# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Blessing for the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Shelly C. Lowe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Please join us Friday from 9:30–10 am for the Opening Blessing by Mr. Custer W. Lowe, Jr. (Navajo), a meaningful way to begin the Presidential Inauguration and Investiture of Dr. Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo). The blessing is an important part of the occasion, as it allows us to begin in a good way, grounded in reflection, gratitude, and respect, while honoring the land, the community, and the Indigenous traditions that continue to shape our institution. As we mark this historic moment for the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), the blessing helps center us in the shared values of our community and our collective commitment to the future of Indigenous creative excellence.

Please note that the Opening Blessing is in person only and will not be livestreamed.

Presidential Inauguration and Investiture of Dr. Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo)
We are honored to invite you to join us March 27, 2026, for the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo). Across two days on the IAIA campus at 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508, we will honor Dr. Lowe, celebrate scholarship, and share a collective vision for the future of IAIA as the University for Indigenous Creative Excellence.

This historic and momentous occasion reflects what has always shaped IAIA since its founding in 1962—Community, collaboration, and the belief that Indigenous arts and cultures are essential to our past, present, and future. The Inauguration events are designed to serve the campus Community, welcome all of Santa Fe, and invite supporters and friends nationwide to participate both in person and through livestreamed programming. As IAIA moves forward with 64 years of shared values and creative excellence, we look to the future with purpose, continuing to inspire generations of Indigenous artists, Culture-Bearers, and leaders.

Dr. Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo), raised in Ganado, Arizona, brings a vision grounded in student success, Indigenous creative excellence, and community partnership, informed by national service as Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities and leadership roles at Harvard University and Yale University.

https://iaia.edu/event/opening-blessing-for-presidential-investiture-of-dr-shelly-c-lowe/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-fe/opening-blessing-for-the-presidential-investiture-of-dr-shelly-c-lowe/200029851277601
- **Event Categories**: art, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Fe
- **state**: NM
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM, United States, New Mexico 87508
- **lat**: 35.58798
- **long**: -106.01048
- **full address**: 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM, United States, New Mexico 87508

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Opening Blessing for the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Shelly C. Lowe being held?
  - **A:** Opening Blessing for the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Shelly C. Lowe takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am at 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM, United States, New Mexico 87508.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Opening Blessing for the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Shelly C. Lowe?
  - **A:** Opening Blessing for the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Shelly C. Lowe is organized by Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA).

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