Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Press Releases

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to Open New Exhibition Reflecting Upon a Century of Changes, Traditions and Values of Pueblo People

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:57:05 PST

Albuquerque, NM(January 19, 2012) – On February 4, 2012, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will openits new, “100 Years of State & Federal Policy: The Impact on Pueblo Nations,”an examination of the human experience behind enacted policies and laws thathave changed and affected the core values of the pueblo people.

While written “Indian”policies date back as far as the mid-1700s, thisexhibition will look at federal and state policies from 1912 to 2012 that havehad positive and negative impacts on the Pueblo tribes.

Among the 33 key policies thatwill be examined are:

The 1970 Return of Taos Pueblo BlueLake – a congressional action that restored 48,000 acres of sacred worshipgrounds back to the Taos Pueblo that had been taken away from them by the U.S.government in 1906; and the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act (or Snyder Act),granting legal citizenship to America’s indigenous people; and the 1948 NewMexico constitutional change giving American Indians the right to vote; and the2006 Native American Languages Preservation Act which authorizes funding forprograms for tribes to use to prevent the loss of heritage and culture.

“Very few peoplein this country and perhaps in the world, know to what degree Pueblo peoplehave been impacted through policies conceived by the United States in ways thatreally threaten one of the oldest indigenous communities in this world.” saidRegis Pecos (Cochiti Pueblo), co-director of the Leadership Institute at theSanta Fe Indian School.

“There’s justhundreds of different kinds of policy actions that have taken place that havereally driven who we have become nowadays and it also drives us to really takea look at our core values again to really see from whence we came and perhapsfrom whence we need to return.” said Ron Solimon (Laguna Pueblo), the IndianPueblo Cultural Center’s executive director.

Visitors will bepresented with intimate interviews with contemporary pueblo people reflecting onhow they are living the core values of love, faith, compassion, service andcommunity today. Pueblo youth havealso weighed in their thoughts about how theywill meet historic and future challenges for themselves and for theircommunities in the next 100 years.

A large conclaveof Pueblo educators, linguists, health representatives and leaders from thenorthern and southern pueblo tribes assisted in developing the exhibition’s publicprogramming and educational component for first to 12th grade. The curriculum references statestandards and will be released in early March 2012. Study guides for teachers will be available online at

http://indianpueblo.org/100years

The year’s paneldiscussion schedule is online now beginning with “Changing Roles: Women in Leadership, Health, Educationand Art on March 14.

The exhibitionwill include an interactive media component and throughout the year, updatedinterviews and lecture podcasts will be placed online as well. A short video about the 100 years exhibition is available online at http://indianpueblo.org/100years/.

“This specialexhibition is only the beginning in a larger vision to help in the planning anddevelopment of a new permanent exhibition called, The Pueblo Experience.” said Ron Solimon.

100 Years issupported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, New Mexico Humanities Council andin-kind support from our Pueblo community members, and the New Mexico CentennialFoundation. The School forAdvanced Research http://sarweb.org/index.phpand the Leadership Institute http://www.sfis.k12.nm.us/leadership_institute both located in Santa Fe, also contributedand collaborated on the exhibition and post exhibition continuing education.

100 YearsProject Director, Travis Suazo (Laguna/Acoma/Taos Pueblos) said, “This is a greatopportunity to be part of Pueblo Indian history. This historic exhibition is being initiated from a tribal museum,from our Pueblo Indian perspective to educate and inspire. It’s ourcontribution to the New Mexico Centennial celebration.”

The exhibitionwill be unveiled at 2 pm on February 4, 2012 after a short introductory programthat begins at 1 pm.

The Indian PuebloCultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico andis located at 2401 12th St. NW in Albuquerque.

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12^th St. NW Albq., NM 505-843-7270 www.indianpueblo.org

Contact: Tazbah McCullah 505-724-3519 tmccullah@indianpueblo.com

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:54:11 PDT

GRAB Comes to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in a Photographic Exhibition and Documentary Film of Laguna Pueblo Life

Albuquerque, NM (July 14, 2011) Filmmaker Billy Luther (Laguna/Hopi/Navajo) is bringing home to New Mexico, his intimate documentary, “GRAB,” accompanied by “GRAB: The Exhibition,” an impressive compilation of photos produced from the making of the film.

GRAB: The Exhibition opens on August 18, 2011 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with a kick-off reception from 6 pm – 8 pm. The exhibition is a collection of images of the land, people and traditions of the Laguna Pueblo people that still photographers, Idris Rheubottom, Tony Craig, and Cybelle Codish shot throughout the filming of GRAB under the direction of Luther.

Through Luther’s tribal and familial ties, the photographers were given rare access to photograph on Laguna Pueblo lands where cameras are usually not allowed especially during grab or feast days.

Luther carefully curated the exhibition which has garnered interest by the National Geographic Museum and the United Nations.

The exhibition is coming to the Center after its spring/summer run at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – George Gustave Heye Center in New York. It will close November 6, 2011.

“GRAB” the movie, redefines the term, “Indian Giver” and explores the meaning of “Grab Day” or “Throw” by chronicling the lives of three families as they prepare for this special annual event whose historical roots run 300 years deep.

The “grab day” itself is a culmination of the sharing, honoring and giving to others through an act that takes weeks of preparation and prayer.

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Eager to bring his work back home to its origins, Luther said, “It's always an honor to feel the outpouring of support and love for the documentary from our screenings at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in New York City.”

Luther added, “But above all I am especially excited to bring this film and exhibition home to the Laguna people and to have special screenings at great venues and in conjunction with the GRAB photo exhibit. My film is a heartfelt tribute to my community and I hope Pueblo audiences enjoy the humor and storytelling.”

GRAB (the movie) is scheduled for free screenings at the following sites in August:

August 16 – Sponsored by the City of Albuquerque at the KIMO Theater, 423 Central Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, NM - 7 pm

August 17 – Legends Theater - Route 66 Casino, 19 miles west of Albuquerque, NM – 7 pm. Envirosax, is giving away eco-friendly reusable GRAB BAGS and is a sponsor of this event giveaway.

Screenings at the Indian Pueblo Cultural in Albuquerque, NM are included with museum admission:

August 23 – 2 pm

September 25 - 2 pm

October 30 - 2 pm

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblo Tribes of New Mexico and is located at 2401 12^th St. NW, one block north of I-40 between Indian School Road and Menaul.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center – 2401 12^th St. NW – Albuquerque, NM – 505-843-7270 – www.indianpueblo.org

Contact: Tazbah McCullah

tmccullah@indianpueblo.com

505-724-3519

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Exploring African-Native American Identity to Open at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:59:11 PDT

Albuquerque, NM (3/4/11) -- The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will open the Smithsonian traveling exhibition “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas” focusing on the seldom-viewed history and complex lives of people of dual African and Native American ancestry.

The public opening reception on March 25, 2011 at 6 p.m., will feature Richard Luarkie, Governor of the Pueblo of Laguna as its keynote speaker.

“This exhibition brings forth an obscure topic that in reality, has its roots in all of our lives and that is, that the blending of races has always taken place among the Native and African American peoples.” said Ron Solimon, President/CEO of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. “It challenges us all to discover who we really are so that it can shape who we can become.”

Through the themes of policy, community, creative resistance and lifestyles, the exhibition tells stories of cultural integration and diffusion as well as the struggle to define and preserve identity. “IndiVisible,” produced by the National Museum of the American Indian in collaboration with the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), will be on view through September 24, 2011 and then will continue to travel to museums around the nation.
Since the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas, the lives of Native and African peoples have been closely intertwined. From pre-colonial times, they intermarried, established communities and shared their lives and traditions. But racially motivated laws oppressed and excluded them. Blended tribes worked to preserve their land and rebelled against displacement. Their survival strategies included involvement in social movements, joining together to fight oppressive conditions and regaining economic sustainability. Their unique African-Native American cultural practices through food, language, writing, music, dance the visual arts have thrived.

“The topic of African-Americans is one that touches a great number of individuals through family histories, tribal histories and personal identities,” said Kevin Gover (Pawnee), director of the National Museum of the American Indian. “We find commonalities in our shared past of genocide, alienation from our ancestral homelands, and the exhibition acknowledges the
strength and resilience we recognize in one another today.”

“We are proud to have contributed to this important and thoughtful exhibition,” said Lonnie Bunch, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. African American oral tradition is full of stories about ‘Black Indians,’ with many black families claiming Indian blood.”

The exhibition was curated by leading scholars, educators and community leaders including Gabrielle Tayac, (Piscataway), Robert Keith Collins, (African-Choctaw descent), Angela Gonzales (Hopi), Judy Kerèsz, Penny Gamble-Williams (Chappaquiddick Wampanoag) and Thunder Williams (Afro-Carib).

African-Native Americans from across North America share their perspectives in a 10-minute video in the exhibition.

Additional programming includes a schedule of films about African-Native Americans and a panel discussion an April 27th titled, “The Painted Heart: Beauty and Diversity in African-Native American Lives.” Panelists include Hakim Bellamy, Social and Community Programs Coordinator, NM State Office of African American Affairs; Richard Luarkie, Governor of Laguna Pueblo and Tom Lark, Curator, African American Performing Arts Center. This event is from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm in the Avanyu Gallery with an admission of $5 general public; $3 IPCC members.

The Links, Incorporated is a primary program collaborator for this exhibition. The Links, Inc. was founded in 1946, and is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. In addition to Links, the National Council of Negro Women is also partial sponsor of this exhibition.

Dr. Harold Bailey, Executive Director for the Office of African American Affairs with the State of New Mexico said, “This exhibition will educate the public about the connection between Native and African American peoples. We should not only embrace our heritage and maintain this historical and cultural relationship, but add to it.”

The accompanying exhibition book, “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas’ edited by Tayac, features 27 essays from authors across the hemisphere sharing first-person accounts of struggle, adaptation and survival and examines such diverse subjects as contemporary art, the Cherokee Freedmen issue and the evolution of jazz and blues. The richly illustrated 256-page book is available online at www.americanindian.si.edu/exhitions/indivisible and at Shumakolowa Gifts in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. An online version of the exhibition and full national tour schedule are available at www.americanindian.si.edu/exhibitions/indivisible.

Support for the exhibition is provided by the Akaloa Resource Foundation and the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is an institution of living cultures dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the life, languages, literature, history and arts of the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture was established by an act of Congress in 2003, and will be erected on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Currently, during the pre-building phase, the museum is presenting exhibitions, producing publications, hosting public events and offering an array of interactive programs and educational resources at the museum on the Web at www.nmaahc.si.edu.

SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for more than 50 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science and history, which are shown wherever people live, work and play. Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at www.sites.si.edu.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico. The Center is the official cultural interpretive center for the 19 Pueblos and offers year round public programming, cultural educational opportunities, changing and permanent exhibitions for all ages.
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center ♦ 2401 12th St. NW ♦ Albuquerque, NM 87104 ♦505-843-7270
Contact: Tazbah McCullah @ 505-724-3519 email: tmccullah@indianpueblo.com ♦ indianpueblo.org

National Hispanic Cultural Center and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrate Shared Indo – Hispano Rituals and Customs

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:20:12 PDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2010

Contacts:

Danny López, Marketing Director
National Hispanic Cultural Center
505.246.2261 danny.lopez@state.nm.us

Tazbah McCullah, Marketing Director
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
505.843.7270 tmccullah@indianpueblo.org

National Hispanic Cultural Center and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrate Shared Indo – Hispano Rituals and Customs
October 16 – 17, 2010

Albuquerque, NM - The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) are proud to announce the 3rd annual “From Field to Feast” celebration October 16 & 17 at both the NHCC and IPCC. The weekend celebration is a culmination of a 3-year grant from the New Mexico Community Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation exploring shared Indo-Hispano rituals and customs, in particular agricultural and culinary legacies of the Hispanic and Pueblo communities.

On Saturday, October 16 from 9 am – 4 pm the IPCC will host a series of creative and interactive programs which include: bread making, pottery making, painting, weaving, storytelling, cooking demos, a chili cook-off and a Pueblo throw. The Dreaming New Mexico Film Series will also be held which is produced through a Bioneers collaborative project and showcases interviews with New Mexico farmers, growers and food producers. In a rare, historic performance, the Turquoise Moiety Matachina Dancers from Jemez Pueblo will perform this dance drama at 1 pm., followed by a presentation by Dr. Brenda Romero about this “the uniquely Jemez” performance. Former Zia Pueblo Governor, Gilbert Lucero and Peter Pino will discuss traditional Pueblo agriculture and their recent involvement in the National Museum of the American Indian’s Living Earth Festival along with NMAI Museum Staff. Ronald J. Solimon, IPCC President & CEO, reflects, “We are very proud that the collaborative leadership between the NHCC and the IPCC has brought a true cultural education experience to the citizens and guests of our State. The Field to Feast program represents the beginning of our work together to illustrate and educate the public about the convergence of the Hispanic and Native American cultures in New Mexico. Field to Feast events at the IPCC are included with regular admission: $6 adult, $5.50 seniors, $4 New Mexico residents, $3 students, free for children $5 under.

On Sunday, October 17 from 1 pm – 4pm the NHCC will host bread baking and chicos demos, an artist panel discussion, food, farm and garden information tables, hands-on art, poetry readings, live music with Cultura Fuerte and The Big Spank, and cooking demonstrations by La Fonda del Bosque chef Daniel Baca and guests. The afternoon will conclude with a lecture on acequias, a performance by “Moving People Dance Española”, and a public conversation with Regis Pecos, Chief of Staff NM Legislature and Paula Garcia of the NM Acequia Association. NHCC Executive Director Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez shares, “We are very excited about this year’s program and are proud to be partnering with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. It is very important for us to showcase the shared histories of Native Americans and Hispanos. I think many people will be surprised with the rituals and customs that have been shared and that have evolved together. We are also very grateful to the New Mexico Community Foundation. All Field to Feast events at the NHCC are free on October 17th.

For more information visit www.nhccnm.org
and www.indianpueblo.org From Field to Feast is supported through the generous support of the New Mexico Community Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional support comes from The Center for Southwest Culture and La Montanita Co-op.

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Turquoise is a Gem of History and Culture

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:13:41 PDT

Turquoise is a Gem of History and Culture
Dating back 5,000 years ago, this new book explains the unique life of Turquoise

For Immediate Release – September 17, 2010
Contact:            Amanda Molina, The Garrity Group (505) 898-8689
Tom Garrity, The Garrity Group (505) 898-8689

Albuquerque, NM – A stunning new book and traveling exhibit are making their debut. The Lowry Family is sharing their knowledge on turquoise; a gemstone that has captured the attention of cultures from around the world.   Set to release in October 2010, “Turquoise: The World Story of a Fascinating Gemstone,” is a book that includes the Lowry’s knowledge on turquoise, photos of the family’s extensive turquoise collection and historical facts; along with images of artifacts from nineteen museums from around the world.

The 256-page hardcover book features over 550 color and black and white image and challenges everything you thought you might have known about turquoise. “This book captures the romance and passion for the world’s most colorful gemstone. Stories, new information, science, and vivid photography combine to provide a defining look at this most colorful gemstone. “

The study and collecting of turquoise has been in the Zachary-Lowry family for five generations.    “Turquoise is treasured in cultures around the world and our hope is that this book provides insight to those who adore turquoise as much as our family has for so many years,” Lowry said.

Joe Dan Lowry is a renowned turquoise expert and Joe P. and Katy Lowry own and operate the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque, NM, which is home to the largest most diverse collection of turquoise in the world. The Lowry’s have authored and consulted on numerous books and articles written about turquoise and traveled the world giving lectures and studying the subject.

The Lowry’s now plan to introduce the book that has been in development for over five years and to have a 3,500 square-foot traveling exhibit filled with unique and one-of-a-kind artifacts from the exceptional Zachary-Lowry collection available and distributed by the Smith Kramer Fine Art Services located in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Turquoise is anything but just a blue stone; there is a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Whether the discussion is about determining if a stone is natural or not when purchasing jewelry, mining, lapidary or just general history, the conversations are endless and always exciting,” Lowry said.

In celebration of the book’s release, two festive and educational events, including a book signing will be held for industry colleagues and interested parties of the public on September 24 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The following day, on the 25th a VIP outdoor barbeque and tour of the Turquoise Hill turquoise mine near Cerrillos, NM is scheduled to give a firsthand look at how turquoise is mined and give attendees the full experience of a prehistoric, historic and modern day mining area.

“Turquoise: The World Story of a Fascinating Gemstone” is set to release in October 2010. The 256-page hard cover book can be purchased from www.Amazon.com and is priced at $75, but is now on sale for an introductory rate. For more information on Joe Dan’s lectures, traveling exhibits or group tours please contact turquoisemuseum@yahoo.com. The Lowry family Turquoise Museum is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 2107 Central Ave. N, 87104, near Old Town. For more information please visit http://www.turquoisemuseum.com/index.html

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:05:00 PDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GATHERING THE CLOUDS AT THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

(Albuquerque, NM – August 8, 2010) On August 15, 2010, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) will launch an exhibition of never-before-seen Hopi-Tewa pottery and a large collection of Pueblo textiles in it’s new presentation, “Gathering the Clouds Many Art Forms – One Story.”

Marth Becktell, the Center’s Museum &Development Director says, “This exhibition showcases the deep interconnection between Pueblo spirituality, art and nature. Our intention in exhibiting these beautiful collections is not only to share the genius of the artists who created them, but also to share the power and significance of “Gathering the Clouds” which in the Pueblo terminology, calls upon the elements of the earth, air, fire and water to bring all that is essential for life and art in the Pueblo world.”

One part of the exhibition, “The Blair Collection” of Hopi-Tewa pottery, includes creations by the famous Hopi-Tewa potter, Nampeyo. Nampeyo was raised in the Hopi-Tewa village of Hano (Arizona). Nampeyo is the matriarch of the Sikyátki Revival style of pottery which is carried on by generations of Hopi potters to this day. Sikyátiki is an ancient Hopi village and the pottery found there, bears distinctive symbols and color.

Gathering the Clouds also features “The Schaaf Textile Collection” consisting of works from the late 19th through 21st centuries from Pueblos of the Rio Grande and Hopi. The Pueblos have created textiles for centuries and are known for developing specific types of materials and weaving techniques.

The exhibition will also include activities such as weaving and pottery-making. Throughout the life of the exhibition, renowned weaver, Luis Garcia (Tiwa-Piro Pueblo) will be providing Pueblo weaving workshops. The schedule will be announced at a later date.

Gathering the Clouds will run from August 2010 to October 2011 in the Center’s Avanyu Gallery.

The press is invited to a special preview and tour of the exhibition on August 12, 2010 at 10 am.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.

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A NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE OPENS AT THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:49:10 PDT

For Immediate Release
Contact: Tazbah McCullah 505-724-3519

Albuquerque, NM (April 19, 2010) The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center announces the public grand opening of Shumakolowa Gifts on April 29th with an evening reception starting at 6 p.m. featuring Native American jewelers, music and food.

Shumakolowa Gifts is located in the east wing of the cultural center and will provide a unique shopping experience offering traditional and contemporary arts and crafts created by artisans from all of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos.

The name of the new gift shop is inspired by the dragonfly and how the Pueblos revere this ancient creature to speak to the thunder and clouds to bring blessings and moisture to the people. Shumak’olo:wa means “dragonfly” in the Zuni language

The opening represents the completion of phase one of a massive renovation project started at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in 2008 when 20,000 sq. ft. was added to the Center’s east wing. The expansion created critical room needed for additional offices, meeting and restaurant and retail space. Phase two of the expansion will develop and construct additional cultural and museum exhibits on traditional and contemporary Pueblo life.

Ron Solimon, President and CEO for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center said, “Within the philosophical and physical design of this new gift shop, is an inherent theme that can be seen throughout the Center, reflecting traditional and modern Pueblo artwork and life.” He added, “To be able to offer talented artists a beautiful new area to showcase their work, helps us reinforce our mission to preserve and perpetuate the living culture of the Pueblo people of New Mexico.”

Shumakolowa Gifts manager, Ira Wilson, said that the public can expect a fresh mirroring of traditional native arts and crafts with contemporary work from developing artists who work in multiple mediums. “We have received commitments from many artists who have never shown their work at the cultural center.” Wilson said. “The Shumakolowa sales staff are excited about advancing and promoting authentic Native American art and crafts in a new and fashionable environment.”

Shumakolowa Gifts features award-winning jewelers and sculptors such as Pat Pruitt, Ken Romero, Ken Johnson, Rod and Lela Kaskalla, Naãvaasya, Kathleen and Adrian Wall who will be at the reception to talk with the public about their work.

Daily store hours are: 9 am – 5 pm. Summer hours are: 9 am – 7 pm.

Since 1976, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center continues to be the “gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.” Owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is open to the public daily all year round. ______________________________________________________________________________

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2401 12th St. NW - Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-843-7270 - www.indianpueblo.org

Saints Return to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center In a New Installation

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:48:27 PDT

A collection of 23 retablos created by renowned santero Charles M. Carrillo, will be shown in a new installation at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, (IPCC) starting August 1, 2009.

The collection, titled, “Saints of the Pueblos,“ is owned by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico and depicts the patron saint of each Pueblo Indian tribe, including four ancestral pueblos no longer inhabited.

The collection was first exhibited at the Center in 2003. It was so popular that an expanded version of the exhibit was installed in 2004 and ran for six months. The collection was also displayed a the Pueblo of Acoma’s Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum for six months in 2006.

Charles M. Carrillo

Carrillo, who has a Ph.D. in archaeology also wrote the book, Saints of the Pueblos, where he explores the topic matter in depth. The book is carried by the gift shop at the IPCC.

Amy Johnson, curator of the exhibit and the IPCC museum collections specialist, said the significance of the exhibit gives the IPCC a chance to speak about something as important as a Pueblo Feast Day.

“The long and many times difficult relationships between the Pueblo people and our Hispanic and non-Pueblo neighbors provides an opportunity for us to reach out and begin new conversations about who we are, where we have come from and where we are today,” Johnson said. “It allows us to look at our past and revitalize the ongoing dialogue which will facilitate a deeper understanding or our shared histories.”

Marth Becktell, IPCC’s interim museum director, said, “This exhibit not only shares Carrillo’s brilliance, and this particular art form, but also offers a forum for academic conversations, lectures, history and art curriculum, trips to Feast Day dances at the Pueblos, and hands-on art over the next two years according to Becktell.

The exhibit will be installed in the Center’s Avanyu Gallery which is located near the entrance to the Center’s permanent exhibits.

Saints of the Pueblos will run through 2011

International photographer / videographer, Barak Naggan contributed the photo for the large mural in the courtyard of the exhibit.

Contributing muralist Dominic Arquero of the Pueblo of
Cochiti painted a church courtyard landscape.

August 1 opening reception 3pm-5pm

Booksigning of Saints of the Pueblos by
author, Charles Carrillo 4pm - 5pm

Contributing artists, Juan and Daryl Lucero from the Pueblo of Isleta painted the exhibit alter display constructed by IPCC’s Maintenance Manger, Dave Chalan and his crew.

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See more at indianpueblo.org/saints

FIELD TO FEAST TEACHING GARDEN BEGINS TO TAKE ROOTS THIS WEEKEND

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:22:59 PDT

Albuquerque, NM (May 1, 2009) The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s new “Field to Feast Teaching Garden” will have its first planting on Sunday, May 3 at 10 am at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Pueblo House.

The public is invited to attend the planting and join in with former three-time Zia Pueblo Governor, Ken Lucero who cultivated the field and will be planting red, blue and white corn; chile and melons.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s educational programming is incorporating the garden into its curriculum to teach children and adults about the process of gardening as it relates to pueblo culture and traditions.

“The Field to Feast Teaching Garden’s partners hope to create an interest in the planting and consumption of natural foods for better nutrition and healthy lifestyles,” said Ken Lucero, director for the Center for Native American Health Policy.

Partners in the development of the garden and its programming include: New Mexico Community Foundation, Robert Johnson Wood Foundation at UNM, Marguerite Casey Foundation and the Center for Native American Health Policy at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrates 26th Annual American Indian Week April 18-26

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:00:26 PDT

The splendor of American Indian dance, art and film are being presented this week at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) during it’s annual “American Indian Week,” with daily tribal dances, artist demonstrations and a film series.

See the full press release .pdf here

Former Albuquerque Indian Health Service Physician Bestows Memorial Bronze Creation Gift to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:14:22 PDT

(Albuquerque, NM - April 16, 2009) An impressive bronze sculpture by renowned artist Estella Loretto (Jemez Pueblo) will grace the east entrance of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in memory of the Albuquerque Indian Hospital and its former Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Henry K. Bobroff. - See full press release pdf here.

A New Exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:14:39 PDT

Through the Eyes of the Eagle: Illustrating Healthy Living For Children”A New Exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - See full press release .pdf here.

Expansion at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:15:02 PDT

Greeting a New Dawn, East Entry Expansion at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - See full press release .pdf here.