 Museum of Indian Arts and Culture | |
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| Established | 1927 |
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| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Type | Anthropology museum |
| Director | Dr. Matthew Martinez (interim) |
| Website | www.indianartsandculture.org |
Laboratory of Anthropology | |
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| Location | 708 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 35°39′52″N 105°55′28″W / 35.66444°N 105.92444°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1931 |
| Architect | John Gaw Meem |
| Architectural style | Spanish Pueblo Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001630[1] |
| NMSRCP No. | 890 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | July 12, 1983 |
| Designated NMSRCP | December 1, 1982 |
| Part of a series on the |
| Anthropology of art, media, music, dance and film |
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| Social and cultural anthropology |
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is a museum of Native American art and culture located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is one of eight museums in the state operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums as part of the Museum of New Mexico system. The museum and its programs are financially supported by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.[2]
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is dedicated to the accurate and culturally sensitive presentation of southwestern Native American cultures. Its mission statement emphasizes its intention to work closely with the Native communities of the region. The current interim director is Dr. Matthew Martinez (Ohkay Owingeh).[3] The prior director is Della Warrior (Otoe-Missouria).[4]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Museum of New Mexico Foundation
- ^ "MIAC Welcomes New Deputy Director, Matthew Martinez, Ph.D. :: Department of Cultural Affairs Media Center :: Press Releases". media.newmexicoculture.org. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ^ "Indian Education Leader Della Warrior to Direct Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/New Mexico Laboratory of Anthropology." Southwest Indian Archaeology Today. Retrieved 12 Aug 2013.