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eNewsletter | September 2017
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IAIA Scholarship Dinner and Auction Raised Record Amount of Scholarship Support
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The IAIA Annual Scholarship Dinner and Auction,
held on August 16, 2017, raised
a record $208,000
for critically needed scholarship funds that assist IAIA students in reaching their academic and artistic goals. These funds will support 298 students, with the school awarding 564 scholarships this Fall. To view images from the event, some made by
Terran Kipp Last
Gun
(Piikani) '16 please
click here
.
A few weeks later, The Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) honored students, staff, and faculty volunteers that assisted at the dinner, with a
Thank You Party
on September 8, 2017.
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin
(Cherokee), along with
IAIA Director of Institutional Advancement
Judith Pepper (Choctaw), thanked students for their assistance at the Dinner. Several students remarked on their experience and the rewards of giving back to the school that has done so much for them.
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
was a lead sponsor for the Scholarship Dinner.
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IAIA Performing Arts Department Introduces ‘Beyond Performance” Series
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On September 12, 2017, the
Performing Arts Department
hosted “Dinner With The Musician” on campus, featuring
Lakota John
(Lumbee/Oglala Lakota),
Master of the Native American Bottleneck Slide & Piedmont Blues Guitar
. IAIA students, staff, and faculty members were treated to conversation and music with John, his father (and harmonica player), and host IAIA Performing Arts Department Chair
Sheila Rocha
. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all.
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Open House -
Save The Date!
The
IAIA Annual Open House
will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 2:00-6:00 pm. Visitors will be able to tour the campus and enjoy various free demonstrations and activities, including a Bronze Pour. We will also hold a dedication ceremony for the new
Performing Arts and Fitness Building
at 3:30 with special guests
Grammy-wining Musician Robert Mirabal
(Taos Pueblo),
Olympic Gold Medalis
t
Billy Mills
(Oglala Lakota),
Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales
, and more to be announced.
Here’s a few photos the nearly-completed PAF building, taken by IAIA CFO
Larry
Mirabal.
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IAIA Low Rez MFA Program Guest Mentor Dana Levin Named Judge For The 2018 Dorset Prize
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Tupelo Press announced that the final judge for this year's Dorset Prize will be acclaimed poet and guest mentor for the
IAIA Low Rez MFA
Program
Dana Levin
.
The Dorset Prize includes a
$3,000 cash prize
and a week-long residency at
MASS MoCA
worth $1,500 in addition to publication by Tupelo Press, 20 copies of the winning title, a book launch, and national distribution with publicity and promotion.
Dana Levin recently published her fourth book
Banana Palace.
Previous collections include
In the Surgical Theatre
,
Wedding Day
, and
Sky Burial
. Recent poetry and essays have appeared in
Best American Poetry 2015
,
The New York Times
,
Poem-a-day, Boston Review,
and
Poetry
. Levin is a recipient of many honors, including those from the
National Endowment for the Arts, PEN, the Witter Bynner Foundation
and the
Library of Congress
, as well as the
Rona Jaffe, Whiting,
and
Guggenheim Foundations
.
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Scholarship Awards Night
On September 14, 2017, IAIA held our annual Scholarship Awards Night in the IAIA Café. During the event, which included an wonderful dinner, students who received scholarships were recognized and presented with a Certificate of Scholarship. The scholarships awarded included
American Indian College Fund,
Tribal Scholarships
,
IAIA Scholarships
, a variety of
named scholarships
and more. The Keynote Address was presented by
Dr. Cheryl Crazy Bull
(Lakota), President, American Indian College Fund (shown below right with
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin
(Cherokee). Congratulations to all of IAIA’s scholarship recipients!
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IAIA
Acquires
Lloyd Kiva New
Personal Art Collection
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The IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Collection Department
announced the acquisition of over
250 works of art, sketchbooks, textiles, and garments
created by noted artist and educator
Lloyd Kiva New
(Cherokee). New's widow,
Aysen New
generously donated the collection to IAIA on September 6, 2017. This is the second donation by Mrs. New; in 2010 she donated Lloyd H. New's papers to IAIA.
Until recently, Lloyd Kiva New's paintings, drawings, and sketchbooks remained in his personal archives at his Santa Fe home. Aysen, who has been a longtime champion of his legacy, provided access to hundreds of his paintings, sketches, and drawings for the
2016 IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts exhibition
Lloyd Kiva New: Art, Design, and Influence
. This exhibition brought a new awareness to New's creative legacy that many had never experienced before.
The majority of the donation is made up of works on paper and sketchbooks (over 250) spanning
seven decades of his art
. Included in the donation are paintings and sketchbooks from his time served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. New sketched and painted what he witnessed, including the
Battle of Iwo Jima
. His watercolors are the only known color documentation of that decisive moment in our nation's history. Some of these works are currently on view in the
Lloyd Kiva New Welcome Center on the IAIA campus
.
In addition to the art, the donation includes garments, handbags, and textiles. The garments were worn by Aysen and New himself, and they bear witness to his fashionable style and design excellence as all of the pieces were made from his own silk-screened material. Some of the shirts are adorned with handmade silver buttons created by
Charles Loloma
(Hopi) that are in pristine condition.
The works will be processed (photographed and catalogued) over the next few months.
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IAIA on Cinema Scope Program on KSFR
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Recently, CinemaScope show host
Stu Goswick
welcomed award-winning filmmaker (DuchyParade) and
IAIA Cinematic Arts and Technology
professor
Peter Kershaw
-- along with 3 talented IAIA directing students,
LeRoy Grafe
,
Thomas Worcester
(Caddo), and
Nicole Holmes
to his show to talk about their current semester film projects.
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Community Gathering Constitution Day 2017
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On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, IAIA celebrated
Constitution Day
in the CLE Commons with a Community Lunch. Activities included Constitution Trivia, Voter Registration, and a presentation by
Amber Morning Star Byers
(Choctaw) on her experiences in the International Student Mobility Partnership in Cultural Diversity at UIEM. Chair of the IAIA Indigenous Liberal Studies Department
Stephen Wall
(White Earth Chippewa), also talked about our upcoming exchange program with the school, and IAIA Adjunct Faculty, Spanish Language,
Moira Garcia
discussed our Spanish program and how it ties-in with the program.
On a related note,
Carlos Gordillo
, Professor and Director of Intercultural Art and Design at UIEM Mexico visited IAIA and also participated in the gathering. He was here to become familiar with the IAIA Community and our Degree Programs in order to promote the
exchange program
that we are implementing with the Universidad Intercultural del Estado de México (UIEM).
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IAIA vs. Navajo Technical University Archery Tournament
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IAIA received a generous grant from Olympic Gold Medalist’s
Billy Mills’
(Oglala Lakota)
organization
Running Strong for American Indian Youth,
and used a portion of these funds to sponsor a non-sanctioned archery tournament on September 30, 2017.
Schools invited included
Diné College
,
Navajo Technical University
, and
St. John’s College
. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held at St. John’s College, but they declined to participate before the event. The event was re-scheduled to be held on the Dance Circle on the IAIA campus.
Targets were set at 15, 20 and 25 yards. Each archer shot 3 ends of 5 arrows per distance. Prizes were awarded to the highest overall score, and for each distance. The event began at 10:00 a.m. with introductions of Coaches
JoAnn Bishop, Randy Neumann
, and
Clyde Henderson
, and introductions of the IAIA Archery Club officers. Shooting began about 10:30 a.m. and concluded about noon.
Highest score overall
: NTU-Maverick Roballos, 348 points
15 Yards
: 1
st
IAIA-Kristy Yazzie (Navajo Nation), (134)
20 Yards:
1
st
IAIA-LaShawn MedicineHorn (Yankton Sioux), (114)
25 Yards
: 1
st
NTU-Maverick Roballos (110)
It was a great day. Thanks to NTU for driving down from Crownpoint, NM and participating with IAIA!
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IAIA A-i-R Open Studios and
Farewell Reception
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On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 our September Artist-in-Residence artists,
Janice George
(Chepximiya Siyam),
Leanne Campbell
(Coeur d'Alene/Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), and
Marlene Nielsen
(Yup’ik), held an open studio session to share with the IAIA community what they've been working on during their IAIA residency.
Then, on September 28, we held a farewell dinner for the artists. After dinner the artists, once again, opened their studios and shared their work with the community.
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IAIA October 2017 Artist-in-Residence Program
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As we say goodbye to the September Artist-in-Residence artists, we get ready to welcome those who will be here in October:
Erica Lord
(Athabaskan),
Peter Williams
(Yup'ik), and
Ryan Feddersen
(Confederated Tribes of Colville), who will be here October 4-November 3, 2017. The November IAIA Artists-in-Residence (A-i-R) events include:
IAIA Welcome Reception for A-i-R artists
Monday, October 9, 2017 - 5:30pm-8:00pm
KSFR Radio Broadcast
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 4:00pm-4:30pm
Listen locally at KSFR 101.1FM or stream live world-wide at KSFR.org.
IAIA A-i-R Open Studios
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 3:00pm-5:00pm
AT THE IAIA MUSEUM of CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS
108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe
A Special Evening of Fashion, Photography, and Art in Public Spaces
Thursday, November 2, 2017 -
5:30pm-7:00pm
All events are free and open to the public except the Radio Show
Erica Lord
is an interdisciplinary artist who explores concepts and issues that exist within a contemporary Indigenous experience and how culture and identity are affected in a rapidly changing world.
Peter Williams
, born and based in Alaska, strives to express and celebrate the oneness of all things, with emphasis on the human spiritual relationship with nature. He views this connection in his art as vital for healing the human soul along with the well-being of the planet.
Ryan Feddersen
is a Seattle based artist who creates multi-layered environments and interactive sculptures alongside intimate studio work. Her art is tongue-in-cheek, with a pointed message by providing opportunities for a re-examination of shared histories through humor and fun, and hands-on engagement.
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IAIA Alumni Council Elections
The results of the recent Alumni Council Election are as follows:
Tristan Ahtone
'06 (Kiowa),
Tahnee Growingthunder
'15 (Kiowa/Mvskoke/Seminole) – 69, and
Heidi Brandow
'13 (Navajo/Native Hawaiian) are the new Alumni Councilors. Congratulations to the new Councilors and to all the candidates who participated!
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IAIA Students Receive "Spirit of Sovereignty" Scholarship
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The Spirit of Sovereignty Scholarship Program
provides approximately $75,000 per year to students attending each of the nation’s 37 tribal colleges. Scholarships, which are granted annually, $1,000 per recipient, are targeted toward the specific needs of each individual student. The scholarship funds may be used for any educational expense including, but not limited to, tuition, books, housing, travel, and daycare.
IAIA Students
Ozawa Bineshi Albert
(Yuchi/Chippewa) and
Jontay Kahmakoatayo
(Plains Cree) recently received the Spirit of Sovereignty: Advancing the Fundamentals of Self-Determination scholarship. Congratulations!
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President’s List & Dean’s Lists Luncheon
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On September 27, 2017,
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin
(Cherokee), and
Academic Dean Charlene Teters
(Spokane) hosted a luncheon in the CLE Commons to honor those students who have been placed on the President’s List or Dean’s List. All of the students received their certificates, and one of our students who recently passed over
Ollin Velarde
(Jicarilla Apache Nation) was also honored by having his certificate presented to two of his nephews and having an Honor Song sung by ASG Vice President
Elizabeth Stahmer
(Wyandotte/Blackfeet/Cherokee/Scots-Irish
).
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On September 12, 2017, the IAIA Community received the following communication:
Good afternoon IAIA community,
Please be advised that there is a
large goat
(with corresponding large horns) running loose on the campus. Security is working with animal control to corral him/her. In meantime, please do not attempt to pet, corral, or chase the goat. He does appear to be agitated. No, this is not a prank.
Because of our location, we’ve had various wildlife on campus, including a bobcat, but this is our first goat.
Here’s a photo of the culprit.
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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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Whereas,
a book of poetry by IAIA alumna
Layli Long Soldier
(Oglala Lakota) ’09 has been long-listed for this year's
National Book Award.
IAIA student
Lorenza Marcais
was named IAIA student curator for the
2017 AHA Progressive Arts Festival
that took place September 17, 2017. She curated the beautiful watercolor mandalas of artist and IAIA Studio Arts major
Tina Sparks
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On Friday September 8, 2017, IAIA Alumnus
Monty Little
(Diné) ’15, had an exhibition of his work,
Monty Little’s Fast and Curious Exhibition
, open at FaraHNHeight Fine Art Gallery and Performance Space, in Taos, NM.
MFA Screenwriting alum
Jason Asenap
(Comanche/Muscogee Creek) had one of his short films accepted into Toronto's
ImagineNative
this year. The film is titled
Captivity Narrative
, and this will be the film’s World Premiere.
IAIA Alumnus
Del Curfman
(Crow) ’17, has begun working with culturalpatina, an art gallery in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Del is currently a
Newman’s Own Fellow
at the
Center for Native American Youth
(CNAY) at the Aspen Institute based in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to IAIA Low Rez fiction mentor
Eden Robinson
(Haisla),
whose novel
Son of a Trickster
(Alfred A. Knopf Canada) has been longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize!
5 years ago,
Anna Marie Houser
(Spanish/Navajo) met with
Josephine Myers-Wapp
(Comanche) at the 360 Restaurant in the Apache Casino in Lawton, Oklahoma. Both had worked at IAIA in the 1970s. And both were 100 years of age at the time.
Old friends, they hadn't seen each other in decades, and were happy to see each other again, spend some time together, and talk after so many years. Josephine passed over on October 26, 2014.
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IAIA and MoCNA Happenings
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November 2, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
IAIA A-i-R: Erica Lord, Peter Williams, and Ryan Feddersen—Fashion, Photography, and Art in Public Spaces
October 17, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
IAIA A-i-R: Erica Lord, Peter Williams, and Ryan Feddersen—Radio Broadcast
KSFR 101.1 FM
October 18, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
IAIA A-i-R: Erica Lord, Peter Williams, and Ryan Feddersen—Open Studio
IAIA Academic Building
October 25
IAIA Food Day
November 6, 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
IAIA Annual Open House and Building Dedication Ceremony
November 9, 9:30 am–3:00 pm
Indigenous Comic Con Master Workshops at MoCNA
MoCNA Exhibitions
January 27, 2017–January 1, 2018
May 5, 2017–January 21, 2018
May 19, 2017–January 28, 2018
July 3–October 27
July 7, 2017–January 21, 2018
July 28, 2017–July 28, 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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Offering undergraduate degrees in Studio Arts, Creative Writing, Cinematic Arts and Technology, Indigenous Liberal Studies, and Museum Studies; and a graduate degree in Creative Writing; the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is the only college in the nation dedicated to the study of contemporary Native arts. The school serves Native and non-Native college students from across the globe. IAIA is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and it's the only college in New Mexico accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
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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