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November 21, 2008
Celebrate December at the Institute of American Indian Arts
Special Holiday Shopping, Exhibits by Award-Winning Artists and More!
Contact: Staci Golar
Communications and Marketing Director
505.424.2351 (ph)
sgolar@iaia.edu
What: 13 Stories Up, Two Stories Down
When: December 9, 2008: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Library and Technology Center Auditorium, IAIA Campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Road
Details: Visit IAIA to see 13 Stories Up, Two Stories Down a unique performance and art exhibition utilizing creative expression. Featuring the students of the Institute of American Indian Arts Intro to Creative Process class, it is student conceived and developed with the mentorship of John Flax and Elizabeth Wiseman from Theater Grottesco; as well as poet/spoken word artist Idris Goodwin and dancer, choreographer, actress Rulan Tangen.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 505.424.2348
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What: Second Annual Evening of One and Two Act Plays by IAIA Students
When: December 4 and 5, 2008: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Library and Technology Center Auditorium, IAIA Campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Road
Details: Don’t miss the creative drama that has emerged from IAIA’s playwriting class! Original student written, produced, and acted plays will be presented to the public: Foreign Lament by Celeste Adame, Shatterproof by Tacey M. Atsitty, Death by Shasheen Balatche, A Three Legged Dog by Rueben Chinana, Creatures in the Creek by Autumn Gomez, African Violet by Vicki Morigeau, In the Sparrow’s Shadow by Anna Nelson, Red Lining It by Nathan Romero and Sorrow by Denise Slater. Please note: many of the plays contain adult content.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 505.424.2351
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What: Reading and Book Signing with Luci Tapahonso at IAIA Museum
When: December 6, 2008: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: IAIA Museum, 108 Cathedral Place
Details: The IAIA Museum store hosts a special reading and book signing of A Radiant Curve, Luci Tapahonso’s new book. Tapahonso is originally from Shiprock, NM and is currently professor of English and American Indian Studies at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She is an award-winning author of three children’s books and six books of poetry including A Radiant Curve.
In A Radiant Curve, her sixth collection of stories and verse, Tapahonso finds sacredness in everyday life. Viewing a sunset in a desert sky, listening to her granddaughter recount how she spent her day, or visiting her mother after her father’s passing, she finds traces of her own memories interlaced with the voices of her Navajo ancestors. The collection includes an audio CD of the book and Tapahonso’s engaging words draw readers into a workaday world that, magically but never surprisingly, has room for the Diyin Dine’é (the Holy People).
Cost: $5 general admission; IAIA Members FREE
Contact: 505.983.8900 x 122
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What: Chiaroscuro: A Thin Line Between Black and White - 2008 Student Winter Exhibition
When: Opening reception December 8, 2008: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Show continues through January 25, 2009. Gallery hours: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Where: Primitive Edge Gallery, IAIA Campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Road
Details: IAIA students explore chiaroscuro (the Italian word/art-term for “a contrast between light and dark”) in this latest show on campus.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 505.424.5745
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What: Creating Sustainable Cultural Tourism: Developing Best Methods and Practices - Cultural Tourism Workshop
When: December 10 - December 12, 2008: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Library and Technology Center, IAIA Campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Road
Details: This workshop will cover a variety of topics on how those in Indian Country can best utilize tourism to benefit their communities. Although the sessions have a Native American focus, all are welcome to participate. Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Cost: $75 registration fee
Contact: 505.424.2387
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What: Collectors’ Sale at IAIA Museum
When: December 12 - December 14, 2008. Sale opens with a special preview reception on Friday, December 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. offering small works and jewelry. Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 12 noon – 5:00 p.m. Sundays, closed Tuesday November through May.
Where: IAIA Museum, 108 Cathedral Place
Details: Attend the IAIA Museum Collectors’ Sale for unique holiday shopping, featuring the best selection of contemporary Native art and gifts in Santa Fe. Contributing artists include Marcus Amerman, Fritz Casuse, Jolene Eustace, Anita Fields, Connie Tsosie Gaussoin, David Gaussoin, Marvin Jim, Ed Joe, Duane Maktima, Joe Maktima, Dylan Poblano, Cody Sanderson, Kee Yazzie, Matthew Yellowman and many more. Purchases will benefit the Museum!
Cost: FREE
Contact: 505.983.8900 x 122
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What: IAIA Holiday Market
When: December 13, 2008: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Library and Technology Center, IAIA Campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Road
Details: Tired of going to the same old retail stores for your holiday gifts? Instead, why not buy one-of-a-kind items hand-crafted by the creative students, alumni and staff of the Institute of American Indian arts at this annual holiday sale.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 505.424.5704
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What: IAIA Museum Members’ Holiday Shopping Days
When: Through December 24, 2008: Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 12 noon 5:00 p.m. Sundays, closed Tuesday November through May.
Where: IAIA Museum Store, 108 Cathedral Place
Details: IAIA Museum members can take advantage of special discounts for incredible holiday shopping at the IAIA Museum Store.
Members receive 20% of all purchases (some restrictions apply) and free gift wrapping on all purchases
New and re-joining members (through the $250/Contributor level) will receive 10% off the cost of membership
On Saturday, November 29 from 9-10 a.m. “early bird” shopping will be available for members only!
Cost: FREE
Contact: 505.983.8900 x 122
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What: New Work by Bead Artist Ken Williams, Jr. and Potter Erik Fender
When: Through January 4, 2009: Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 12 noon – 5:00 p.m. Sundays, closed Tuesday November through May.
Where: Lloyd Kiva New Gallery at the IAIA Museum, 108 Cathedral Place
Details: Seneca/Arapaho bead artist Ken Williams, Jr. and San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Erik Fender grew up surrounded by traditional artisans who passed down the creative knowledge of those generations who had gone before. Williams and Fender have now made these art forms something entirely their own, merging traditional techniques with innovative ideas to push the creative boundaries of their chosen mediums. New work by both artists will be on exhibit until January 4, and is available for purchase. Purchases benefit the IAIA Museum.
Cost: FREE
Contact: 505.983.1666
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