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2023 IAIA MFACW Hooding Ceremony
Thu, May 11, 2023, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), IAIA MFA in Creative Writing (MFACW) Graduating Class of 2023, their Mentors, and the Director request the honor of your presence at the annual MFACW Hooding Ceremony featuring Keynote Speaker Luci Tapahonso (Diné). The ceremony, free and open to the public, will be held on Thursday, May 11, 5–6 pm (MDT) in the Performing Arts and Fitness Center on the IAIA campus and livestreamed on the IAIA website.
This event is a precursor to the 2023 IAIA Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023, followed by the 2023 Spring IAIA Graduation Powwow. IAIA will honor over 70 graduates this year—including the MFACW graduates and our inaugural MFA in Studio Arts graduates. Download and view the 2023 IAIA Commencement Program.