Kayenta 100 Project: Part II - Community Building

From raw land to real neighborhoods. This chapter explores how the early artists and residents of Kayenta worked together to establish infrastructure, community norms, and a shared identity—laying the foundations for what would become a deeply connected place to live, create, and gather.


The Kayenta 100 Project is a living history initiative honoring the first five decades of the Kayenta community in southern Utah. From its bold beginnings in the 1970s to its emergence as a vibrant hub for culture, design, and desert living, this five-part series invites residents and visitors alike to reflect on the people, projects, and ideas that shaped Kayenta’s unique story. Through storytelling, archival media, open discussions, and interactive experiences, each chapter highlights a transformative era in Kayenta’s evolution.

You may also like the following events from Center for the Arts at Kayenta:

• This Friday, 7th November, 04:00 pm, First Fridays at Kayenta in Ivins
• This Friday, 7th November, 07:30 pm, DOCUTAH Presents: The Snake and the Whale in Ivins
• This Saturday, 8th November, 07:30 pm, Daniel Gaisford in Ivins

Also check out other Arts events in Ivins.