Pottery with Jody Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo; Russell Sanchez, San Ildefonso Pueblo; Yellowbird Samora, Taos Pueblo.Lecture Series start at 2pm in the MIAC theater, seating is limited. This speaker series highlights artists in our newest exhibit "What's New in New: Recent Recent Acquisitions" Jody Naranjo is a contemporary Tewa potter from the Pueblo best known for its […]
Avanyu Trail Day: In honor of Earth Day. Walk our Avanyu Heritage Trail. Trail booklets available at the front desk for self-guided tours. Additional southwestern plants, traditional crops, water saving farming technique information will be available.The Avanyu Heritage Trail is Museum Hill’s permanent outdoor exhibit about the Native people and the environment of the Southwest. […]
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 12:00 pm, Free. Location: Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Meem AuditoriumConsultations: Providing Interpretation and Guidance for CollectionsJim Enote, Director, A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director, Hopi Cultural Preservation Office Cynthia Chavez Lamar (Moderator), IARC Director, SARNative community representatives often work with museums to improve collections records and […]
Diverse Arts with Ross Chaney and Cliff Fragua. Lecture Series start at 2pm in the MIAC theater, seating is limited. This speaker series highlights artists in our newest exhibit "What's New in New: Recent Recent Acquisitions"Ross Chaney, a self-taught multi-media artist who works in film, video, installation, painting, drawing and digital imagery. Chaney, Osage Tribe and Cherokee […]
Thursday, May 9, 2013, 12:00 pm, Free. Location: School of Advanced Research BoardroomThe Museums’ Dilemma: Culturally Appropriate ConservationKelly McHugh, Objects Conservator, Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American IndianMany indigenous communities have differing ideas about the concepts of preservation and conservation. Often, these beliefs contradict typical museum practices. How does one balance museological best practices with […]
Every year, Native Treasures designates one artist as the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture’s Living Treasure. This Featured Artist is recognized for the artist’s body of work and contribution to the community at large.Get to know renowned artist, Tammy Garcia. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Museum Hill Cafe followed by an intimate walk-through of […]
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:00 pm, Free. Location: Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Meem AuditoriumAdmiration/Appropriation: Native Art GlobalizedAdrienne Keene, Ed.D candidate, Harvard University; blogger, Native AppropriationsFascination with Native cultures and aesthetics has become increasingly globalized over the last century. Most recently, appropriations of Navajo designs have prompted the tribal government to issue cease and […]
Come celebrate Native Treasures’ opening night on Friday, May 24, from 5:30 –7:30 p.m. Mingle with the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and an open wine and champagne bar. In 2012, artists were asked to create unique “treasure boxes” (either by themselves or in collaboration with other artists) that were sold at this special event. At this year's […]
At the Santa Fe Convention Center in downtown Santa FeEarly Birds 9-10 am ($20)General Admission 10-4 ($10)All tickets available at entranceJoin us for Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival, Santa Fe’s only museum-quality Indian art show and sale. Over 200 Native American artists participate, each of whom is specially invited by the Museum of Indian Arts and […]
At the Santa Fe Convention Center in downtown Santa FeFree admission all day - Sunday Join us for Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival, Santa Fe’s only museum-quality Indian art show and sale. Over 200 Native American artists participate, each of whom is specially invited by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, to represent the best […]
The third Wednesday of each month from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.During this time, curators from The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and The Laboratory of Anthropology are in the lobby of MIAC to look at your treasures. These curators will attempt to identify and explain any artifact or historic object presented to them. They […]
Breakfast with Maxine McBrinn, MIAC Curator of Archaeology, followed by a behind the scenes preview of our upcoming blockbuster exhibit Turquoise, Water, Sky opening in April of 2014 Turquoise, Water, Sky opens in April, 2014. The exhibit showcases the museum’s large collection of southwestern jewelry and addresses all aspects of the stone. Turquoise, which forms […]
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