Creative Nations
A Commitment to Indigenous Artist Empowerment
In 2021, The Dairy Arts Center moved beyond performative land acknowledgments by permanently dedicating a portion of its building to Native arts and artists. Founded by a collective of artists—JayCee Beyale (Navajo/Diné), Danielle SeeWalker (Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta), Kelly Holmes (Cheyenne River Lakota), Walt Pourier (Oglala Lakota), and Tanaya Winder (Duckwater Shoshone)—this space, now known as the Creative Nations gallery, provides Indigenous artists full autonomy in how it is curated and utilized, affirming their right to self-representation and cultural sovereignty. In April 2025, the gallery became a sub-program of Create áyA and is expanding its impact through a values-driven framework focused on Artist Career Building and Reconnection with Culture.
connection to Culture
Creative Nations supports the cultural resurgence of Indigenous communities through art, workshops and experiences that reconnect artists and communities with traditional practices and ancestral knowledge. Programs foster cross-cultural exchange and empower artists to reclaim culture and resist colonial narratives.
Exhibitions
Our Indigenous Future
Our Indigenous Future
Our Indigenous Future
An exhibition showcasing the contemporary experiences of Native Youth through photography, led by artists Dewi Sungai and Jason Houston. On Display July 15th- August 17th, 2025.
Modern Matriarch
Our Indigenous Future
Our Indigenous Future
An exhibition showcasing the skill and spirit of Native women of all ages, curated by student, Skye Little Cloud. On Display August 30th- October 20th, 2025.
Object Culture
Our Indigenous Future
Object Culture
An exhibition showcasing a small sample of the collection of objects used in the cultural teachings by Sid Whiting Jr. On Display November 18th, 2025-January 2nd, 2026