Events & Exhibitions
SUNDAY, MAY 5 Diverse Arts with Ross Chaney and Cliff Fragua. Lecture Series start at 2pm in the MIAC theater, seating is limited. This speaker series highlights artists in our newest exhibit "What's New in New: Recent Recent Acquisitions" This exhibition highlights new additions to the MIAC/LAB collections from recent years. The focus is on modern and contemporary Native art including paintings, monotypes, pottery and sculpture ranging from 1968 to 2012. FREE admission for New Mexico residents on Sundays with ID, and always free admission for 16 and younger, and MNMF members.
What’s New Contemporary Native Artist Speak
Diverse Arts with Ross Chaney and Cliff Fragua
2:00 pm through 3:00 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 9 Thursday, May 9, 2013, 12:00 pm, Free. Location: School of Advanced Research Boardroom The Museums’ Dilemma: Culturally Appropriate Conservation Kelly McHugh, Objects Conservator, Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian Many indigenous communities have differing ideas about the concepts of preservation and conservation. Often, these beliefs contradict typical museum practices. How does one balance museological best practices with cultural worldviews? This series is open and FREE to the public. These are brown bag lunch events, so please feel free to bring a meal with you to the lectures. Reservations can be made by calling (505) 954-7205 or e-mailing iarc[at]sarsf.org.
Speaker Series: Ethics, Aesthetics, and the Preservation of the Arts
Joint Hosted by SAR and MIAC
12:00 pm through 1:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 During this time, curators from The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and The Laboratory of Anthropology are in the lobby of MIAC to look at your treasures. These curators will attempt to identify and explain any artifact or historic object presented to them. The event is always FREE and open to the public. Federal and State regulations prohibit the curators from appraising any artifact.
Let’s Take A Look
Curators Look at Your Treasures
12:00 pm through 2:00 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 16
Friends of Indian Art Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association
5:30 pm through 8:00 pm
Friends of Indian Art members are invited for a program presented by Bob Gallegos, a well-known dealer and supporter of the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association (ATADA). He will explain the importance of a strong relationship between collectors, dealers and museums. Wheelright Friends are also invited. Refreshments will be served at 5:30, followed by the program at 6.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Get to know renowned artist, Tammy Garcia. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Museum Hill Cafe followed by an intimate walk-through of an exhibit of Tammy's work, led by her, at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Wednesday, May 23, 9:00 am. Museum Hill Cafe/Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.Museum of New Mexico Foundation member price is $35; non-member price is $40. To buy tickets, please call the Lensic at 505-988-1234, visit the Lensic Box Office, or click here: Breakfast with Tammy tickets.
Native Treasures Breakfast with the Artist
Breakfast with Tammy Garcia
9:00 am through 10:30 am
THURSDAY, MAY 23 Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:00 pm, Free. Location: Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Meem Auditorium Admiration/Appropriation: Native Art Globalized Adrienne Keene, Ed.D candidate, Harvard University; blogger, Native Appropriations Fascination with Native cultures and aesthetics has become increasingly globalized over the last century. Most recently, appropriations of Navajo designs have prompted the tribal government to issue cease and desist letters to an American fashion-forward retailer. When does admiration cross the line into appropriation? This series is open and FREE to the public. These are brown bag lunch events, so please feel free to bring a meal with you to the lectures. Reservations can be made by calling (505) 954-7205 or e-mailing iarc[at]sarsf.org.
Speaker Series: Ethics, Aesthetics, and the Preservation of the Arts
Joint Hosted by SAR and MIAC
12:00 pm through 1:30 pm
FRIDAY, MAY 24 Come celebrate Native Treasures’ opening night on Friday, May 24, from 5:30 –7:30 p.m. Mingle with the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and an open wine and champagne bar. At this year's Friday Night benefit, artists are invited to create a special piece for sale that evening. This year’s theme is “Rain”. Come see how each artist has interpreted this theme in his/her medium To buy tickets, please call the Lensic at 505-988-1234, visit the Lensic Box Office, or online at Tickets Santa Fe.
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival
Friday Night Gala and Benefit
5:30 pm through 7:30 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 25 Join us for Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival, Santa Fe’s only museum-quality Indian art show and sale. Over 200 Native American artists participate, each of whom is specially invited by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, to represent the best and brightest of the Indian art world. Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival benefits the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Each artist generously donates a portion of sales to the Museum’s programs. Please join us and support your favorite artists and the Museum at the same time!
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival
Show Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26
9:00 am through 4:00 pm
At the Santa Fe Convention Center in downtown Santa Fe
SUNDAY, MAY 26 At the Santa Fe Convention Center in downtown Santa Fe Join us for Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival, Santa Fe’s only museum-quality Indian art show and sale. Over 200 Native American artists participate, each of whom is specially invited by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, to represent the best and brightest of the Indian art world. Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival benefits the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Each artist generously donates a portion of sales to the Museum’s programs. Please join us and support your favorite artists and the Museum at the same time!
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival
Show Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26
10:00 am through 4:00 pm
FRIDAY, MAY 31
Free Friday Evenings
Summer on the Hill
5:00 pm through 8:00 pm
FREE Friday evenings at the The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art. Enjoy our Museums and dine at the Museum Hill Cafe.