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“There is no other experience like being at a tribal art school—being amongst your peers, being taught by people who are from your heritage.”

Alica J. Mteuzi

(Caddo Nation, Cheyenne-Arapaho)

“IAIA has really pushed me further to keep enduring in my art. We’re all just one big family. We all support each other.”

Derrell Lopez

(Navajo)

“The IAIA Community—faculty, staff, peers—were really supportive. But I have to say that the Learning Lab tutors were instrumental. The tutors were good listeners, and they helped me—daily. ”

Nami Okuzono ’16

(Japanese)

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IAIA A-i-R: Anderson and Lanceley—Welcome Dinner

Tue, March 21, 5:00 pm7:00 pm

Join IAIA A-i-R artists Delbert Dale Anderson (Diné) and Joe “Tipi Joe” Lanceley (Mistawasis First Nation Treaty 6) for dinner and an open studio tour.

2023 IAIA Student AIHEC Conference Awards

Wed, March 22, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) on Wednesday, March 22, as we celebrate the 2023 IAIA Student AIHEC Conference winners!

IAIA A-i-R: Anderson and Lanceley—Open Studio

Mon, March 27, 3:00 pm5:00 pm

Join IAIA A-i-R artists Delbert Dale Anderson (Diné) and Joe “Tipi Joe” Lanceley (Mistawasis First Nation Treaty 6) for an open studio tour.

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Major Win for IAIA at AIHEC

Major Win for IAIA at AIHEC

Major Win for IAIA at AIHEC From March 4–7, 2023, IAIA students, staff, and faculty attended the 2023 American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) Conference at the Albuquerque Convention Center, staying at the Clyde Hotel just a block away. The AIHEC...

IAIA’s Resilience During the Pandemic

IAIA’s Resilience During the Pandemic

IAIA’s Resilience During the Pandemic Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has remained fully committed to the safety and success of the IAIA community. Although the pandemic created various challenges, IAIA...