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“There is a strong need for Native voice within museum institutions—thanks to IAIA, I believe my voice and experience can make a difference.”
Samantha Tracy ’16“I produce paintings as a result of timekeeping. If I am not being productive artistically, I am not leaving an imprint of my existence. I enjoy the arts process immensely and IAIA has helped further my work.”
Daniel McCoy Jr. ’16“IAIA has helped me explore artistic mediums that have changed the way I look at the world. Through constant guidance, and exploration, I will be leaving IAIA with newfound passions that will ultimately shape my future.”
Carmen Selam ’16Upcoming Events
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List of Events
2018–2019 Academic Calendar
IAIA Academic Calendars are updated on a regular basis. See the following files for up-to-date information and about past, current, and upcoming happenings.
IAIA Readers Gathering—Foerster, Palacio, Harjo
Free and open to the public. Readers include Jennifer Elise Foerster, Derek Palacio, and Joy Harjo.
IAIA Readers Gathering—Livingston, Robidoux, Houston
Free and open to the public. Readers include Chip Livingston, Barbara Robidoux, and Pam Houston.
IAIA Readers Gathering—Prcic, Frazier, Jensen
Free and open to the public. Readers include Ismet Prcic, Santee Frazier, and Toni Jensen.
IAIA Readers Gathering—Bertino, Blaeser, Ausubel
Free and open to the public. Readers include Marie-Helene Bertino, Kimberly Blaeser, and Ramona Ausubel.
IAIA Readers Gathering—Kahakauwila, Bitsui, Geller
Free and open to the public. Readers include Kristiana Kahakauwila, Sherwin Bitsui, and Danielle Geller.
IAIA Readers Gathering—Freeland
Free and open to the public. Reader includes Sydney Freeland.
IAIA Readers Gathering—Dimaline, Stevens
Free and open to the public. Readers include Cherie Dimaline and James Thomas Stevens.
IAIA Readers Gathering—Graham Jones, White
Free and open to the public. Readers include Stephen Graham Jones, and Ken White.
2018 IAIA Scholarship Dinner and Auction
IAIA continues its tradition to celebrate student imagination and achievement in the arts as we look toward hosting our most important fundraiser. Surrounded by superb Native art open to your bidding, you are invited to enjoy the rooftop reception and mingle with IAIA alumni, students, and faculty.
Latest News
The most recent news, press releases, and updates from the Institute of American Indian Arts. View all news listings
2018 IAIA Alpha Chi Graduates
Congratulations to the 2018 IAIA Alpha Chi members, who recently graduated during the IAIA Commencement on Saturday, May 12, 2018. For 96 years, Alpha Chi has been deeply invested in fueling students’ original research and creativity.
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Allan Houser Scholarship Fund—Donate Today
Over 60 supporters gathered with President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee), members of the IAIA Foundation Board, and Office of Institutional Advancement staff on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in The Compound garden patio to raise money and awareness for the Allan Houser Scholarship fund.
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IAIA 2018 Fall Undergraduate Scholarship Application
IAIA was established in 1962 as a high school with an innovated approach to arts education. In 1984, IAIA gained accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and North Central Association of College of Art and Design (NASAD) to offer college degrees. IAIA currently serves over 610 students from various national and international communities.
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MoCNA Celebrates Women’s History Month
The IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) recognizes Women’s History Month and honors contemporary Native and non-Native women artists, filmmakers, poets, writers, curators, art professionals, academics, and students who worked, exhibited, or presented at MoCNA in 2017.
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Noted Multimedia and Performance Artist James Luna Passes Away at 67
IAIA is sad to announce the passing this past weekend of internationally-renowned performance and installation artist James Luna (Payómkawichum (Luiseño)/Ipi (Diegueño and Mexican-American).
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2018 Spring Scholarship Awards Night
Scholarship recipients, family, donors, and invited guests attended a dinner catered by Bon Appétit to recognize 285 scholarship recipients—totaling 530 awards—$519,773 in awards.
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Tuition
Tuition and general information about fees.
Housing
There are two options for housing at IAIA—the Residence Center and our Family Housing apartments. Each area is accessible to students with disabilities.
