eNewsletter | March/April 2020
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2020 IAIA Scholarship Dinner and Auction to go Virtual
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AUGUST 12th
SAVE THE DATE!
Due to the impact of restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute of American Indian Arts will not be holding our Annual Scholarship Gala in-person, but instead we will be holding a
"Virtual Gala."
The
Virtual Gala
will be held online on
Wednesday, August 12th
, and will still feature most aspects of the event everyone has come to enjoy to over the years.
Come join us for our
virtual event
and help raise money for
scholarships for Native American students!
Information on how to participate coming soon!
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IAIA Board of Trustees Chair
Loren Kieve (Cherokee)
Letter to the
Santa Fe New Mexican
IAIA is Working to Keep all Safe
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IAIA Student Emergency Fund
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Over the course of the last six weeks of this pandemic, the
Institute of American Indian Arts
has nearly depleted its
Student Emergency Fund
allocation for the remainder of the spring semester and for the upcoming fall semester. This fund was established specifically to assist our students and their families in times of unexpected need and exceptional circumstances, like they are currently facing. It provides additional financial support so they can afford basics like food, safe and secure housing, supplies, and remote learning tools. Many of IAIA's Native American and other scholars are
currently at high risk of dropping out of college due
to the demands assisting their families in securing the basics during this crisis
. Whether it be food, clothing, assistance securing a safe place to live, or remote learning resources like a laptop, an iPad, Internet access, or cellular access,
our Student Emergency Fund helps meet the fundamental needs of our students and their families
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We are very sensitive to the fact these are difficult times for everyone, and we fully recognize that many people are facing financial challenges. Therefore, it is with great humility and deep thoughtfulness that we ask you to consider helping our students, but only if you are in a position to do so.
As always, thank you for your generous support over the decades.
Gratefully yours,
The Faculty, Staff, Trustees, and Foundation Board of IAIA
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Mellon Foundation Announces $4 Million Emergency Relief Grant to the American Indian College Fund in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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IAIA
Announces
Faculty
Promotions
Academic Dean Charlene Teters (Spokane)
Names Three to New Positions
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Dr. Porter Swentzell
(Santa Clara Pueblo)
Dr. Lara M. Evans
(Cherokee Nation)
Russel Stolins
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Congress Provides Tribal College Aid in Response to
COVID-19
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New IAIA Website: #IAIATogetherApart
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IAIA Student Suni S. Vizcarra Wood Wins
TCJ Student
Best Film Award
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United States
Poet Laureate
and IAIA Alumna
Joy Harjo
(Mvskoke Nation) '68
Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
In
The Washington Post
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at
UC
On
NEA
Podcast
Earth Day Reading in Dublin
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IAIA Announces Extended Deadlines for Two
George R.R. Martin Literary Foundation Scholarships for
IAIA Cinematic Arts & Technology Students
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IAIA Foundation Board Member Charmay Allred Passes Away
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Congratulations to IAIA Alumnae
Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota Sioux) ‘19 and Neebinnaukzhik Southall
(Chippewas of Rama First Nation) ’19,
Native Artist Fellows for the
School of Advanced Research's (SAR) 2020–2021 Cycle.
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Tristan Ahtone (Kiowa) '06 named Editor-In-Chief for
Texas Observer
Tristan Ahtone
in
High Country News
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MoCNA Education - Online Resources
While the museum is closed temporarily, we welcome our audience to engage with contemporary Native art through our array of online resources. Through art-making, curriculum guides, and other fun activities, visitors of all ages are invited to engage with various works of art in MoCNA's exhibitions and collections. Simply visit our MoCNA education webpage
https://iaia.edu/mocna/mocna-education/
and check out all of our resources. We will be uploading new content every other week, so definitely check back soon.
Coloring Pages
Enjoy coloring pages depicting a work of art in our collection or exhibitions. These coloring pages were created by Daniel McCoy Jr. (Muscogee Creek/Citizen Band Potawatomi) '16, from his works included in MoCNA's current exhibition
Indigenous Futurisms: Transcending Past/Present/Future
. Simply download the images at
https://iaia.edu/mocna/mocna-education/
, print, and color away. Share your creations with us on Instagram by tagging
@iaiamocna
. We can't wait to see your creations!
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Virtual Reality Tours available for "Indigenous Futurisms: Transcending Past/Present/Future" and "Resistance Through Existence"
For the best experience, download the "Artsteps" app for Android on Google Play or for Apple in The App Store. Once you download the App, search by typing
"Indigenous Futurisms"
in the search bar. Then take your tour!
Download the App in the App Store (for Apple products):
The exhibition 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. The works in this exhibition create awareness about how cultural knowledge and tribal philosophies are connected to the universe, science and the future.
Resistance Through Existence
is a digital re-interpretation of the student curated exhibition by museum studies student, Faithlyn Seawright (Chickasaw/Choctaw) and co-curated by MoCNA chief curator Manuela Well-Off-Man. For an immersive experience, simply download the Artsteps application on your mobile device or tablet.
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Indigenous Futurisms
in
Pasatiempo
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Charlene Teters: Way of Sorrows
in
Southwest Contemporary
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Visit the
IAIA Online Store
New items added!
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New SWAIA Executive Director Kim Peone (Colville Confederated Tribes of Washington) has ties to IAIA
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Keri
Ataumbi
(Kiowa) ’96 on
Native News Online
In
Vogue
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Students, Alumni, and Mentors of the
IAIA Low Rez MFA Program
continue to make waves throughout the literary world. Click on the
red
headline for the story.
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Current MFA Faculty Mentors
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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 contains information about happenings in the IAIA community - be it on campus, at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), or elsewhere.
Click on the
red
headline for more of the story.
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IAIA and MoCNA Happenings
All upcoming events are either cancelled or postponed. This includes Powwow and Commencement. For up-to-date information, see the
COVID-19 web page
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MoCNA Exhibitions
Tue, January 1, 2019–Thu, October 1, 2020
Mon, July 29, 2019–Sun, July 11, 2021
Mon, August 5, 2019–Tue, June 30, 2020
Fri, February 7–Sun, May 17
Thu, February 13–Sun, July 26
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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
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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
Contributing Editor:
Nicole Lawe (Karuk)
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IAIA Radio Show - New Day and Time!
The IAIA Radio Show
Through Our Eyes
airs on alternate Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30 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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