“IAIA is a community of artists and activists that understand the complexity of Indigenous knowledge systems and has helped me find my voice in that conversation.”
“I produce paintings as a result of timekeeping. If I am not being productive artistically, I am not leaving an imprint of my existence. I enjoy the arts process immensely and IAIA has helped further my work.”
“It was the hands-on classes, supportive staff, internships, and gallery preparation experiences that were most beneficial to me. After I graduate, I plan to use my knowledge and experience within my community and career.”
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Happenings
Here you will find IAIA Happenings. For IAIA Community happenings like student club events, ASG meetings, community-only workshops, and other campus happenings, visit the IAIA Community Calendar.
List of Events
2024 IAIA Open House
Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 19! IAIA and SFCC are pleased to partner for a third year in a row and host our open house events on the same day, from 10 am–2 pm at SFCC and 1–5 pm at IAIA.
2024 Fall IAIA Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Join IAIA for the 2024 Fall IAIA Student Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 25, at Noon in the Performing Arts and Fitness Center (PAFC) Gymnasium.
IAIA Celebrates Truman Capote Centennial
IAIA has been receiving Truman Capote Literary Trust funding for our Creative Writing Scholarships since 1996. This support has now exceeded $1M.
2024 Fall IAIA Powwow
Save the date for the 2024 Fall IAIA Powwow on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am–5 pm (MDT).
Latest News
The most recent news, press releases, and updates from the Institute of American Indian Arts. View all News
Annual Alumni Luncheon Highlights Connection and Achievement
IAIA held its annual alumni luncheon on August 16 at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) Allan Houser Art Park.
DezBaa’ ’21 Delivers Keynote During 2024 Fall IAIA President’s Convocation
Keynote speaker DezBaa’ (Diné and Basque, Spanish, and Mexican descent) ’21 spoke from her lived experience as an actor and a writer.
IAIA Celebrates Truman Capote Centennial
IAIA has been receiving Truman Capote Literary Trust funding for our Creative Writing Scholarships since 1996. This support has now exceeded $1M.
Fall 2024 IAIA Artist-in-Residence Program
For Fall 2024, IAIA will host an exciting lineup of seven established and rising Indigenous artists in our Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) program.
IAIA and Ojo Spa Resorts Partner to Support Indigenous Education with New Scholarship Initiative
IAIA is honored to be selected as the first recipient of Ojo Spa Resorts’ generous donation initiative.
Rose B. Simpson Sculpture Dedicated on Campus
On Thursday, August 15, IAIA held a dedication ceremony for Heights I, a sculpture created by IAIA alumna and Board of Trustees member Rose B. Simpson (Santa Clara Pueblo) ’07, ’18.
2024 IAIA Benefit & Auction Event Raises Record $1.1 Million Gross for Student Scholarships
The sold-out event, attended by almost 350 people, grossed more than $1.1 million in donations, art purchases, ticket sales, and pledges.
Shaping Futures, Changing Lives, and Making History
We extend our sincere thanks to our growing community of esteemed artists, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and collectors. We are grateful for your invaluable support for IAIA.
2024–2025 IAIA Staff and Faculty of the Year Emphasize Service and Collaboration
IAIA has named its Staff and Faculty of the Year for 2024–2025. The honorees, selected by IAIA’s student body, are Delight Talawepi (Hopi) ’23 and Angelica Gallegos (Chicana) ’15.