SUNDAY, MAY 10
Our Fair New Mexico: A Special Mother’s Day VIRTUAL Concert Featuring Jacob Shije
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), in partnership with state museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions, presents “Our Fair New Mexico,” a virtual concert series featuring musicians living in New Mexico. The department and our divisions are pleased to bring the musical sounds of New Mexico through social media.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
CANCELLED: Native Pottery Demonstration
with Timothy Edaakie (Zuni Pueblo)
1:00 pm through 4:00 pmTimothy explored working with clay during his high school years, though he didn’t work with it professionally until about a decade ago. By trial and error, he has learned how to replicate prehistoric and historic Zuni pottery and designs using traditional natural materials collected on the Zuni reservation: clay, pigments, and plants for paint.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
San Ildefonso and the Founding of the Museum of New Mexico
Special Zoom Lecture with Dr. Bruce Bernstein
12:00 pm through 1:00 pmThis talk explores the role of San Ildefonso in founding the MNM and emphasizes MIAC collections and their continuing relationships to community, and how they present the vital role of San I people in creating the MNM. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81731542299 at Noon on Wednesday the 13th.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
CANCELLED: A Visit to King Galleries with Charles King
A Friends of Indian Art Member Event
5:00 pm through 7:00 pmCharles King is approaching his 25th year as a leading gallerist in Scottsdale, specializing in the highest quality and most innovative pueblo pottery. King Galleries represents many of today’s leading potters and Charles is known for his in-depth knowledge of the thought process and motivation behind every piece in the gallery. His most recent book, Spoken Through Clay, is already considered a must-have resource. Fortunately for us, Charles opened a sister gallery here in Santa Fe several years ago. As we approach the major art market season, Charles will give us a sneak peek of new trends, upcoming exhibits, and what to expect from both the familiar masters and the emerging new artists. And there may even be an opportunity to meet and mingle with some surprise guest artists! Please note that you must be a member of the Friends of Indian Art in order to participate in FIA events. You can learn more about joining the friends group by visiting its page on the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s website.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Chaco Canyon and Cahokia Mounds
Special Zoom lecture with Dr. Steve Lekson
12:00 pm through 1:00 pm Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87217110379 at noon on Wednesday the 20th.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
CANCELLED: MIAC Living Treasures Celebration Gala
5:30 pm through 8:30 pmMeet the 2020 MIAC Living Treasure, Kathleen Wall (Jemez Pueblo), and mingle with former Living Treasure artists. Enjoy a live and silent art auction. For tickets, contact Celeste Guerrero at (505) 982-2282 or celeste@museumfoundation.org. Please note this event - honoring the current Living Treasure and past recipients - will be held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
SATURDAY, MAY 23 through SUNDAY, MAY 24
CANCELLED: Native Treasures Arts Festival
a MIAC Art Market Event
9:00 am through 5:00 pmPlease head to http://newmexicoculture.org/nativetreasures for all things Native Treasures!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
Zoom lecture on the History of Environmental Justice in New Mexico
with author and activist Valerie Rangel
This talk will highlight stories from Indigenous communities and is intended to spark conversation about the social injustices and systemic issues that are being exacerbated by Covid-19 and to ignite native youth to continue advocacy to protect "the sacred." On Wednesday, May 27 at noon, go to this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81882545649.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
The Quilt Project: How Art Translates Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
A Friends of Indian Art Member Event
5:00 pm through 7:00 pmThe Red Quilt Solidarity Project (RQSP) is a national initiative to raise awareness of violence against women and children with a focus on Missing/Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The RQSP is open to all people who wish to speak out about violence against women and children all over the world. The RQSP was initiated by Tina Sparks as her BFA Senior Project at the Institute of American Indian Arts. The project was publicly launched in February, 2019, and has received numerous panel contributions from across the country. The intention for this project is to be a visual voice to evoke visibility, funding and change for issues surrounding violence against women and children. The long-term goal for the Red Quilt Solidarity Project is to transport and display the quilts/panels on the national mall in Washington, DC, much like the AIDS quilt in the 1980’s. Tonight’s event will be a collaborative presentation of information surrounding issues of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women initiating and inviting community conversation. Please note that you must be a member of the Friends of Indian Art in order to participate in FIA events. You can learn more about joining the friends group by visiting its page on the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s website.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
Young Artists Balancing Tradition with Contemporary Expression
A Friends of Indian Art Member Event
5:00 pm through 7:00 pmJoin us for a panel discussion on the challenges and difficulties facing three young artists as they express their vision through contemporary art while honoring their heritage and culture. Terran Last Gun (Blackfeet) works in printmaking, photography, and painting. He is best known for his bold, geometric works that reflect his Blackfeet history and cultural narratives. Del Curfman (Crow) is a painter known for his work with tribal imagery and cultural exploration. He investigates his heritage, tradition and humanity through his oil paintings. George Alexander (Muskogee) is an artist who has created a thought-provoking body of work influenced by his deep appreciation of his own culture. The imagery he uses comes from his own ideas and how he views the world as he wishes it to be. Please note that you must be a member of the Friends of Indian Art in order to participate in FIA events. You can learn more about joining the friends group by visiting its page on the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s website.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
The Artist as Collector: A Visit to the San Ildefonso Home of Russell Sanchez
A Friends of Indian Art Member Event
3:00 pm through 5:00 pmRussell Sanchez is a very familiar and lauded name to Native art collectors, most recently taking home the Best of Pottery award at 2019 Indian Market. But you may not know that he is a wide-ranging art collector himself. His historic adobe home sits right on the main plaza of San Ildefonso Pueblo, but he has continued to add on to the space over the years to house his growing art collection. From stunning Venetian chandeliers, to folk art from the around the world, to a wide range of Native art, Russell’s eclectic tastes and interests are on full display at his unique home. Hear how he approaches collecting art from the perspective of being an artist himself. Please note that you must be a member of the Friends of Indian Art in order to participate in FIA events. You can learn more about about joining the friends group by visiting its page on the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s website.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
New Technology in Art: Innovation at the Institute of American Indian Arts
A Friends of Indian Art Member Event
3:00 pm through 5:00 pmInnovation has been a tradition in Native arts from the very beginning. Indigenous cultures have adopted whatever materials or technologies have been available to speak about the things those cultures held most important. From pre-contact ceramic work and shell carving, to the use of trade-beads and European metalworking technologies, to our current era of digital design and fabrication, Native artists have embraced the most current and cutting edge tools to create works of art that speak to the issues that face their people. The Digital Fabrication Lab at the Institute of American Indian Arts, in coordination with its other studios, is working to put those tools into the hands of the next generation of innovative Indigenous artists. The work being produced in conjunction with the IAIA FabLab, from students, staff, faculty, and artists-in-residence, spans an incredibly diverse set of materials, topics, and practices, continuing the long and storied tradition of artistic innovation in Native art. We will hear from Brian Fleetwood (Muscogee/Creek), Assistant Professor in Studio Art at IAIA. Please note that you must be a member of the Friends of Indian Art in order to participate in FIA events. You can learn more about about joining the friends group by visiting its page on the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s website.