Calendar of Events
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Arts Alive!
Air Dry Clay
10:00 am through 3:00 pmJoin us for Arts Alive! 2025. Free Hands-on Workshops for Ages 3-103 For groups of 6 or more, please contact Emily Berkes, 505-476-1271, or email emily.berkes@dca.nm.gov
SUNDAY, JULY 13
Artist Demonstration with Myron Denetclaw (Dine)
in the Education Classroom
11:00 am through 2:00 pmJoin us in the educational classroom between 11am-2pm for an artist demonstration by Myron Denetclaw (Diné) and a hands-on painting activity! Myron Denetclaw (1999- ) is a Diné painter of the Navajo Nation from Shiprock, New Mexico. Denetclaw paints in the style of traditional Diné painters Harrison Begay and Beatien Yazz. His earliest start, Yaqui artist Amado Peña, cites as a beginning influence. Denetclaw has received awards and accolades for his paintings, including Best of Show awards from a variety of respectable institutions. Denetclaw is currently an MFA graduate student at the University of Nevada Reno. This program is in conjuction with the exhibition Engaging the Future: The Goodman Fellowship Artists, on view until September 2025. Free with Museum Admission
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Native Dance Series
Ka la Kapu Polynesian Dance School from Albuquerque, NM
11:00 am through 3:00 pmDances start at 11am and 2pm on Milner Plaza 12-2pm- Drop-in Lei making in the Education classroom! Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited- bring your own chair!
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Arts Alive!
Cyanotypes
10:00 am through 3:00 pmJoin us for Arts Alive! 2025. Free Hands-on Workshops for Ages 3-103 For groups of 6 or more, please contact Emily Berkes, 505-476-1271, or email emily.berkes@dca.nm.gov
SATURDAY, JULY 26
Curator Led Tour in Makowa: The Worlds Above Us
with Marlon Magdalena (Jemez Pueblo)
12:00 pm through 1:00 pmJoin co-curator and Jemez Historic Site’s Instructional Coordinator Supervisor, Marlon Magdalena (Jemez Pueblo) for a tour of Makowa: The Worlds Above Us. Occurring once a month for the duration of the exhibition. Look up. What do you see? From radio astronomy to solstice calendars, Indigenous peoples look to the sky for timing, meaning, and beauty. Makowa: The worlds above us juxtaposes ways of seeing, noticing, and understanding the skies and the beings in them. Told through stories of an ever-changing world, the exhibition connects science, stories, and observations. For Indigenous peoples of the Southwest, observing the sky brings joy, information, and a connection to the worlds above us. Free with Museum Admission.
SATURDAY, JULY 26
Native Narratives Speaker Series
with Teri Greeves (Kiowa)
1:00 pm through 3:00 pmTeri Greeves (Kiowa) will give a presentation about her art, techniques, influences, inspirations, family, tradition, and connection to her community. SPACE IS LIMITED! Reserve your seat today! Members, use your code. Generously funded by Edward and Maria Gale-Gale Family Foundation.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Arts Alive!
Printmaking with Deborah Jojola (Isleta Pueblo)
10:00 am through 3:00 pmJoin us for Arts Alive! 2025. Free Hands-on Workshops for Ages 3-103 For groups of 6 or more, please contact Emily Berkes, 505-476-1271, or email emily.berkes@dca.nm.gov Please sign up for a time slot prior to your visit. Walk-ins may be limited.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 through SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
4th Annual Youth Hoop Dance Competition
Free Admission and Free Parking Both Days!
9:00 am through 5:00 pmJoin us for the 4th Annual Hoop Dance Competition on Milner Plaza! Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited- bring your own chair! Sunscreen, hats or umbrellas, and water bottles are highly recommended.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
Curator Led Tour in Makowa: The Worlds Above Us
with Dr. Elisabeth Stone
12:00 pm through 1:00 pmJoin co-curator and MIAC’s Deputy Director, Dr. Elisabeth Stone for a tour of Makowa: The Worlds Above Us. Occurring once a month for the duration of the exhibition. Look up. What do you see? From radio astronomy to solstice calendars, Indigenous peoples look to the sky for timing, meaning, and beauty. Makowa: The worlds above us juxtaposes ways of seeing, noticing, and understanding the skies and the beings in them. Told through stories of an ever-changing world, the exhibition connects science, stories, and observations. For Indigenous peoples of the Southwest, observing the sky brings joy, information, and a connection to the worlds above us. Free with Museum Admission.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Native Dance Series
Ganado High School Dance Group from Ganado, AZ
11:00 am through 3:00 pmDances start at 11am and 2pm on Milner Plaza Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited- bring your own chair!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Curator Led Tour in Makowa: The Worlds Above Us
with Marlon Magdalena (Jemez Pueblo)
12:00 pm through 1:00 pmJoin co-curator and Jemez Historic Site’s Instructional Coordinator Supervisor, Marlon Magdalena (Jemez Pueblo) for a tour of Makowa: The Worlds Above Us. Occurring once a month for the duration of the exhibition. Look up. What do you see? From radio astronomy to solstice calendars, Indigenous peoples look to the sky for timing, meaning, and beauty. Makowa: The worlds above us juxtaposes ways of seeing, noticing, and understanding the skies and the beings in them. Told through stories of an ever-changing world, the exhibition connects science, stories, and observations. For Indigenous peoples of the Southwest, observing the sky brings joy, information, and a connection to the worlds above us. Free with Museum Admission.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
Native Dance Series
White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers from White Mountain, AZ
11:00 am through 3:00 pmDances start at 11am and 2pm on Milner Plaza Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited- bring your own chair!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
Curator Led Tour in Makowa: The Worlds Above Us
with Dr. Elisabeth Stone
12:00 pm through 1:00 pmJoin co-curator and MIAC’s Deputy Director, Dr. Elisabeth Stone for a tour of Makowa: The Worlds Above Us. Occurring once a month for the duration of the exhibition. Look up. What do you see? From radio astronomy to solstice calendars, Indigenous peoples look to the sky for timing, meaning, and beauty. Makowa: The worlds above us juxtaposes ways of seeing, noticing, and understanding the skies and the beings in them. Told through stories of an ever-changing world, the exhibition connects science, stories, and observations. For Indigenous peoples of the Southwest, observing the sky brings joy, information, and a connection to the worlds above us. Free with Museum Admission.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Curator Led Tour in Makowa: The Worlds Above Us
with Marlon Magdalena (Jemez Pueblo)
12:00 pm through 1:00 pmJoin co-curator and Jemez Historic Site’s Instructional Coordinator Supervisor, Marlon Magdalena (Jemez Pueblo) for a tour of Makowa: The Worlds Above Us. Occurring once a month for the duration of the exhibition. Look up. What do you see? From radio astronomy to solstice calendars, Indigenous peoples look to the sky for timing, meaning, and beauty. Makowa: The worlds above us juxtaposes ways of seeing, noticing, and understanding the skies and the beings in them. Told through stories of an ever-changing world, the exhibition connects science, stories, and observations. For Indigenous peoples of the Southwest, observing the sky brings joy, information, and a connection to the worlds above us. Free with Museum Admission.