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INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER MISSION STATEMENT:
To serve as a gathering place where Pueblo culture is celebrated through creative and cultural experiences while providing economic opportunities to Pueblo and local communities.
Dear Friends, Supporters, and Partners,
On behalf of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, I extend my deepest gratitude to you—our donors, shareholders, volunteers and guests—whose generosity and commitment help sustain our mission. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is more than just a place; it is a living, breathing space dedicated to sharing the history, culture, art, and traditions of our Pueblo People.
As a proud member of San Felipe Pueblo, it is in my heart to share and educate others about our rich history and the resilience of our people. Every visitor who walks through our doors has the opportunity to experience the deep-rooted traditions and stories that have been passed down for generations.
I am honored to lead a team of the highest caliber—experts in their fields who share a deep passion for our mission. Their dedication to preserving and uplifting Pueblo history and hospitality ensures that every guest leaves with a greater understanding and appreciation of our communities.
With your support, we look ahead with excitement, ready to grow, inspire, and continue creating meaningful experiences that celebrate Pueblo culture for generations to come.
With immense gratitude,
Arianna Chavez
Executive Director
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
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CORE PROGRAMMING SUPPORT:
Native Dances
As the only year-round venue for Native dances in North America, the IPCC showcases colorful regalia, drumming, and songs from New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos. Your support of these programs underscores the cultural relevance of Native dance and its vital importance to imparting the story of the Pueblos and other tribes. In 2024, this program put $75,000 back into Pueblo communities.
Native Artists
The Daily Artist Program provides visitors with another avenue to experience Native American culture. Visit with and purchase directly from artists as they make pottery, jewelry, paintings, and other types of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts.
This program supports the mission of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center by showcasing handcrafted Native American art, creating an outlet for visitors to buy directly from artists, and encouraging dialogue with our guests while educating about Pueblo arts and culture.
IPCC Family Story Time
The IPCC Family Story Time started in August of 2023. Each month children learn from a rich selection of books and poetry from various Native American cultures, complete with a special Indigenous guest reader for each session. Our volunteers lead an activity that coincides with the theme of the book.
The IPCC received a 2024 Best of City Award for Best Story Time in Albuquerque.
“We Are of This Place: The Pueblo Story”
We Are of This Place: The Pueblo Story shares the resilience and legacy of the Pueblo people in their own words. We invite you to take part in our 2025 plan to increase visitor engagement for all ages by making exhibit themes more immersive, interactive, and engaging by facilitating new, multi-sensory modes of community connection and cultural exchange that will deepen understanding of past and present generations of Pueblo culture through enhanced presentations of resiliency told by Pueblo voices.
Temporary Exhibits
Visitors can explore the Artists Circle Gallery, Mural Collection, Pueblo Art Collection, Student Art Show, and Art Through Struggle Gallery. These galleries feature contemporary Pueblo artists who draw on the past to influence our culture’s evolution and guide us into the future. This space features rotating shows where visitors can experience the living arts of the Pueblos from a contemporary perspective and art collectors can directly support Pueblo artisans and the continuation of their art through exhibitions like these. IPCC seeks your support to host the 2025 upcoming exhibits, Restorying Our HeartPlaces: Contemporary Pueblo Architecture, Sage Mountainflower: House of Fashion, and the 2025 Native American Student Art Show.
IPCC Collections
Over 4,500 pieces of pottery, jewelry, textiles, baskets, photographs, paintings, and artifacts highlight Pueblo history and creativity. Our collection is also home to more than 20 murals by great Pueblo artists. These vibrant works of art vividly convey the role of the seasons, dance, harvest, agriculture, and animals in Pueblo life. Our collection represents the Pueblo people’s dynamic, ever-evolving history, and we work to preserve this heritage and share it with future generations. Our collection of invaluable objects is an essential part of our past, present, and future. Your support provides our Collection Team the resources to appropriately and responsibly care for our Pueblo art collection and pertinent objects and their records for use in perpetuity.
Library and Archives
The only special collection devoted to preserving the history and culture of the 19 Pueblos. Your support allows our library to provide information, resources, Pueblo Book Club, and research service to patrons intending to build Pueblo identity while securing a place for Pueblo people in the national historical narrative. The IPCC Library & Archives is a non-circulating, targeted collection for those who wish to know more about Pueblo people’s lives, histories, traditions, and culture.
Indigenous Wisdom Curriculum
Help strengthen the identity of Native American students by supporting the IWC. This Pueblo-based curriculum provides comprehensive K-12 unit plans on the complex political, social, cultural, and economic history of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. The curriculum serves as a counter-narrative to the presentation of the history of New Mexico presented in our schools today. The curriculum is rich with instructional strategies, resources, and Pueblo-centered cultural knowledge that is valuable to students from diverse backgrounds. The main goal of the curriculum is for Indigenous students and their teachers to become intellectually aware of the critical roles of Pueblo people in exercising agency as they met and continue to meet the imposition and challenges of federal and state policies on our quality of life as sovereign entities. The authors of this curriculum believe that a critical socio-historical education is an effective avenue to strengthen our home communities and to develop an increased awareness and deeper examination of present-day manifestations of historic oppression.
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts
Part of the IPCC’s mission is to preserve and perpetuate Pueblo culture, and a key element of that is investing in our youth. This scholarship is named in honor of Manuel “Bob” Chavez of Cochiti Pueblo, who dedicated 50 years as a volunteer teaching art at St. Catherine’s Indian School. The scholarship is managed by the Albuquerque Community Foundation. Your support provides increased opportunities for our Pueblo student artists.
Many students were able to explore Native arts and feel at home in Mr. Chavez’ classroom, and the IPCC is able to continue his legacy of encouragement by offering scholarships each year to recent Pueblo high school seniors or college undergraduates who are pursuing visual arts in higher education. The scholarship requires the students to maintain full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.0 or above.
Initial scholarships are for $2,500 per student per year to help offset the initial costs of higher education, such as books, housing, tuition, and supplies.
Pictured left: 2024-2025 Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts Recipients, Tyler Suazo (Santa Clara Pueblo) and Erin Meehan (Pueblo of Isleta)
DONATE TO SUPPORT THE BOB CHAVEZ SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ARTS
SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Our signature fundraising events focus on raising funds through event-specific activities that meet the interests of our participatory donor community.
Annual Fundraising Gala – Saturday, September 20, 2025
You are invited for a special night in which our community comes together to support a worthy cause. The IPCC’s 2025 Gala will offer guests an unforgettable multi-course contemporary Indigenous dinner showcasing the creative culinary artistry of our acclaimed Indian Pueblo Kitchen staff. This one-of-a-kind event takes place under the stars in the IPCC’s beautiful mural-lined courtyard and features silent and live auctions, Native American flute music, and cultural dance performances. We thank you for supporting our mission at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and are pleased to offer you a range of sponsorship opportunities for our 2025 Gala:
We thank you for supporting our mission at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and are pleased to offer you a range of sponsorship opportunities for our 2025 Gala:
$15,000 SPONSOR
- Half-page ad in the Gala program
- Three priority-seating tables of eight at the Gala
- Live mentions by our emcee throughout the Gala
- Company logo on Gala collateral materials at the event
- Sixteen complimentary museum admissions
- Logo inclusion in email blasts sent to the IPCC’s distribution list (reach: over 30K)
- Recognition on the IPCC’s Facebook and Instagram pages (over 225K followers) and the IPCC website
- A private, guided tour of the museum, with an exclusive look into the collection, for up to ten people
$10,000 SPONSOR
- Quarter-page ad in the Gala program
- Two priority-seating table of eight at the Gala
- Live mentions by our emcee throughout the Gala
- Company logo on Gala collateral materials at the event
- Ten complimentary museum admissions
- Logo inclusion in email blasts sent to the IPCC’s distribution list (reach: over 30K)
- Recognition on the IPCC’s Facebook and Instagram pages (over 225K followers) and the IPCC website
$5,000 SPONSOR
- One table of eight at the Gala
- Company logo on Gala collateral materials
- Eight complimentary museum admissions
- Logo inclusion in email blasts sent to the IPCC’s distribution list (reach: over 30K)
- Recognition on the IPCC’s Facebook and Instagram pages (over 225K followers) and the IPCC website
$2,500 SPONSOR
- Four complimentary tickets to the Gala
- Four complimentary museum passes
- Logo inclusion in email blasts sent to the IPCC’s distribution list (reach: over 30K)
- Recognition on the IPCC’s Facebook and Instagram pages (over 225K followers) and the IPCC website
ANNUAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
45th Annual American Indian Week and Spring Arts Market April 22, 2025 – April 27, 2025
American Indian Week and the Spring Arts Market are two of the most anticipated events here at the IPCC. There is something for everyone, including daily cultural dances, Native artists, self-guided tours of our permanent and temporary exhibits, dining at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen, and shopping at the Indian Pueblo Store.
Indigenous People’s Day October 13, 2025
New Mexico’s Native American Tribes gather with civic officials and the IPCC to commemorate this statewide holiday with cultural dances, Native artisans and guest speakers. Join us as we celebrate the rich history, resilience and contributions of Native people.
11th Annual Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest December 2025
The Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest is a favorite holiday tradition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Children and adults are encouraged to enter a gingerbread house inspired by a Pueblo village, house, community church or historic building, with prizes being awarded in children’s and adults’ categories. This festive event is a unique way to share and enjoy Pueblo culture with your family.
Veteran’s Day Commemoration Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center brings together a celebration of all warriors who have served and currently serve in the armed forces. Continuing in traditions driven by service, duty, and commitment to our homelands, Pueblo Warriors continue to make sacrifices for their communities. We offer gratitude to all who served or are serving in this annual event.
SPECIAL GIVING INITIATIVES:
Your Support Lives on Through a Legacy Gift
We all have the power to make a difference through legacy giving. Though not all of us can make large monetary gifts during our lifetimes, almost all of us can significantly impact the organizations we care about through an estate gift.
The IPCC/IPEC supporters can make a generous legacy gift that has a powerful impact on the future of the IPCC/IPEC. When you include the IPCC/IPEC in your will, trust, or other estate arrangements, your life-changing support extends well into the future.
Planned gifts are essential to the future vitality and well-being of the IPCC/IPEC. Most planned gifts, at our donors’ discretion, are invested in our Endowment Fund, providing financial support for operational and other expenses, including educational and cultural programs. Through planned giving, you are supporting the long-term sustainability of the IPCC/IPEC.
The Michael G. Canfield Legacy Circle honors the visionaries who have included the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in their estate plans, ensuring the continued celebration, preservation, and advancement of Pueblo culture for generations to come.
This distinguished Legacy Circle bears the name of Michael G. Canfield (Pueblo of Laguna), whose transformative leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer leaves an indelible mark on the IPCC and its broader community.
By incorporating the IPCC into your estate plan or by making a pledge or gift of $2,000 or more in 2025, you can join an esteemed circle of supporters dedicated to preserving Pueblo culture, advancing community development, and fostering opportunities for future generations. As a valued member of the Michael G. Canfield Legacy Circle, your profound commitment to this vital mission will be recognized and celebrated, continuing Michael Canfield’s enduring legacy.
Cause-Giving
You can support our mission by designating the IPCC on your United Way of North Central New Mexico donation form. Whether you choose to make one gift or a monthly contribution, your support benefits our work at the IPCC.
For more information, please contact ssimmonds@indianpueblo.org
MATCHING GIFTS AND MEMORIAL / HONORAIUM GIFTS:
Matching Gifts
During the IPCC’s Giving Campaigns, donation-matching periods spark new interest and motivate potential donors to give, as they know that their gifts drive additional funding. A double or triple matching gift helps us to meet our fundraising campaign goals while giving positive exposure to the sponsor of the matching gift.
Memorial / Honorarium Gifts
Your memorial creates a legacy for your loved one by supporting a meaningful cause. The gift you make in their memory acknowledges their support for the IPCC and helps us pursue our important mission. Meanwhile, a donation made in honor of a birthday, graduation, wedding, or retirement shows the recipient you care about their interest in the IPCC.
Matching Gifts ~ Employers
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs in which they match the charitable contributions made by their employees. This can double or even triple the monetary value of an individual gift. We welcome matching gifts as a generous and effective way to sustain our mission and core programs. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please check with your Human Resources department.
The Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex (IPEC)
Support a one-of-a-kind hub that helps Native and non-Native entrepreneurs achieve economic self-sufficiency, serving as a catalyst to self-determination through access to facilities, resources, training, and information while building a supportive and innovative entrepreneurial community. The newly built 7,500 square foot IPEC commercial kitchen provides a multi-faceted community space that supports entrepreneurs in the food and agricultural industries.
YOUR GIFT WILL SUPPORT:
• Empowering IPEC clients with a holistic array of services tailored to their unique needs.
• Offering exclusive services such as marketing, operations, and technology trainings and workshops. These sessions are tailored to help entrepreneurs stay abreast of the latest trends, strategies, and tools in the industry, ensuring they’re well-equipped to compete and thrive in the dynamic food marketplace.
• Providing a vast network of industry professionals that offers invaluable support, specifically in the fields of food aggregation and distribution. They bring to the table a wealth of knowledge and experience that our clients can leverage to streamline their operations and optimize their business models.
• Offering engaging and supportive programs to Native business owners that honor the traditions and aspirations of the Native business community.
