Kayla Aubid, an enrolled citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, has devoted her career
to the arts as a curator, educator, equity advocate, and arts administrator. She holds a BA in psychology
and American Indian studies from St. Cloud State University. She currently serves
in the role of Community Learning Catalyst with Arts Midwest continuing to live and work in 1855 Treaty Territory in Grand Rapids, MN. Previously, she worked as Gallery Director with the MacRostie Art Center. She has curated and organized contemporary art
exhibitions in Grand Rapids, MN and Rapid City, SD. Aubid has been in-residence at the Banff Centre, is a Commissioner for the Grand Rapids Arts and Culture Commission and a Trustee for the Blandin Foundation.