SunRose IronShell
Sioux City,Iowa
Summary
Committed to promoting cultural awareness and reclaiming Indigenous items, with a strong passion for implementing NAGPRA initiatives. Dedicated advocate for creating enriching experiences that celebrate art and culture. Dynamic Museum enthusiast with extensive experience overseeing exhibition setups and enhancing visitor engagement. Proven expertise in art handling and customer service fosters a professional and inviting gallery atmosphere.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Curate gallery space
Gallery103
2022 - Current
- Co-Curated visually appealing exhibits
- Developed and implemented educational programs, fostering community involvement and youth mentoring
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach initiatives and enhance visibility in the community.
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media and email.
RadioShow Co-Host and Co-Editor
90.7fmKPFK
01.2023 - Current
- “The Eagle and Condor: Be a Better Relative” airing weekly Tuesdays 7:30pst
- Talk radio: Research current events on MMIW, Climate change and Indigenous trends to maintain program relevance and audience engagement.
- Conducted interviews with diverse guests.
- Audio recording and editing
Secretary
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Hemp Commision
01.2020 - Current
- Voted in by RST Tribal Council to serve the tribe.
- Voted Secretary by the RST Hemp Commission
- Create and issue Hemp license, Hemp Retailers license and Regulate and insure testing Hemp products before harvest.
- Work with RedCo to educate and encourage tribal members to pursue the hemp industry.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while managing various administrative tasks
Social Media Web Contributor
Women of the White Buffalo Documentry
01.2019 - 2024
- Assist With photo shoots and fundraising gallery events
- Attend weekly planning meetings (virtual) to discuss upcoming posts and important Indigenous events.
- Research and development of the “Native News” Segment live on social Media every Friday 2020-2023.
- Keep social media pages up to date weekly on the latest news in Indian Country.
Contributing Writer
Farmers FootPrint
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Writing for a non-profit organization based in regenerative culture practices for a more sustainable future.
- As apart of the regenerative agriculture movement, provide content to social Media and news letter about how Indigenous people all over the continent have been using sustainable regeneration practices then, now and how to work together
Art Teacher/Hand Games Moderator
St. Francis Indian High School, SD
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Decolonized current curriculum by implementing Indigenous Ideologies,
- Award Winning Art room, LNI Lakota Nation Invitational.
- Classes Taught: Collectors Care, Curation, Activism Art, Art Meditation, Painting, Drawing, Fashion and Design
Gallery Assistant/Floor Manager
New Mexico Museum Foundation
01.2007 - 2008
- Worked for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the World Folk Art Museum on paid internship. Conducted research as Web page assistant, posted gallery Items for sale on website along with artist bios and bi-weekly E-news letters for NewMexicoCreates.org.
- Collaborated with team members to develop promotional materials for upcoming exhibits.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Museum Studies, NAGPRA And Curation
IAIA Institute of American Indian Arts
Santa Fe, NM05-2012
BFA - Studio Arts
Institute of American Indian Arts IAIA
Santa Fe, NM05-2012
BA - Indigenous Studies
IAIA
Santa Fe, NM05-2027
Skills
- Academic Research
- Archival collections care and management
- Indigenous Art history of the Americas
- Artwork handling/shipping
- Exhibition coordination/Curation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft Office,
- Power Point,
- Vinyl Lettering, Dry Mounting, Plexiglas cutting, Matting, Framing,
- Social media promotion
- Consistent Pursuit of traditional knowledge and life
- Ledger Art
Certification
- Human Trafficking Prevention Training, Set Me Free Project, 2022
- Motherhood/Fatherhood is sacred, 2023
Timeline
RadioShow Co-Host and Co-Editor
90.7fmKPFK
01.2023 - Current
Secretary
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Hemp Commision
01.2020 - Current
Contributing Writer
Farmers FootPrint
01.2020 - 01.2021
Social Media Web Contributor
Women of the White Buffalo Documentry
01.2019 - 2024
Art Teacher/Hand Games Moderator
St. Francis Indian High School, SD
01.2017 - 01.2021
Gallery Assistant/Floor Manager
New Mexico Museum Foundation
01.2007 - 2008
Co-Curate gallery space
Gallery103
2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Museum Studies, NAGPRA And Curation
IAIA Institute of American Indian Arts
BFA - Studio Arts
Institute of American Indian Arts IAIA
BA - Indigenous Studies
IAIA
Co-Author, cover artist
“Habitat Annihilation- The Humans have changed the Earth, now the Earth will change the humans" NORFOLK PRESS, 2025
Featured
Documentary film “Woman of the White Buffalo” 2022
Curated and Co-Curated Exhibitions and Workshops
- 2025 Ledger Art Workshop, Isnati, Brave Heart Society, Lake Andes, SD
- 2024 Youth Artist Showcase,KWTH, Gallery 103, Sioux City, IA
- 2023 Ledger Art Workshop, Wiyuskinyan Unpi Tipi, USD, Vermillion SD
- 2021 Ledger Art Workshop, Great Plains Action Society Youth Camp, Sioux City IA
- 2019 Ledger Art workshop, Williston ND
- 2018 MMIW Prayer Action, Owl Bonnet Wacipi Grounds, St Francis SD
- 2018 MMIW Art In - Screen Printing Event, St. Francis Indian High School, Rosebud SD
- 2018 MMIW Poetry and Art Display, Sinte Gleska University, Mission SD
- 2018 “Treaty Propaganda,” Ft. Laramie Historic Site, WY
- 2017 Ledger Art WorkShop, CHAC Gallery, Denver, CO
- 2017 MMIW Traveling Earring Exhibition and March, CHAC Gallery, Denver, CO
- 2017 “Red Fawn” Art Auction Fundraiser, Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles, CA
- 2017 “Free Red Fawn” Art Auction Fundraiser, Denver, CO
- 2011 “No Borders” - A Group Artist Reception, Sanbusco Center, Santa Fe,NM
- 2011 Studio Open House, Kiva Studios, Santa Fe, NM
- 2009 Foot Work-Art and the Shoe, Primitive Edge Gallery (PEG) Santa Fe, NM
- 2009 AA/AFA Graduation Show “Artistic Achievers” (PEG), Sante Fe, NM
- 2006 Art is our Nature, Northeastern State University of OK Gallery, OK
- 2005 Artist Exhibition Tivoli, University of CO Denver Campus, CO
- 2004-05 N.A.Y.O.P Native American Youth Exhibition, Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
Gallery/Museum, Feature Exhibitions, Art shows and Appearances
- 2025 Artist Booth, Santa Fe Indian Market, jury show, NM. Artist Booth, Autry Indian Market, jury show, CA. Meet and greet exclusive, Bernies cafe,CA. “Historic FootPrints” Mingei International Museum,CA. WPPD, Lost Birds, Paul Band Canada. "Untitled Program"solo Denver Art Museum.
- 2024 Artist Booth, Santa Fe Indian Market, jury show, NM. “22 years of Honoring our Children” HAHnoon, SiouxCity public Museum,IA. “Indigeneity” University of NE.
- 2023 panel interview w/Rosie Von lila SXSW TX, NA Showcase Gallery 103, sioux city journal cover, Artist Booth Santa Fe Indian Market LIN E 747
- 2020 MMIW Crown, Red Sky Nation Powwow, Sioux City, IA Idylwild Life Magazine, WWB Interview, Idylwild CA 7Gen Live, MMIW Virtual Interview, RedCo, Rosebud, SD “Honor Our Lost Children” March, Sioux City, IA
- 2019 Indigenous Fashion lecture, SoCal 350, Los Angeles,CA Winner, Best Documentary Film, Women of the White Buffalo, LA, CA Nexus USA Summit, MMIW, Washington, DC “Wopida Treaty Gathering” Poetry reading, Lake Andes, SD
- 2018 Artist booth, Santa Fe Indian Market, jury show, NM “Honor Our Lost Children” March poetry reading, Annual, Sioux City, IO Artist booth, Native Pop, People of the Plains, Rapid City, SD Dakota 38+2 Water Walk, Annual, Mankato, MN Nexus USA Summit, food sovereignty, Washington, DC Oceti Sakowin Women's Society Gathering, Bear Butte, SD
- 2017 “Bootstraps” DocuSeries, SD,NM,DC. “Legacy” Solo exhibition, CHAC Gallery, Denver, CO POP Up Shop, University of Colorado Red Cloud Annual Art show, Pine Ridge South Dakota Dakota 38+2 Water Walk “Free Red Fawn” Fundraiser, Cafe Cultura, Denver,CO “Water is Life” Standing Rock Fundraiser, Mercury Cafe, Denver,CO Cinco De Mayo, Water Protector Awareness, Pueblo CO
- 2014-2018 Gallery Artist, CHAC Gallery, Denver, CO
- 2013-2014 “Gathering of Dolls” PWIMWA, Curator: Amber-Dawn Bear Robe
- 2012 IAIA BFA Graduation Show, MOCNA, Curator: Karl Duncan SWAIA Art Market Honorable Mention Ribbon Winner. Santa Fe Indian Art Market 2011 IAIA student show Hosted by HD3, 500 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM
- 2010 Art Rush, (PEG), (IAIA)
- 2009 Fall SR. Thesis Show: Primitive Edge Gallery (PEG), (IAIA)
- 2006-2009 Art in the Raw: (PEG), annual show
- 2009 Conjugal Visit: SR. Thesis Exhibition (PEG)
- 2008 Re-Defining Perceptions: (PEG) Current Issues in Contemporary Native American Art
- 2008 Art In “Happening” (PEG)
- 2007 Cultivating Awareness: Alive Between the lines SR Thesis (PEG)
- 2007 Sand Creek: Jewish Holocaust Museum ABQ, NM Remembrance by Reinvention & the third world SR Thesis (PEG) End of What Trail? (PEG)
- 2006 Inuit Art from Nunavut: IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts