News from MIAC/Lab
"Essential Elements: Art, Environment, and Indigenous Futures" opens at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is proud to announce the opening of Essential Elements: Art, Environment, and Indigenous Future s, a powerful new exhibition examining climate change and environmental degradation through the lens of Native art and traditional ecological knowledge. The exhibition opens in October 2025 in the JoAnn and Bob Balzer Native Market and Contemporary Art Gallery, coinciding with the museum’s Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Sunday, October 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Maatakuyma" brings Hopi ancestral traditions into sharp focus at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
AUGUST 26, 2025
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture presents Màatakuyma: Now It is Becoming Clearer to Me , a compelling exhibition of works by Hopi photographer and filmmaker Duwawisioma (Victor Masayesva Jr.). The title reflects the artist’s lifelong exploration of “existence” and “being” through Hopi ancestral traditions in the modern world. Màatakuyma is on view August 31, 2025 through April 19, 2026.
Popular "Breakfast with the Curators" series returns to the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
AUGUST 5, 2025
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is pleased to announce the return of its popular “Breakfast with the Curators” lecture series this August—inviting visitors to start their day with fresh insights into Native American art and culture. This beloved summer tradition offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with artists, anthropologists, scholars, and curators over breakfast at the stunning Museum Hill Cafe, followed by in-depth programs, gallery tours, and behind-the-scenes experiences at the museum.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture announces 2025 Native Dance Series
MAY 8, 2025
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated Native Dance Series for 2025, celebrating the rich traditions and cultural expression of Native communities through dance. The series begins Sunday, May 18 from noon to 7:30 p.m. with a Spring Gourd Dance on Milner Plaza and continues with monthly performances through October. The 2025 Native Dance Series showcases dance groups from across the Southwest and beyond, offering the public a unique opportunity to experience living cultural traditions in an inclusive and welcoming setting.
"Makowa: The Worlds Above Us" new exhibition at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
APRIL 16, 2025
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is proud to announce Makowa: The Worlds Above Us , an immersive exhibition exploring Indigenous relationships with the sky, on view from June 2, 2025, through September 2026. From radio astronomy to solstice calendars, Indigenous peoples have long looked to the sky for timing, meaning, and beauty. Makowa: The Worlds Above Us invites visitors to explore the sky through multiple lenses, blending scientific discovery with cultural storytelling.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture presents
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture proudly presents Engaging the Future: The Goodman Fellowship Artists , a dynamic exhibition showcasing the work and words of nineteen contemporary Native artists at various stages of their careers. Opening on March 2, 2025, this exhibition highlights the artistic excellence and diverse creative expressions of these rising and established artists across multiple disciplines, including printmaking, photography, painting, jewelry, film, fashion, and mixed media.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture announces 2025 Goodman Fellow
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is proud to announce that Native American basket weaver Auri Poseyesva (Hopi) has been awarded the 2025 Goodman Aspiring Artist Fellowship. The Goodman Fellowship provides financial assistance to emerging artists, supporting their growth and development in their respective fields.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture Presents: "Printing the Pueblo World: Juan Pino of Tay Tsu’geh Oweenge"
DECEMBER 11, 2024
A century ago, Tesuque Pueblo artist Juan Pino was introduced to linoleum block printing, transforming the medium into a unique expression of Pueblo life. The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) proudly presents, Printing the Pueblo World: Juan Pino of Tay Tsu’geh Oweenge, an exhibition showcasing 20 of Pino’s extraordinary linocut prints, offering a window into daily life in Tesuque Pueblo.
Get Indigenous Film Festival comes to Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
AUGUST 14, 2024
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is proud to partner with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), and the Institute for American Indian Arts (IAIA) on the second annual Get Indigenous Film Festival (GIFF), a multimedia component of the Santa Fe Indian Market.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture unveils groundbreaking contemporary gallery
JULY 30, 2024
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture proudly announces the grand opening of the JoAnn and Bob Balzer Native Market and Contemporary Art Gallery. The gallery’s inaugural exhibition, Driving the Market: Award Winning Native Contemporary Art , will debut on August 18, 2024.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture to present 2024 Native Dance Series
MAY 29, 2024
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is proud to announce the launch of its Native Dance Series, a celebration of the rich and diverse dance traditions of Native American communities. This series aims to honor and preserve the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples through vibrant and dynamic dance performances.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture welcomes new head of curatorial affairs
MAY 28, 2024
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is pleased to announce Elisa Phelps has been named Head of Curatorial Affairs. Phelps brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Native American art and culture, and her leadership is set to enhance the museum’s mission of preserving and celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of Native American communities.