The popular series of small alcove exhibition returns with Alcoves 20/20 On view August 10, 2019 - October 13, 2019 Alcoves 20/20 #1 artists are Stuart Arends, Mokha Laget, Diane Marsh, Dan Namingha, and Emi Ozawa These small alcove galleries are a tradition that date back more than 100 years to the founding of the […]
The alcove shows continue the tradition began in 1917 of exhibiting works made by living artists. These small, one-person exhibitions, called alcoves, were held in the original gallery space through the 1950s, resuming in the mid-1980s and again in the early 1990s and 2012. Alcoves 2020 continues this tradition with a series of exhibitions featuring the […]
In recent years, border politics have become the driving force in U.S. politics nationally, crystalizing questions of who gets to be American. At this talk, Sammy Feldblum will examine the politics of the border through a spate of recently released books on the subject, tracing how U.S. views of Mexico and of Mexicans combine reheated […]
San Ildefonso pottery is about a little known art, an American art form that deserves recognition and appreciation alongside the other great world art systems. Before there was Santa Fe and before the idea of “art colony” was born there was San Ildefonso, a small village of extraordinarily visionary artists whose ceramic legacy is rich […]
Come join us for our 16th annual commemoration of Pueblo Independence Day. On August 10, 1680—the Pueblo People of New Mexico—aided by Apache and Navajo allies—launched a successful rebellion against Spanish colonization. Commemorative activities will begin with a pilgrimage run from Walatowa plaza in Jemez Pueblo to Giusewa Pueblo kiva at Jemez Historic Site (approximately […]
Join us for the opening celebration of San Ildefonso Pottery, 1600 - 1930: Voices of the Clay! Opening celebration includes a San Ildefonso feast, dance performances, and a panel discussion with the curators at 2pm. Come see hundreds of San I pots, most of which have never been on display before. With museum admission.
Smart phone classes have gained in popularity in recent years with improvements to the camera many people carry around in their pockets and the ease with which images can be shared on social media platforms. This short class will familiarize participants with basic rules of composition and common controls that are built into smart phone […]
NATIVE AMERICAN CINEMA SHOWCASE SCHEDULE August 13, 2018 through August 18, 2018 The showcase website The daily schedule. Brochure: https://americanindian.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/events/NCS-19-bro-digital.pdf
Join us for the continuation of our popular Pueblo pottery series with Martha Arquero (Cochiti Pueblo). Arquero specializes in handmade clay sculptures like mermaids, frog storytellers, nativities, and traditional storytellers. Arquero still uses all natural materials, including vegetal and mineral dyes.
Visitors can get a close look at the Bisti Beast without the loud dinosaur roar. Bright flashing lights that are normally used in some of the museum’s exhibits will be turned off. The sound in “The Land of the Volcanoes” and “Origins” exhibits will also be turned off. The museum will show a sensory friendly […]
Co-curators of the upcoming San Ildefonso pottery exhibition - Bruce Berstein, Russell Sanchez (San I Pueblo), and Erik Fender (San I Pueblo) - host breakfast followed by a special tour of the new groundbreaking exhibition. Breakfast starts at 8:30am at the Museum Hill Cafe. Program is $35 general admission / $30 for Museum Foundation members. […]
Join the Museum of Indian of Arts and Culture and the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation for presentations plus Q&A highlighting environmental challenges affecting Native peoples, and the creative work being done through arts and cultures to shift narratives, change public policy, and bring healing to Native communities.
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