The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs announced that Danyelle Means (Oglala Lakota) has been appointed Executive Director of Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe, NM, after serving a successful eight months as interim director. Danyelle has been a tremendous fundraising partner and has worked tirelessly to move the museum forward. She has hired wonderful new staff, re-engaged the Indian Advisory Panel, opened (and co-curated) the Balzer Gallery, secured grants to fund repatriation work, and much, much more. I’m sure this is only the beginning of many more successes to come. Congratulations, Danyelle! The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is excited to announce that the exhibition Makowa: The Worlds Above Us is scheduled to open June 1, 2025 in the Masterpieces Gallery. Makowa takes an expansive view of the worlds above: constellations, birds, eclipses, clouds, astronauts and more, over day and night and throughout the seasons and eras. The exhibit will juxtapose artistic renderings of celestial events with cutting-edge telescopic imaging. It will draw together stories about how stars came to be where they are and how stars help people know where they are. The exhibit asks viewers to participate in a long lineage of observers who have made sense of the worlds above. Night photography, pottery, textiles, interviews, and maps will be among the exhibit components. Interviews will highlight the first Indigenous astronaut John Herrington (Chickasaw), along with a range of Indigenous astrophysicists, sky watchers, and artists collaborating on the exhibition. The Museum of New Mexico Foundation is organizing a VIP luncheon this autumn to share more information on this exciting new exhibition. Contact Lauren Paige if you would like to attend. MIAC is happy to announce that they have been awarded a 2024 NAGPRA Consultation/ Documentation Grant in the amount of $100,000 by the Department of Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, through the National Park Service and National NAGPRA program. This highly competitive award is one of 39 to museums, tribes, and universities across the country. The grant supports work to return ancestors and sacred objects to their home communities, part of the work to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The funding will allow for additional staffing at the Archaeological Research Collections and will support Tribes visiting, reviewing, advising on, and taking home these sacred item and ancestors over the next year. In addition, MIAC has received support from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Land Management for NAGPRA work on their collections. The museum will be welcoming new faces to support these efforts soon. MIAC is actively seeking a number of other granting and funding opportunities to support this important work and to build strong relationships with Tribal partners, including the many other ways they may choose to engage with collections cared for at ARC. MIAC looks forward to welcoming Tribal scholars, elders, artists, students and other Tribal members for research visits, new partnerships, and other collaborations. The Museum of New Mexico Foundation is proud to announce we will be opening a Tribal Consultation fund to support MIAC’s ongoing work. If you are interested in making a private donation to support repatriation and tribal consultation work, please contact Lauren Paige to learn more about this important fundraising effort.

This event is sold-out.  Weekend Glamping Adventure Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 30 – June 1, 2025 Join the Circles Explorers for an exclusive glamping experience and outdoor adventure at Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve—a stunning private nature preserve spanning northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. This 550,000-acre ranch offers a rich array of wildlife, including over 1,200 bison, elk, black bears and mountain lions. The reserve also boasts 19 fishable lakes and more than 30 miles of pristine streams and rivers, making it a nature lover’s paradise! Itinerary Friday, May 30 The weekend begins w0th your arrival at the Charcoal Kilns campsite. Settle into your glamping accommodations and take some time to unwind—explore the area on a hike or e-bike, or simply relax in a hammock for an afternoon nap. At 5 p.m., join us for cocktail hour, followed by a welcome dinner. The evening will conclude with a fireside chat featuring our Vermejo host, Jason Arrington, and stargazing under the clear night sky. Saturday, May 31 Our adventure-packed day kicks off with a hearty cowboy breakfast, followed by a wildlife tour led by Jason. For lunch, we’ll dine at Vermejo’s restaurant, where Executive Chef Giovanni Lanzante and his talented culinary team will prepare modern American dishes with locally sourced ingredients and bold Southwestern flavors. After lunch, choose between fly fishing or horseback riding, then return to the campsite to relax and refresh before cocktails and dinner. Sunday, June 1 We’ll wrap up our adventure with a big farewell breakfast. For those who wish to extend their Vermejo experience, an optional day of fishing is available for an additional fee. Pricing Double occupancy: $1,080 per person Single occupancy: $2,160 per person Pricing Includes: Lodging Pricing includes a 10’x10′ glamping tent with two Coleman cots, Navajo throw blankets, two camp chairs, Ralph Lauren pillows and pillow cases, linens, end table with lantern and amenity basket. Luxury washroom and bathroom. Three days/two nights. Optional special run of the house room rate Thursday or Sunday room add-on at Vermejo lodge for $700.00 single/double, plus GRT & Lodging taxes and 15% service fee. Food and Beverage Pricing includes two cocktail receptions, two dinners, two breakfasts and one lunch. Meals prepared by chef Peter O’Brien of High Mountain Cuisine Catering, and lunch with Chef Giovanni. Meals include non-alcoholic beverages, spirits, wine and beer. Activities Pricing includes all activities on Saturday, guided wildlife tour and a choice of guided horseback riding or fly fishing. Self-guided activities include hiking, yard games and e-bikes (two available) or bring your own. Optional Sunday fly fishing add on: Maximum of 4 participants per guide. $500 per guide. Pricing Details • Limited to 10 tents or a maximum of 20 guests • A $350 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation • The balance of your reservation must be paid in full by March 1, 2025 • Cancelations may be made up until April 1, 2025. After, your payments are non-refundable • Pricing does not include transportation and personal items such as toiletries and sleeping bag Questions? Please email Cara O’Brien at [email protected] or call 505.216.0848.

The Circles Travel Program An Art and Architectural Journey through India Goa, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, Udaipur and Delhi November 1 – 14, 2025 Exact dates are subject to change until deposits are secured. As a distinguished member of our Circles program, you are invited to join us for an unparalleled experience in the heart of India—a land where timeless traditions blend seamlessly with visionary modernity. On this journey you’ll explore the rich art, architecture, culture and history of this stunning country. Art Immersion: Engage with local artists and curators and visit private collections and galleries that showcase India’s vibrant contemporary art scene. Cultural Experiences: Relax on the beautiful beaches of Goa and visit the basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral of Old Goa. Explore majestic palaces, journey to intricate temples such as the Nathdwara temple in Udaipur; visit the famous UNESCO sites of Ellora Cave and Ajanta Cave shown above and view the avant-garde structures of Mumbai—all tailored to provide you with a deep understanding of India’s architectural evolution. Exclusive Access: Enjoy private tours of renowned sites such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum shown above and art spaces, with personalized insights into their cultural and historical significance. Explore: Explore countless markets filled with fabrics, ceramics, spices, jewerly, art and more. Special VIP Guest Host Devendra Contractor: We are honored to have Devendra Contractor, the acclaimed architect for the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary, as our special guest. A native of India, Devendra will share his extraordinary vision and expertise, offering an exclusive look into his innovative approach to architecture and design. His presence will enrich your journey, providing unique perspectives on the intersection of tradition and modernity. Itinerary; View the tentative itinerary by clicking the button below. Additions from our VIP host Devendra Contractor will be added over the next few weeks. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pddpyssepekqux5clwg5m/CIRCLES-Travel-India-November-2025-Itinerary-091024.pdf?rlkey=rc54t5cgewkgwx7ybgbt1sdo2&st=o4hln5gx&dl=0 Pricing • USD $13,900.00** per guest • USD $4,500** single supplement In addition, each person traveling will make a $500 tax-deductible non-refundable contribution to the Foundation. Inclusions • Private transfers between arrival and departure airports and hotels • 14-nights in four- and five-star properties • Air travel within India only • 13 Breakfasts, 13 lunches and 13 dinners • Private transportation throughout the travel program • All special events, visits, admissions and honorariums • Boat ride in Udaipur Hotels • Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Goa • Taj Mahal – Old Wing, Mumbai • Vivanta By Taj, Aurangabad • ITC Narmada,Ahmedabad • Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur • The Imperial, Delhi Membership Level Enrollment Period • Chairman’s Circle Priority Enrollment Period – September to October (or any time after) • National Circle Priority Enrollment Period – October (or any time after) • Governor’s Circle Priority Enrollment Period – October (or any time after) • Regents Circle and Circles Explorers Enrollment Period – anytime after October till trip is filled Questions? Please contact Cara O’Brien at [email protected] or call 505.216.0848.

The Office of Archaeological Studies is excited to share that, with the help us the Department of Cultural Affairs, they were recently able to accession millions of dollars of new archaeomagnetic dating equipment from the University of Texas Dallas. This new equipment will allow the OAS to run almost any archaeomagnetic experiment with unprecedented precision and detail, providing new opportunities to understand past human activities including the form and function of burned archaeological features. Thanks to the new equipment, the OAS laboratory will now have the capacity to be one of the top magnetic research facilities in North America. Private donations are now needed to get the new equipment up and running. Donations will support the purchases of supporting equipment, maintenance costs and expenses associated with outreach to colleges and universities. To learn more about his fundraising initiative, contact Lauren Paige at [email protected]. Image Courtesy of OAS To further support this exciting research, the OAS is excited to announce the hiring of Laboratory Analyst, Emma Kostecki. Emma is a recent Earth Science graduate from the University of Minnesota and completed her undergraduate thesis through the University’s Institute for Rock Magnetism. She will work with Laboratory Supervisor, Shelby Jones, on advancing all kinds of research including archaeomagnetic dating and science. Welcome, Emma! Shelby Jones

Words cannot express how wonderful the opening of the JoAnn and Bob Balzer Native Market and Contemporary Art Gallery was on Thursday, August 15. Some of our biggest supporters were invited early to witness the unveiling of the new space featuring the inaugural Driving the Market exhibition. Guests of honor included JoAnn and Bob Balzer, Uschi and Bill Butler, Della Warrior, Senator Ben Ray Luján and so many more. Afterwards, over 500 people showed up to the museum to celebrate the opening. The party lasted late into the evening and included the band Earth Surface People, DJ Garronteed and musician Keith Socola. The celebration continued throughout he weekend with curator talks, film screening, educational activities and more. Beverly Morris and JoAnn Balzer (Photo Compliments of Michael Pettit) A big congratulations to the MIAC and DCA team for this successful exhibition and event. Plus a huge thank you to Joann and Bob Balzer who made the construction of this gallery possible, and to Bill and Uschi Butler for funding the gallery well into the future with the Friends of MIAC Endowment Fund. Click this link if you would like to make a gift to support the growth of this important endowment to support contemporary Native art. Looking forward, MIAC has another fascinating Native Narratives program coming up. The Importance of Our Native Language and Culture panel discussion on September 28 will feature three powerful voices – Dr. Nonabah Sam, Diné/Tesuque Pueblo, Dr. Christine Sims, Acoma Pueblo and Darrin Rock (Santa Clara Pueblo). Click here to purchase your tickets today. Enter promo code MNMFMEMBER for free admission. This series is generously funded by the Gale Family Foundation.

Celebrate Mexican and Indigenous Cultural Heritage on Milner Plaza Banner for Extravaganza on Museum Hill Experience Extravaganza on Museum Hill, a vibrant celebration of Mexican and Indigenous cultural heritage with music, dance, theater, educational activities, and a live luchador wrestling match. This event will showcase the rich traditions reflected in our La Cartonería Mexicana / The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste exhibition and honor the history and living traditions of Indigenous communities in Mexico and our region. The event is produced in collaboration with the Museum of Indian Art and Culture with major funding by the Friends of Folk Art (FOFA). For more information and for the complete schedule, click here. Wooden Menagerie on Parade: Pop-up Exhibit [Zozobra ashtray] Arthur López, Call Fred, 2016. Collection of Sheila and Kirk Ellis.[Zozobra ashtray] Arthur López, Call Fred, 2016. Collection of Sheila and Kirk Ellis. The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) is thrilled to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Zozobra with two special pop-up displays that honor the vibrant traditions of the Santa Fe Fiestas. From August 30 to September 12, join the museum for Wooden Menagerie on Parade, a delightful tribute to the beloved Desfile de los Niños / Pet Parade. This limited-time exhibit will feature 42 beautifully carved and painted animals from MOIFA’s collection, representing the rich Hispano and Diné traditions of New Mexico. Among these dynamic works is a recently conserved Felipe Archuleta giraffe. Don’t miss this whimsical display, which echoes the charm and creativity of the Fiesta spirit. In addition to the animal parade, the museum invites you to explore Lounging with Zozobra, a vignette showcasing three captivating works centered around the iconic figure of Zozobra. This exhibit will be on view through September 22, providing a unique lens into this fiery tradition. For more information on related educational programs, click here. Summer Internship Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of Cultural Enthusiasts SFPS summer intern, Flynn, at a cartonería program the museum brought over to the Santa Fe Children’s Museum in celebration of Zozobra’s 100th Anniversary at the start of the summer. Thanks to connections initiated by MNMF Trustee and Santa Fe School Board member, Carmen Gonzales, MOIFA’s Education Department successfully launched its first summer internship in partnership with Santa Fe Public Schools’ Work-Based Learning program. This program provided a collaborative environment for high school and early college interns, who made significant contributions, including creating educational tools, cataloging the hands-on object collection, and supporting public art projects. Flynn McGarrity, one of the interns, shared, “Before I worked at MOIFA, I had very little idea just what went into running a museum, and now I know so much more. Thank you for making my first job an amazing, special experience.” Flynn also contributed to MOIFA’s blog with posts about musical instruments on display in the Staff Picks exhibit, read Flynn’s blog entries here. SFPS summer intern, Flynn, at a Cartoneria program the museum brought over to the Santa Fe Children’s Museum in celebration of Zozobra’s 100th Anniversary at the start of the summer. 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!

It has been a busy summer at the Museum Shops, and August was no exception. This has been a summer full of events at the Shops, including the infamous Navajo Rug Auction. It was a beautiful day at the Palace Courtyard, where we had about 150 people in attendance. We had nearly 200 rugs available this year, both vintage and contemporary from all corners of Navajo Nation, and we had a wonderful group of bidders who were looking to expand their rug collections. This year’s Navajo Rug Auction yielded the best net result in 18 years! Our net proceeds totaled just over $46k with nearly 60% of the rugs in the auction being sold. We are so grateful to everyone who showed their support and helped to make this year the best one yet. We have set the date for next year’s event, August 9th, 2025. We hope to see you there. In addition to purchasing rugs from contemporary weavers, we also took in donations for rugs prior to the event. This significantly helped diversify our selection and allowed for a higher net profit. If you or someone you know is interested in donating rugs for the 2025 Navajo Rug Auction, please email [email protected].

A Weekend Adventure to Canyon de Chelly, Acoma Sky City and More Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 25, 26 and 27, 2024 Only a few spaces left! Join us for a unique trip to beautiful Canyon de Chelly If you joined us in 2019, we invite you to come again, if you missed it last time, now’s your chance. Spend a day exploring the Canyon with Navajo guides learning about the Navajo and ancestral peoples who have lived in the area for millennia. We will stop at incredible cultural sites including Acoma Sky City, the Navajo Nation Museum and the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site. Overnight accommodations are at the famous Thunderbird Lodge. Itinerary Friday, October 25 The weekend kicks off with a private tour of the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona. Then we continue to Thunderbird Lodge for check in and a welcome dinner. Saturday, October 26 After breakfast we depart for an open-air Jeep tour of the canyon, featuring Canyon de Chelly and Canyon Del Muerto. The all-day tour leaves at 9 am. and lasts approximately eight hours. The first tour will explore the full length of Canyon de Chelly, traveling to the base of the towering 800-foot monolith of Spider Rock, where canyon walls rise over 1,000 feet. This portion of the trip exceeds 32 miles. There we will pause for a picnic-style lunch. The second tour is through Canyon Del Muerto, exploring Mummy Cave, Antelope House Ruin and Navajo Fortress. Mummy Cave is a partially restored ancestral apartment complex constructed under an arching overhang in weathered sandstone. Antelope House features colored drawings of antelope created at the beginning of the last century. Round trip, this portion of the canyon exceeds 30 miles. After, we travel to Thunderbird Lodge for our group dinner. Sunday, October 27 After breakfast and early morning Lodge checkout, we will stop for a private tour of Hubbel Trading Post National Historic Site followed by shopping. Built in 1878, Hubbel is an active trading post and historic site showcasing the history of Navajo textiles and trading posts. Our last stop on the way home is at the Pueblo of Acoma, Sky City Cultural Center & Haak’u Museum for a farewell lunch and tour. Lodging Everyone must secure their own accommodations through Thunderbird Lodge, 4 hours and 41 minutes (292 miles) from downtown Santa Fe. Thunderbird is offering a group rate of $102.96 (includes tax) per night for double occupancy and $93.60 (includes tax) for single occupancy. A group reservation code to secure your lodging will be provided upon your R.S.V.P. Program Pricing At the time of reserving your place on the trip a $365.00 per person must be paid. Program pricing includes private Navajo Nation Museum and Acoma tours, two dinners, two breakfasts, one lunch, and Canyon Jeep tour. Per person deposit is required upon reserving your spot. This fee is nonrefundable 35 days from check-in date, Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Thunderbird Lodge. Not Included in Program Fee Lodging and transportation not included and are made independently. Carpooling If you are interested in carpooling with other travelers we will reach out to the entire R.S.V.P.’d group early August. R.S.V.P. Here Mark your calendar for more FY 25 events November 15 –First Look: Wire Baskets, Museum of International Folk Art December 5 – Holiday Party, Santa Fe Farmers Market May 2025, TBD – Circles First Look: Astronomy, Museum of Indian Art and Culture May 29 – June 1 – Glamping trip to Vermejo Ranch, a private ranch that is part of the Ted Turner Preserve Vermejo Glampsite May 31-June 1, 2025 Travel to India November 2025. Itinerary to come soon.  

The New Mexico Museum of Art invites you to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Vladem Contemporary and the new rotation of Off-Center: New Mexico Art, 1970-2000 on Friday, September 27th with Beyond the Stars: A Sci-Fi Celebration! Come dressed to impress in your favorite sci-fi costume from steam punk to atomic punk. Musical guest Rhythm and Blues artist Elizabeth Wise and videos by Magnetic Laboratorium. Celebration starts at 7 p.m. Join us ahead of the celebration on Friday, September 27th to learn more about Constance DeJong and her work as she presents about her artistic career. This Final Friday Program at the Vladem Contemporary is part of a series of artist talks in conjunction with the exhibition Off-Center. Photo courtesy of the artist. Constance DeJong is a contemporary visual artist whose work often defies classification between sculpture and painting. Metal and light are prominent mediums in her practice, which is demonstrated by her piece in Off-Center. She is a Professor of Sculpture at the University of New Mexico, and her work can be found in the collections of institutions such as Fisher-Landau Center, Long Island City, NY, The Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY, Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University, Topeka, KA, Albuquerque Museum, NM, Fine Arts Museum, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, AZ, and Clay Center for Arts and Sciences, WV. DeJong received an NEA Visual Artist’s Fellowship in 1982, and she had a retrospective at the Albuquerque Museum in 2003/4 (Constance DeJong: Sculpture and Drawings, a Retrospective). Off-Center: New Mexico Art 1970-2000 features a diverse array of New Mexican artists who were active during this pivotal period. Join us for an engaging artist talk, where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from the artists who helped shape contemporary art in our state. Don’t miss this chance to delve into their creative processes and inspirations.

General Membership is $47,000 ahead of goal with $146,000 in to date. We had a big month in July with many members renewing. The shops processed more than 255 of those memberships! We have installed two member kiosks at NMHM and Vladem Contemporary Shops. There you can renew, join, ask a membership question or look up your membership status. The fall edition of Member News hits mailboxes this month along with your complimentary copy of El Palacio. You can also read online at: https://www.museumfoundation.org/member-news/ Last month Members were treated to a Member Monday event about Zozobra at the New Mexico History Museum and New Mexico Museum of Art on Monday, August 26. Members enjoyed talks by curators, viewed the exhibition, Zozobra shaped biscochitos and a screening of a new Zozobra documentary. Lastly catch us on Museum Hill on September 21 for Extravaganza! Enjoy Mexican cultural heritage, with food, crafts and the highlight of the day lucha libre wrestling! Free and open to the public from 1 to 6:30 p.m.