Image: Engaging the Future exhibition at MIAC This spring and summer, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) is bringing fresh energy to their campus. They recently welcomed a vibrant new cohort of artists in Engaging the Future: The Goodman Fellowship Artists exhibition in the JoAnn and Bob Balzer Native Market and Contemporary Art Gallery. Their voices—emerging and powerful—remind us why investment in the next generation is vital. The recent celebration honoring 2025 Goodman Fellow Auri Poseyesva (Hopi) was filled with hope, joy and community pride. In June, the museum looks forward to the opening of Makowa: The Worlds Above Us, an expansive exhibition exploring Indigenous relationships to the sky and celestial realms. This exhibition invites visitors to see the heavens through the lens of story, science, and ceremony. MNMF members and exhibitions donors are invited to a special preview of the exhibition on Friday, May 30th. Meanwhile, MIAC’s 2025 Native Dance Series kicked off on May 18 with the Spring Gourd Dance on Milner Plaza. This series of performances—spanning from Ohkay Owingeh to the White Mountain Apache—celebrate movement, music and cultural continuity in the open air of Santa Fe’s summer evenings. Bring a chair, bring your spirit—these are events not to be missed.

General Membership has received $810,000 in revenue so far, this fiscal year. As we enter the final month, we’re working toward a remaining goal of $116,000 to meet our annual target. This month marks the conclusion of our Step Up and Rejoin campaigns, while our New Member Campaign continues throughout the summer. We were thrilled by the turnout at our recent Member Day at the Center for New Mexico Archaeology and the Member Preview of Makowa: The Worlds Above Us at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture on May 30. It was an extremely successful event celebrating this stunning new exhibition. View highlights from the evening in our Flickr album. We’re excited to invite all members to an exclusive Member Day Preview of Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line at the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary on Saturday, June 21. Members will enjoy early access to the exhibition from 10 a.m. to noon, ahead of its public opening. It’s a special opportunity to experience this highly anticipated show in a relaxed, members-only setting. Our summer edition of Member News mails this month, featuring a spotlight on the Foundation’s ambitious new three-year Strategic Plan. We’re also raising visibility through a variety of channels—including print ads in publications like El Palacio, digital promotions on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and on-screen messaging before films at Violet Crown. You’ll also find fresh content on our website blog and images from recent events on Flickr. Thank you for being part of our community. We hope you have a wonderful summer—and we’ll see you inside the museums.

Friends of History Wednesday Lecture Series – Encore Presentation: Miguel Trujillo–New Mexico’s Unknown Civil Rights Hero June 4, 2025 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. New Mexico History Museum Please join Gordon Bronitsky, PhD, Founder and President, IndigeNOW! The Friends of History are happy to offer an encore online presentation of Gordon Bronitsky’s talk on Miguel Trujillo: New Mexico’s Unknown Civil Rights Hero.  Such productions are being offered periodically by the Friends of History. They aim to complement original online presentations which we will continue to present in the months ahead.  We think you will enjoy seeing these selected presentations –either for the first time, or as a return to a topic of particular interest to you. When New Mexico became a state in 1912, its constitution denied Indians the right to vote.  In 1948, Miguel Trujillo, a WWII Marine veteran from Laguna, sued New Mexico and obtained the right to vote for Indians of the state.  This presentation tells his story. It encourages an understanding of the background for denying Indians the right to vote in 1912 and encourages people to think beyond the Three Peoples myth—Indians, Hispanics, and Anglos living in harmony—to the reality of the struggle that began with the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and continues today. Gordon Bronitsky grew up in Albuquerque and was trained as an archeologist (BA UNM 1971; PhD University of Arizona 1977).  For the last 28 years, he has been the founder/president of Bronitsky and Associates, and IndigeNOW!, his non-profit production arm. This program works with Indigenous artists and performers, both traditional and contemporary, to bring their voices and messages to the world. Photo credit: Courtesy of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque. Donations Welcome You can learn more about his work at indigenow.com Please visit here to register for this online talk:  https://bit.ly/3SkI6sg

Explorers Weekend Itinerary: Day 1 Afternoon and Evening 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Check in at the Stubblefield gate (27 miles on NM 555 E/York Canyon Rd) from highway 25. There will be a visible welcome tent to your right at the gate. We are allowed 5 guest cars at the glampsite. The additional cars will need to be parked just inside Stubblefield Gate, which will be locked during our stay. Guests will need to share vehicles. All vehicles that go to the campsite must have high clearance and a four-wheel drive is preferred. There will be a boxed trailer to move luggage for ease of vehicle consolidation 4:00 p.m. Arrive at Lower Charcoal Kilns Campsite and check into your tent. 5:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception and lawn games (Jason Arrington, our gracious Vermejo host will give us a brief history of Vermejo and answer any questions 6:00 p.m. Dinner is served. TBD pm Story telling by the campfire.   Day 2 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. The Wildlife and Conservation Tour of the property begins. 12:30 p.m. Historic Tour of Casa Grande and lunch with Chef Giovanni Lanzante 2:30 pm Afternoon activities begin Horseback riding Fly Fishing Hiking Or just hanging out at camp 5:00 p.m.   Explorers Weekend Menu: Day 1 Friday, May 30th Check-in at Stubblefield Gate Adult beverages, n/a beverages and snacks Day 1 Friday, May 30th Settling in at Cimmaron Charcoal Field Glampsite Adult beverages, n/a beverages and snacks Day 1 Friday, May 30th Cocktail Reception Cimmaron Charcoal Field Glampsite Appetizer Station Bagna Cuda, with Grilled Ciabatta, Cristinis, Peppers, Cauliflower, Grilled Artichokes, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Hummus and Smoked Trout Spread Wine: Red, White, and Sparkling, Spirits, and Mixers, Sodas, Lemonade, and Iced Tea Day 1 Friday, May 30th Dinner at Cimmaron Charcoal Field Glampsite Salad Arugula Citrus Salad with Orange and Grapefruit, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Grilled Artichokes With Citrus Dressing Entrée Chicken Coq au Vin Blanc with Mirepoix Potatoes Dessert Lemon Curd Cups with Whipped Cream and Berries. Wine: Red, White, and Sparkling, Spirits, and Mixers, Sodas, Lemonade, and Iced Tea   Day 2 Friday, May 31st Breakfast at Cimmaron Charcoal Field Glampsite Dutch Oven Biscuits with Red Eye Gravy, Honey Butter, Grilled Rope Sausage, Dutch Oven Migas, Breakfast Pastries, Granola, Yogurt and Fresh Fruit Milks, Juices, Coffee, Tea, Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s Day 2 Friday, May 31st Lunch at Casa Grande Menu by Chef to come soon. Day 2 Friday, May 31st Cocktail Reception Cimmaron Charcoal Field Glampsite Appetizer Station Achiote Smoked Shrimp Quesadillas, Queso Fondito and Chips Wine: Red, White, and Sparkling, Spirits, and Mixers, Sodas, Lemonade, and Iced Tea Day 2 Friday, May 31st Dinner at Cimmaron Charcoal Field Glampsite Salad Grilled Romain and Radicchio, Jalapeno Cornbread Croutons, Spicy Roasted Garlic Dressing Entrée Braides Bison Beef Short Ribs, with Stewed Cannellini Beans and Vegetables Dessert Blackberry & Peach Cobbler Wine: Red, White, and Sparkling, Spirits, and Mixers, Sodas, Lemonade, and Iced Tea   Day 3 Friday, June 1st Breakfast at Cimmaron Charcoal Field Glampsite Grilled Bagels, Smoked Salamon with Garnish, Sliced Fuit, Granola, Yogurts, Steal Cut Oatmeal with Garnish and Breakfast Pastries Milks, Juices, Coffee, Tea, Mimosas and Bloody Marys

Thursday, May 15 Behind the Scenes Tour with Tonay Chavarria Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (National and Chairman level members) Please join Tony Chavarria (Santa Clara Pueblo), Curator of Ethnology at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour showcasing some of his favorite pieces from the museum’s collection. Discover rare and seldom-seen artifacts and get an insider’s look at upcoming projects and exhibitions.   Friday, May 30 First Look Event Makowa: The Worlds Above Us 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Regents Circles level members and up) BBQ buffet dinner provided by Whole Hog Catering Museum of Indian Arts and Culture All Circles members are invited to preview Makowa: The Worlds Above Us before it opens to general membership and the public. This exhibition explores the significance of the sky and celestial bodies in the lives of ancestral and contemporary Indigenous cultures of the American Southwest. It illuminates the connection between humanity and the cosmos across cultures and time, combining knowledge from anthropology, archaeology, history, art history, philosophy, astronomy, and Native American and Indigenous studies.

Celebrate Spring with Exclusive Member Benefits, Previews & Savings May is blooming with opportunities to experience more as a Museum of New Mexico Foundation member.  Mother’s Day Weekend Members’ Sale | May 9–11 Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy exclusive savings during our Spring Members’ Sale. Foundation members receive 20% off, and Circles members receive 25% off in all five Museum Shops and online at shopmuseum.org—a perfect opportunity to find a thoughtful gift or treat yourself. Shop and save at these locations: • George Duncan and Sheryl Kelsey Shop – Vladem Contemporary • Colleen Cloney Duncan Shop – Museum of Indian Arts and Culture • Lynn Godfrey Brown Shop – Museum of International Folk Art • Rosalie D. and Steven J. Harris Shop – New Mexico Museum of Art • Spiegelberg Shop – New Mexico History Museum Members-Only Preview | Makowa: Native Skywatching in the Southwest Friday, May 30 at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Be among the first to view this stunning exhibition before it opens to the public. Makowa explores the significance of celestial bodies and skywatching practices among Indigenous cultures of the American Southwest—blending art, science, and storytelling. Your membership gives you a front-row seat to this extraordinary cultural experience.  New Member Offer | Sponsor Level for $100 There’s never been a better time to join or invite someone new into our vibrant member community. Throughout May, new members can join at the Sponsor level for just $100 (regularly $150) using promo code MEMBER100. Benefits include: • Unlimited free admission to four state museums in Santa Fe and seven historic sites across New Mexico • 10% discount at all Museum Shops, shopmuseum.org, and Museum Hill Café • Access to over 1,300 museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) network • Invitations to exclusive events, including previews, lectures, and more Join at any Museum Shop or online at museumfoundation.org/member100  Also This Month – Event Highlights Fiber Fair | Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bosque Redondo Memorial, Fort Sumner Historic Site Enjoy hands-on demonstrations from the Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild, sheep shearing, traditional tools, and food trucks—all in a family-friendly setting. Members can also explore the powerful permanent exhibition Bosque Redondo: A Place of Suffering, A Place of Survival. Native Narrative Speaker Series | Saturday, May 3, to 3 p.m. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Join acclaimed Diné artist Shane Hendren for a conversation about his 30-year career in jewelry-making and metalwork. Foundation members attend for free with code MNMFMEMBER. Closing Celebration – Amidst Cries from the Rubble | Sunday, April 27 Museum of International Folk Art Celebrate the closing of this powerful exhibition with Ukrainian poetry and music, featuring artist Lyuba Yakimchuk and pianist Pavlo Gintov. A moving event not to be missed.  Stay Connected Watch for our weekly Pasatiempo ads, social media posts, and movie theater spots at Violet Crown as we spread the word about membership. Thank you for being a valued member of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation—your support makes all of this possible.

Building on the success of the last distinguished Lecture, we are excited to announce the event in the series featuring Dr. Kelly Jenks. ‘Excavating Querencia: Land Grant Archaeology in New Mexico’ will take place on June 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets will be $20/person and released soon! All proceeds will benefit OAS educational programing. Dr. Kelly Jenks is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of the University Museum at New Mexico State University. She specializes in historical archaeology, and is particularly interested in the relationship between everyday objects and identity in multicultural settings. Most of her research has focused on Spanish and Mexican-period land grant communities in New Mexico, including San Miguel del Vado and Cañón de Carnué. The OAS Education and Outreach department has been busy as they move into spring!  They have recently visited the Haaku Academy at Acoma Pueblo, the Santa Fe Indian School, and the Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque, as well as schools and libraries in Farmington, Estancia, Shiprock, Las Cruces, and many other locations.  They have been bringing presentations to Historic Sites and National Monuments.  The education team is gearing up for big things this summer, taking programming to libraries throughout the state a few times a week and preparing their facility to be a field trip destination for schools and community groups.  The OAS is pleased to announce that archaeologist Dr. Cameron Turley has recently joined their growing team. Cameron recently completed research of mission life in early-modern Greenland and the millennial-scale environmental and social changes in the region. Welcome, Cameron!

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) is excited to open its newest exhibition, Makowa: The Worlds Above Us, to the public on Sunday, June 1st. The exhibit will explore how Indigenous peoples of the Southwest have connected with the sky through art, science, and storytelling—featuring ancient pottery, modern astrophotography and interviews with Native scientists. MNMF Members and MIAC donors will get a special sneak peek at the exhibition on Friday, May 30. Keep an eye on your inbox for details! We are currently seeking corporate sponsors to fund free public weekends at MIAC throughout the run of the exhibition. ‘Cosmic Community Weekend’ Sponsorships are $5,000. Please let us know if you know any businesses who might be interested in this philanthropic opportunity. The Indian Advisory Panel (IAP) at MIAC is pleased to welcome Ulysses Reid (Zia Pueblo) as their new Chair and Albert Alvidrez (Isleta del Sur Pueblo) as the new Co-Chair. The IAP was created in the early 1980s when a small group of tribal members was brought together for a series of brainstorming sessions prior to the construction of the MIAC/Lab. They were followed by another group of advisors for the Here, Now and Always exhibit. The present-day IAP was formed during the mid-1990s. Collectively and individually, the IAP provides technical and cultural advice, guidance and recommendations to the staff of the MIAC/Lab. This ensures that representatives of Southwest Indian communities approve of both the objects and the factual and philosophical approaches and interpretations of various exhibitions, outreach and public programs. Full consideration is given to the recommendations of the IAP whenever subject, object, or other matters are deemed potentially sensitive or offensive to the tribal groups they represent. The IAP meets several times a year to review and discuss issues related to collections, exhibition plans, and public educational programs for appropriateness and sensitivity to Native American cultures and communities. Thank you for your volunteer service, Ulysses and Albert! The past legislative session, MIAC received $290,000.00 to support facility improvements at the Laboratory of Anthropology and ongoing HVAC improvements. Mic will also supervise a $2.5 million special appropriation to bring the DCA into compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The education team is busy preparing a summer full of activities, including a monthly Native dance series on Milner Plaza, photography workshops, coffee and clay workshops, Native Narratives speaker events, curator-led gallery tours and more. Visit https://my.nmculture.org/overview/37112 to get your tickets today. Heading into fiscal year 2026, we are excited to plan some exciting fundraising events featuring some notable literary and musical stars. Stay tuned! To support MIAC’s Exhibition Development Fund and/or Education Fund please contact Lauren Paige at [email protected], or by phone at 505.982.2282

Head over to the Vladem Contemporary Shop to find some great new items for spring! In jewelry, we’ve added colorful glass jewelry from Beira Glass, founded by Irene Reyes. This collection of earrings, necklaces, and rings are crafted from bullseye glass and 925 silver in her studio in the South of Spain. We love the Drops collection to add a playful accent to any outfit. Also new in jewelry is bold leather jewelry from Iskin Sisters. Inspired by modern artists, each piece uses color and form to make a lasting statement. Both new lines are available in store and at shopmuseum.org. Image: Leather jewelry collection inspired by Bauhaus designs from Iskin Sisters. In home goods, brighten up your kitchen with new tea towels, oven mitts, placemats, and more! From Calhoun & Co. based in Brooklyn, NY, find playful cotton blankets and cotton tea towels. From See Design, find bold oven mitts, tea towels, placemats, and napkins. And from Zuny Design, find synthetic leather animal bookends and door stops. Each of these new additions bring a sense of play to your home. Image: Cotton blankets and cotton tea towels from Calhoun & Co. Image: Animal bookends and doorstops from Zuny Design. In addition to our great selection of new items, shop our winter clearance, with items up to 75% off! Find beautiful color drinking glasses from Zafferano Glass, handmade pottery from Rise and Shine Ceramics, functional items from Craighill, and even a few pairs of CADDIS glasses. Shop now before these items are gone.

Friends of Folk Art Image: Canada Trip to Québec The trip will take place from September 19 to September 29 and includes museum visits, cultural sites and food tours in Montréal and Québec City. Travelers will stop at the Musée d’Art Naïf in Magog, enjoy lunch in North Hatley, visit the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, and see Montmorency Falls. Laura Addison, Curator of European and American Folk Art at the Museum of International Folk Art, will join the trip. Click here for a full itinerary and to register for the trip. Cooking With Kids Partnership Cooking with Kids Student Students will learn to make a delicious, healthy Japanese rice bowl while exploring cultural cooking techniques. In collaboration with MOIFA, students will craft decorative Japanese fans using traditional methods, learning about folk art along the way. There will also be field trips to the museum from the Las Vegas School District on April 29 and May 1 from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. to make a delicious Japanese rice bowl together and fans.   Sweeney Elementary School Partnership Student from Sweeney Elementary School From January through March, La Farge Foundation for Folk Art and other donors to the Museum’s Education Fund supported a school partnership. This art exploration program focused on the La Cartonería Mexicana / The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste exhibition. Approximately 70 students participated in the program (four art classes, two 3rd/4th combined classes). Participating students had the opportunity to visit the museum and tour the exhibition, along with a presentation by Albuquerque based piñatero, Francisco Rodriguez. Following the museum visit, museum educator and teacher co-facilitated a mask-making project using papier mâché techniques learned with Francisco during three visits to each class. The students’ finished pieces were displayed in the Museum’s Atrium.   Support MOIFA Your generosity enables the museum to continue offering these impactful exhibitions and programs. To learn more about giving options, please contact Laura Sullivan at [email protected] or call 505.216.0829.   Thank you for your continued support of MOIFA!