May 2016
IAIA 2016 Spring Powwow
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) presents its Spring Powwow on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 10 am–7pm. Head Man: Seth Picotte (Lakota/Cheyenne River Sioux) Head Lady: Sarah Elsberry (Osage/Swiss) Head Southern Drum: Southern Slam (Comanche/Zia) Head Nouthern Drum: Hawk Soldier (Intertribal) Head Southern Singer: Matt Taptto (Kiowa) Head Northern Singer: Hawk Soldier (Intertribal) Head Gourd: Stan Holder (Wichita) Master of Ceremonies: James Edwards (Pawnee/N.Cheyenne/Comanche) Arena Director: Aaron Fry (Cherokee/Chickasaw) View and download the Photographic Selections from the 2015…
Find out more »2016 IAIA Commencement Ceremony
Watch the . IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation) remarked, “this is a significant milestone in the natural evolution and expansion of IAIA’s mission from a high school, to offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, and now graduate programs. I am so proud of the commitment and passion of our faculty, staff, and students.” IAIA Alumna Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo ’89) to give commencement address at 11 am, and in addition to the distinguished speaker, IAIA will award an Honorary…
Find out more »May 2017
IAIA 2017 Spring Powwow
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) presents its 2017 Spring Powwow on Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 10 am–7 pm. Over $4,500 in contest prize money is available.
Find out more »IAIA Music Festival
The First Annual IAIA Music Festival includes various performers and it will be held in the dance circle. Performers include Def-I, Lakota John, IAIA Music Phenomena (with Dakota Yazzie and Jai Ram Rideout), Innastate, Pray for Brain, and Son of Hwéeldi.
Find out more »2017 IAIA Commencement Ceremony
Irene Bedard has been selected to give IAIA's 2017 commencement address at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 13, 2017, and in addition to the distinguished speaker, IAIA will award an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree to noted artist and IAIA Alumna Linda Lomahaftewa (Hopi/Choctaw) as part of the Commencement Ceremony.
Find out more »April 2018
IAIA MusicFest
The Second Annual IAIA MusicFest includes various performers and it will be held in the dance circle. The headlining act for the event is Nataanii Means. This is an all ages show, open to the public, and free admission. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted—rain or shine.
Find out more »May 2018
IAIA 2018 Spring Powwow
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) presents its 2018 Spring Powwow on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10 am–7 pm. Cash prizes are available.
Find out more »2018 IAIA Commencement Ceremony
Layli Long Soldier (Oglala Lakota Nation) ’09 has been selected to give IAIA’s commencement address at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 12, 2018, and in addition to the distinguished speaker, IAIA will award an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree to noted artist and IAIA Alumnus George Rivera (Pojoaque Pueblo) AFA ’84 as part of the Commencement Ceremony.
Find out more »May 2019
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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »August 2020
IAIA 2020 Commencement Ceremony
The 2020 IAIA Commencement will be presented virtually.
Find out more »October 2022
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).
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2023 Fall IAIA Powwow
Save the date for the 2023 Fall IAIA Powwow on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11 am–5 pm (MDT).
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