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“My time here at IAIA has helped me realize that art, in its varied forms, is the most important thing in my life.”
William R. Thoms“IAIA has helped me open doors to my creative and artistic abilities without boundaries. After I graduate, I want to give back to my community by sharing the knowledge I had gained from IAIA.”
Kristin Kaye“The courses offered through IAIA and the Studio Arts department have expanded my advancement as a professional artist.”
Amanda BeardsleyUpcoming Events
View upcoming and past events from the Institute of American Indian Arts. View all event listings
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 2018 Fall Senior Graduating Exhibition—Opening Reception
In November, eleven seniors from the Studio Arts and Museum Studies programs will present their senior projects in the IAIA 2018 Fall Senior Graduating Exhibition.
MoCNA/Skype™ with Artist Holly Wilson
Join MoCNA and artist Holly Wilson (Delaware Tribe of Western Oklahoma/Cherokee) currently featured in the MoCNA exhibition, Holly Wilson: On Turtle’s Back. This discussion will happen via Skype™.
2018 IAIA Holiday Art Market
Our Annual IAIA Holiday Art Market grows every year with the support of artists and art-enthusiasts alike. The mix of students, alumni, and other artists have made this market truly unique with their original works.
Latest News
The most recent news, press releases, and updates from the Institute of American Indian Arts. View all news listings
2018 Fall/Winter Alumni Magazine
The 2018 Fall/Winter Alumni Magazine is out! This is IAIA’s third Alumni Magazine. It features an inspiring story on Melissa Shaginoff (Ahtna Athabascan/Paiute) ’15 by Christine Trudeau (Prairie Band Potawatomi) ’14, as well as a story on sign language interpreter Tash Terry (Diné) ’91.
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IAIA MFA Quarterly, Volume I, October 2018
This inaugural issue of the IAIA MFA Quarterly, to be published four times a year, highlights the publications and writing-related news from our MFA community. Read more to find out how the IAIA MFA students and alumni are transforming the literary landscape.
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2018 Fall Scholarship Awards Night
Scholarship recipients, President’s List students, Dean’s List students, family, donors, fellow students, staff, and faculty attended a reception catered by Bon Appétit to recognize 307 scholarship recipients, 38 President’s List students, 116 Dean’s List students—503 scholarship awards totaling $529,841.
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Nancy Blomberg Passes Away
It’s with heartfelt condolences that the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) shares the passing of Nancy Blomberg, the Denver Art museum’s Chief Curator and Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts.
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IAIA Mentorship Program—Accepting Applications
The IAIA Student Success Center is host to a variety of programs that promote student engagement and retention through support initiatives such as tutoring, career advising, and financial aid, to name a few.
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2018 IAIA Scholarship Dinner and Auction—A Success!
IAIA’s 2018 Scholarship Dinner and Auction celebrated the students, alumni, and programs of IAIA, where over $330,000 was raised to support student success—it was you that made our success possible!
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Information about the academic calendar, admissions, financial aid, and more.
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.
