Happenings
Here you will find IAIA public happenings. For IAIA Community happenings like student club events, ASG meetings, community-only workshops, and other campus happenings, visit the IAIA Community Calendar.
Upcoming Happenings
List of Events
Past Happenings
List of Events
Thunderbirds and Lightning Tongues
Join us in welcoming IAIA Creative Writing students from both the undergrad and master’s programs for a cross-genre reading.
2023 Spring IAIA Powwow
The 2023 Spring IAIA Powwow is on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 1:00–5:00 pm (MDT).
2023 IAIA Commencement Ceremony
Please join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) for the 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10 am (MDT).
2023 IAIA MFA in Studio Arts Thesis Exhibition: Beyond Mastery—Opening Reception at Container
Join us Friday, May 12, 4–6 pm at the Coe Center, and 6–8 pm at Container Art Gallery for the opening receptions for Beyond Mastery, the inaugural IAIA MFASA Thesis Exhibition.
Inherent Memory and 2022–2023 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Beyond Reflections—Reception
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for a reception on Friday, May 12, 5–7 pm, for Inherent Memory and the 2022–2023 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Beyond Reflections.
2023 IAIA MFA in Studio Arts Thesis Exhibition: Beyond Mastery—Opening Reception at Coe Center
Join us Friday, May 12, 4–6 pm at the Coe Center, and 6–8 pm at Container Art Gallery for the opening receptions for Beyond Mastery, the inaugural IAIA MFASA Thesis Exhibition.
2023 IAIA MFACW Hooding Ceremony
Please join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) for the 2023 IAIA MFACW Hooding Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, at 5 pm (MDT).
MFACW Class of 2023 Student Readings: Thibodeaux, Smith, Mendoza, and McNeil
Join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) to support and celebrate of the MFA in Creative Writing (MFACW) graduating students for a public reading of their works in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and screenwriting.
MFACW Class of 2023 Student Readings: Saleha, Bombardier, Liebenberg, and Poole
Join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) to support and celebrate of the MFA in Creative Writing (MFACW) graduating students for a public reading of their works in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and screenwriting.
MFACW Class of 2023 Student Readings: Moreno, Ivanoff, Haozous, Madrigal, and Notah
Join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) to support and celebrate of the MFA in Creative Writing (MFACW) graduating students for a public reading of their works in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and screenwriting.
A Conversation with MoCNA’s Chief Curator Dr. Manuela Well-Off-Man and Rick Rivet
Please join us for an online conversation with MoCNA’s Chief Curator Manuela Well-Off-Man and Rick Rivet (Sahtu-Métis).
2023 Spring IAIA Performing Arts Senior Showcase
Join IAIA Performing Arts students at the Black Box Theater as they present their senior projects.
2023 Spring IAIA Student Recognition and Awards Luncheon
Join us for the 2023 Spring IAIA Student Recognition and Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, April 26, at Noon.
2023 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition, Memoria: Art as Record—Opening Reception
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.
2023 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition—Memoria: Art as Record
Join IAIA for the 2023 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition, Memoria: Art as Record, an exhibition at the Balzer Contemporary Edge Gallery.
IAIA A-i-R: Anderson and Lanceley—Open Studio
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.
2023 IAIA Student AIHEC Conference Awards
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—Welcome Dinner
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.
(Canceled) Evelyn Vanderhoop—“Bringing to Life” Ceremony for the Diving Whale Robe
Please join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) in welcoming renowned weaver Evelyn Vanderhoop (Haida) for a public talk on the tradition of weaving a Naaxiin (Chikat) robe.
IAIA A-i-R: Assu, Chacon, and Sorensen—Open Studio
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Sonny Assu (Ligwiłda'xw of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nations), Nanibah Chacon (Diné), and Matagi Sorensen (Yavapai Apache) for an open studio tour.
IAIA A-i-R: Assu, Chacon, and Sorensen—Welcome Dinner
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Sonny Assu (Ligwiłda'xw of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nations), Nanibah Chacon (Diné), and Matagi Sorensen (Yavapai Apache) for dinner and an open studio tour.
Rick Rivet: Journeys, Mounds and the Metaphysical—Opening Reception
Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, February 10, 5–7 pm, to celebrate our newest exhibition at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA).
IAIA A-i-R: Chacon, Ortman, and Sorensen—Open Studio
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Nanibah Chacon (Diné), Laura Ortman (White Mountain Apache), and Matagi Sorensen (Yavapai Apache) for an open studio tour.
2023 Spring IAIA President’s Convocation and Campus Blessing
IAIA Community—join us on Thursday, January 26, for the 2023 Welcome Ceremony.
IAIA A-i-R: Chacon, Ortman, and Sorensen—Welcome Dinner
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Nanibah Chacon (Diné), Laura Ortman (White Mountain Apache), and Matagi Sorensen (Yavapai Apache) for dinner and an open studio tour.
MFACW Evening Reading Series: Readings by Kelli Jo Ford, Layli Long Soldier, and Raquel Gutiérrez
Readings by Kelli Jo Ford (Cherokee Nation), Layli Long Soldier (Oglala Lakota), and Raquel Gutiérrez as part of the Evening Reading Series.
MFACW Evening Reading Series: Readings by Bojan Louis, Toni Jensen, and Kimberly Blaeser
Readings by Bojan Louis (Diné), Kimberly Blaeser (Minnesota Chippewa Tribe), and Toni Jensen (Métis) as part of the Evening Reading Series.
MFACW Evening Reading Series: Readings by Pam Houston, Esther Belin, and Keenan Norris
Readings by Pam Houston, Esther Belin (Diné), and Keenan Norris as part of the Evening Reading Series.
MFACW Evening Reading Series: Screening of Reservation Dogs with Migizi Pensoneau
A screening of Reservation Dogs with Migizi Pensoneau (Ponca and Ojibwe) as part of the Evening Reading Series.
Lecture with Tanya Lukin Linklater and a Response by Layli Long Soldier
A lecture by multi-disciplinary artist Tanya Lukin Linklater (Native Villages of Afognak and Port Lions) and a response by poet Layli Long Soldier (Oglala Lakota).
IAIA’s Holiday Art Market and SFCC’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
Over one hundred of the finest artists and craftspeople from across New Mexico will be setting up shop at IAIA and SFCC.
IAIA A-i-R: Beams, Patton, Pruitt, and Riley—Open Studio
Join IAIA A-i-R artists David Beams (Choctaw), Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota), Pat Pruitt (Laguna Pueblo and Chiricahua Apache), and Anne Riley (Fort Nelson First Nation) for an open studio tour.
IAIA A-i-R: Beams, Patton, Pruitt, and Riley—Welcome Dinner
Join IAIA A-i-R artists David Beams (Choctaw), Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota), Pat Pruitt (Laguna Pueblo and Chiricahua Apache), and Anne Riley (Fort Nelson First Nation) for dinner and an open studio tour.
The OGs of Indigenous Fashion Panel Conversation
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) and SITE Santa Fe for a conversation about the progressive fashion scene surrounding the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe from the 1980s to the present.
IAIA Fall ’22 Graduating Senior Exhibition: Same World, Different Voices—Opening Reception
Join us Thursday, November 10, from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the opening reception for Same World, Different Voices.
IAIA A-i-R: Feddersen, Logan, and Shaginoff—Open Studio
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Carly Feddersen (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), Linley B. Logan (Onondowa’ga’, agenyogwai:yo’, Seneca, ), Anne Riley (Fort Nelson First Nation), T’uy’t’tanat-Cease Wyss (Skwxwu7mesh, Sto:Lo, and Hawaiian), and Melissa Shaginoff (Ahtna Athabascan and Paiute) for an open studio tour.
IAIA Sponsors SFiFF’s Indigenous Film Program
Created by Gary Farmer and sponsored by IAIA, SFiFF’s Indigenous Film Program will include features, shorts, and films.
IAIA A-i-R: Feddersen, Logan, and Shaginoff—Welcome Dinner
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Carly Feddersen (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), Linley B. Logan (Onondowa’ga’, agenyogwai:yo’, Seneca), Anne Riley (Fort Nelson First Nation), T’uy’t’tanat-Cease Wyss (Skwxwu7mesh, Sto:Lo, and Hawaiian), and Melissa Shaginoff (Ahtna Athabascan and Paiute) for an open studio tour.
IAIA Making History Symposium
Join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) for the Making History Symposium, a day-long symposium about the history of IAIA.
The Stories We Carry—Opening Reception
Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) for the opening reception of The Stories We Carry and an anniversary cake-cutting ceremony.
IAIA 2022 Fall Powwow
Save the date for the 2022 IAIA Powwow on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 11:00 am–5:00 pm (MDT).
IAIA 2022 Annual Open House
SFCC’s Open House is from 11 am to 3 pm, and IAIA’s is from 1 pm to 5 pm.
IAIA A-i-R: Jacobs, Shackleford, and Tafoya—Open Studio
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Margaret Jacobs (Akwesasne Mohawk), Tanni’ (Tyra Shackleford, Chickasaw), and Skye Tafoya (Eastern Band Cherokee and Santa Clara Pueblo) for an open studio tour.
IAIA A-i-R: Jacobs, Shackleford, Tafoya, and Wilson—Welcome Dinner and Studio Tour
Join IAIA A-i-R artists Margaret Jacobs (Akwesasne Mohawk), Tanni’ (Tyra Shackleford, Chickasaw), Skye Tafoya (Eastern Band Cherokee and Santa Clara Pueblo), and Holly Wilson (Delaware Nation and Cherokee Nation) for free dinner and studio tour.
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.
2022 President’s Convocation and Campus Blessing
Join the IAIA on Thursday, August 25, for the IAIA 2022 President’s Convocation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Recent News
2023 IAIA Commencement—Carrying Connections Forward
The 2023 Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Commencement brought families and friends together for a vibrant intertribal and multicultural celebration of IAIA’s most recent graduates.
Celebrate in May with the Institute of American Indian Arts
Celebrate art and education in May with the Institute of American Indian Arts.
Ethan Nopah (Diné) Selected as the 2023 IAIA Student of the Year
Ethan Nopah (Diné) was recently named the 2023 IAIA Student of the Year.
High School Student Jade Anaya to Graduate IAIA
This May, Jade Anaya will attend two graduation ceremonies—one at Moriarty High School on May 19 and the other at IAIA on May 13.
Renovation Nears Completion on the IAIA Research Center for Contemporary Native Arts
The RCCNA renovation project, slated to be completed in late summer of this year, offers a suite of six new learning environments covering 7,000 square feet.
IAIA Represented at the Gathering of Nations
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) was well-represented at the 40th annual Gathering of Nations Powwow.
MoCNA Director Patsy Phillips Joins the AAM Board of Directors
MoCNA Director Patsy Phillips (Cherokee Nation) has been appointed for a three-year term to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) board of directors.
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.
IAIA Staff and Faculty Express Gratitude in March
IAIA faculty and staff expressed immense gratitude over the month, submitting over 1100 responses to the prompts.
The Institute of American Indian Arts Announces the Chihuly Scholarship
IAIA is pleased to announce the Chihuly Scholarship, underwritten by the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Foundation in memory of IAIA alum, glass artist Tony Jojola (Isleta Pueblo) ’76.
Building Buzz for IAIA’s Newest Academic Program
IAIA is proud to announce the addition of another program to IAIA’s expansive academic roster, this time focused on Health and Wellness Management, the Bee Well Program.
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 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...
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...
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Selected as No. 3 Museum by USA TODAY
IAIA is pleased to share that USA TODAY 10Best named MoCNA number three in the Readers’ Choice contest for Best Art Museum in the United States.
IAIA and Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Partner on Student Fellowship
IAIA Student Kimberly Becenti (Tohono O’odham Nation) has been selected to fill the year-long position funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
IAIA’s MFA in Creative Writing Program Partners with Fine Arts Work Center
IAIA MFA in Creative Writing program partnered with Fine Arts Work Center to create and fund two scholarships for IAIA Indigenous writers.
2023 IAIA Alumni Council Election
The Alumni Council Election nominations are in and the election will be held from February 6–15, 2023.
Felipe Colón Selected as IAIA Provost
Felipe J. Estudillo Colón (Laguna Pueblo) has been selected for the newly created IAIA Provost position.
Dale Chihuly Visits IAIA Offering Kudos and Encouragement
Dale Chihuly, whose work has been deeply influenced by Indigenous American art, listened to students as they introduced themselves and answered several questions about glass art, the glass-making industry, and his career.
MFACW Evening Reading Series
The IAIA Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing (MFACW) presents the Evening Reading Series features program mentors and Lannan Visiting Writers.
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.
IAIA Students—Exercise Your Right to Vote
Don’t let living away from home while you attend college stop you for casting your vote.
MacDowell and IAIA Offer New Creative Writing Fellowship
MacDowell and IAIA are joining together to offer a new Fellowship program for graduates of IAIA’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFACW) at the nation’s longest-running artist residency.
Support IAIA on Giving Tuesday
Make your Giving Tuesday gift to IAIA today to change lives and shape futures.
IAIA Partners with Sealaska Heritage Institute for Museum Internship
Sealaska Heritage Institute provides educational opportunities to Indigenous students, including internships and scholarships.
Apply Now for the Low-Residency MFA in Studio Arts at the Institute of American Indian Arts
Applications for the IAIA Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFASA) are due January 13, 2023.
IAIA 2023 Spring Undergraduate Scholarship Application
The IAIA undergraduate scholarship application is now available.
Hauser & Wirth Institute Announces Fall 2022 Grantees for Artists’ Archives
Institute of American Indian Arts to expand digital access to its archives via its Research Center.
IAIA Making History Symposium
Join the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) for the Making History Symposium, a day-long symposium about the history of IAIA.
IAIA and CCA Partner for a Screening of Selections from the 1977 Native American Video Tape Archive
On Thursday, October 6 at 6:00 pm, IAIA and the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) will present Self-Documented: The 1977 Native American Video Tape Archive.
IAIA—Making History During SWAIA’s Indian Market
Over the third weekend in August, thousands of Indigenous art and culture appreciators flocked to New Mexico to celebrate the SWAIA Centennial Santa Fe Indian Market, the world’s largest and most prestigious market of Native American art.
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.
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.
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.