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May 12, 2009

Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Returns to Summer Hours

Contact: Guin White, 505.983.8900
gwhite@iaia.edu

-or-

Staci Golar, 505.424.2351
sgolar@iaia.edu

As warm summer days return to Santa Fe, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts returns to a seven day-a-week schedule. Starting in June, and running through October of 2009, the Museum will be open every day of the week. Hours of operation will remain the same: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts is the only institution in the country dedicated to contemporary Native art. It is located in downtown Santa Fe at 108 Cathedral Place, just one block from the city of Santa Fe’s historic Plaza.

For more information about the IAIA Museum, please call 505.989.8900 or visit www.iaiamuseum.org.

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About the Museum
Located in downtown Santa Fe, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 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 Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 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. Admission is free for Native people, Museum members, youth under the age of 16, and NM residents visiting on Sunday.

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


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