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“IAIA is a community of artists and activists that understand the complexity of Indigenous knowledge systems and has helped me find my voice in that conversation.”
“It was the hands-on classes, supportive staff, internships, and gallery preparation experiences that were most beneficial to me. After I graduate, I plan to use my knowledge and experience within my community and career.”
“IAIA gave me the tools to further expand my artistry and talents and I give praise and appreciation to the Institute for all it has offered to me.”
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IAIA Alumni Voices— Kimberly “Wendy” Ponca (Osage) ‘78
Hear first-hand stories about former students’ experiences through the decades, with this month‘s installment featuring artist, educator, and fashion designer Kimberly “Wendy” Ponca (Osage) ‘78.
Latest News
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Action/Abstraction Redefined opens at the Cahoon Museum of American Art
The IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts’ national traveling exhibition Action/Abstraction Redefined (A/AR) successfully opened at the Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit, MA
IAIA 2022–2023 Undergraduate Scholarship Application
The IAIA 2022–2023 Undergraduate Scholarship Application is now available.
Rooted in Traditional Indigenous Ways of Knowing—A Collaboration Between IAIA and the Jane Goodall Institute USA
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is partnering with IAIA to increase programming for both IAIA’s Land-Grant and the JGI’s Roots & Shoots.
Patsy Phillips Featured in Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) Director, Patsy Phillips (Cherokee), was recently featured in an episode of Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People.
IAIA and CalArts Explore New Partnership for Sites of Indigenous Influence and Collaboration
Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership with the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).
IAIA Shoots for the Moon—Lands on Mars!
IAIA is thrilled to announce our newest and most exciting venture—the IAIA Indigenous Arts Space Academy (IASA).
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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.