Breakfast with the Curators NextGen SWAIA: Approaching the Next Century

Breakfast with John Torres-Nez, Chief Operating Office of SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market followed by a talk on ‘NextGen SWAIA: Approaching the Next Century’

Dr. John Torres-Nez, Ph.D. (Diné) was recently appointed Chief Operating Officer of SWAIA. Torres-Nez previously served as SWAIA’s Deputy Director and was integrally involved in the organization’s day-to-day operations.  Torres-Nez is looking forward, “Santa Fe Indian Market remains the largest and best Native American art show and festival in the world and I’m proud to be a part of it. With the support of our talented staff, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and a strategic use of technology, we will modernize our organization; we have the means to keep Indian Market successful and thriving though our next century.”

Torres-Nez has a Doctorate from the University of California, Riverside. Prior to his tenure with SWAIA, he was Curator for Santa Fe’s Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, served as Project Director with the Navajo Nation Archaeology Department and worked as Environmental Project Manager/NAGRPA Coordinator for the US Air Force. Torres-Nez is from the Navajo community of Huerfano, New Mexico. 

This popular series provides an opportunity to meet and learn about Native American artists and arts through talks, tours of our exhibits, or behind the scenes with MIAC curators, scholars and artists. Reservations are required for each event, and seating is limited.

Call the MIAC shop for tickets at 505-982-5057 or purchase in person at the MIAC shop. Full breakfast at the Museum Hill Café, followed by programs at the Museum. Cost is $35 per person, or $30 per person for MNMF members. Museum admission included.