Photo credit: Detail of carved walrus tusk, Iñupiaq artist, late 19th century. Courtesy of Suzi Jones. Photo by Addison Doty. Ghhúunayúkata / To Keep Them Warm: The Alaska Native Parka The Museum will open the exhibition, Ghhúunayúkata / To Keep Them Warm: The Alaska Native Parka, on Sunday, May 21 with a private reception on Saturday, May 20. The exhibition explores the art of the parka, a garment made for survival in the harsh environments where Alaska Native peoples live and thrive. These unique garments embody the remarkable creativity, craftsmanship and innovation of their makers, both past and present. As complex cultural expressions, parkas are at once innovative and traditional, harmoniously marrying artistry, function, cultural meaning and Indigenous ingenuity. At the heart of the exhibition are 20 parkas representing 6 Alaska Native communities: Yup’ik, Iñupiaq, Unangan, Dena’ina, Koyukon and St. Lawrence Island Yupik. To illustrate the continuing vitality of this art form, the selection of works includes parkas from the mid-19th century to contemporary reinterpretations of this iconic garment. A rich selection of Indigenous drawings, photographic portraits and traditional dolls will provide context for how parkas are worn in ceremony, hunting, and daily use. These works underscore Native self-representation and the parka’s importance as a cultural signifier. Sewing tools—themselves beautiful works of craftsmanship in walrus ivory, wood, or animal hide—round out the exhibition content. Outreach programs for La Cartonería Mexicana: The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste In conjunction with the exhibition, La Cartonería Mexicana: The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste, the Museum is partnering with the Denver Mexican Cultural Center on an installation of Xólotl: Dios Perro, a 15-foot monumental alebrije (fantastical imaginary creature from Mexican folklore) created by papier mâché artist Óscar Becerra-Mora at the Southside Public Library in Santa Fe. Becerra-Mora is one of Mexico’s great contemporary artists that has been working in the medium of cartonería for more than 10 years. Xólotl: Dios Perro will be recognized as the first monumental alebrije to be displayed in the United States and can be viewed at the Library from April 17 through December 4. Photo credit: Artist Óscar Beccera introducing the alebrije to families at the Southside Library. Thanks to support from Sheila and Kirk Ellis, along with donors to the museum’s exhibition development fund, the presentation of La Cartonería Mexicana by Axle Contemporary mobile artspace will include an installation of Rick Phelps’ Post Fiesta Wares from April 7 through May 28. The mobile arts pace will visit area sites including Mandela International School, El Camino Real Academy, Moving Arts Española, Embudo Valley Library, and the La Farge and Southside branches of Santa Fe Public Libraries. Photo credit: Courtesy of Axle Contemporary mobile artspace exhibition. Find Folk Art Treasures at the Folk Art Flea The much-anticipated annual Folk Art Flea presented by the Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) will take place at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds (next to the Genoveva Chavez Community Center) on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Early Bird shopping for FOFA members from 9 to 10 a.m. Sales and sponsorships from the Flea benefit the museum’s world-class exhibitions and educational programs. FOFA has raised more than $750,000 over the past 12 years, positively impacting the lives of more than over 6,000 schoolchildren and 100,000 museum visitors each year. Outreach programs extend beyond the museum walls to reach underserved audiences throughout the region of Santa Fe and northern New Mexico. Thousands of volunteer hours go into the planning and production of this popular event, allowing it to remain FREE to the general public. If you are not a FOFA member and would like Early Bird admission on May 6 from 9 to 10 a.m., please call Laura Sullivan at 505.216.0829 to join. To support MOIFA’s Exhibition Development Fund and/or Education Fund please contact Laura Sullivan at laura@museumfoundation.org, or by phone at 505.216.0829. Photo credit: Ann Murdy, Bolivian poncho with lettering.

REVENUE Business Council is doing well with $20,500 in and our fiscal year goal is $25,000. Corporate Partners have $44,000 in and our goal is $50,000 this year. Thank you to White and Luff Financial and Winship Phillips for recently renewing. COMITTEE We would also like to welcome and thank MNMF Trustee Natalie Rivera for Chairing our Business Council and Corporate Partners committee and Justin Medrano for serving as Co-chair. We also are excited to welcome three MNMF trustees to our Committee: Julia Catron, Eric Garduno and Christine McDermott. They will be wonderful additions to our long-serving committee which includes members: Veronica Rigales, Kelly Koepke, Alan Overton, Justin Schroer and Lauren Tresp. We are looking forward to talking with everyone about our Business Council and Corporate Partners programs and sharing our ideas on how to grow our membership and help advance the work of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. EVENT Business Council and Corporate Partners Behind-the-Scenes Tour Museum of New Mexico Conservation Lab Thursday, May 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe We will gather first in the museum’s Joan Vernick Auditorium for refreshments and light appetizers, followed by a downstairs visit to the conservation lab. Here, you’ll hear from expert conservation staff and learn about this fascinating profession, and the important role conservation plays in the museum preservation and exhibition development process.

Revenue General membership household counts are holding steady at just above 8,000 and our revenue is ahead of plan with $700,000 to date. Our FY23 goal is $750,000, so we will exceed goal by June 30, especially with June being one of our busiest months of the year. Campaigns We recently mailed our first of two Step Up appeals to members, requesting increased membership support. When members move to a higher level, they receive added benefits, including the opportunity to receive permanent recognition at the Vladem Contemporary in the form of a free brick. You may read more about our Step Up campaign here. Event Recap More than 100 members attended our Member Day preview for Enchantorama! New Mexico Magazine Turns 100 at the New Mexico History Museum last Friday. Members-only Extra Discount Sale Mark your calendars for our next member event, the Members-only Extra Discount Sale, taking place May 12-14. Museum of New Mexico Foundation members will save an additional 10% off on in-store and online purchases during our spring Shops Member Sale! Members receive 20% off, The Circles members receive 25% off. Shop and Save at: • Colleen Cloney Duncan Shop at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture • Lynn Godfrey Brown Shop at the Museum of International Folk Art • Rosalie D. and Steven J. Harris Shop at the New Mexico Museum of Art Shop • Spiegelberg Shop at the New Mexico History Museum • www.shopmuseum.org  Member Day Our next Member Day will be May 20, for Ghhúunayúkata / To Keep Them Warm at the Museum of International Folk Art. The exhibition explores the art of the parka, a garment made for survival in the harsh environments where Alaska Native peoples live and thrive. These unique garments embody the remarkable. creativity, craftsmanship and innovation of their makers, past and present. Please RSVP here.

Upcoming: Silver City Adventure – August 3 to August 6 Thursday, August 3 8 a.m. Depart Santa Fe (5.7 hour drive) 1:30 p.m.  Arrive in Silver City 2 p.m. Demo and Talk with Hosana Eilert, Owner and Professional Weaver at Wild West Weavers 211D North Texas Street Silver City, New Mexico 88061 575-313-1032 wildwestweaving@gmail.com 3:30 p.m. Check-in at Bear Mountain Lodge. Must rsvp with Cara O’Brien cara@museumfoundation.org to receive your group discount code. ($195/night with complimentary breakfast) 60 Bear Mountain Ranch Rd Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-2538 6 p.m. Welcome Dinner at Café Oso Azul at the Bear Mountain Lodge with special guests Mr. & Mrs. Fred Barraza, Santa Fe Regent Friday, August 4 9 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Western NM University Museum pottery tour and a behind the scene tour with Director Danielle Romero Born and raised in Southern California, Danielle spent the last 11 years in Nevada managing archaeological collections and working for the State Historic Preservation Office. A PhD candidate at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas focusing on Mimbres pottery and how it informs prehistoric interaction, Dani spent most of her summers for the past 9 years in the Mimbres Valley/Silver City working on various field projects before accepting the directorship of Silver City’s WNMU Museum. The WNMU Museum is home to the NAN Ranch Collection: the largest and most complete collection of Mimbres materials in existence from a single prehistoric Mimbres site, and the largest and most comprehensive permanent interpretative exhibition of Mimbres pottery and artifacts in the world. 1:30 p.m. Boxed Lunch, Café Oso Azul 3 p.m. Tour of The Warren House and the Big Ditch with Eric Blinman 4 p.m. Afternoon and Dinner on Your Own. Suggested sites to visit Fort Bayard Museum  La Esperanza Vineyard Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery  Gila Hot Springs Saturday, August 5 9 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast 10:30 p.m. Tour of Gila Cliff Dwellings with Eric Blinman 12 p.m. Boxed Lunch, Café Oso Azul 2 p.m. Resume Tour of Gila Cliff Dwellings with Eric Blinman 5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House. Please confirm or dine on your own. 32 Main St. Pinos Altos, NM 88053 575-538-9911 Sunday, August 6 8:30 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Tour of Mimbres Cultural Heritage Site with Eric Blinman 12 Sage Dr. Mimbres, NM 88049 575-536-9337 12 p.m. Boxed Lunch, Café Oso Azul 1 p.m. Depart for Santa Fe (5.7-hour drive) Past: Durango Adventure 

ICELAND: LUXE EXPLORATION AND ADVENTURE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE: A scuba or snorkel expedition between continental plates in Silfra fissure. BREATHTAKING NATURE: From black-sand beaches to massive waterfalls and geothermal pools, the physical wonders of Iceland will leave you awe-inspired. JOY IN CONNECTION: Our local Icelandic guides—among the friendliest and most fascinating people you could ever hope to meet. Day 1: Reykjavik & Welcome Dinner Welcome to Iceland! With your own private guide, enjoy insider touring of the highlights of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. See iconic buildings such as historic Hallgrimskirkja Church and Harpa, the contemporary concert hall designed in conjunction with renowned artist Olafur Eliasson. Explore the colorful backstreets of the town, walk along the scenic harbor and stop at renowned culinary spots. Visit Perlan, a landmark building on a hill, for views over Reykjavik. Visit the Reykjavik Art Museum to gain further insight into Iceland’s history and contemporary culture. Also enjoy time to browse top boutiques for Icelandic crafts such as hand-knit wool sweaters and blankets. Day 2: Reykjavik to Husafell & Langjokull Glacier Private transfer from Reykjavik to our hotel for 1 night. On the way, we will stop for an incredible “Into the Glacier” experience. With our specialized guide, we will make our way into a series of vast tunnels to explore the internal world of Iceland’s famous glaciers. Day 3: Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall) Today, enjoy private touring in the iconic Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s most popular regions. See Gullfoss, Iceland’s most famous waterfall, and watch Strokkur and other geysers erupt. Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Althing (Icelandic assembly) met for more than 850 years in a spectacular rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Enjoy a private tour and lunch at a geothermally heated greenhouse. Also see other highlights of the area, such as Kerid crater lake, and enjoy a snorkeling excursion between continental plates in Silfra fissure. Finally, enjoy soaking in openair hot springs at the Secret Lagoon or at Laugarvatn Fontana, including a visit to its geothermal bakery Day 4: South Coast to Vik (Selijalandsfoss & Skogafoss Waterfalls, plane wreck, Dyrholaey, black sand beach) Visit Reynisfjara Beach to see its unusual black sand and basalt columns, and take in views of monumental sea stacks off the coast. Also see the amazing Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, and tour cultural highlights such as the Skogar folk museum and the Lava Center, a fascinating interactive museum dedicated to Iceland’s geological forces. Finally, this region is an ideal base for hunting for the Northern Lights—we will camp out under the  stars (until we head back to our luxury hotel!), as we await their late evening beauty. Day 5: South Iceland to Reykjavik (Blue Lagoon) We set off early today to arrive for a late morning arrival to Iceland’s famed Blue Lagoon. Spend the remainder of your day in absolute luxury, enjoying unlimited access to the geothermal waters, spa, and The Retreat (Iceland’s most luxurious hotel). After a day of sumptuous relaxing we come together for a final elegant dinner at the Michelin-starred Moss Restaurant before continuing on to Reykjavik the next day for departures. Pricing is based on 10 guests: $6,900 per person $2,900 single supplement Please click here to view the full itinerary. For questions, please contact Cara O’Brien at 505.479.1212 or cara@museumfoundation.org.

Circles Explorers 2023 Calendar of Events Circles Explorers Weekend Adventure to Durango, April 20-22 (Circles Explorers). We’ll visit the newly opened Blue Rain Gallery for a welcome cocktail reception, the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College for a private tour and Toh-Atin Gallery for an artist talk, followed by a group dinner. We journey on to Chama, NM, for a weaving/natural dyeing demonstration at Tierra Wools and luncheon (additional fee applies). (Trip is Full) Circles First Look: Shadow and Light, Summer (Circles and Circles Explorers) Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the New Mexico Museum of Art’s Vladem Contemporary in the Santa Fe Railyard. Circles Explorers Weekend Adventure to Silver City, August 3-6 (Circles Explorers). A weekend adventure with our Director of the Office of Archeological Studies, Erik Blinman’s who be our guide through the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in addition to viewing the cities art galleries history and more (additional fee applies). Circles Explorers Travel: Iceland, October 29- November 4 (Circles Explorers) We will caravan in luxury campers through the natural wonders of Iceland, steeped in history and culture (additional fee applies). Circles Explorers Adventure to Marfa TX, November 9 – 13 (Circles Explorers) Join us as we discover the art, culture and mystique of Marfa. There we will stay at the uniquely special El Cosmico and visit the Chinati Foundation, Ballroom Marfa, Marfa and Presidio County Museum, Marfa Contemporary, view the Marfa Mystery Lights and more. (Additional fee applies). MNMF Holiday Party, December (Circles and Circles Explorers) What a better way to celebrate the Holidays than with your fellow Circles family.  Each year the Foundation hosts a special holiday celebration with lavish food, spirits, entertainment in a lovely festive setting for its Circles, Business Council and Corporate Partner members. The location changes every year so not holiday part is the same.  

New Mexico Historic Sites The Artist-In-Residence program at Bosque Redondo Memorial is particularly poignant to the Fort Sumner Historic Site. There are so many more facets of the site history that need to be told.  Art often provides a voice to those whose words are silenced by the trauma that this history has created. The first residency artists are DezBaa’ (Diné) and her father David Henderson (Diné), who will live and work at the Fort Sumner Historic Site for six weeks ending May 6.  At the conclusion of their residency, the artists will premiere a documentary featuring David’s journey of self-discovery, as well as a series of interviews with Bosque Redondo Memorial staff, historians, medicine people and others. DezBaa’ is an accomplished artist in the film industry, including as a SAG-AFTRA actor, a WGA screenwriter, and an indie producer. Currently, she is a staff writer on the AMC series Dark Winds. David is a septuagenarian Navy veteran, Los Alamos National Labs retiree, and Film Digital Arts student at Northern New Mexico College. For the documentary, DezBaa’ will film David while he documents his past as part of his college class project. Though neither of them grew up within the Diné culture or with the language—a reflection of both circumstance and survival—they are now both cultivating language revitalization and cultural teachings in their respective homes, as well as for Henderson’s grandchildren, who are Navajo Nation citizens. Together, DezBaa’ and Henderson will conduct a series of interviews about Bosque Redondo and the Navajo Long Walk with staff and historians at the Memorial and other historians and scholars in the area and in Navajo Nation, and consult with medicine people about the Long Walk. They will also seek out a Diné musician for the documentary’s score. The second residency, featuring Dakota Mace (Diné), will run from May 13 to June 17.  Dakota is an interdisciplinary artist who focuses on translating the language of Diné history and beliefs. She received her MA and MFA degrees in Photography and Textile Design at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her BFA in Photography from the Institute of American Indian Arts. As a Diné artist, her work draws from the history of her tribal heritage, exploring the themes of family lineage, community, and identity. She is represented by Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York City. This residency is a continuation of an ongoing project titled “Dahodiyinii (Sacred Places),” which examines the importance of land and place. According to Dakota, “the stories shared will show the relationship we, as Diné people, still communicate with our ancestors and the memory or imprint they left within the land. The work is intended to be a multidisciplinary installation with photography, video, audio and performance and to show how our bodies are archives, a collaboration between time and materials while exploring the idea of impertinence. For many Indigenous people, memories are embedded within the land. Through this project, I explore how we, as Diné, see ourselves, how our bodies store these memories, and how those histories continue to affect Diné people.”

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture I am so excited for the VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party taking place Wednesday, April 26. MIAC Living Treasures who will be in attendance include Anthony Lovato, Virgil Ortiz, Kathleen Wall, Mateo Romero, Keri Ataumbi, Joe and Althea Cajero, Tony Abeyta, Upton S. Ethelbah Jr., Connie Tsosie Gaussoin and Robert Tenorio. All 2023 Native Treasures sponsors will receive an invite to attend this special event. Click here to view the 2023 sponsorship levels and sign up today. I am happy to share that over 150 Native artists have been juried into the 2023 show so far by MIAC staff. This years’ market will include some notable artists including fashion designers Orlando Dugi (Diné) and Penny Singer (Diné), 2D artists Zoe Urness (Tlingit) and Marla Allison (Laguna), potters Marcellus and Elizabeth Medina (Zuni) and Kathleen Wall (Jemez), jewelers Anthony Lovato (Kewa) and Maria Samora (Taos), and sculptors William Rogers (Diné) and Upton Ethelbah Jr. (Pueblo of Santa Clara & White Mountain Apache). – Just to name a few! Like last year, artists will keep 100% of their sales throughout the market. Support from donors and partners is critical to our success – ensuring a high-quality event for visitors and artists alike. Supporters help to underwrite the expenses of breakfasts and lunches for artists, marketing and promotion, educational programs and performances, award honorariums, the Living Treasure exhibition at MIAC, and so much more. In exchange, sponsors receive tickets to the VIP party, Night Market, art market and so much more. Call or email of you have questions, and please share the event information with friends who might like to support! To support MIAC’s Exhibition Development Fund and/or Education Fund please contact Lauren Paige at lauren@museumfoundation.org, or by phone at 505.982.2282.

Office of Archaeological Studies As we head into the spring, I am excited to share that the Friends of Archaeology is moving forward with planning the much-anticipated Chiles and Sherds event at San Cristobal basin. Be sure you are signed up for the Friends group to get an invitation! The research campaign launched in the fall was tremendously successful. As we head into spring, we still have minimum of $11,000 to raise for educational programming. This funding supports Caitlin Ainsworth, Mary Weahkee, Isaiah Coan as they implement student educational programs in public schools and tribal schools across the state. Their incredible wok will be highlighted in an educational appeal hitting mailboxes and inboxes this May. OAS continues to fundraise for its education programs and research activities. To make a donation, please contact Lauren Paige at 505.982.2282, or lauren@museumfoundation.org.  

Colourist Magazine featuring stories about Santa Fe and the Museums available at the MOIFA Shop Last year Pamela Kelly, VP of Licensing, sought out Annie Sloan, founder of the eponymous UK-based paint company and proposed to her the concept of developing a color range inspired by the Museums’ collections. Sloan agreed and in September she traveled with her design team to Santa Fe. Pamela hosted the group, showed Annie the collections at the Museum of Indian Arts and Folk Art and toured them all around Santa Fe and its environs. Understandably inspired, Sloan agreed to develop a museum inspired collection of chalk paints and stencils for introduction in 2024 and to include several stories about the partnership in her magazine, The Colourist. The first issue features a story called, My Santa Fe, in which Pamela shares some of her favorite Santa Fe stores, galleries and experiences. The issue also features stories about local designer Jane Smith’s home and the O’Keeffe house.