On Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 5 pm, the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) will hold its annual Spring Powwow, immediately following the 2025 Commencement Ceremony. With the energy and spirit of the dancers and drum groups, IAIA Powwows are a vibrant display of our Tribal cultures—embodying the IAIA community’s resilience. This free outdoor event is open to the public on the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) campus at 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508.
Grand Entry begins at 1 pm in the IAIA Dance Circle at the center of campus. The IAIA Community will provide food, drinks, and art sales. Visitors may bring their own lawn chairs. Umbrellas and canopies are allowed in available open spaces.
IAIA is accepting vendor applications, which are free for current IAIA students, $40 for IAIA alumni, and $60 for off-campus vendors. Return application no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025. To: Blue Tarpalechee,
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https://iaia.edu/download/262347/
If you have any questions, please contact Dean of Students Dr. Blue Tarpalechee (Muscogee [Creek] Nation) at
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Only posts from the official IAIA page are considered accurate. Please refrain from engaging with individuals or entities impersonating IAIA to solicit booth space sales or any other services. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of an offer, we encourage you to contact us directly through our official channels for verification. Your security and peace of mind are important to us. Thank you.
Please note that IAIA is a drug and alcohol-free campus. IAIA is not responsible for lost or stolen items, injury, or accidents that occur during the event.
Learn more at
https://iaia.edu/event/2025-iaia-spring-powwow/
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- Next Wednesday, 7th May, 05:00 pm, IAIA A-i-R: Laine Rinehart—Welcome Dinner and Open Studio in Santa Fe
- This month, 12th May, 05:00 pm, MFACW 2025 Graduate Student Reading Series: Hartley, Wu, Bennion, Tiger, and Montoya in Santa Fe
- This month, 13th May, 05:30 pm, MFACW 2025 Graduate Student Reading Series: Vargas, Hudson, Oliver, Meinzer, Chavis, and Ruiz in Santa Fe
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