Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that Cheryl T. Schiele has joined the organization as Program Director, Arts & Cultures. In this position, Cheryl will provide leadership for MACP’s Arts & Cultures program and related work in three areas: Native Arts & Cultures, Folk Arts & Cultures, and Music Education. She will be responsible for …
Reported from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, from Rapid City and at sites throughout the Black Hills. Published Jan. 9, 2024. Updated Jan. 11, 2024 There is no word for art in the Lakota language. But the power of art, in every facet of life, has drawn a boisterous group of moccasin beaders, …
The Lewis Prize for Music has announced grants totaling more than $3 million in support of efforts to provide young people with music education, strengthen their communities, and put music at the center of efforts to establish equity. In partnership with Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, the organization increased the amount it distributed in 2024. Through the organization’s …