

You helped make the day run smooth and brought the energy all the way through.

To our sponsors:
Windrose
Red Cloud Heritage Center
Margaret Rubino
Coup Council

Your support helps us keep this space alive for Native Fashion!

And to our Native crowd - wow! You hyped us up, cheered on every model, and filled Main Street Square with joy, laughter, and pride. We couldn’t have asked for a better community to celebrate with.

This fashion show — is a reminder of how our people shine, stand tall, and make space for one another. Until next time… keep blooming!

More photos to come soon!


Photo credit: Robert Medina

07/13/2025

Come on down to Main Street Square and enjoy the music and buy some beautiful art. We will have a picture booth they will run from 10-2

07/13/2025

We’d like to congratulate the winners on a job well done 🙌🏾. Winners are as follows

DIV 1-Adornment
2nd place- Nelda Schrupp
1st place- Wade Patton

DIV 2-2 Dimensional
2nd place- Joe Pullman
1st place- Jennifer White

DIV 3- 3 Dimensional
2nd place- Jean Roach
1st place- James Star Comes Out

Publicity Award- Gene Swallow

Emerging Award- Rose Newhart

Best of Show- James Star Comes Out

07/11/2025

Come on over to buy some original native art and jewelry this weekend. Support the arts!

07/11/2025

Beautiful native art 😍

07/10/2025

2025 Native POP Fashion Showcase

📍 Main Street Square – Rapid City, SD
📅 Saturday, July 12 | 4:00 PM

Join us in the heart of downtown Rapid City as Native designers bring their vision to life through their unique designs and see our models showcase their designs elegantly!

✨ Featuring designs by:
The Beauty Nest
Star in the Sky Sewing
Afro Amazonia Wear
Inspired by LCR
S’aic’iya Design

This is an outdoor show—please bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family. This is a free community event!

📸 Photo by Alva Fiddler