Peter Strong

Peter Strong (He/Him)
Rapid City, South Dakota

Peter has been active in the arts, culture, and museum fields for most of his life, and has extensive experience in many aspects of museum and arts work. He is dedicated to supporting Native artists, arts, culture, and communities through creativity and being a good relative. Peter worked as Director of The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School and Vice President of Operations and Programs for First Peoples Fund before co-founding Racing Magpie in 2015 where he is currently its co-director. He has served on multiple arts boards of directors, and was the chair of the organizing committee and was the first executive director for the Native POP: People of the Plains cultural event in Rapid City. He earned a BA in American History from Marshall University, an MA in Museum Studies, History, and New Media from George Mason University and an MFA in Cultural Administration from the Institute of American Indian Arts.