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December 21, 2009

Exhibit Exposes the Ideas “Between Warp and Weft"

Contact:
Maggie Ohnesorgen, 505.983.1666
mohnesorgen@iaia.edu

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Staci Golar, 505.424.2351
sgolar@iaia.edu

The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Store and Lloyd Kiva New Gallery (108 Cathedral Place) will showcase the art of contemporary Native American basketry in a new exhibit Somewhere Between Warp and Weft. The show opens January 9, 2010 with a reception from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. and remains on display until February 21, 2010.

As the first exhibit of its kind at the Lloyd Kiva New Gallery, the show will include baskets from across North America, highlighting different styles as they relate to both geographic regions and tribal traditions. All baskets will be available for purchase, and all purchases go back to the artists and Museum programs.

For more information, please call Maggie Ohnesorgen, 505.983.1666. To request images of artwork, please email sgolar@iaia.edu or call 505.424.2351. For more information about the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, please visit www.iaiamuseum.org

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About the Museum
Located in downtown Santa Fe, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts is a center of the Institute of American Indian Arts. The 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 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.

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


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