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“IAIA is a community of artists and activists that understand the complexity of Indigenous knowledge systems and has helped me find my voice in that conversation.”

Melissa Shaginoff

(Chickaloon Village/Pyramid Lake)

“I produce paintings as a result of timekeeping. If I am not being productive artistically, I am not leaving an imprint of my existence. I enjoy the arts process immensely and IAIA has helped further my work.”

Daniel McCoy Jr. ’16

(Muscogee Creek/Citizen Band of Potawatomi)

“It was the hands-on classes, supportive staff, internships, and gallery preparation experiences that were most beneficial to me. After I graduate, I plan to use my knowledge and experience within my community and career.”

Tazbah Gaussoin

(Picuris Pueblo/Navajo)

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Happenings

Here you will find IAIA Happenings. For IAIA Community happenings like student club events, ASG meetings, community-only workshops, and other campus happenings, visit the IAIA Community Calendar.

List of Events

IAIA A-i-R: Burgh and Walker—Open Studios

Tue, March 19, 3:00 pm5:00 pm

Join IAIA A-i-R artists Tamara Ann Burgh and Brian Walker II for an open studio tour.

(Canceled) IAIA Performing Arts Presents “Indian Radio Days”

Sat, April 6Sun, April 7

You are invited to watch IAIA Performing Arts students perform the play “Indian Radio Days,” in our black box theater.

2024 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition: Origins

Thu, April 11Fri, May 10

2024 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition, Origins, an exhibition representing the culminating achievements of the Spring graduating BFA in Studio Arts and BFA in Museum Studies students.

2024 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition: Origins—Opening Reception

Thu, April 11, 5:30 pm7:30 pm

Join us for the 2024 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition, Origins, an exhibition representing the culminating achievements of the Spring graduating BFA in Studio Arts and BFA in Museum Studies students.

IAIA A-i-R: Brown and Oscar—Welcome Dinner

Mon, April 22, 5:00 pm7:00 pm

Join IAIA A-i-R artists Jerry Brown and Golga Oscar for dinner and an open studio tour.

IAIA A-i-R: Brown and Oscar—Open Studios

Tue, May 7, 3:00 pm5:00 pm

Join IAIA A-i-R artists Jerry Brown and Golga Oscar for an open studio tour.

2023–2024 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures—Reception

Fri, May 10, 5:00 pm7:00 pm

Join MoCNA for a reception on May 10 from 5–7 pm, for the 2023–2024 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures.

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Connections—IAIA’s New Quarterly Publication

Connections—IAIA’s New Quarterly Publication

Connections builds upon the IAIA email newsletter, presenting articles from January–March (Winter), April–June (Spring), July–September (Summer), and October–December (Fall).