November 2015
IAIA Talk—Installation/Performance Art of James Luna: Dialogue, Images, and Emotions
This event is free and open to the public. James Luna is an internationally-recognized multimedia and performance artist. Of Pooyoukitchum, Ipi, and Mexican-American descent, Luna lives on the La Jolla Indian Reservation located in North County San Diego, CA. He holds a BFA from the University of California, Irvine, an MS in Counseling from San Diego State University, and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humanities from the Institute of American Indian Arts in 2012. His installations and performance artworks…
Find out more »January 2016
IAIA 2016 Spring Writers Festival—Ramona Ausbel, Toni Jensen, Joan Naviyuk Kane
Featuring Ramona Ausbel, Toni Jensen, and Joan Naviyuk Kane The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the 2016 Winter Writers Festival from January 2–9, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) Auditorium on the IAIA campus. In addition to a slate of published authors, IAIA students will participate in the festival, with student showcase readings immediately after the featured…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Spring Writers Festival—Shane Book, Santee Frazier, Claire Vaye Watkins
Featuring Shane Book, Santee Frazier, and Claire Vaye Watkins The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the 2016 Winter Writers Festival from January 2–9, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) Auditorium on the IAIA campus. In addition to a slate of published authors, IAIA students will participate in the festival, with student showcase readings immediately after the featured…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Spring Writers Festival—Rachel Eliza Griffiths, Derek Palacio, James Thomas Stevens
Featuring Rachel Eliza Griffiths, Derek Palacio, and James Thomas Stevens The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the 2016 Winter Writers Festival from January 2–9, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) Auditorium on the IAIA campus. In addition to a slate of published authors, IAIA students will participate in the festival, with student showcase readings immediately after the…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Spring Writers Festival—Joy Harjo, Natalie Diaz, Pam Houston
Featuring Joy Harjo, Natalie Diaz, and Pam Houston The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the 2016 Winter Writers Festival from January 2–9, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) Auditorium on the IAIA campus. In addition to a slate of published authors, IAIA students will participate in the festival, with student showcase readings immediately after the featured reader,…
Find out more »July 2016
IAIA 2016 Summer Writers Festival Reading—Ramona Ausbel, James Thomas Stevens, and Kimberly Blaeser
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Summer Writers Festival on July 23 through July 30, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. See the Visit page for directions and a campus map. Schedule of Readings MFA Director Jon Davis Participating in the festival this year are noted authors, Kimberly Blesser…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Summer Writers Festival Reading—Rachel Eliza Griffiths, Theodore Van Alst, Jr., and Claire Vaye Watkins
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Summer Writers Festival on July 23 through July 30, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. See the Visit page for directions and a campus map. Schedule of Readings MFA Director Jon Davis Participating in the festival this year are noted authors, Kimberly Blesser…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Summer Writers Festival Reading—Derek Palacio, Elissa Washuta, and Sharma Shields
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Summer Writers Festival on July 23 through July 30, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. See the Visit page for directions and a campus map. Schedule of Readings MFA Director Jon Davis Participating in the festival this year are noted authors, Kimberly Blesser…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Summer Writers Festival Reading—Chip Livingston, Ken White, and Toni Jensen
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Summer Writers Festival on July 23 through July 30, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. See the Visit page for directions and a campus map. Schedule of Readings MFA Director Jon Davis Participating in the festival this year are noted authors, Kimberly Blesser…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Summer Writers Festival Reading—Diane Glancy, Santee Frazier, and Pam Houston
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Summer Writers Festival on July 23 through July 30, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. See the Visit page for directions and a campus map. Schedule of Readings MFA Director Jon Davis Participating in the festival this year are noted authors, Kimberly Blesser…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Summer Writers Festival Reading—Ismet Prcic, Sherwin Bitsui, and Eden Robinson
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Summer Writers Festival on July 23 through July 30, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. See the Visit page for directions and a campus map. Schedule of Readings MFA Director Jon Davis Participating in the festival this year are noted authors, Kimberly Blesser…
Find out more »IAIA 2016 Summer Writers Festival Reading—Lidia Yuknavitch and Joseph Boyden
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Summer Writers Festival on July 23 through July 30, 2016. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. See the Visit page for directions and a campus map. Schedule of Readings MFA Director Jon Davis Participating in the festival this year are noted authors, Kimberly Blesser…
Find out more »October 2016
IAIA Annual Spookathon
IAIA Associated Student Government (ASG) and Indigenous Queers Plus (IQ+) clubs present the second annual Spookathon in the auditorium and lobby in the Library and Technology building on the IAIA campus. Light food and IAIA student art will be for sale during the event. Live music by Lilith, Weedrat, Midnight Stew, and more.
Find out more »January 2017
IAIA 2017 Winter Readers Gathering—Febos, Stevens, and Ausubel
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering on January 7 through January 14, 2017. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. Participating in the readers gathering this year are noted authors Andre Dubus III, Ross Gay, Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/ Muskogee) and Syreeta McFadden, as well as MFA faculty writers…
Find out more »IAIA 2017 Winter Readers Gathering—McFadden, Frazier, and Gonzales
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering on January 7 through January 14, 2017. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. Participating in the readers gathering this year are noted authors Andre Dubus III, Ross Gay, Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/ Muskogee) and Syreeta McFadden, as well as MFA faculty writers…
Find out more »IAIA 2017 Winter Readers Gathering—Livingston, Bertino, and Prcic
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering on January 7 through January 14, 2017. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. Participating in the readers gathering this year are noted authors Andre Dubus III, Ross Gay, Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/ Muskogee) and Syreeta McFadden, as well as MFA faculty writers…
Find out more »IAIA 2017 Winter Readers Gathering—Washuta, Watkins, and White
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering on January 7 through January 14, 2017. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. Participating in the readers gathering this year are noted authors Andre Dubus III, Ross Gay, Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/ Muskogee) and Syreeta McFadden, as well as MFA faculty writers…
Find out more »IAIA 2017 Winter Readers Gathering—Pensoneau, Kane, and Dubus
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering on January 7 through January 14, 2017. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. Participating in the readers gathering this year are noted authors Andre Dubus III, Ross Gay, Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/ Muskogee) and Syreeta McFadden, as well as MFA faculty writers…
Find out more »IAIA 2017 Winter Readers Gathering—Yuknavitch, Blaeser, and Harjo
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering on January 7 through January 14, 2017. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. Participating in the readers gathering this year are noted authors Andre Dubus III, Ross Gay, Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/ Muskogee) and Syreeta McFadden, as well as MFA faculty writers…
Find out more »IAIA 2017 Winter Readers Gathering—Gay and Jensen
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering on January 7 through January 14, 2017. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. Participating in the readers gathering this year are noted authors Andre Dubus III, Ross Gay, Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/ Muskogee) and Syreeta McFadden, as well as MFA faculty writers…
Find out more »IAIA 2017 Winter Readers Gathering—Bitsui, Houston, and Freeland
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering on January 7 through January 14, 2017. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus. Participating in the readers gathering this year are noted authors Andre Dubus III, Ross Gay, Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/ Muskogee) and Syreeta McFadden, as well as MFA faculty writers…
Find out more »February 2017
2017 IAIA Student Leadership Summit
IAIA students, faculty, and staff will gather on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 for IAIA’s 6th Annual Student Leadership Summit. This year’s topic is centered around leadership and the day includes workshops, presentations, and activities. IAIA is excited to welcome the keynote speaker for the event, IAIA alumna and artist Keri Ataumbi (Kiowa) ’96. Some of this year’s dynamic workshops include fun and games, plus a student-led presentation “Activism in Action.” The community gathering at lunch, hosted by Student Life, will…
Find out more »April 2017
IAIA A-i-R: Ka’ila Farrell-Smith and Anthony Lovato—Welcome Reception
Please join us to welcome IAIA Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) artists Ka’ila Farrell-Smith and Anthony Lovato. Artist talk will take place in the Auditorium on Monday, April 3, 2017 from 6:00–7:30 pm. Free and open to the public—refreshments served.
Find out more »July 2017
IAIA Readers Gathering—Tommy Orange, Terese Mailhot, and Sherman Alexie
Featuring Tommy Orange, Terese Mailhot, and Sherman Alexie. Readings are free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—First-Year MFA Student Showcase
Featuring First-Year MFA Student Showcase. Readings are free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—Santee Frazier, Ramona Ausubel, and Stephen Graham Jones
Featuring Santee Frazier, Ramona Ausubel, and Stephen Graham Jones. Readings are free and open to the public.
Find out more »September 2017
IAIA Lecture and Conversation with Jason Begay ’96
In the wake of Standing Rock and the recent closure of Indian Country Today, journalist Jason Begay (Diné) ’96 will be visiting IAIA to talk about the importance of Native American Journalism. “We need Native journalists now more than ever,” says Begay.
Find out more »January 2018
IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Davis, Dimaline, and Houston
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering January 6–13, 2018. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Livingston, Bertino, and Foerster
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering January 6–13, 2018. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—White, Jensen, and Bitsui
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering January 6–13, 2018. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Pensoneau, Swaney, and Freeland
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering January 6–13, 2018. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Palacio, Kane, and Mailhot
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering January 6–13, 2018. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Stevens, Prcic, and Smoker
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering January 6–13, 2018. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Frazier, Ausubel, and HolyWhiteMountain
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering January 6–13, 2018. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Blaeser, Orange, and Torres
The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing presents the Winter Readers Gathering January 6–13, 2018. Readings by noted authors will take place each night beginning at 6 pm in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Center (LTC) on the IAIA campus.
Find out more »March 2018
A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of James Luna
IAIA and the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) present a celebration of the life and legacy of internationally-renowned performance and installation artist James Luna (Payómkawichum (Luiseño)/Ipi (Diegueño and Mexican-American). The tribute will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 6:15 pm–7:30 pm in the LTC Auditorium on the IAIA Campus.
Find out more »July 2018
IAIA Readers Gathering—Palacio and Harjo
Free and open to the public. Readers include Derek Palacio and Joy Harjo.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—Livingston, Robidoux, Houston
Free and open to the public. Readers include Chip Livingston, Barbara Robidoux, and Pam Houston.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—Prcic, Frazier, Jensen
Free and open to the public. Readers include Ismet Prcic, Santee Frazier, and Toni Jensen.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—Bertino, Blaeser, Ausubel
Free and open to the public. Readers include Marie-Helene Bertino, Kimberly Blaeser, and Ramona Ausubel.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—Kahakauwila, Bitsui, Geller
Free and open to the public. Readers include Kristiana Kahakauwila, Sherwin Bitsui, and Danielle Geller.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—Freeland
Free and open to the public. Reader includes Sydney Freeland.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—Dimaline, Stevens
Free and open to the public. Readers include Cherie Dimaline and James Thomas Stevens.
Find out more »IAIA Readers Gathering—Foerster, Graham Jones, White
Free and open to the public. Readers include Jennifer Elise Foerster, Stephen Graham Jones, and Ken White.
Find out more »October 2018
IAIA Continuing Ed: Deaf Awareness in Native Communities
Free course—earn CEUs. Terry Vinson (Comanche) and James Wooden Legs (Cheyenne) will lead a three-hour exploration in Deaf Awareness in Native communities including introductory information on Plains Indian Sign Language (PISL), American Sign Language (ASL), and Deaf Culture.
Find out more »January 2019
IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Tommy Orange and Luci Tapahonso
Readers include Tommy Orange and Luci Tapahonso. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Santee Frazier and Faith Adiele
Readers include Santee Frazier and Faith Adiele. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Darlene Naponse and Joan Kane
Readers include Darlene Naponse and Joan Kane. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Marie-Helene Bertino and Toni Jensen
Readers include Marie-Helene Bertino and Toni Jensen. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Chip Livingston, Kim Blaeser, and Geoff Harris
Readers include Chip Livingston, Kim Blaeser, and Geoff Harris. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Jamie Figueroa, Ken White, and Cedar Sigo
Readers include Jamie Figueroa, Ken White, and Cedar Sigo. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—James Thomas Stevens, Brandon Hobson, and IndigieFemme
Readers include James Thomas Stevens, Brandon Hobson, and IndigieFemme. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »IAIA Winter Readers Gathering—Jennifer Foerster, Sherwin Bitsui, and Pam Houston
Readers include Jennifer Foerster, Sherwin Bitsui, and Pam Houston. The Readers Gathering takes place in the Auditorium in the Library and Technology Building. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »July 2019
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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »January 2020
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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
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