Happenings
Upcoming Happenings
List of Events
MoCNA Opening Reception for Summer 2022 Exhibitions
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for the opening reception of our 2022 summer/fall exhibitions Art of Indigenous Fashion, Athena LaTocha: Mesabi Redux, and Matrilineal: Legacies of Our Mothers.
2022 IAIA Student and Recent Graduate Art Market
MoCNA is pleased to announce that the annual IAIA Student and Recent Graduate Art Market will be happening this year August 20–21, 2022.
Matrilineal: A Fife Family Discussion
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for a panel discussion with Matrilineal: Legacies of Our Mothers guest curator Laura Clark (Mvskoke Creek Nation) and artists from the exhibition.
Gallery Tour with Matrilineal Guest Curator Laura Clark
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for a gallery tour with Matrilineal: Legacies of Our Mothers guest curator Laura Clark (Mvskoke Creek Nation) and artists from the exhibition.
Making History Premiere and Panel Discussion
Join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) and IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for the premiere of the Making History documentary.
Yoo’tó “Beaded Water” Reading
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), Words of the People, and Abalone Mountain Press for the Yoo'tó “Beaded Water” reading.
Talk with Author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
On August 31, from 6:30–8 pm, Dr. Kimmerer will give a public presentation in the gym at the IAIA Performing Arts and Fitness Center.
Past Happenings
List of Events
2022 IAIA Making History Scholarship Event
Join us on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 5:30–9:00 pm, at La Fonda on the Plaza as the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) celebrates its sixtieth anniversary and the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) celebrates its fiftieth year.
2022 Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series’ Indigenous Showcase
IAIA is sponsoring a show for the Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series titled Native Showcase which features Indigenous bands Joe Tohonnie Jr. and the White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers, Lyla June, and Ailani.
Finding the Center: Selected Works From the MFASA Class of 2023
The IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) summer residency presents an exhibition of selected works from the MFASA Class of 2023.
Finding the Center: Will Wilson
The IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) summer residency presents a livestreamed talk with Will Wilson (Diné).
Finding the Center: Ashley Holland
The IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) summer residency presents a livestreamed talk with Ashley Holland (Cherokee Nation).
Finding the Center: Nora Naranjo Morse
The IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) summer residency presents a livestreamed talk with Nora Naranjo Morse (Santa Clara Pueblo).
Finding the Center: Sky Hopinka
The IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) summer residency presents a public talk with Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation and Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians) at the The Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA).
Finding the Center: Raymond Boisjoly
The IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) summer residency presents a livestreamed talk with Raymond Boisjoly (Haida).
ArtWalk Santa Fe at MoCNA
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for ArtWalk Santa Fe. The museum will have free admission all day, an outdoor art market, and music.
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.
Museum Day at MoCNA
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) in celebrating “International Museum Day.” The museum will have free admission all-day and a special screening of the film What Was Ours.
2022 IAIA Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, members of the IAIA community gathered to celebrate the achievements of students who earned degrees and certificates.
IAIA Tenth Annual Student Filmmaker Showcase
Join IAIA Cinematic Arts & Technology students for a showcase featuring a selection of films produced during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Rooted in Traditional Indigenous Ways of Knowing—IAIA and Goodall Institute
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is partnering with IAIA to increase programming for both IAIA’s Land-Grant and the JGI’s Roots & Shoots.
IAIA Performing Arts Presents “Sneaky”
You are invited to watch IAIA Performing Arts students perform William S. Yellow Robe Jr.‘s one-act play, Sneaky, in our black box theater.
Peak of the Storm—Readings by IAIA’s Emerging Writers
The Peak of the Storm reading will take place Saturday, May 7, from 2–4 pm (MDT) at IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA).
IAIA Performing Arts Presents “Sneaky”
You are invited to watch IAIA Performing Arts students perform William S. Yellow Robe Jr.‘s one-act play, Sneaky, in our black box theater.
IAIA Alumni Voices—Nathan Paul Jackson (Chilkoot Tlingit) ’63
Hear first-hand stories about former students’ experiences through the decades, beginning with traditional woodcarver, jeweler, and designer Nathan Paul Jackson (Chilkoot-Tlingit) ’63.
Burn to Emerge—Readings by IAIA’s Emerging Writers
IAIA’s online student Anthology of multidisciplinary art and writing will be hosting an in-person and virtual reading featuring students from the Creative Writing program.
Earth Day Screening—Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World
For Earth Day 2022, please join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for a special screening of the film Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World.
IAIA A-i-R: Adams, Fragua, and Rutherford—Dinner and Studio Tour
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Rochelle Adams (Gwich’in), Cliff Fragua (Jemez Pueblo), and Lisa Rutherford (Cherokee Nation) for free dinner and studio tour.
Crossing the Realm—IAIA 2022 Spring Graduating Senior Exhibition Opening Reception
The opening reception is on Friday, April 15, from 6–8 pm on the IAIA Campus—light dinner and refreshments served.
Awakened Dreamscapes—Panel Discussion
Awakened Dreamscapes is an exhibition of emerging students in the Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) BFA programs.
IAIA A-i-R: Fragua and Benally—Open Studio
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Cliff Fragua (Jemez Pueblo) and Bert Benally (Diné) from 3–5 pm for a tour of the artists‘ studio spaces.
Community Mural Painting with Solomon Enos
Join artist Solomon Enos (Kānaka Maoli) for a public painting session at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA).
IAIA A-i-R: Fragua and Benally—Open Studio
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Cliff Fragua (Jemez Pueblo) and Bert Benally (Diné) from 3–5 pm for a tour of the artists‘ studio spaces.
Indigenizing Love: Supporting Our LGBTQIA+ Community
Featuring special guest and alum Ryan Young (Ojibwe) ’19, co-author of Indigenizing Love: A Toolkit for Native Youth to Build Inclusion.
IAIA 2021–2022 BFA Exhibition: Awakened Dreamscapes—Opening Reception
Awakened Dreamscapes is an exhibition of emerging students in the Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) BFA programs.
John Well-Off-Man: Rhythm and Lines—Opening Reception
John Well-Off-Man (Chippewa-Cree) creates images using abstractions, shapes, colors, and lines.
IAIA A-i-R: Feddersen and Fragua—Dinner and Studio Tour
Join IAIA A-i-R artists RYAN! Elizabeth Feddersen (Okanogan/Arrow Lakes) and Cliff Fragua (Jemez Pueblo) for free dinner and studio tour.
IAIA A-i-R: Hudson and Hope—Virtual Studio Tour
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Lily Hope (Tlingit) and Ursala Hudson (Tlingit) for a virtual tour of the artist’s studio spaces via Zoom.
Unsettling the Landscape: Panel Discussion Moderated by RCCNA Mellon Scholar Kendra Greendeer
This panel of four women will discuss the role of mural arts in the cityscape, and in particular, the role of Indigenous women creating community around visual resurgence.
MoCNA Literary Session with “Exposure” Artists
Please join MoCNA for a poetry reading featuring current Exposure artists Dan Taulapapa McMullin (Samoan) and No’u Revilla (Kanaka Maoli) as Mā'ohi author and activist Chantal Spitz.
“We Went Wild”—Panel Discussion
We Went Wild is an exhibition of emerging students in the Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) BFA programs.
“Somebody’s Daughter (1492–Now)” and “Say Her Name”
Please join us for the film screening of Somebody’s Daughter (1492–Now) and Say Her Name.
DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo—Memorial and Celebration of Life
DeAnna (Diné, Taos Pueblo) graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Spring 2021 with a BFA in Studio Arts and was admitted into IAIA’s inaugural MFA in Studio Arts cohort in Summer 2021.
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts Application Workshop
The MFASA workshop will offer an overview of this new program and will go through the application process in detail.
IAIA 2021 Fall Senior Graduating Exhibition “Reemergence 2021”
Reemergence 2021, IAIA’s first in-person senior exhibition since 2019, opens on November 10.
CURATE: A Discussion with “Exposure” Co-Curator Erin Vink
Please join us for an online discussion with the co-curator of MoCNA’s current exhibition, Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology, Erin Vink (Ngiyampaa).
2021 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day will be livestreamed from the IAIA Campus.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day at MoCNA
Join us for Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA).
IAIA 2021 Annual Open House
This event is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in IAIA to come learn about our mission, programs, and community.
Mallery Quetawki: Instagram Takeover
Zuni artist, Mallery Quetawki, will be taking over MoCNA’s Instagram platform for two days to share some of her work and artistic background.
2021 Fall Scholarship Awards Luncheon
IAIA is hosting its Fall 2021 Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Noon in the Performing Arts and Fitness Center Gym. This event is by invitation only.
IAIA A-i-R: Ken Williams Jr.—Open Studio
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artist Ken Williams Jr. (Northern Arapaho/Seneca) in the A-i-R studio from 1–4:00 pm for a tour of the artist’s studio space.
2021 Art Rush
Celebrate the return to campus and start the Fall 2021 semester by creating art at Art Rush in the Balzer Contemporary Edge Gallery.
2021 President’s Convocation and Campus Blessing
Join the IAIA on Thursday, August 26, for the IAIA 2021 President’s Convocation.
Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology—Panel Discussion with the Co-Curators
Join us for a panel discussion of Exposure. Facilitated by MoCNA Chief Curator Manuela Well-Off-Man and joined by Co-Curators Dr. Kóan Jeff Baysa and Tania Willard (Secwepemc Nation).
Rebecca Lee Kunz: Story Paintings—Demonstration
Santa Fe–based artist Rebecca Lee Kunz (Cherokee Nation) will be demonstrating her work in the Museum Store.
Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology—Gallery Session and Tour with Artists
A panel discussion with Exposure artists Mariquita Lynn Davis (Chamoru, Guam), Kohei Fujito (Ainu, Japan), Dan Taulapapa McMullin (Samoa), and Will Wilson (Diné, United States).
Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology—Panel Discussion with Artists
A panel discussion with Exposure artists Mariquita Lynn Davis (Chamoru, Guam), Kohei Fujito (Ainu, Japan), Dan Taulapapa McMullin (Samoa), and Will Wilson (Diné, United States).
2021 IAIA Recent Graduate Art Market
MoCNA is pleased to announce that the annual IAIA Recent Graduate Art Market will be happening this year August 21–22, 2021.
Rebecca Lee Kunz: Story Paintings—Opening Reception
Santa Fe–based artist Rebecca Lee Kunz (Cherokee Nation) will present her latest body of work in the MoCNA Store.
Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology—Opening Reception
Visit the Museum in-person as we celebrate the opening of Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology on Friday, August 20, 5–7pm
2021 IAIA Virtual Scholarship Event and Auction
Featuring an online auction of award-winning alumni artists pieces, a live paddle call, and appearances from students and celebrity friends.
Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series’ Indigenous Showcase
IAIA is sponsoring a show for the Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series titled Native Showcase which features local Indigenous bands Lindy Vision and Sihasin.
Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series’ Native Showcase
IAIA is sponsoring a show for the Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series titled Native Showcase which features local Indigenous bands Lindy Vision and Sihasin.
IAIA 2021 Virtual Scholarship Auction Art Exhibition Preview
The public can view the artworks in the auction art exhibition at the Balzer Contemporary Native Edge Gallery on the IAIA campus through August 13.
The Moving Land: 60+ Years of Art by Linda Lomahaftewa—Closing Reception
Please join us for the closing reception of The Moving Land: 60 + Years of Art by Linda Lomahaftewa on Friday, July 16, 5–7 pm.
IAIA 2021 Commencement Ceremony
The 2021 IAIA Commencement will be presented virtually.
Darby Raymond-Overstreet: Instagram Takeover
Artist Darby Raymond-Overstreet (Diné) will be taking over MoCNA’s Instagram platform for one day to share some of her work and artistic background with us.
Panel: Kinship and Solidarity Across Borders
This panel brings together Indigenous curators and artists based in “so-called” Canada and the United States who will discuss their Indigenous curatorial practices and issues and movements.
IAIA President’s Circle Event: Reflections with Dr. Martin
Please join IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee), and special guest, retired Academic Dean Charlene Teters (Spokane) as we explore the artwork of recent and upcoming IAIA graduates.
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).
IAIA A-i-R: Wapaha, Genia, and Jones—Artist Talk
The IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) program will present an online artist talk with A-i-R Artists Monica Wapaha, Erin Genia, and Topaz Jones.
Admissions: Info Session for Prospective Students
You are invited to this virtual session to learn about IAIA academic programs, the application process, student life, and more.
Admissions: Info Session for Transfer Students
Join us for this virtual session to review our academic programs and talk about the transfer process.
Admissions: Meet Current IAIA Students
Join us for a panel with a few of our IAIA students.
Michael Namingha: Artist Talk and Virtual Tour
Please join us for an artist talk and virtual tour with Michael Namingha (Tewa/Hopi) for a discussion about his exhibition Altered Landscapes.
Admissions: Cinematic Arts and Technology Webinar
Attend this virtual session to learn more about the Cinematic Arts & Technology program, courses, and the technology available for IAIA students.
Admissions: Admitted Student Webinar
We invite you to attend this virtual session to prepare for the Fall 2021 Semester.
IAIA Annual Career Fair
Employers are invited to the Institute of American Indian Arts Career Fair on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. It will be held virtually from 11 am–1 pm.
IAIA A-i-R: MacKnight and Webster—Talk
Join us for an talk with current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artist Sheridan MacKnight (White Earth Chippewa/Hunkpapa Lakota) and previous A-i-R artist Jodi Webster (Ho-Chunk Nation).
Linda Lomahaftewa: Artist Talk
Discussion with artist Linda Lomahaftewa (Hopi/Choctaw) and Curator Dr. Lara M. Evans (Cherokee).
Low Residency MFA in Studio Arts Open House
Please join us during a live streaming event to learn more about the Low Residency MFA in Studio Arts.
Virtual President’s Circle Event
Please join IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee), and special guest, retired Academic Dean Charlene Teters (Spokane) as we explore the artwork of recent and upcoming IAIA graduates.
Sisters Rising: Discussion with Filmmaker Willow O’Feral
After the virtual screening of the film Sisters Rising, attend a discussion with filmmaker Willow O’Feral.
Robyn Tsinnajinnie: Instagram Takeover
Artist and IAIA Alum Robyn Tsinnajinnie (Diné) will be taking over MoCNA’s Instagram.
Warrior Women: Virtual Screening
Virtual screening of film Warrior Women, directed by Christina D. King and Elizabeth A. Castle, produced by Anna Marie Pitman.
IAIA Annual Open House
IAIA is holding its annual Open House Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20—this year it will be a virtual event.
Native American Heritage Month
November is designated as Native American Heritage Month, and in honor of the many diverse, distinct, and dynamic Indigenous communities, IAIA has organized several virtual events.
Mercedes Dorame: “Taking Our Ancestors Forward” Virtual Workshop
MoCNA’s Social Engagement Art resident Mercedes Dorame (Tongva) will be facilitating a workshop on memory-making.
Luzene Hill: “Juxtaposed” Virtual Workshop
Join MoCNA’s Social Engagement Art resident Luzene Hill (Eastern Band Cherokee) for a virtual workshop.
Mercedes Dorame: Instagram Takeover
MoCNA’s Social Engagement Art resident Mercedes Dorame (Tongva) will be taking over MoCNA’s Instagram for one day.
Mercedes Dorame: Virtual Artist Talk
MoCNA’s Social Engagement Art resident Luzene Hill (Eastern Band Cherokee) will be taking over MoCNA’s Instagram for one day.
Luzene Hill: Instagram Takeover
MoCNA’s Social Engagement Art resident Luzene Hill (Eastern Band Cherokee) will be taking over MoCNA’s Instagram for one day.
Luzene Hill: Virtual Artist Talk
Join MoCNA’s Social Engagement Art resident Luzene Hill (Eastern Band Cherokee) for a presentation on her artistic practice.
Blood Memory: Virtual Screening and Presentation
Live virtual presentation with Sandy White Hawk (Sicangu Lakota) and filmmaker Drew Nicholas.
Tamara Burgh, MoCNA, and form & concept
Video premiere on Facebook of fiber artist Tamara Burgh (Inupiat-Kawerak/Swede).
MoCNA #AskACurator
#AskACurator with Chief Curator Manuela Well-Off-Man and Curator of Collections Tatiana Lomahaftewa-Singer.
MoCNA Instagram Takeover: Terran Last Gun
Visual artist and printmaker, Terran Last Gun (Piikani (Blackfeet)), will be taking over MoCNA’s Instagram.
IAIA 2020 Commencement Ceremony
The 2020 IAIA Commencement will be presented virtually.
2020 IAIA Virtual Scholarship Event—Scholarships Shape Futures
Featuring an online auction of award-winning alumni artists pieces, a live paddle call, and appearances from students and celebrity friends.
Jeffrey Veregge: Virtual Artist Talk
Join us for the first of five artist talks in our “Indigenous Futurisms Virtual Series” with artist Jeffrey Veregge.
IAIA A-i-R: Young Man and Evans on KSFR (Cancelled)
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artist Alfred Young Man (Chippewa-Cree) and A-i-R Director Lara Evans (Cherokee) in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
IAIA 2020 Student Film Festival
This year, the seventh annual IAIA Student Film Festival is going virtual.
IAIA 2020 Spring Powwow (Cancelled)
Important Notice: Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this event is cancelled.
IAIA A-i-R: Young Man—Studio Tour (Cancelled)
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artist Alfred Young Man (Chippewa-Cree) on the IAIA campus from 3:00 pm–5:00 pm for a tour of the artist’s studio space.
IAIA A-i-R: Young Man—Dinner and Studio Tour (Cancelled)
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artist Alfred Young Man (Chippewa-Cree) for free dinner followed by a tour of the artist’s studio space.
IAIA A-i-R: Nielsen and Pourier—Open Studios (Cancelled)
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Marlene Ann Nielsen (Yup’ik Kokhanok Tribe) and Kevin Pourier (Oglala Lakota) on the IAIA campus for tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
IAIA A-i-R: Nielsen and Pourier on KSFR (Cancelled)
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Marlene Ann Nielsen (Yup’ik Kokhanok Tribe) and Kevin Pourier (Oglala Lakota) in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
IAIA A-i-R: Nielsen and Pourier—Dinner and Studio Tours (Cancelled)
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Marlene Ann Nielsen (Yup’ik Kokhanok Tribe) and Kevin Pourier (Oglala Lakota) for free dinner followed by tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
Somebody’s Daughter—Special Showing
Somebody’s Daughter focuses on some of the higher-profile MMIW cases, some of which were raised during the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs MMIW/MMIP hearing in December 2018.
Momentousness: Avis Charley–Reception
This exhibition, in the Lloyd Kiva New Gallery in the Museum Store, features Avis Charley’s (Spirit Lake Tribe, Diné) new ledger art painted on antique ledger paper.
IAIA 2020 BFA Exhibition “Resistance Through Existence”—Reception
The exhibition tackles a wide variety of topics ranging from the revitalization of tribal regalia and mask making to healing from traumatic events that happened as a result of European colonization.
2020 IAIA Art Competition
The Balzer Gallery is proud to host the annual IAIA Art Competition, a precursor to the 2020 American Indian Higher Education Consortium’s (AIHEC) annual conference, which includes a very competitive art competition
IAIA A-i-R: Jones and Hoover—Open Studios
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Topaz Jones (Shoshone, Kalapuya, Molalla, Lummi) and Anna Hoover (Norwegian, Unangax̂) on the IAIA campus for tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
IAIA A-i-R: Hoover on KSFR
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artist Anna Hoover (Norwegian, Unangax̂) in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
IAIA A-i-R: Jones and Hoover—Dinner and Studio Tours
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Topaz Jones (Shoshone, Kalapuya, Molalla, Lummi) and Anna Hoover (Norwegian, Unangax̂) for free dinner followed by tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
Somebody’s Daughter
Somebody’s Daughter focuses on some of the higher-profile MMIW cases, some of which were raised during the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs MMIW/MMIP hearing in December 2018.
Somebody’s Daughter
Somebody’s Daughter focuses on some of the higher-profile MMIW cases, some of which were raised during the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs MMIW/MMIP hearing in December 2018.
Charlene Teters: Way of Sorrows—Reception
Way of Sorrows, a new installation by Charlene Teters (Spokane), addresses current issues such as forced migrations and the US-Mexico border crises, while asking questions about responsibility and identifying new myths.
Indigenous Futurisms: Transcending Past/Present/Future—Reception
Indigenous Futurisms highlights artworks that present the future from a Native perspective, and illustrates the use of cosmology and science as part of tribal oral history and ways of life.
G. Peter Jemison: Iroquois Creation Story—Reception
This exhibition features colored pencil drawings and 3-D works by renowned contemporary Native artist G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) created in preparation for his film Iroquois Creation Story.
Amanda Beardsley: Future Vibes
Future Vibes depicts young Pueblo women dancing into the future—to suggest that traditional knowledge continues into the present and future.
2020 IAIA Student Success Safety Summit
IAIA students, faculty, and staff will gather on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, for IAIA’s Annual Student Success Safety Summit. This year’s topic is centered around Community Safety which includes workshops, presentations, and activities.
Free First Fridays at MoCNA
Join us on Friday, February 7, 2020, from 5–7 pm at the MoCNA for “Free First Fridays”—free admission to the Museum and hot cocoa.
IAIA A-i-R: Jones and Paz-Pedro—Open Studios
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Topaz Jones (Shoshone, Kalapuya, Molalla, Lummi) and Margarita Paz-Pedro (Laguna Pueblo, Mexican American) on the IAIA campus for tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
In Plain Sight: The Art of IAIA Faculty and Staff—Reception
Each and every day, the IAIA faculty and staff work tirelessly to make the campus and museum an epicenter of Native American art and learning. But how often are these educators, administrators, and museum professionals afforded a moment in the spotlight?
IAIA A-i-R: Jones and Paz-Pedro—Dinner and Studio Tours
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Topaz Jones (Shoshone, Kalapuya, Molalla, Lummi) and Margarita Paz-Pedro (Laguna Pueblo, Mexican American) for free dinner followed by tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
IAIA A-i-R: Jones and Paz-Pedro on KSFR
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Topaz Jones (Shoshone, Kalapuya, Molalla, Lummi) and Margarita Paz-Pedro (Laguna Pueblo, Mexican American) in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
Mix and Mingle at MoCNA—Learn about Volunteering
Join us Wednesday, January 15, 2020, from 5–6:30 pm at the MoCNA to learn all about the Volunteer and Docent Training Opportunities for Spring 2020.
IAIA Winter Reading Series—Pam Houston and Brandon Hobson
Readers include Pam Houston and Brandon Hobson. The Winter Reading Series takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Winter Reading Series—Lehua M. Taitano, Brooke Swaney, and Migizi Pensoneau
Readers include Lehua M. Taitano, Brooke Swaney, and Migizi Pensoneau. The Winter Reading Series takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Winter Reading Series—Esther Belin and Tiffany Midge
Readers include Esther Belin and Tiffany Midge. The Winter Reading Series takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Winter Reading Series—Cedar Sigo, Toni Jensen, and James Thomas Stevens
Readers include Cedar Sigo, Toni Jensen, and James Thomas Stevens. The Winter Reading Series takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Winter Reading Series—Rion Amilcar Scott, Jennifer Foerster, and Sherwin Bitsui
Readers include Rion Amilcar Scott, Jennifer Foerster, and Sherwin Bitsui. The Winter Reading Series takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Winter Reading Series—Ken White, Chip Livingston, and Kimberly Blaeser
Readers include Ken White, Chip Livingston, and Kimberly Blaeser. The Winter Reading Series takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Winter Reading Series—David Treuer and Kristiana Kahakauwila
Readers include David Treuer and Kristiana Kahakauwila. The Winter Reading Series takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Free First Fridays at MoCNA
Join us on Friday, January 3, 2020, from 5–7 pm at the MoCNA for “Free First Fridays”—free admission to the Museum and hot cocoa.
IAIA 2019 Holiday Art Market
Our Annual IAIA Holiday Art Market grows every year with the support of artists and art-enthusiasts alike. The mix of students, alumni, and other artists have made this market truly unique with their original works.
Morphologies: IAIA and the Art of Native Oklahoma
Please join IAIA’s Scholarly Fellow Laura Marshall Clark on Monday, December 2 for a public presentation based on her research during her fellowship at IAIA.
IAIA 2019 Fall Senior Graduating Exhibition—Opening Reception
Thirteen, the IAIA 2019 Fall Senior Graduating Exhibition, opens November 14 through December 10.
IAIA Feast Day
The Second Annual IAIA Feast Day on Wed., Nov. 6, 2019 includes dances and food. Free and open to the public.
IAIA A-i-R: Neel, Jones, and Vigil—Open Studios
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Edwin Neel (Kwakwaka’wakw), Tom Jones (Ho-Chunk), and Cougar Vigil (Jicarilla Apache) on the IAIA campus for tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
IAIA Annual Open House
IAIA is holding its annual Open House on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 2:00 pm—6:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Light food and refreshments will be provided by Bon Appétit Café.
IAIA A-i-R: Jones and Vigil on KSFR
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Tom Jones (Ho-Chunk) and Cougar Vigil (Jicarilla Apache) in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
IAIA A-i-R: Neel, Jones, and Vigil—Dinner and Studio Tours
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Edwin Neel (Kwakwaka’wakw), Tom Jones (Ho-Chunk), and Cougar Vigil (Jicarilla Apache) for free dinner followed by tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
IAIA A-i-R: Neel on KSFR
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artist Edwin Neel (Kwakwaka’wakw) in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
IAIA A-i-R: Neel and Webster—Dinner and Studio Tours
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Edwin Neel (Kwakwaka’wakw) and Jodi Webster (Ho-Chunk Nation) for free dinner followed by tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
Suzan Shown Harjo Symposium
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) are co-sponsoring the Suzan Shown Harjo Symposium on September 20, 2019 at the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Creative Writing Reading: Brandon Hobson
Brandon Hobson (Cherokee) reading of Where the Dead Sit Talking followed by a Q&A session in the CLE commons.
IAIA A-i-R: Garza, Neel, and Webster—Open Studios
Visit with IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists River Tikwi Garza (Tongva), Edwin Neel (Kwakwaka’wakw), and Jodi Webster (Ho-Chunk Nation) on the IAIA campus for tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
2019 Fall Scholarship Awards Luncheon
IAIA is hosting its Fall 2019 Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Thursday, September 12, 2019, in the Performing Arts and Fitness Center Gym. Scholarship recipients, family, donors, staff, faculty, and invited guests will attend a lunch catered by Bon Appétit to recognize scholarship recipients—totaling 379 students—$562,348 in awards.
IAIA A-i-R: Garza and Webster on KSFR
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists River Tikwi Garza (Tongva) and Jodi Webster (Ho-Chunk Nation) in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
IAIA A-i-R: Garza, Neel, and Webster—Dinner and Studio Tours
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists River Tikwi Garza (Tongva), Edwin Neel (Kwakwaka’wakw), and Jodi Webster (Ho-Chunk Nation) for free dinner followed by tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
2019 Art Rush
Kick off the school year with a BBQ, listen to music, and make art. Art Rush is an annual IAIA community event hosted in the Balzer Contemporary Edge Gallery. IAIA students, alumni, faculty, staff, and their families, are invited to join.
Native Entrepreneurs and Artists—Panel Discussion
Native Entrepreneurship is the focus of this panel discussion between innovative and groundbreaking Native business owners.
Joy Harjo: Reading and Reception
MoCNA and Collected Works Bookstore are co-presenting a reading and performance by Joy Harjo (Muscogee Creek Nation), the first Native American to be appointed United States Poet Laureate.
Experimental exPRESSion: Panel Discussion
The subject of this panel is Experimental exPRESSion: Printmaking at IAIA, 1963–1980 , a new exhibition curated from a print collection recently donated MoCNA.
Contemporary Indigenous Discourse Series: Reconciliation Panel Discussion and Performance
This panel, moderated by Reconciliation guest curator and former state historian Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez, discusses Pueblo and Hispano artists’ responses to the aftermath of last year’s ending of “La Entrada”.
The Blessing: Film and Dialogue
The Blessing is a vital piece of modern Native storytelling. The film has some of the most unique and intimate views of life today on a reservation we’ve ever seen.
Tiffany Adams Pop-Up Shop
Artist Tiffany Adams (Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of Lake Havasu) will be featured in the IAIA Museum Store for one day only.
Painting and Driving: Axle Contemporary in Conversation with Steven Yazzie
Matthew Chase-Daniel from Axle Contemporary mobile gallery will interview Steven Yazzie (Navajo) about his Drawing and Driving performances.
Tour: Sámi Intervention/Dáidda Gážada
Join Andrea R. Hanley (Navajo), curator of Sámi Intervention/Dáidda Gážada as she discusses this exhibition.
Gallery Session: Tour with Visual Voices Contemporary Chickasaw Artists
Join us for a gallery tour of Visual Voices: Contemporary Chickasaw Art artists Kristen Dorsey, Brenda Kingery, and Dustin Mater.
Live Broadcast: Santa Fe’s Public Radio KSFR 101.1 FM
Featuring giveaways and live radio all day from KSFR 101.1 FM, Tara Gatewood (Isleta Pueblo) of Indigenous Foundation, will be live from the booth.
2019 IAIA Student and Recent Graduate Art Market
Visitors will be able to purchase artwork by current Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) students and recent graduates at this exclusive two-day art happening at MoCNA.
Bison Star Naturals Pop–Up Shop
The IAIA Museum Store is hosting a pop-shop with Bison Star Naturals. Come meet the husband and wife team Angelo and Jacquelene McHorse (Taos Pueblo).
Experimental exPRESSion: Printmaking at IAIA, 1963–1980—Opening Reception
Experimental exPRESSion: Printmaking at IAIA, 1963–1980 features fifty-one recently-acquired works on paper from the Tubis Print Collection.
Visual Voices: Contemporary Chickasaw Art—Opening Reception
Visual Voices: Contemporary Chickasaw Art presents thought provoking, experimental, and critical works by fifteen established and emerging artists whose art confirms a strong continuation of Chickasaw art practices.
Reconciliation—Opening Reception
Reconciliation responds to the transformation and last year's ending of “La Entrada” as part of the Santa Fe Fiestas. Recognizing the power of art to open dialogue toward reconciliation, the exhibition will serve as an expression of “post-entrada” creativity in Santa Fe and surrounding communities.
Sámi Intervention/Dáidda Gážada—Opening Reception
Through video and installation art, this exhibition creates a narrative of visual sovereignty and cultural and intellectual connections with contemporary Sámi, who are Indigenous peoples from parts of Norway, Sweden, and northern Finland.
Mikayla Patton Pop-Up Shop
For one day only, the IAIA Museum Store is hosting a pop-up shop with recent IAIA Alumna Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota).
2019 IAIA Alumni Luncheon at Indian Market
This year’s IAIA Alumni luncheon during Indian Market will take place on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 12 pm at MoCNA in downtown Santa Fe.
Indigo Arrows Pop-Up Shop
The IAIA Museum Store is hosting an exciting pop-up shop with Native-owned home décor company Indigo Arrows (based in Manitoba, Canada).
2019 Indian Market at MoCNA (All Happenings)
During the 2019 SWAIA Indian Market weekend, please visit IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for its own special events Thursday, August 15–Sunday, August 18.
2019 IAIA Scholarship Dinner and Auction
IAIA continues its tradition to celebrate student imagination and achievement in the arts as we look toward hosting our most important fundraiser. Surrounded by superb Native art open to your bidding, you are invited to enjoy the rooftop reception and mingle with IAIA alumni, students, and faculty.
IAIA Summer Readers Gathering—Pam Houston, Chip Livingston, and Kristiana Kahakauwila
Readers include Pam Houston, Chip Livingston, and Kristiana Kahakauwila. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Summer Readers Gathering—Cherie Dimaline and Layli Long Soldier
Readers include Cherie Dimaline and Layli Long Soldier. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Summer Readers Gathering—Santee Frazier and E.C. Osondu
Readers include Santee Frazier and E.C. Osondu. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Summer Readers Gathering—Jennifer Elise Foerster, Brooke Swaney Pepion, and Toni Jensen
Readers include Jennifer Elise Foerster, Brooke Swaney Pepion, and Toni Jensen. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Summer Readers Gathering—Abigail Chabitnoy, Kimberly Blaeser, and Ken White
Readers include Abigail Chabitnoy, Kimberly Blaeser, and Ken White. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Summer Readers Gathering—Ramona Ausubel, Sherwin Bitsui, and Geoff Harris
Readers include Ramona Ausubel, Sherwin Bitsui, and Geoff Harris. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
IAIA Summer Readers Gathering—Esther Belin, Derek Palacio, and Marie-Helene Bertino
Readers include Esther Belin, Derek Palacio, and Marie-Helene Bertino. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Sum of Shadows—Reception and Artist Talk
Sum of Shadows is an investigation into the memories carried with photographic artist Arista Slater-Sandoval from her childhood into adulthood, and the hidden influences they hold. In this series, cyanotype film stills from her childhood are overlaid with contemporary images to build complex connections between past and present.
Action + Activation: Art for a New Understanding—Panel Discussion
Please join us for a dynamic discussion featuring artists from MoCNA’s newest exhibition, Art for a New Understanding: Native Perspectives, 1950s to Now, organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
2019 IAIA Commencement Ceremony
Roxanne Swentzell (Santa Clara Pueblo) has been selected to give IAIA’s commencement address at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 18, 2019, and in addition to delivering the commencement address, Swentzell will also be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree during the ceremony.
Dwayne Wilcox, Tiffany Adams, #NoFilter Reception, and MFA Reading
This event includes four components—a Gallery talk with Dwayne Wilcox (Oglala Lakota), a performance by Tiffany T. Adams (Chemehuevi Indian Tribe), a reading by MFA Creative Writing graduates, and the closing reception for #NoFilter: IAIA 2019 BFA Exhibition.
IAIA 2019 Spring Powwow
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) presents its 2019 Spring Powwow on Saturday, May 11, 2018, from 10 am–7 pm. Cash prizes available.
IAIA Portfolio Day
Portfolio Day has been cancelled for Saturday, May 11. Portfolios will still accepted for faculty critique and review for potential scholarships.
IAIA Alumni Appreciation Dinner
IAIA Alumni are the foundation of IAIA. Alumni Relations and the Alumni Council invite alumni to be our dinner guests on the second Friday in May.
2019 IAIA Graduating Senior Creative Writing Reading: Scribo Ergo Sum
Graduating seniors Debbie Haddow, Damien Moore (Navajo), Chelsea Napper, and Matthew Robeck will be reading from original works in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
IAIA MusicFest
The Third Annual IAIA MusicFest includes various performers and it will be held in the dance circle. This is an all ages show, open to the public, and free admission. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted—rain or shine.
Tearing Down Walls: Voices from the Middle East and Santa Fe
The one-hour performance of Tearing Down Walls: Voices from the Middle East and Santa Fe is followed by a talkback with the actors and director exploring issues relevant to both the Middle East and New Mexico.
IAIA A-i-R: Craig, Brigman, and Worl—Open Studios
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Jordan Ann Craig, Rico Lanáat’ Worl, and Shawn Brigman in the Academic Building on the IAIA campus from 3:00 pm–5:00 pm for tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
IAIA 2019 Spring Senior Graduating Exhibition
In April, seventeen seniors from the Studio Arts and Museum Studies programs will present their senior projects in the IAIA 2019 Spring Senior Graduating Exhibition.
Jewelry Workshop Remix: Brian Fleetwood
Due to overwhelming response to this workshop, please join artist Brian Fleetwood (Mvskoke Creek) in a second jewelry workshop, in which the artist will discuss his practice and participants will be guided through a creative process.
IAIA A-i-R: Worl and Brigman on KSFR
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Rico Lanáat’ Worl and Shawn Brigman in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
IAIA A-i-R: Youngbird, Craig, and Worl—Open Studios
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Laura Youngbird, Jordan Ann Craig, and Rico Lanáat’ Worl in the Academic Building on the IAIA campus from 3:00 pm–5:00 pm for tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
The Art and Aesthetics of Flies: A Seminar with Norman Maktima
Join world class fisherman Norman Maktima (San Felipe/Laguna/Hopi) in a demonstration in the art and aesthetics of fly fish tying, in which Maktima will discuss his practice and participants will be guided through a creative process.
IAIA Annual Career Fair
You and your organization are invited to the Institute of American Indian Arts 2019 Career Fair on Wednesday, April 3. It will be held on IAIA’s beautiful campus in Santa Fe, New Mexico from 10 am–2 pm in the Center for Lifelong Education building—registration is free.
IAIA A-i-R: Youngbird and Craig on KSFR
Tune into KSFR 101.1 FM to hear current IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Laura Youngbird and Jordan Ann Craig in a conversation with IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis on “Through Our Eyes.”
IAIA A-i-R: Youngbird, Craig, and Worl—Dinner and Studio Tours
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Laura Youngbird, Jordan Ann Craig, and Rico Lanáat’ Worl for free dinner in the Balzer Gallery in the Academic Building on the IAIA campus from 5:00-5:45 pm, followed by tours of the artists’ studio spaces from 5:45-7:00 pm.
Jangarh School and Gond Art—Talk by Dr. Bina Sengar
The Jangarh School and Gond Art: The Ecological Reflections of Societies talk by Dr. Bina Sengar is presented through the Fulbright Scholar Program’s Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF).
MoCNA Social Engagement Artist-in-Residence Talk
Bring your lunch and join artists Sonya Kelliher-Combs (Inupiaq and Athabascan) and Terrol Dew Johnson (Tohono O’odham) as they discuss their practice and their current Social Engagement Art Residency at MoCNA.
IAIA A-i-R: Gray and Sonoquie—Open Studios
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Darren Vigil Gray, and Monique Sonoquie in the Academic Building on the IAIA campus from 3:00 pm–5:00 pm for tours of the artists’ studio spaces.
Kids’ Day at the Museum Store
Please join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) book club as we welcome children (K-5) to the Museum. Join us for this fun-filled family event.
IAIA A-i-R: Monique Sol Sonoquie—Brown Bag it with MoCNA
Bring your lunch and join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artist Monique Sol Sonoquie (Chumash, Apache, Yaqui, Zapotec, Irish) as she discusses her art practice.
IAIA A-i-R: Gray, Sonoquie, and Davids—Dinner and Studio Tours
Join IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Darren Vigil Gray, Monique Sonoquie, and Brent Michael Davids for free dinner in the Balzer Gallery in the Academic Building on the IAIA campus from 5:00-5:45 pm, followed by tours of the artists’ studio spaces from 5:45-7:00 pm.
Recent News
IAIA Fall 2022 Semester Reopening Plan
IAIA’s priority is the safety, health, and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. We will continue to prepare a dynamic and flexible educational experience that considers the realities of life during this pandemic.
Show Up and Show Out at the “Art of Indigenous Fashion” Opening Reception at MoCNA
The Art of Indigenous Fashion offers insights into the approaches and perspectives of Indigenous designers beyond the visual and material qualities of their work.
Two IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Students Awarded Warner Bros. Discovery Scholarship
Two outstanding students in IAIA’s Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing program have been awarded scholarships from Warner Bros. Discovery Access.
IAIA’s New Motion Capture Studio “Skyrockets” Creative Possibilities
Daveishena Redhouse (Diné) is among the current IAIA students fulfilling this prediction today. She has become the first Indigenous student to learn how to use Vicon’s motion capture technology for animation.
MFACW Summer Residency Public Talks
Join the IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFACW) program for alumni readings, as part of its 2022 summer residency.
MFASA Public Talks: Finding the Center
The IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) presents Finding the Center, a series of public talks by prominent Indigenous scholars and artists, as part of its 2022 summer residency.
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.
George R.R. Martin Literary Foundation Scholarships
The George R.R. Martin Literary Foundation Scholarships were established by Santa Fe resident and novelist George R.R. Martin.
2022–2023 COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
We have designed a quick and easy form to enter and submit your proof of full vaccination or exemption. The deadline for submitting your full vaccination information or exemption is Monday, August 8, 2022, at 5 pm.
MoCNA Nominated for Best of Santa Fe
MoCNA has been nominated as the Best Museum in Santa Fe in the Santa Fe Reporter’s annual Best of Santa Fe reader poll.
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 Resilience Project
Visit the IAIA Resilience Project, which was conceived through community input exploring the pandemic and its effects on the IAIA Community.
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).
“Making History” in a Photograph
To commemorate our anniversaries, Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) ’05 has created a photographic masterpiece.
To Lead is to Serve
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation) reflects on the idea that Indigenous leadership stems from knowledge that is focused on empowering the entire community.
New Master of Fine Arts in Cultural Administration Announced
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approved the IAIA’s application to launch an MFA Program in Cultural Administration.
Jacquelyn Yepa Selected as the 2022 IAIA Student of the Year
Jacquelyn Yepa (Diné/Jemez Pueblo) has been selected as the IAIA 2022 Student of the Year.
Former IAIA Trustee Dr. Cynthia Chavez Lamar Named Director of the National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian’s NMAI announced that former IAIA Trustee Dr. Cynthia Chavez Lamar will assume NMAI’s director position on February 14.
Fulbright Scholar Sébastien Lange Brings Technology to the Stage at IAIA
IAIA is pleased to host French actor, director, and painter Sébastien Lange as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence.
Making History: Celebrating 60 Years of IAIA and 50 Years of MoCNA
IAIA, the birthplace of contemporary Native American art, has been the educational home for innovative artists, writers, filmmakers, and and leaders since 1962.
IAIA Decolonizes their Mathematics Curriculum
Recently, IAIA has been revamping its mathematics courses to incorporate an Indigenous mathematics curriculum.
NEMPN Awards IAIA with Best Museum Studies Program
IAIA Museum Studies Department has received an award for Best Museum Studies Program from NEMPN.
Messages from Dr. Robert Martin
A message from IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation) in reference to COVID-19.
New Virtual Tour—Bringing the IAIA Campus to You
Want to visit the IAIA campus, but can’t travel right now? Well, you are in luck! Because now you can take a tour of the IAIA Campus from the comfort of your home.
2021 Year-End Appeal
As we look to 2022, we hope you will continue to support the important work of IAIA. Please, take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to empower tomorrow’s Indigenous artists and leaders.
IAIA Students—Exercise Your Right to Vote
Don’t let living away from home while you attend college stop you for casting your vote.
Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift that empowers Indigenous artists and leaders for the future.
IAIA Fall 2021 Creative Writing Contest
This semester the IAIA Creative Writing department hosted a writing contest open to all IAIA students.
Passing of DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo
We are deeply saddened to acknowledge the loss of DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo (Diné, Taos Pueblo), who tragically passed away last weekend.
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts Application Workshop
IAIA’s Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) is now open for applications for the 2022–2023 academic year.
Veterans Day—Honoring IAIA Community Members
Expressing gratitude to all veterans, and especially to the members of the IAIA community for their service.
Be Immersed in “Many Nations, One Family”
If you’re a student who has taken time away from IAIA or you know one who has, now is a great time to re-enroll. IAIA students are part of a unique Indigenous legacy formed by resilience and unity, and together they are Many Nations, One Family.
IAIA Hosts International Musician Katja Šulc
IAIA is pleased to host ArtsLink International Fellow Katja Šulc, who will be joining IAIA’s Performing Arts Department for five weeks.
“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.
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.
2021 IAIA Recent Graduate Art Market
MoCNA is pleased to announce that the annual IAIA Recent Graduate Art Market will be happening this year August 21–22, 2021.
2021 Summer MFASA Residency
Beyond an Indigenous Avant-Garde is the theme for the inaugural MFA in Studio Arts (MFASA) Summer Residency to be held virtually between July 18–23, 2021.
A Gift to Us, A Gift to You—Free Admission at MoCNA During August
MoCNA is offering free admission during August, a month when Santa Fe celebrates Native American art and culture.
Passing of MFACW Alumna Clara de la Torre
We mourn the loss of Clara de la Torre, who tragically passed away in an auto accident on June 12, 2021.
MoCNA Receives Generous Unrestricted Award from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett
MoCNA is excited to announce that MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett made a $3 Million unrestricted donation to the museum.
IAIA’s Beekeeping Journey
There’s a swarm of honey bees on the IAIA Campus, and they’re working to bring goodness to the students, staff, and faculty.
WarnerMedia Scholarship
IAIA announces that WarnerMedia funded scholarships for the Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing (MFACW) students.
2020–2021 IAIA Staff of the Year
IAIA is pleased to announce Financial Aid and Scholarship Advisor Leah Boss (Laguna, Hopi, and Akimel O’Odham) as the 2020–2021 IAIA Staff of the Year.