Founded on October 1, 1962, the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) offers academic excellence to both Native and non-Native populations. Their goal is empowerment through education, economic self-sufficiency, and expression and enhancement of artistic and cultural traditions. The Institute of American Indian Arts is located on the traditional Puebloan lands of the Tanoan and Keres speaking Peoples.
Sheila A. Rocha, PhD, Chair and Associate Professor of Performing Arts, oversees IAIA’s connection with the ArtsLink Fellowships program and manages its hosting activities.