April 16, 2020
Peone named SWAIA’s executive director, first Native woman in history to hold position
SANTE FE, N.M. – After a nationwide search, SWAIA’s (Southwestern Association for Indian Arts) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Kim Peone as its new executive director. Peone is an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes of Washington and currently resides in Santa Fe.
“The Board is excited by the impressive background Peone brings to SWAIA to lead Indian Market through our Centennial year (2022) and into the next century,” said Board Chair Tom Teegarden. “Peone’s 30