“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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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
(Canceled) IAIA Performing Arts Presents “Indian Radio Days”
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
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
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.
2023–2024 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures—Panel Discussion
Please join us for the 2023–2024 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures panel discussion led by student co-curator Zoe S. Childs.
IAIA A-i-R: Brown and Oscar—Welcome Dinner
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
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
Join MoCNA for a reception on May 10 from 5–7 pm, for the 2023–2024 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures.
Latest News
The most recent news, press releases, and updates from the Institute of American Indian Arts. View all News
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).
2024 Student Success Summit—The Power of Our Stories
The 2024 IAIA Student Success Summit was rooted in heartfelt alum presentations and empowering creative arts workshops.
Bell Edmo Selected as the 2024 IAIA Student of the Year
Bell Edmo (Pyramid Lake Paiute, Shoshone Bannock, and Blackfeet) was recently named the 2024 IAIA Student of the Year.
Inuk Silis Høegh: Arctic Vertigo Exhibition Featured in Pasatiempo
Inuk Silis Høegh: Arctic Vertigo, currently on view at MoCNA, was prominently featured in the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Pasatiempo.
2024 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition: Origins
The 2024 Spring IAIA Graduating Senior Exhibition, Origins, is an exhibition representing the culminating achievements of the Spring graduating BFA in Studio Arts and BFA in Museum Studies students.
MoCNA 2023–2024 IAIA BFA Exhibition: Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures
Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures aims to show how IAIA’s BFA seniors honor the future as much as the past.