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Will Wilson, Vision Project Coordinator at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
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museum welcomes vision project manager
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MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY Native Arts welcomes Will Wilson (Navajo) who began work as the Vision Project Manager on October 19. Wilson's first task is to manage the
Vision Project's publication which features Native artists
from the United
States
who have made considerable contributions to contemporary Native art. The
purpose of the book is to present contemporary Native artists in a new way to a
wider audience of scholars, art historians, students,
curators, contemporary museums, and collectors of contemporary
art. Museum Director Patsy Phillips is happy to have Wilson on-board as the
Museum moves forward in creating its vision for the future while
advancing the dialogue of contemporary Native arts. "As an educator and
artist, Will Wilson was a natural choice for the Vision Project. He
not only brings experience in facilitating large projects, he provides
a strong visual perspective as well." Will comes to the Museum after having worked as an educator at various institutions including the University of New Mexico, University of Arizona, and the Institute of American Indian Arts. An award-winning artist, his work has been exhibited internationally and is featured in many high-profile museum collections such as the Eiteljorg Museum, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and The Heard Museum. In addition, Wilson's writings and photographs have been published in many well-known journals. Wilson holds a masters of fine arts degree in photography from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a bachelor of fine arts degree in studio arts and art history from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. Please stop by and say hello to Will in person at the Museum, 108
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Ryan Rice, Curator of Exhibitions and Programs at the MCNA. Photo courtesy of JulienMcRoberts.com
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lunch and learn with new museum curator
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 at 12:00 noon, Museum of Contemporary Native Arts members are treated to a lunch with Curator
of Exhibitions and Programs, Ryan Rice (Mohawk). Rice curated the
latest Museum exhibit Scout's Honour and is overseeing its Vision Project, a three-year study whose mission is to advance the contemporary Native arts dialogue.
Rice has worked for the past 13 years as
an educator, technician and curator at various centers
including the Iroquois Indian Museum, Canadian Museum of Civilization,
Indian Art Centre, Carleton University Art Gallery and the Walter
Phillips Art Gallery.
He has been published in periodicals such as Canadian Art,
Spirit, Fuse, Muse and Blackflash. Rice is also the co-founder and
chair of the Aboriginal Curatorial Collective.
This special lunch at the Museum, 108 Cathedral Place, downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico is free for Museum Members and $10 for all others.
Seating is limited and reservations are required. RSVP by calling 505.428.5909, emailing membership@iaia.edu or by clicking here to reserve your spot right away using our online reservation form.
Not a Museum member? Don't miss out! Join by clicking here or calling 505.428.5909 today!
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Top: bracelet by Shawn Bluejacket; bottom: beaded belt buckle by Marguerite Houle
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exhibit showcases sizzling jewelry in time for the holidays
Just in time for the holidays, the Museum Store will feature a jewelry extravaganza highlighting fabulous jewelry artists like Shawn Bluejacket, Keri Ataumbi, Cippy
CrazyHorse, Angie Reano-Owen, Jennifer Smith, Chris Pruitt, Duane
Maktima, Marguerite Houle, Paul Moore, and other special guest jewelers to-be-announced.
Entitled Indigenous Bling, the jewelry extravaganza will spotlight his-and-her combinations of bracelets and buckles.
Please join us for an opening reception including a special tasting of Tribal Grounds organic, fair trade coffees from Eastern Band of Cherokee Tribe on Saturday, November 7 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Remember, Museum Members receive a regular 10% discount on store purchases, a discount that increases to 20% off from November 27 to December 24 and includes complimentary gift wrapping throughout the holidays.
Call 505.983.1666 for more information. |
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Dr. Nancy Marie Mithlo, author of Our Indian Princess: Subverting the Stereotype and Museum panel facilitator. Photo courtesy of Derek Rendel Jennings Photography
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alumna gives back: subverting stereotypes to support scholars
Dr. Nancy Marie Mithlo (Apache), author of Our Indian Princess: Subverting the Stereotype, will lead a panel discussion named for her book about Native women in the arts on Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, 108 Cathedral Place, downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Panelists include IAIA alumnae Laura Fragua Cota (Jemez Pueblo), Tammy Rahr (Cayuga) and Gloria J. Emerson (Navajo). Together they will
explore common misconceptions about Native art and artists, the power
of stereotypes and how visual referents communicate across cultural
divides.
Following the discussion, Dr. Mithlo and the other panelists will autograph copies of Our Indian Princess.
Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit a newly established scholarship called "Women Lead!" to assist Native women pursuing their
Bachelor of Arts degree in any field at IAIA. President Dr. Robert Martin and College Dean Ann Filemyr will be on hand to talk about the creation of
the new scholarship.
Mithlo, a former IAIA Museum Studies student herself, is currently an Assistant
Professor of Art History and American Indian Studies at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison. Her latest book, Our Indian Princess: Subverting the Stereotype is published by the School for Advanced Research (SAR) Press and is available for purchase at the Museum Store.
The panel and book signing are open to the public. Space is limited, so get there early. Call 505.428.5909 for more information.
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Mario Caro
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EACH YEAR THE SCHOOL of Advanced Research's (SAR) renowned Advanced Seminar program convenes a group of scholars
for a five-day seminar, the proceedings of which are considered for
publication by SAR Press.
This year IAIA has the distinct honor of hosting the SAR Advanced Seminar scholars for a panel discussion entitled Essential Aesthetics: An Exploration of Contemporary Indigenous Art and Identity on Thursday, November 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Mario Caro, panelists include Dr. Nancy
Mithlo, Dr. Gerald McMaster and others, so join us at the
IAIA Campus Auditorium, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe for this free event.
Call 505.424.2354 for more information.
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Sarah Ferber, After Lisa Frank, 2009
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primitive edge shows off graduating senior's work
EACH SEMESTER SENIOR STUDIO art's majors' work are showcased at the student-operated Primitive Edge Gallery. From November 12 through November 25, new work from graduating seniors Sarah Ferber, Taylor Hurley and Kit Julianto will be presented.
An opening reception is scheduled on Thursday, November 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Primitive Edge Gallery, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Call 505.424.2361 for more information.
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| unwrap the wonders of art with a gift membership
THIS YEAR WHEN YOU are making out your holiday gift list, be sure to include a gift membership or two to the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. Not only is a Museum membership the perfect fit, it is also a great way to show you support the mission of the Museum and IAIA: empowering creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures through
higher education, lifelong learning and outreach.
Whether a friend, loved one, your hairdresser or dog groomer, your special someone will be welcomed into the Museum's
family of dedicated individuals committed to supporting contemporary Native arts, future artists and scholars.
We will send a special note card to each of your recipients to let them know of your generosity. As a member they will also be:
- automatically subscribed to IAIA's quarterly publication, Newswinds
- updated on the contemporary Native arts exhibits and cultural programs you care about through our e-newsletter
- informed of opportunities to participate with our community as a volunteer
- invited to special events, lectures, panels and roundtables
- treated to a special package of unique Museum goodies
Give a personalized gift membership today. Not
only is this unique holiday gift idea completely green and environmentally sound, but it'll be enjoyed by your friends and loved ones
throughout the entire year.
To give your gift memberships, call 505.428.5909, email membership@iaia.edu or click here and complete our online donation form.
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