President’s Message
IAIA President, Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation). Photo by Julien McRoberts.
IAIA President, Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation). Photo by Julien McRoberts.
Greetings!
I am pleased to welcome you to the Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) newly designed website. I encourage you to explore these pages to discover what makes the Institute of American Indian Arts one of the country’s most unique resources.
IAIA is a federally chartered institution that provides higher education in Native American arts and cultures through fully accredited associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs.
Located on 140 scenic acres on the southern edge of Santa Fe, the IAIA campus offers wide vistas and excellent facilities.
In addition to a strong academic program, IAIA also operates two centers, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in downtown Santa Fe (home to the 7,000-piece National Collection of Contemporary Native Art) and the Center for Lifelong Education (CLE), dedicated to preserving and strengthening Indigenous cultures while responding to the needs of the Pueblos and tribes throughout the four-corners region.
As the only organization in the country with a mission to empower creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning and outreach, the power of our mission is undeniable.
I ask you to consider attending IAIA or join with me in supporting our vision, mission, programs and Native American students with your interest, time, resources and good will.
Thank you for your support,
Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation)