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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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Happenings

Here you will find IAIA Happenings. For IAIA Community happenings like student club events, ASG meetings, community-only workshops, and other campus happenings, visit the IAIA Community Calendar.

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2023 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition—Memoria: Art as Record

Thu, April 13Sat, May 13

Join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) for the 2023 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition, Memoria: Art as Record, an exhibition at the Balzer Contemporary Edge Gallery representing the culminating achievements of the Spring 2023 graduating BFA in Studio Arts and BFA in Museum Studies students.

2023 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition, Memoria: Art as Record—Opening Reception

Thu, April 13, 6:00 pm8:00 pm

Join us Thursday, April 13, 6–8 pm, at the opening reception for the 2023 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition, Memoria: Art as Record, an exhibition at the Balzer Contemporary Edge Gallery representing the culminating achievements of the Spring 2023 graduating BFA in Studio Arts and BFA in Museum Studies students.

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NBCU Academy Scholarship

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.

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...