What does it mean to be ikčé – to be common/ordinary?  In Lakota and Dakota thoughts, this term is often invoked to express humility, interconnectedness, and the foundation of everyday life. Lakota/Dakota artists and co-curators Molina Two Bulls, Graci Horne, Layli Long Soldier, Clementine Bordeaux, and mary v. bordeaux have engaged in dialogue with relatives, elders, culture bearers, and peers, gathering stories and insights that shape their creative responses.

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Racing Magpie, founded in 2015, is a Lakota-centric creative community space located in Mni Luzahan (Rapid City, South Dakota), on Očhéthi Šakówiŋ homelands. We are a home for Native artists, creatives, and community members; a space for making, gathering, healing, and building relationships. Our work is guided by the Lakota principle of being a good relative, and we center this responsibility in everything we do: with people, with the land, and across generations.

We work at the intersection of art, community, and cultural continuity through five program areas:

• Artist Support & Creative Development – Studio space, residencies, grants, a supply swap.
• Exhibitions – Community-curated and solo exhibitions, traveling shows, and site-specific works.
• Creative Education & Knowledge Sharing – Art classes, our Elder-in-Residence program, internships, Winter Camp.
• Community Creative Events – Art markets, creative gatherings, and youth-friendly, drug- and alcohol-free events.
• Place-Based Practice – Two multi-use buildings with a community garden, outdoor gathering space, and dedicated facilities for long-term sustainability.

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