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 tickets selling faster than you can say "rubik's cube" for 80s-themed summer event
TWO SUMMERS AGO IAIA LAUNCHED a five-year initiative to pay tribute to
its incredible history while counting down the years to its 50th
anniversary in 2012. The countdown began with an annual benefit
celebrating IAIA's first decade, The '60s: A Revolution Begins.
Even though the economy took a turn for the worse in 2009, The '70s:
The Revolution Continues sold out within three weeks of the event
raising over $93,000 for student scholarships. This year, IAIA celebrates the decade known for big hair and decadence
with The '80s: a Totally Rad Revolution! held August 18 at the La Fonda
on the Plaza, downtown Santa Fe. The gala will include dinner, silent and live art auctions
and a special performance by comedian Drew
Lacapa. All proceeds will again benefit IAIA's deserving students via
scholarship and student program support. At press time, less than 100
tickets were available! They are priced at $135/person, and several
sponsorship levels are available, as well. To reserve
your ticket or to become a sponsor, please call 1.800.804.6423 or email cgasper@iaia.edu.  |
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Henry Payor (Ho-Chunk/Winnebago), Your Mother Wears Army
Boots, acrylic on canvas
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laugh and the art world laughs with you
AMERICAN INDIAN HUMOR HAS A style all its own and First Laugh, a group
exhibit at the Lloyd Kiva New Gallery and Museum Store of the Museum of
Contemporary Native Arts illustrates just how funny art can be.
Slightly beyond the fray of humor (albeit
closely related) First Laugh also celebrates the phenomenon of
Native American tricksters. Tricksters can be found in tribes all over
the United States. Coyote, Weesageechak, Nanabush, Manapoose and Rabbit,
for example, make appearances in everyday stories, legends and art.
Participating artists include Marcus Amerman (Choctaw
Nation), Bryon Archuleta (San Juan Pueblo), Marcus Cadman (Din�), James
Jordan (Choctaw Nation), Linley B. Logan (Seneca), Ira Lujan (Taos
Pueblo), Larry McNeil (Tlingit), America Meredith (Cherokee Nation),
Henry Payer (Ho-Chunk), Monte Singer (Din�), Ryan Singer (Din�),
Jacqueline Smith (Din�) and Brando Williams (Din�).
The
exhibit is on display at the Museum Store at 108
Cathedral Place, downtown Santa Fe, and will continue through July 11.
As with all Store exhibits, art work is available for purchase, and proceeds go
to the
artists and the Museum.
For more
information, call 505.983.1666.
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museum members get the vip treatment at sofa west
THE SCULPTURE OBJECTS & FUNCTIONAL Art (SOFA) expositions in Chicago, New York, and Santa Fe are premier gallery-presented art fairs like Art Basel and TEFAF Maastricht. SOFA has evolved into a dynamic international marketplace and community, a confluence of perspectives, where art, design and people intersect.
With a strong educational emphasis, SOFA fairs include an acclaimed lecture series and special exhibits exploring the artworks debuting at the fair surveying new trends in the art world. A VIP program includes exclusive events tailored to high-profile gallery clients and collector/museum groups. This year the the 2nd annual
SOFA WEST: Santa Fe 2010 fair runs Thursday, July
8 through Sunday, July 11, 2010 at the Santa Fe Convention Center.
The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts is pleased to offer VIP passes to its contributing members. VIP passes allow complimentary admission for two to the Opening Night
Preview on Wednesday, July 7 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, complimentary admission to
the fair July 8-11, and access to exclusive VIP events and the VIP Lounge,
plus one complimentary catalog.
If you are an active member of the Museum of Contemporary Arts and would like a VIP pass to SOFA West: Santa Fe, please contact Guin White by email at membership@iaia.edu. Once your membership is confirmed, you will be provided with a special web link where you can register online and print your pass. Registered members can then sign up for any of the exclusive SOFA West VIP events happening
throughout the week.
SOFA is produced by The Art Fair Company of Chicago, Illinois. For more information, or to join the museum and get your complimentary SOFA West pass for two, contact Guin White at membership@iaia.edu.
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Museum staff members, Delana Joy Farley (top) and Bradley Pecore (bottom). Photos by Guin White and Larry Phillips, Sr.
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museum staffers receive accolades
ON MAY 15, MUSEUM STAFFER, IAIA alumna and former Miss IAIA, Delana Joy Farley attended a very special event at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York, "Who Mentored You To
This Moment-A Celebration of Mentors and Mentees Who Make A Difference." Joy, a Din� who is originally from Littlewater, New Mexico, received
her bachelor's degree in museum studies from the Institute of American
Indian Arts and her master's degree in
museum studies from New York University. During her
schooling she served as an intern at the Met, and as a result of her outstanding service, she received a special invitation to present at the Met's mentoring celebration. Joy was hired as the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts' Registrar on October
14, 2009, and is currently helping to head up the Museum's collection move efforts as well as preparing for exhibitions opening in August. She is also looking forward to an upcoming trip to New York City to visit friends.
In addition, IAIA alumnus and Museum Gallery Associate, Bradley Pecore, a Menominee/Mohican native of Wisconsin, was accepted to Cornell University to pursue a graduate degree in art history. In addition to being accepted, Bradley was awarded a full scholarship plus stipend towards his PhD. Bradley received a bachelors degree in museum studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts in 2009. After his junior year at IAIA, he successfully served an internship
at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where he conducted Native American art lectures and tours of indigenous art collections.
Bradley has always had an appreciation for contemporary and
traditional Native art. He is looking forward to spending some time at home with his family this summer before he begins his studies at Cornell in the fall.
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store celebrates summer with new hours, trunk shows and artist demonstrations
BEGINNING JUNE 1, THE MUSEUM Store and Lloyd Kiva New Gallery at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts will be open seven days a week. Hours through October will be Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, noon to 5:00 PM.
In celebration of summer's return, the Store has also added some special events to their already robust schedule of exhibits and programs. Included are a trunk show with designer Erika Eckerstrand on Saturday, June 26 from noon until 4:00 PM.
Erika is a Swedish-born Santa Fe transplant who loves to create
functional art. The first international graduate of the Institute of
American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, she works in a wide variety of
mediums such as pottery, bead work, jewelry, sculpture and more. Her
creations have been featured in many galleries and exhibits in both the
United States and Sweden.
In her latest endeavor, a line of totes, handbags and wallets, Erika transforms materials originally made to withstand the
elements, such as vinyl awning fabric and waterproof Cordura nylon, into
pieces that are just as practical as they are stylish and unique.
In addition, a glass
blowing demonstration with Ira Lujan and Robert "Spooner" Marcus is in the works, as well as a trunk show with jeweler Shawn Bluejacket. To stay abreast of these and other events happening at the Store, please check IAIA's calendar of events often as event details are announced.
In the meantime, come meet Erika Eckerstrand on June 26, and see her unique bags at the Museum store, 108 Cathedral Place, downtown Santa Fe. Call
505.983.1666 for more information.
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Just a reminder: The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts' main galleries will be
temporarily closed until August to accommodate two major
projects: the replacement of the Museum's roof and the move of its
permanent collection, the National Collection of Contemporary Native
Art, to a new storage facility at the Institute of American
Indian Arts' campus. The Museum Store and Lloyd Kiva New Gallery will remain open throughout. Store purchases are always tax free, and members receive a 10% discount.
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workshop offers new tactics for tribal tourism in tough economic times
IAIA's CENTER FOR LIFELONG EDUCATION presents a three-day workshop entitled Cultural Tourism Workshop: New Strategies for Tribal Tourism in an Economic Downturn, to
assist leaders who work in tribal tourism.
Topics to be covered include:
► Cross Marketing: Tribal & Entrepreneurship
► Developing Effective Marketing Plans
► Low Cost / No Cost Ways of Marketing
► Internet Tools for Marketing
► Cooperative Engagements
In addition, the following hands-on workshops are scheduled.
► Research & Grant Writing
► Web Design 101
All presentations and workshops will be conducted in the Center for Lifelong Education (CLE) Conference Center at the IAIA campus, 83 A Van Nu Po Road, Santa Fe. The cost to attend is $150. Contact Ramus Suina at 505.424.2308 or rsuina@iaia.edu to register or for more information.
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| donors and volunteers making collection move a reality
THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE Arts is in the midst of moving its 7500+ piece collection, the
National Collection of Contemporary Native American Art, to a new state
of the art storage space at IAIA's
campus.
Many individuals and organizations have generously
donated time, money and materials to help with the move. Everyone at IAIA and the Museum has been overwhelmed by the show of support for this mammoth
undertaking.
To complete the move and finish the new facility, additional volunteers and donations are needed. IAIA invites you to be a part of an important art movement and help
the Museum with its final push to move its permanent collection to the
new facility.
Please contact
Tatiana Lomahaftewa-Singer at tlomahaftewa-singer@iaia.edu or 505.428.5907 if you would
like to volunteer your time, or Guin White at membership@iaia.edu or 505.428.5909 to make a cash or in-kind donation.
Click here to see a list of the donors and volunteers who have already given
money or lent a hand to moving the collection. As always, we strive for perfect accuracy, so please contact Guin White at 505.428.5909 or membership@iaia.edu to inform us of any errors or omissions.
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travel beyond the ordinary and experience contemporary native arts of the pacific northwest
IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE that the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts offers "Contemporary Native Arts of the Pacific
Northwest," September 8-12, 2010. This five-day journey will enhance your understanding and appreciation of
the indigenous cultures and contemporary Native art of Seattle, Washington and the surrounding
region. Iconic museums familiar to all, as well as new surprises will be
highlights of this trip. The days are planned fairly extensively but the
itinerary also allows for plenty of free time too.
The cost is reasonable, and the value is exceptional. You will be getting access to private collections, special exhibitions, educators,
communities and artists that you simply couldn't on your own. Plus, your
registration fee includes deluxe lodging, guided tours, and museum admissions,
along with some top-notch evening and social activities.
This trip is open to everyone,
regardless of their affiliation with the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. It promises to be an exceptional journey, rife with
arts and cultural experiences and filled with places and objects of astonishing
beauty.
The cost per person is $1995 (member rate) with a $100 non-members supplement.
You can view the complete trip itinerary online by clicking here, or download a copy here. To reserve your spot right now, click here to download the registration form, or contact the Museum's travel partner, Academic Travel Abroad at 1-800-556-7896 ext. 7357 or travel@academic-travel.com.
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calendar of events
EXHIBITS
Through 07/11/10
First Laugh, celebrating Native American humor and tricksters
07/16/10 through 08/14/10
Annual Historic Works and Paintings by Dennis Esquivel
July 17, Noon-2:00PM: Opening reception
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
06/26/10 Noon-4:00PM
Trunk Show with Designer Erika Eckerstrand
07/17/10 Noon-2:00PM
Opening reception for Annual Historic Works and Paintings by
Dennis Esquivel
TRAVEL PROGRAM
09/08/10 - 09/12/10
Contemporary Native Arts of the Pacific Northwest Click here to download the registration form, or contact 1.800.556.7896 ext. 7357 or travel@academic-travel.com for more information
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EVENTS & PROGRAMS
08/19/10
The '80s: A Totally Rad Revolution, Annual benefit dinner and art auction, call 1.800.804.6423 for more info or to purchase tickets
WORKSHOP
06/02/10 though 06/04/10
Cultural Tourism Workshop: New Strategies for Tribal Tourism in an Economic Downturn. Call 505.424.2308 to register
The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts' main galleries
will be
temporarily closed until August to accommodate two major
projects: the replacement of the Museum's roof and the move of its
permanent collection, the National Collection of Contemporary Native
Art, to a new storage facility located on the Institute of American
Indian Arts' campus.
The Museum Store and Lloyd Kiva New Gallery will
remain open throughout. Store purchases are always tax free, and membersreceive a 10% discount.
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