eNewsletter | November/December 2018
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IAIA Hosts Tibetan Monks from
Drepung Loeseling Monastery
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“A great event of healing the body, spirit and mind took place recently at IAIA. The
Tibetan Monks of the Drepung Loeseling Monastery
visited the Performing Arts Department at IAIA with the sole mission of bringing healing and blessings to our campus and community. This was done through the creation of a
Green Tara Mandala,
created from ground marble, much in the tradition of Navajo sand paintings.
Saturday, December 8th was the opening ceremony which took place in the Performing Arts Center Dance Studio. It included throat singing/chanting and use of the horn. More than 75 visitors came to witness the event that was made possible in part through the support of
Sylvia Seret
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Native Media Network
founder,
Harmon Houghton
facilitated introductions on behalf of the monastery brothers.
From December 8th through December 16th, 10:00 am-5:30 pm, the monks created this sacred geometric mandala that calls upon the spirits to enter into the process as a function of ceremony. Chanting at 5:30 pm followed each day of work on the mandala.
In addition, two of our own studio art majors,
Rachelle B. Pablo
(Diné) and
Shelley Patrick
(
Mvskoke) f
acilitated and worked with the monks in the creation of a separate public mandala in which all were invited to come and share in the experience. The IAIA Kiva Club offered thanks to the monks in the form of traditional Hopi song.
Once the Green Tara mandala was completed, the final ceremony took place on Sunday, December 16th, as they
deconstructed the painting
and returned the elements to the Rio Grande River where the prayers will flow back into the oceans.”
Sheila Rocha (
Tarasco/Pure’pecha)
Photos by R.B. Pablo (Diné)
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IAIA Approved to Offer AFA and BFA Degrees in Performing Arts
On Monday, December 2, 2018,
The Higher Learning Commission
, one of IAIA's accrediting organizations, approved the school's application to launch
AFA and BFA Degree Programs in Performing Arts
. The change is effective immediately, and students may begin to apply for the programs beginning with the Spring 2019 semester. For more details,
click here
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Veterans Center Opens at IAIA
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AIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Receives Second Grant from Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
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IAIA Winter Readers Gathering
January 5th through 12th, 2019
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Malouf on the Plaza Makes Donation to
IAIA Scholarship Fund
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Suzan Shown Harjo
(
Cheyenne/
Hodulgee Muscogee)
Symposium
Save the Date:
September 20th, 2019
Washington, DC
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Ucross Names Heidi K. Brandow
(Diné/Kanaka Māoli)
2019 Recipient of Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists
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IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
Program Manager
Andrea R. Hanley (Navajo)
to Jury THE Magazine's Inaugural Artists' Issue
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IAIA Chronicle – Fall Issue
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Therapy Dogs Return to IAIA
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On Tuesday December 11th, our friends the
Therapy Dogs
returned to the library to help relieve some of the end-of-semester stress. Both the students and dogs had a great time!
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2018 IAIA Holiday Art Market
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The 2018 IAIA Holiday Market took place on
December 15th, from 9:00am – 4:00pm
in the
Balzer Contemporary Edge Gallery
and
Painting Studios
. 90 artists were here selling their works, along with food, drinks and fun for all!
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On Wednesday, December 5th, the
IAIA Artist-in-Residence
artists held Open Studios for the community. Details here:
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IAIA's Annual Holiday Party, Potluck, and White Elephant Gift Exchange
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On Tuesday, December 18th, IAIA held our annual Holiday Party.
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin
(Cherokee) welcomed the crowd, then introduced Trustee
Beverly Morris
(Aleut). She shared stories from her past days as a student. The event was fun for all -- lots of fun gifts, and lots of gift stealing were part of the afternoon's excitement. Special Thanks to
Bert Candelaria
(Cochiti Pueblo),
Milly Raphaelito
(Diné), and
Toby Martinez
from the IT Department for doing the decorations and set-up in the Hogan for the party.
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November Community Gathering
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November's Community Gathering featured presentations from students who recently participated in the
Universidad Intercultural del Estado de Mexico (UIEM) Summer Cultural Exchange Program
.
Dean of Students
Carmen Henan
(Eastern Shoshone) opened the gathering with a prayer, then provided the audience with an update on the
2019 AIHEC Student Conference,
which will be held in Billings, Montana.
Assistant Professor
Jonah Winn-Lenetsky
, and students
LaShawn Medicine Horn
(Yankton Sioux), and
Lorenza Marcais
(Chicana/Mescalero Apache), presented an slide-show of their recent trip to Mexico and their experiences at (UIEM).
Visiting Fulbright Scholar
Miguel Reyes Contraras
(
Mazahua)
also spoke of the trip and the exchange program, and shared a promotional video from the school.
Also present were
John Tanzi
and
Bruce Duthu
(Houma) from
Dartmouth College
, and they shared the fact that the third
group of Dartmouth exchange students will be coming to IAIA in
Fall of 2019.
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Students, Alumni, and Faculty of the
IAIA Low Rez MFA Program
continue to make waves throughout the literary world.
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On December 13th, Terese took over Barnes & Noble 555 Fifth Avenue, NYC’s Twitter account to make book recommendations!
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Dennis E Staples' (
Red Lake Band of Chippewa)
novel
This Town Sleeps
has been acquired by Counterpoint Press. It is currently scheduled to be published in early 2020.
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Screenwriting Alum David Lindblom co-directed and edited the film
Four Stories About Water
which showed at the Uranium Film Festival in Albuquerque.
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The mission of IAIA is “to empower creativity and leadership in Native Arts and cultures through higher education, life-long learning, and outreach.” You can designate your gift by giving to one of the Foundation’s major funds:
Scholarships.
Needed by more than 80% of our students to help pursue their studies at IAIA.
Academic Programs.
IAIA needs support for visiting artists, student interns, artists in residence and innovative equipment to keep IAIA at the forefront of educational offerings.
Student Emergency Fund.
The fund provides crucial assistance when a student has a sudden emergency with no available resources or funds.
General Operating Support.
This helps IAIA take advantage of sudden opportunities to enhance the student experience.
Planned Giving.
Please consider IAIA in your estate planning.
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Et cetera contains information about happenings related to IAIA-be it on campus, at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), or off-site
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Earth Surface People
with
Jai Ram Rideout
(saxophone)
, Vance McBain
(keyboards)
, Dakota Yazzie
(Navajo) (guitar),
Allen Gonzalez
(djembe & congas)
, and Danny Brunner
(drums) —
recently performed in the IAIA Black Box Theatre.
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Eric Wimmer and Mattie Reynolds visit "Through Our Eyes"
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Eric Wimmer
, Collections Registrar, and
Mattie Reynolds
(Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma),
Exhibitions Coordinator and Preparator, both from the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts,
appeared on the IAIA Radio Show
"Through Our Eyes
" on December 18th. They discussed their jobs and what it's like handling art and putting together an exhibition. Listen to the podcast here:
http://www.throughoureyes.libsyn.com/
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I regret to inform you of the passing of a longtime community member.
Willy D’Alessandro
passed away on Monday, December 3rd. Willy was a Security guard for many years and made a lot of friends with staff and students. Below is the arrangements.
Jacqueline Chitto (Laguna/Isleta Pueblo)
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It is with deep sorrow that I share with you the passing of IAIA student,
Ronald Johnson
(
White Mountain Apache)
-- husband of MFA student,
Rebecca Johnson
. Ron, passed away in his sleep at his home in Arizona. He was a double major seeking a BFA in Studio Arts and Creative Writing. Two of his stories were awarded and featured in the
Tribal College Journal
. A memorial prayer circle will be organized in January.
Dr. Jennifer Foerster (
Muscogee [Creek])
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IAIA and MoCNA Happenings
Sat, January 5, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Mon, January 7, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Tue, January 8, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Wed, January 9, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Thu, January 10, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Fri, January 11, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Sat, January 12, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Tue, January 22, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Tue, January 29, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Wed, February 13, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Sun, February 17–Mon, February 18
Tue, February 19, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Wed, February 27, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
MoCNA Exhibitions
July 28, 2017–July 7, 2019
January 9, 2018–January 27, 2019
August 16, 2018–January 27, 2019
August 16, 2018–February 16, 2019
August 16, 2018–February 16, 2019
Thu, November 1, 2018–Wed, January 23, 2019
Fri, January 25–Fri, July 19
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IAIA's mission is to empower creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning and outreach.
Visit the IAIA website at
www.iaia.edu for up-to-date information, or for questions and inquiries please contact us at
by email here.
Institute of American Indian Arts
(505) 424-2300
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA)
(505) 983-1666
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For over 50 years, the Institute of American Indian Arts has played a key role in the direction and shape of Native expression. With an internationally acclaimed college, museum, and tribal support resource through the IAIA Land Grant Programs, IAIA is dedicated to the study and advancement of Native arts and cultures and is committed to student achievement and the preservation and progress of their communities. IAIA is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission and the National Association of Schools of Art & Design. Learn more about IAIA and our mission at
www.iaia.edu
.
Newsletter writer, editor, and contributing photographer:
Eric Davis
Contributing photographer: Jason S. Ordaz
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IAIA Radio Show
The IAIA Radio Show
Through Our Eyes
airs on Tuesdays from 4-4:30 pm, on KSFR, 101.1 FM, Santa Fe Public Radio. It is an IAIA-produced show examining a wide variety of issues relating to the Native American community. Hosted by
IAIA Director of Marketing and Communications Eric Davis
, the show features conversations with Native American Scholars, Artists, Tribal Leaders, and more. You can listen to the show live on the radio or stream it on your computer at KSFR.org. Past shows are podcast on their website, so you can listen any time you'd like at the following link:
www.throughoureyes.libsyn.com
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