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April 27, 2009

IAIA Museum to Offer Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tours

Contact: Guin White, 505.983.8900
membership@iaia.edu


The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Museum offers a rare opportunity for visitors to explore the over 7000 piece National Collection of Contemporary Native American Art on May 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., May 14 at 2:00 p.m. and May 22 at 11:00 a.m. All tours take place at the IAIA Museum, 108 Cathedral Place in downtown Santa Fe.

The IAIA Museum’s Curator of Collections, Tatiana Lomahaftewa-Singer (Hopi/Choctaw) will serve as tour guide while visitors explore work by well-known contemporary Native artists such as Lloyd Kiva New, Dan Namingha, Linda Lomahaftewa, Denise Wallace, T.C. Cannon, Fritz Scholder, John Gritts, Marcus Amerman and many more! Light refreshments will be served after each tour.

This tour is free for IAIA Museum Members and only $5 for non-members. An RSVP is required to attend as space is very limited. To RSVP, or for more information on becoming a member, please call Guin White at 505.983.8900 or email membership@iaia.edu
today! For more information about the IAIA Museum, please visit www.iaiamuseum.org

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About the IAIA Museum
Located in downtown Santa Fe, the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Museum is dedicated to advancing the discourse, knowledge and understanding of contemporary Native arts. Founded in 1971, the Museum’s exhibitions, publications and educational programs challenge pre-conceived notions of contemporary art. The IAIA Museum is home to the largest collection of contemporary Native art in the world. A premier shopping destination, the Museum’s store offers the finest selection of contemporary Native arts and gifts from both emerging and established artists.

Museum hours are Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays from November through May as well as major holidays. Adult admission is $5; senior citizens (62 and over), students with valid IDs and residents of NM: $2.50. For Native people, Museum members, youth under the age of 16, and NM residents visiting on Sunday, admission is always free!

IAIA’s Mission:
To empower creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning and outreach


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