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Indian Arts and Crafts Board

Name: Indian Arts and Crafts Board
Address: 1849 C Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20240, US
Telephone: +12022083773

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For more information about the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, please visit us at doi.gov/iacb The Indian Arts and Crafts Board, an agency located in the U.S.

Department of the Interior, was created by Congress to promote the economic development of federally recognized American Indians and Alaska Natives through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market. A top priority of the IACB is the implementation and enforcement of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, a truth-in-advertising law that provides criminal and civil penalties for marketing

products as "Indian-made" when such products are not made by Indians, as defined by the Act. The IACB's other activities include providing professional business advice, information on the Act and related marketing issues, fundraising assistance, and promotional opportunities to Native American artists, craftspeople, and cultural organizations of federally recognized Tribes. The IACB operates three regional museums, the Sioux Indian Museum, the Museum of the Plains Indian, and the Southern Plains Indian Museum. The IACB also produces a consumer directory of approximately 400 Native American owned and operated arts and crafts businesses. These activities are not duplicated in either the federal or private sector. The Indian Arts and Crafts Board is the only federal agency that is consistently and exclusively concerned with the economic benefits and cultural development of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Natives. The IACB's policies are determined by five commissioners who are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, and serve without compensation. The IACB's activities and programs are carried out by a professional, experienced staff.

10/04/2023

On Saturday, November 18th at 9am, the Autry Museum will host the Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge: Perspectives on Native Basketry.

Named in honor of Marshall McKay, former Chairman of the Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Council and the first Native person to serve as Chair of the Autry’s Board, the Marshall McKay Seminar seeks to empower Native knowledge by exploring topics that impact Indian Country—and beyond.

This year’s seminar will focus on Native basketry with an emphasis on revitalization and environmental resource management. Native basket weavers, knowledge keepers, scholars, and other experts will address these topics during a half-day seminar.

Read more about this event at the link below:

Named in honor of Marshall McKay, former Chairman of the Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Council and the first Native person to serve as Chair of the Autry’s Board, the Marshall McKay Seminar seeks to empower Native knowledge by exploring topics that impact Indian Country—and beyond.

09/28/2023

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Man who sold fake Native Art to Seattle customers sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act

Seattle – A 54-year-old Western Washington artist was sentenced today to 24 months of probation and 200 hours of community service for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act by representing himself as a Native American artist, when he had no tribal enrollment or heritage, announced Acting U....

09/23/2023

Call for Indigenous artists! Save History is seeking up to five Indigenous artists (must be U.S. citizens) to illustrate a Children’s Activity Book about the respectful visitation of archaeological sites. The book will be shared on SaveHistory.org, in print, and on Save History social media channels. This is a paid opportunity, with $500 per illustration to be paid at the completion of the project. Applications are due October 1st, 2023.

Read more about this opportunity at the link below.

Save History is seeking Indigenous artists for hire. The artists will illustrate a book that teaches children about visiting archaeological sites with respect.

09/21/2023

In partnership with the National Congress of American Indians, Grow with Google is hosting a workshop to teach Native business owners how to market their products on e-commerce platforms on Thursday, September 28th at 12pm MT.

"In this workshop, you’ll learn how to sell online using e-commerce tools. We'll walk through the process of listing products for free, utilizing the Google Business Profile and Merchant Center, and ways to sell on your website using an e-commerce store built with Shopify. Additionally, you’ll learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to make a lasting impression in the digital marketplace."

Register for this workshop at the webpage linked below.

Learn how to sell your products online. We'll walk through listing your products for free with a Google Business Prole and Merchant Center. And we'll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such...

09/02/2023

In partnership with the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+), ATALM is launching a dynamic six-month program that will empower, nurture, and celebrate 20 talented Native craft artists.

Key Program Features:
- Funding of $10,000 for each of the 20 chosen artists.
- Tailored training sessions to enhance business practices, including the production of a business and marketing plan.
- Access to a wealth of resources, including materials, workshops, and tools.
- One-on-one coaching from artists with successful careers. Coaches will receive national recognition for their leadership and generosity.

Applications for Craft Artists and Coaches/Mentors are now open through September 30, 2023. Read more about this opportunity at the link below.

The Native Artisan Readiness Program (NARP) is a six-month capacity building program that provides 20 Native Craft Artisans with training, resources, and financial support to build sustainable art practices. The project is intended to support Indigenous artisans, craftspeople, and makers in creating...

09/01/2023

On September 19th, gallupARTS will host an in-person program on the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) and on intellectual property for artists and craftspeople. The event will be held at the University of New Mexico – Gallup Campus.

This program will feature speakers Ken Van Wey, Program Analyst, Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB), U.S. Department of the Interior, and Susan Anthony, Tribal Affairs Liaison and Senior Trademark Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Ken and Susan have presented together over the years at many programs for artists and craftspeople and are delighted to offer this unique opportunity in Gallup, New Mexico. Ken will speak about the IACA, including possible changes on the horizon, and Susan will speak about intellectual property, with a particular focus on copyright, trademarks, and design patents.

Visit the link below for more information.

The doors are opening! We welcome you to join us for this in-person program on the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) and on intellectual property for artists and craftspeople. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the University of New Mexico – Gallup Campus.

08/30/2023

JUNEAU, AK: Washington Man Receives Monumental Sentence in Indian Arts and Crafts Act Case

A Washington state man was sentenced Monday for selling Philippine produced products as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork, violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. According to court documents, Cristobal “Cris” Magno Rodrigo, 59, was sentenced to two years in federal prison. He is also r...

08/30/2023

WASHINGTON, DC: The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Walter Lamar as an Indian Arts and Crafts Board Commissioner.

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Walter Lamar as an Indian Arts and Crafts Board Commissioner.

08/15/2023

Shane R. Hendren is a multidisciplinary artist recognized for his intricate jewelry and metal work which honors the culture and traditions of his Navajo and European ancestors. Understanding his work as vessels for knowledge and histories, his practice has recently incorporated new mediums and techn

08/05/2023

On August 29th, 2023, the National Indian Country Training Initiative will hold a webinar, "Culture as Prevention: Indigenous Knowledge and Tribal-Based Practices."

"In this presentation, participants will learn about the Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies on Indigenous Knowledge issued by the White House on November 30, 2022. See https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/OSTP-CEQ-IK-Guidance.pdf. The guidance offers support for federal departments and agencies in recognizing and including Indigenous Knowledge in research, policy and other decision making. Tribal knowledge of this guidance is important to make certain that their work with the federal government agencies requires acknowledgment of these principles.

In addition, participants will learn about promoting, evaluating and sustaining Tribal-based practices in their work. Tribes and their citizens have utilized culturally specific practices which reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for a wide variety of behavioral and health problems for hundreds of years."

The deadline to register for the webinar is August 25, 2023.

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08/04/2023

Applications are now open for the 2023 Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship.

The 2023 Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship awards recognize and support Alaska emerging artists of exceptional talent. Fellowships are awarded from the Connie Boochever Endowment through the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation. The program is administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. In the 2023 cycle, a select number of $2,500 fellowships will be awarded to individual artists working in visual art, including film, digital and media arts.

Deadline: September 30, 2023 at 9:59pm AKST

More Information:

Read more about Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation 2023 Connie Boochever Artist Fellowships on CaFE

08/02/2023

Reminder! The deadlines for the following First Peoples Fund fellowships are approaching. Read more about these opportunities for Native artists and culture bearers at the links below:

DEADLINE AUGUST 8, 2023 - Artists in Business Leadership Fellowship Application:

https://firstpeoplesfund.submittable.com/submit/6e54b073-512c-47b6-b255-0058333e185a/2024-artists-in-business-leadership-application

DEADLINE AUGUST 15, 2023 - Cultural Capital Fellowship Application:

https://firstpeoplesfund.submittable.com/submit/3b3d616e-e4db-409c-a0fe-84447326e051/2024-cultural-capital-application

2024 ARTISTS IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONFirst Peoples Fund (FPF) supports culture bearers & artists to be self-determined. We recognize them as the threads that sustain the cultural fabric of a community. They are holistic leaders and knowledge carriers that seek and share knowledg...

08/01/2023

"Jeffrey Gibson, a Colorado-born, New York-based artist who is a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, will represent the United States at the next Venice Biennale (20 April-24 November 2024, becoming the first Indigenous artist to have a solo exhibition in the US Pavilion."

Gibson will be the first Indigenous artist to have a solo exhibition for the US Pavilion

07/31/2023

The White House announced on July 14th the appointment of new trustees to Institute of American Indian Arts. The new board members include Native American artists, designers, and directors.

New board members include Indigenous artists, designers and directors

07/29/2023

"Weaving a culture: Navajo artists at Folklife Festival mix art, history"

Scores of artists, artisans and performers - including Navajo Nation members - took part in the Smithsonian Institution’s annual Folklife Festival, a two-week celebration of culture from around the world that takes over the National Mall for two weeks around the Fourth of July.

07/28/2023

The IDRS Acorn Project is currently hosting a Video Marketing workshop series, to teach business owners social media marketing skills. The next webinar is scheduled for July 28th and will teach attendees how to host live video events to promote their business. This workshop is totally free of charge.

Learn more about IDRS: https://www.idrsinc.org/

Register for the workshop: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EOlvUBV2RnOt8yXK5cwkwA #/registration

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07/27/2023

In a recent interview with NewsCenter1, Gene Swallow his journey as an artist and what inspires his doll-making work.

Interviewee: Gene Shallow, ArtistPhotographer: Reed LangerProgram: Connect With Us on KNBN-TV/ ConnectCenter1

07/19/2023

On Thursday, July 20th, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, will host Dr. Michael Jordan, Associate Professor of Ethnology at Texas Tech University, for a lecture on the vast collection of predominantly Kiowa, Cheyenne, and Arapaho beadwork that is housed at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

The presentation, "Southern Plains Beadwork at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science," will begin at 6pm and is free to the public.

Read more about this event at the link below:
doi.gov/iacb/invitation-presentation-southern-plains-indian-beadwork

07/14/2023

Darienne Turner, the newly appointed curator of Indigenous Art at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, shares her thoughts on what it means to decolonize arts institutions and the museum.

The newly appointed curator of Indigenous Art at the Brooklyn Museum of Art shares her thoughts on what it means to decolonize arts institutions

07/13/2023

Applications for the Library of Congress Connecting Communities Digital Initiative (CCDI) are currently open (deadline August 7, 2023), including applications for grant opportunities for Indigenous artists.

For more information, visit the webpages linked below:

Connecting Communities Digital Initiative Program: https://www.loc.gov/programs/of-the-people/represent/connecting-communities-digital-initiative/?loclr=blogotp

CCDI Artist/Scholar In Residence Application: https://www.loc.gov/programs/of-the-people/represent/artist-scholar-in-residence/

The Connecting Communities Digital Initiative (CCDI) is part of the Library’s Of the People: Widening the Path program with support from the Mellon Foundation. This four-year program provides financial and technical support....

07/11/2023

The Ucross Foundation offers several fellowships for Native American visual artists and writers. More information about these opportunities is available at the link below.

Discover the Ucross Foundation's fellowships for Native American visual artists and writers at all stages in their professional careers.

07/07/2023

The First People's Fund is currently accepting applications for several fellowships for Native American artists and culture bearers. To learn more about these opportunities, please visit the First People's Fund website using the links below:

Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards: https://www.firstpeoplesfund.org/community-spirit-award

2024 Artists in Business Leadership Application: https://firstpeoplesfund.submittable.com/submit/6e54b073-512c-47b6-b255-0058333e185a/2024-artists-in-business-leadership-application

2024 Cultural Capital Application: https://firstpeoplesfund.submittable.com/submit/3b3d616e-e4db-409c-a0fe-84447326e051/2024-cultural-capital-application

2024 CULTURAL CAPITAL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONFirst Peoples Fund (FPF) supports culture bearers & artists to be self-determined. We recognize them as the threads that sustain the cultural fabric of a community. They are holistic leaders and knowledge carriers that seek and share knowledge and skills;....

07/06/2023

Read about the Blackfeet Tribe and North American Indian Days, coming up in the second week of July!

The Blackfeet have occupied the Rocky Mountain region for thousands of years and are made up of four bands—North Piegan, South Piegan, Blood and Siksika, though members of the Blackfeet Nation in the U.S. primarily descend from the South Piegan. Every year during the second week in July, the Black...

07/05/2023

The Cherokee Nation held its first-ever Ribbon Skirt fashion show last week in Vinita, Oklahoma.

More than 300 people gathered today at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center in Vinita for the tribe’s first-ever Ribbon Skirt Fashion Sho

06/24/2023

It’s a federal crime to sell art that is falsely marketed as created by an Alaska Native or tribal member.

06/22/2023

Free educational opportunity for business owners! The IDRS Acorn Project is currently hosting a Video Marketing workshop series, to teach business owners social media marketing skills. The next webinar is scheduled for June 30th and will teach business owners how they can create an engaging elevator pitch to target customers.

This workshop is totally free of charge. To register for the workshop, visit the link below.

As a small business owner, have you ever been asked, "What do you do?". Even though you may have been asked many times, you probably stumble over your words trying to describe your business, or your response doesn't provide enough information to generate the interest you would like. First impression...

06/15/2023

A new mixed-use facility could be a boon for artists on the Pine Ridge Reservation, where 8 out of 10 home-based businesses involve some sort of art.

06/13/2023

https://www.knba.org/news/2023-06-13/remembering-joe-senungetuk-a-practitioner-in-the-art-of-resistance

As a young artist, Joe Senungetuk, believed passionately that "Alaskan Art" could be more than a collection of landscapes of snow covered mountains and posed animals. He foresaw a great revival of Alaska Native Art coming, but not until there was a revival in learning about Native culture and histor...

06/07/2023

FREE WEBINAR SERIES:
In this webinar, you will learn how Artist residencies provide artists and creative professionals the time, space and resources to work, individually or collectively. Through immersive experiences, residencies invite artists to explore new perspectives on National Parks or Wildlife areas, foster collaboration and inspiration within collective studios or provide emerging artists with the opportunity to develop and showcase new works in gallery or theater settings

Register at the link below,
https://aianta.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c3THzXyHRwy2UD4FzKlM_g #/registration

06/06/2023

Please check out the following opportunity for high school students offered by Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute -

https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-fine-arts/art/Oscar-Howe-Summer-Art-Institute #

Oscar Howe's artwork is a treasure and the University of South Dakota is pleased to have the opportunity to share his work with the next generation of artists during the Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute (OHSAI). The OHSAI is open to high school students with a demonstrated interest in the visual arts...

06/02/2023

Marlena Myles uses technology to tell traditional stories

06/02/2023

The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico is having an Artisan Training on June 3, 2023 -

Native Artist - Increasing Sales through Authentic Communication

For more information

American Indian Chamber of Commerce of NM Monthly Luncheon

05/31/2023

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board has a vacancy opening at our Southern Plains Indian Museum . For more information and to apply, please check out the link below.

The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.

05/18/2023

A 67-year-old Western Washington artist was sentenced today to 18 months of federal probation for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) by representing himself as a Native American artist, when he had no tribal enrollment or heritage.

Seattle – A 67-year-old Western Washington artist was sentenced today to 18 months of federal probation for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) by representing himself as a Native American artist, when he had no tribal enrollment or heritage, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown.

05/12/2023

On May 26th, a new exhibition featuring over 50 artworks by Native American and Alaska Native artists will open at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, DC. In "Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023," Joe Feddersen (Arrow Lakes/Okanagan), Lily Hope (Tlingit), Ursala Hudson (Tlingit), Erica Lord (Athabaskan/Iñupiat), Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy) and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe) explore the honors and burdens that connect people to one another, through works that are culturally specific, yet communicate across cultural boundaries.

Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023 features artists Joe Feddersen (Arrow Lakes/Okanagan), Lily Hope (Tlingit), Ursala Hudson (Tlingit), Erica Lord (Athabaskan/Iñupiat), Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy), and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe). Together, these artists present a fresh ...

05/11/2023

The National Endowment for the Arts is currently accepting applications for grants to support arts projects.

The Grants for Arts Projects is the NEA's largest grants program for organizations, providing comprehensive and expansive funding opportunities for communities. Applicants may request cost share/matching grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000

The deadline for Part 1 of the application process is quickly approaching on July 6th. For more information, visit the link below:

Grants for Arts Projects is our largest grants program for organizations, providing expansive funding opportunities for communities across the nation in a wide variety of artistic disciplines. * Deadlines: February 9 and July 6, 2023

05/01/2023

Washington Family Pleads Guilty to Indian and Arts and Crafts Act Violations

For more information,

Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Alaska FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 1, 2023 Washington Family Pleads Guilty to Indian and Arts and Crafts Act Violations The Rodrigo Family owned and operated Alaska Stone Arts, LLC and Rail Creek, LCC in Ketchikan, Alaska, from April 2...

04/26/2023

Reminder: Tomorrow, April 26th, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold a listening session at 2:30pm EST on “The ARTIST Act: Updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.”

04/22/2023

On April 26th at 2:30pm, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold a listening session on “The ARTIST Act: Updating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.”

04/20/2023

On April 26th at 1pm, the Museum of the Plains Indian will host "Storytelling," featuring Mariah Gladstone. Mariah, who has followed in the footsteps of her father Jack Gladstone, a musician and storyteller, shares the history of the Blackfeet Indian people through an exciting combination of stories and life experiences.

This event is part of Glacier National Park's "Native America Speaks" series, a program through which local Tribal members share their rich history and culture through singing, storytelling, presentations, and hands-on learning. You can read more about "Native America Speaks" at the link below:

https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/nas.htm

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1849 C Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20240

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+12022083773

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https://www.doi.gov/iacb

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The Southern Plains Indian Museum, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, announces the opening of a special exhibition, The Act in Action, featuring objects purchased as evidence in Indian Arts and Crafts Act (Act) investigations by agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Park Service. https://www.doi.gov/iacb/southern-plains-indian-museum-exhibition-act-action

The Sioux Indian Museum and Southern Plains Indian Museum Announce Winners of 2017 Youth Art Contest https://edit.doi.gov/iacb/news-updates

The IACB is pleased to announce the new publication "Alaska Native Ivory" in collaboration with Alaska State Council on the Arts and Eskimo Walrus Commission. Free downloads of the brochure are available on our website so please click on the link below! https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/iacb_alaska_ivory_brochure_2017_web.pdf

The Museum of the Plains Indian hosts a special community curated exhibition "Noomohtsiistaapitapi Sstaniiniki (This is the Life of Cecile Black Boy)." This exhibition explores the history and art of Blackfeet painted tipis. Images of painted tipis created by the Blackfeet artists Victor and Howard Pepion are a central focus of the exhibit. Cecile Black Boy compiled the traditional stories of many Blackfeet painted tipis as part of the Works Progress Administration Federal Writers’ Project. Text panels throughout the exhibit will interpret these stories for the visitor. Black Boy’s research was the basis for the Southern Plains Indian Museum exhibition and catalogue "Painted Tipis by Contemporary Plains Indian Artists" (1973) published by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board and the book "Blackfeet Indian Tipis: Design and Legend" (1976), edited by John C. Ewers and Olga Ross Hannon, illustrated by Jessie Wilbur. The show runs through June 2, 2017, in Browning, Montana. Darrell Norman (Blackfeet), MPI Curator David Dragonfly (Blackfeet/Assiniboine), and Kevin Crawford (Blackfeet) are pictured in this post. For more information about the exhibit, please call the Museum of the Plains Indian at (406) 338-2230. Photography by Nimachia Howe.

IACB PSA by Ruthe Blalock Jones

New PSA by IACB Commissioner Ruthe Blalock Jones (Shawnee-Delaware-Peoria) about the importance of Indian arts and crafts and the negative impacts of fraudulent Native American art.