Museum of Indian Arts + Culture

As a VENUE: Host an event…

The Museum of Indian Arts + Culture and the historic Meem Auditorium in the Laboratory of Anthropology offer a spectacular venue for * private parties * receptions, and * corporate events. Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains three miles from downtown Santa Fe, the museum can offer both intimate settings for small groups or a festive ballroom atmosphere in the historic Meem Auditorium. The Museum offers seven distinctive meeting and reception spaces ranging from the intimacy of the historic Laboratory of Anthropology Conference Room to expansive outdoor areas of the Milner Plaza:

• Laboratory of Anthropology Conference Room: Our smallest space, the Laboratory of Anthropology Conference Room, comfortably seats 12 people in a formal/historic setting with a large conference table. The Conference Room is located in the John Gaw Meem designed Laboratory of Anthropology building with windows opening onto the Milner Plaza. A perfect retreat or get-away space for board retreats or presentations, the room includes a wall-mounted white board and can be made to accommodate slide or projected presentations.
• Museum of Indian Arts + Culture Kathryn O’Keeffe Theater: The Museum’s recently-refurbished Kathryn O’Keeffe theater includes seating capacity for up to 100 individuals. The theater includes a state-of-the-art digital projection system, multiple slide projectors, and a top-of-the-line audio system. It’s small stage is perfect for lectures, panel discussions, or other types of presentations, and it’s intimate size makes everyone in the audience feel a part of the presentation. The theater has direct access to the museum’s outdoor sculpture garden.
• The Meem Auditorium: The historic Meem Auditorium is the perfect location for large events, receptions, or ceremonies with a uniquely Southwestern flair. Built in 1929 in the Pueblo revival style, the auditorium’s standing capacity is 210 people. The auditorium can hold up to 132 individuals seated in rows or 60 to 80 with tables depending on type and arrangement. The auditorium is located on the Milner Plaza with direct access to many outdoor areas.
• MIAC Education Classroom: The classroom, located on the first floor of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, is a large space appropriate for many uses. The classroom is an ideal space for small to medium-sized conferences, workshops or meetings when running water or capabilities for multimedia or slide projection is needed. The classroom includes a sink and large countertop and has easy access to the museum’s kitchen. The room can accommodate 80 people standing or 60 people seated.
• The Sculpture Garden: The Doris and Arnold Roland Sculpture Garden is a tranquil, enclosed area of the Milner Plaza adjacent to the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Here, small ceremonies take place amid artworks representative of the cultures of of the Southwest. The Sculpture Garden can easily accommodate groups up to 15 individuals.
• The Performance Circle (1,440 Sq. Ft.): The performance circle is located on the Milner Plaza between the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture/Lab of Anthropology and the Museum Hill Cafe. This unique outdoor space offers spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountain ranges.
• The Ramada: The ramada is located between the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Lab of Anthropology and offers 4 wooden picnic tables under a shade ramada. The Ramada can accommodate groups of up to 15 people, sitting and standing.
• Milner Plaza: Featuring expansive outdoor areas.

Support Museum of Indian Arts & Culture …by simply booking your next special occasion here:

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As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

One of the very best spots in town to buy top quality Native American work and wonderful southwestern gifts. Come and visit the shop today. Browse our collection of stunning handcrafted jewelry, Native American art work, as well as books, stationary and museum only products. The Museum of Indian Arts + Culture is dedicated to collecting, preserving and promoting Native American traditions of the Southwest.The Museum of Indian Arts + Culture has collaborated with West Elm to develop an exclusive collection of rugs inspired by design elements from early 20th century Native textiles and baskets. * To see the pieces inspired by our collections, visit Westelm.com.* To explore Native American hand crafted items and gifts, visit our own physical Museum Shop, and * shop online.

Your purchase enhances the livelihoods of New Mexico’s artists and artisans and builds financial support for the Museum of New Mexico.

• The Colleen Cloney Duncan Museum Shop reflects the collections of the Museum of Indian Arts + Culture and is a unique shopping experience. The shop provides visitors with a wide array of contemporary Native arts—* ceramics * sculpture * textiles * jewelry * kachina dolls * works on paper, and * baskets—along with * clothing and an extensive selection of popular and scholarly * books on Native cultures. Only Native American Made items are sold.
• WE LOVE ® | WEST ELM AND MIAC COLLABORATION: The Museum of Indian Arts + Culture is dedicated to collecting, preserving and promoting Native American traditions of the Southwest.The Museum of Indian Arts + Culture has collaborated with West Elm to develop an exclusive collection of handwoven rugs inspired by design elements from the museum’s extraordinary textile and basketry collections. Five rugs inspired by design elements from early 20th century Native textiles and baskets were developed with West Elm. A portion of the sales generated from sales of these rugs returns to MIAC to fund education programs, exhibit design and acquisitions. To learn more about this collaboration and pieces inspired by our collections visit Westelm.com.
• Online: Shop for hundreds of items by New Mexico artists featuring * handcrafted jewelry * art work * sculptures * ceramics * handmade pottery * art glass * metal arts * weaving arts * Native American art work, and * more. Produced by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.

Support the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture …by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:
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As an EATERY: Food for thought…

Museum Hill Café: Casual, sophisticated cuisine with outrageous views… steps from the many renowned museums on the Hill… monthly jazz nights, museum and art openings, wine dinners, and music events year-round. You’ll find it all at the Museum Hill Café.

Call ahead for your large group reservations or boxed lunches ready to go.

The Café is also a lovely spot to start your morning visit to the museums with coffee and pastries. It is a great place to start or end your hikes in the Santa Fe Foothills. There is always a gluten free option as well.

Support the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture …by simply dining here:
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Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Membership:

Membership in the Museum of New Mexico Foundation is a constant source of education, fascination, and inspiration. Members receive free admission to * the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture * the Museum of International Folk Art * the New Mexico History Museum * the New Mexico Museum of Art, along with eight historic sites statewide: Jemez * El Camino Real * Coronado * Fort Seldon * Fort Stanton * Fort Sumner * Lincoln, and the * Office of Archaeological Studies.

Membership levels include: * Student * Individual / Dual * Family / Grandparents * Sponsor * Patron * Benefactor * Ambassador, and * the Circles. Gift memberships are encouraged.

Donations:

• Donations at any amounts are encouraged to these: * Exhibition Development Fund * Education Fund * Native Treasures Fund, and the Annual Fund. Memorial and Tribute Gifts are welcomed.
• Friends of Indian Art: Please join this important Museum Support Group.
• Planned Giving: * Bequests * Beneficiary Designations * IRA Charitable Rollover * IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover, and * Charitable Gift Annuity.
• Gifts of Assets: Gifts of Stocks & Bonds, and Gifts of Art.
• Endowments: Endowment funds provide a reliable source of annual income for our cultural institutions, supporting exhibitions, acquisitions, education and operations, and other programs and purposes. Donors may give to an existing fund, or establish a new one (minimum $100,000), designating a specific cultural institution or the Museum of New Mexico Foundation as the beneficiary.
• Volunteer: Multiple volunteer opportunities are available. Share your interest with us!

Support the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture …by simply joining, giving, and volunteering here:

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