Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Mission statement and philosophy

"To preserve and perpetuate Pueblo culture and to advance understanding by presenting with dignity and respect, the accomplishments and evolving history of the Puebloan peoples of New Mexico."

Museum exhibitions

The center includes a 10000 sqft museum of the authentic history and artifacts of traditional Pueblo cultures and their contemporary art. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the center, an exhibit titled "We are of This Place: The Pueblo Story" opened on April 2, 2016. The permanent exhibit highlights the creativity and adaptation which made possible the survival, diversity and achievements of each of the 19 Pueblos. The center also includes a small, changing exhibit that highlights the work of living traditional and contemporary artists. Traditional Indian dances and artist demonstrations are open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.

In 2022, the center featured an exhibition titled, Pivot, featuring painted skateboard decks created by younger Native artists. Also in 2022, the center received a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund new staff positions, and allow the institution to devote more of their resources to public programming.

References

References

1. "About Us - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center".
2. Fletcher, Zita. "Pueblo cultural center marks anniversary with new exhibit". Rio Rancho Observer.
3. "Indian Pueblo Cultural Center".
4. (24 February 2022). "Indian Pueblo Cultural Center announces "Pivot" exhibit". Deming Headlight.
5. (14 February 2022). "Indian Pueblo Cultural Center eyes big plans with $100K grant". KOB-4.