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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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Lyndon Jeffery Kahmakoatayo “Jeff Kahm”: In Loving Memory
This exhibition honors the art of esteemed IAIA Alumnus and Associate Professor Lyndon Jeffery Kahmakoatayo “Jeff Kahm” (Plains Cree, 1968–2021).
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“Raven Put Lights in the Sky”—IAIA Welcomes the Ken Mowatt Crest Pole to Campus
On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, IAIA welcomed the Ken Mowatt crest pole, Raven Puts the Light in the Sky, to the IAIA campus.
IAIA’s Dr. Lara Evans to Guest Curate Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Invitational
Dr. Lara Evans (Cherokee Nation), IAIA’s new Research Center for Contemporary Native Arts (RCCNA), will be guest curator for the Renwick Invitational 2023 presented at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery.
Construction on Campus—IAIA Expands Its Mission
New IAIA Research Center for Contemporary Native Arts (RCCNA) under construction.
NBCU Academy Scholarship
IAIA has been selected by NBC Universal News Group to be a part of the initial cohort of institutions to participate in the launch of NBCU Academy.
IAIA MFA in Creative Writing Students Awarded the WarnerMedia Scholarship
The 2021 WarnerMedia Scholarship was awarded to MFACW students Adrianne Oo-Ota (Kiowa/Apache) and Jiles Turning Heart (Lakota Cheyenne River Sioux).
IAIA Fall 2021 Semester—Reopening Plan
Our Fall 2021 Semester Reopening Plan is based on the latest medical and scientific guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New Mexico Department of Health.
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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.