eNewsletter | July/August 2018
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eNewsletter | April/May 2018
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IAIA ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DINNER AND AUCTION
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It was surely a night to remember and celebrate with the
Institute of American Indian Arts
. Over $330,000 was raised to support student success. Proceeds from the event shattered previous years’ records, and there was overwhelming support from IAIA Alumni. Thank you for your support and generosity! 80% of our students are in need of financial assistance to stay enrolled in their chosen academic programs. This event helps support our next generation of students, enabling them to achieve their dream of a college education. Join us in helping our students graduate debt-free—maybe the greatest gift of a lifetime!
IAIA patrons and guests attending the Annual Scholarship Dinner & Auction on August 15
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had the opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking fundraising endeavor centered around the casting of a sculpture in a small limited edition at the Allan Houser Foundry on campus. Renowned Santa Clara Pueblo artist
Roxanne Swentzell
was the first artist invited to participate and she produced a fabulous work entitled “Freedom” – a figure who is in the acting of sculpting herself and thus setting herself free (a perfect metaphor for what goes on at IAIA).
Congratulations to Director
Judith Pepper
(Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) and the entire staff of the Office of Institutional Advancement for their success!
For an album of photos from the event
click here
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DEAN CHARLENE TETERS WINS FREDERICK DOUGLAS AWARD
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Powerhouse Collaboration of Santa Fe Art Institutions Explores Hot-Button Topics in Native and Indigenous Art
The collaborative partners include:
IAIA
and its
Museum of Contemporary Native Art
(MoCNA), the
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
(MIAC), the
Museum of International Folk Art
,
the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts
, the
School for Advanced Research
(SAR), the
Southwestern Association for Indian Arts
(SWAIA, Santa Fe Indian Market), the
Native Treasures Art Market
, and the
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian.
All of the themes of Project Indigene - authenticity, appropriation, activism, and artistic identity -are issues that have concerned the indigenous arts and culture community for decades.Activism: Indigenous artisans, like other artists, use their practice to advance an agenda for positive social change in the world. Recognizing native art as an important aspect of activism, telling the stories of the struggles and triumphs of indigenous people, using their practice to change in the world. The Indigenous Art team recognizes a need to advance an agenda to protect native imagery used inappropriately for commercial gain.
For more information on Project Indigene, visit
IAIA Alumnus
Frank Buffalo Hyde
(Nez Perce/Onondaga), ‘95
in
Hyperallergic
for Project Indigine.
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IAIA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS NEWS
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On Thursday, August 16
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, the
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
held openings for three new exhibitions, at the Allan Houser Art Park at the Museum.
Three new exhibitions opened including
Meeting the Clouds Halfway: Terrol Dew Johnson and Aranda\Lasch
,
Expanding Horizons: Darren Vigil Gray
, and
Holly Wilson: On Turtle's Back
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The opening featuring DJ
Celeste Worl
(Tlingit)
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MoCNA recently commissioned muralist
Ian Kuali'i
(Native Hawaiian/Mescalero Apache) to create a large scale mural in the Allan Houser Art Park of the museum. The mural, entitled,
Ho'oulu'ia
, a Hawaiian word which means, "Making to Grow", is derived from the Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian belief that growth comes in the form of inspirational gifts given by one's Aumākua or ancestral Goddess or God, by a beneficial spirit possession. These gifts may arrive in the form of vision and strength, which ensures that the act or endeavor one undertakes is approached and manifested in a superior manner. Kuali'i is a full-time multi-disciplinary artist born in Orange County, California, and raised on Maui, Hawaii. He currently resides in Santa Fe, NM. The cultural revolution of Hip Hop initially influenced Kuali'i's style and subject matter and he eventually moved to New York City where he began his East Coast pilgrimage to the roots of the graffiti art movement. Most recently, Kuali'i was a resident in the IAIA Artist-in-Residence program.
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NEW SHELVING FOR PERMANENT COLLECTION
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This past Spring, the museum's collections department purchased additional shelving for the collection through funding received from IAIA Strategic Priority funds. The new shelving unit was installed and will accommodate up to 400 three-dimensional objects of baskets, beadwork, sculpture, jewelry, and other works. The project also included funding to hire student workers to assist with the registration, art handling, and relocation of art objects. With the help of IAIA student workers
Austin Big Crow
(Lakota),
Lorenza Marcais
,
Stephanie Stewart
(Navajo/Kiowa), and
Dawna Walters
(Diné) over 300 objects have been re-located and registered. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), is asking for $800,000 in funding. To learn more:
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IAIA ALUMNUS DWAYNE JOE JOINS MANGO POST
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Stagecoach Foundation
announced a new collaboration with
Mango Post
, the industry-leading post production company behind such series and films as
Minority Report, Goliath
, and
Empire
. As part of an ongoing relationship between the educational/outreach foundation and the LA based film editing company, a new program will allow local New Mexicans to work directly with Mango Post staff. IAIA Alumnus
Dwayne Joe
(Diné-Hopi ) was hired as a Mango Post dailies operator. Dwayne will work on
Roswell
, a reboot of the popular science-fiction series for the CW network. Dwayne directed and produced the award-winning short documentary film
Big Sister Rug
, about the world’s largest hand-woven Navajo rug. He has worked as a cinematographer for Santa Fe’s Indigenous Language Institute and a graphic designer for KOB-TV in Albuquerque. When he was informed of his good fortune,
Dwayne was “blown away—I was really excited that I got the opportunity to fill that position!” As soon as he got the job, he started to research and prepare for his involvement on Roswell. “I can’t wait to start,” he added.
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Students, Alumni, and Faculty of the
IAIA Low Rez MFA Program
continue to make waves throughout the literary world.
JOAN NAVIYUK KANE (Iñupiat) RELEASES
SUBLINGUAL
Reviews of A
FEW LINES IN THE MANIFEST
and
SUBLINGUA
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JAKE SKEETS (Diné), ‘18 WINS NATIONAL POETRY SERIES WITH HIS FIRST BOOK!
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TERESE MAILHOT (Seabird Island Band) ‘17 NAMED ONE OF FIVE FINALISTS FOR THE 2018 CLARA JOHNSON AWARD FOR WOMEN’S LITERATURE FROM JANE’S STORIES PRESS FOUNDATION:
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Darlene Naponse
(Ojibway/Atikameksheng/Anishnawbek)
’15
wrote and directed
Falls Around Her
, a film starring famed actress
Tantoo Cardinal
(Métis) that will be shown at the
Toronto International Film Festival
(TIFF) this September.
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Angie Trudell Vasquez
, ’17, was a finalist for the New Woman's Voices Chapbook competition. Additionally, Finishing Line Press is publishing a portion of her thesis manuscript, "
In Light, Always Light."
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TCJ & TCJ STUDENT FILLED WITH IAIA STUDENT AND ALUMNI WORKS
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In the current issue of TCJ you'll find:
Art by
Bryson Meyers
(Chippewa Cree),
Patrick Bednark
, and
Mikayla Patton
(Oglala Lakota Sioux).
MFA Mentor
Kimberly Blaeser
(Minnesota Chippewa) was the guest editor of the edition.
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POLITICIANS VISIT IAIA
The New Mexico Legislative Committee of Indian Affairs
recently visited IAIA for a meeting, and
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin
(Cherokee); Associate Dean Dr.
Lara Evans
(Cherokee);
Charlene Carr
(Pueblo of Laguna) Director, Land Grant Programs; and
Eric Davis
, Marketing and Communications Director had an opportunity to present some of the great things about IAIA to the committee.
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Once again, the stalls at Indian Market proudly displaying the pennants of IAIA Alumni were all over the plaza and downtown. As always, the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts featured art sales by studens and alumni, and days of evetn programming. To see what went on, visit:
One of the highlights was the N. Scott Momaday Panel:
N. Scott Momaday and the
Sense of the Sacred-A Native Poet and Artist, a Universal Voice
, with author
N. Scott Momaday
(Kiowa) and
W. Richard West
(Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma), President and CEO, Autry Museum of the American West,
Dr. Joëlle Rostkowski
, and
Jill Momaday
(Kiowa) in a dynamic discussion about N. Scott Momaday and the
Sense of the Sacred-A Native Poet and Artist, a Universal Voice
written by Dr. Joëlle Rostkowski that brings a deeply informed international perspective on the work and life of Momaday, UNESCO Artist for Peace, poet, novelist, storyteller, playwright, and painter. For a review:
https://www.assistnews.net/pulitzer-winning-writer-n-scott-momaday-honored/
At the Best of Show luncheon, the IAIA Alumni Award was given to
Shane R. Hendren
(Diné), AFA ’91.
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PATRICIA MICHAELS'
(TAOS PUEBLO)
STUDIO FLOODED
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ROBERT MIRABAL IAIA SHOW AT BANDSTAND
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Once again,
Robert Mirabal
(Taos Pueblo) put on a great show during his IAIA-sponsored performance during Santa Fe Bandstand. Joiningg Robert during his performance was his 3 daughters, Aspen, Kona, and Masa -- and IAIA student
Gary D. Cook
played guitar in his band. The opening performance by
Jemez Pueblo's
Emmet Yepa and the Thunder Boyz
drum circle was cut short due to threatening weather, but was inspiring nonetheless.
Robert show post-show with IAIA Ambassador
Bryson Meyers
(Chippewa Cree).
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WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON AND WELCOME CEREMONY
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On August 13
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, IAIA Hosted a luncheon for Faculty and staff, hosted by
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin
. New Staff members were introduced, everyone received an update on ATD, we were given highlights of upcoming Indian Market Events at MoCNA, and an update on enrollment. The Welcome Ceremony in the Auditorium, greeting our new students, followed.
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ACADEMIC BUILDING RENOVATIONS COMPLETE
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It has been a busy summer in the Academic building! Renovations and upgrades totaling about $350,000 were completed. Additionally the infrastructure for IAIA’s new glass shop is being put in place, including dedicated electrical and gas supply lines. Once complete, this shop will be an incredible addition to the campus, generating interest and demand for use of the space.
Larry Mirabal
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The mission of IAIA is “to empower creativity and leadership in Native Arts and cultures through higher education, life-long learning, and outreach.” You can designate your gift by giving to one of the Foundation’s major funds:
Scholarships.
Needed by more than 80% of our students to help pursue their studies at IAIA.
Academic Programs.
IAIA needs support for visiting artists, student interns, artists in residence and innovative equipment to keep IAIA at the forefront of educational offerings.
Student Emergency Fund.
The fund provides crucial assistance when a student has a sudden emergency with no available resources or funds.
General Operating Support.
This helps IAIA take advantage of sudden opportunities to enhance the student experience.
Planned Giving.
Please consider IAIA in your estate planning.
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Et Cetera
Et cetera contains photographs of happenings related to IAIA-be it on campus, at the IAIA Musuem of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), or off-site.
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Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts and Technology
Kahlil Hudson
(Tlingit) has co-directed and co-produced
Young Men and Fire
which will launch the new season of
Independent Lens
. The
season will launch on Monday, October 29
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on PBS.
Young Men and Fire
is a sweeping yet deeply personal account of a single wildland firefighting crew as they struggle with fear, loyalty, dreams, and demons. What emerges is a rich story of working-class men — their exterior world, their interior lives and the fire that lies between. For more on Independent Lens,
click here
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Native Hope Media
has announced that IAIA Cinematic Arts Senior,
Mark Lewis
(Gila River Indian Tribe), has been named Director/Producer for the company. Congratulations!
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IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin
(Cherokee) and his wife
Luci Tapahonso
(Navajo Nation), along with Dean
Char Teters
(Spokane) enjoying dinner with our Disney Imagineering interns and Disney Imagineer
Zsolt Hormay
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IAIA ROUNDABOUT ART
IAIA is the sponsor of one of the roundabouts on Richards Avenue, near the Community College. Earlier this month, IAIA students
Thomas Worcester
(Caddo),
Bernadino Anzar
(San Carlos Apache), and
Alex Mauricio
provided one of the regular cleanings for the sculpture.
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IAIA recently lost key members of our family.
John Joe
(Navajo Nation) who has served as the Collections Registrar since 2012 left to attend graduate school this Fall at the Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. John will be working towards an MFA in art with a concentration in digital technology that is offered by the School of Art in collaboration with the School of Arts, Media and Engineering. Library Director
Valerie Nye
left to become the Library Director at Santa Fe Community College. Good luck to both!
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We would like to invite IAIA alumni to participate as
mentors
. Interested IAIA alumni would share their personal, professional, and cultural experiences with current IAIA students. Other ways alumni could participate include giving studio tours, artist lectures, and artist workshops. We are also open to your ideas. If you are interested, or for more information, please contact
Heidi K. Brandow
(Diné/Native Hawaiian), IAIA Alumni Council President & IAIA Retention Specialist at: 505.424.2328 /
heidi.brandow@iaia.edu
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The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA)
is seeking candidates for
Volunteer and Docent training
. The program will feature instruction in
Native American art
and the workings of a
major museum
that will enable successful participants to provide valuable services to visitors to the museum. After completing the program, volunteers will have the opportunity to interact with the public and contribute their talents, knowledge, skills and energy. Volunteers and Docents at MoCNA learn, share, and contribute -- providing and invaluable service to the IAIA community. For more information please contact
Andrea R. Hanley
(Navajo) at
ahanley@iaia.edu
or 505.428.5907
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IAIA and MoCNA Happenings
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Tue, September 4, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Tue, September 11, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Mon, January 1, 2018–Sat, August 10, 2019
MoCNA Exhibitions
July 28, 2017–July 7, 2019
January 9, 2018–January 27, 2019
June 4–October 29, 2018
August 16, 2018–January 27, 2019
August 16, 2018–February 16, 2019
August 16, 2018–February 16, 2019
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IAIA's mission is to empower creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning and outreach.
Visit the IAIA website at
www.iaia.edu for up-to-date information, or for questions and inquiries please contact us at
by email here.
Institute of American Indian Arts
(505) 424-2300
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA)
(505) 983-1666
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For over 50 years, the Institute of American Indian Arts has played a key role in the direction and shape of Native expression. With an internationally acclaimed college, museum, and tribal support resource through the IAIA Land Grant Programs, IAIA is dedicated to the study and advancement of Native arts and cultures and is committed to student achievement and the preservation and progress of their communities. IAIA is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission and the National Association of Schools of Art & Design. Learn more about IAIA and our mission at
www.iaia.edu
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Newsletter writer, editor, and contributing photographer:
Eric Davis
Contributing photographer: Jason S. Ordaz
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IAIA Radio Show
The IAIA Radio Show
Through Our Eyes
airs on Tuesdays from 4-4:30 pm, on KSFR, 101.1 FM, Santa Fe Public Radio. It is an IAIA-produced show examining a wide variety of issues relating to the Native American community. Hosted by
IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis
, the show features conversations with Native American Scholars, Artists, Tribal Leaders, and more. You can listen to the show live on the radio or stream it on your computer at KSFR.org. Past shows are podcast on their website, so you can listen any time you'd like at the following link:
www.throughoureyes.libsyn.com
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