Events at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Get ready to immerse yourself in an authentic Pueblo cultural experience!
Join us for a day filled with vibrant cultural dances, daily artist showcases, and a variety of special events. You’ll also have access to insightful lectures, engaging book club discussions, exclusive collection tours, and hands-on Indigenous agricultural workshops. We can’t wait to share our culture with you!
Admission includes Museum, Current Exhibits, Galleries, Cultural Dances + Mural & Guided Tours (as scheduled) • Learn about our Cultural Dance Program • View the Feast Day Calendar • Note: Dance groups and times may change.
Events
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Grounded In Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery
South Gallery 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesON VIEW: MAR 20, 2026 - FEB 21, 2027 Organized by the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and the Vilcek Foundation, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery, a […]
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50 for 50: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 1976-2026
ON VIEW: MARCH 20, 2026 – FEBRUARY 15, 2027 In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), this exhibition highlights the Center’s history through Pueblo […]
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The Old Road Mural
On the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, experience “The Old Road”—a mural that at once remembers the first major highway traversing the United States and gives emphasis to […]
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Pueblo Gingerbread Contest
The Annual Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest is a favorite holiday tradition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Children and adults are invited to enter a gingerbread house inspired by a Pueblo village, house, community church or historic building with prizes awarded in children’s and adult categories. This annual holiday event is a unique way to […]
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Veterans’ Day at IPCC
On Veterans' Day, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center acknowledges the service of veterans in the U.S. Join us for special activities throughout the day as we commemorate the holiday and recognize local Native veterans. *Free Admission for Veterans *Free Coffee and Pueblo cookies in the Courtyard *Free Veterans Pins *Veterans' Day Stickers *Flags for Veterans Schedule […]
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IPCC Family Story Time
Special Guests: The Women Veteran Warriors Color-Honor Guard Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a chance for children and families to gather, share stories and activities relating to Native American culture, history, and storytelling traditions. Free for children and adult family member. For more information please call (505) 843-7270.
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Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez)
The Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator. They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The […]
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Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez)
The Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator. They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The […]
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Coffee with a Curator
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for Coffee with a Curator, a series delving into each curator's creative process of selecting their pottery for the Grounded in Clay exhibit. Each hour-long event includes coffee and Pueblo cookies from the Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Following the conversations will be a short tour of the exhibition. This event […]
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Coming Home: Reflecting on Five Years of “Grounded in Clay”
Curated by the Pueblo Pottery Collective and organized by the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and the Vilcek Foundation, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery is a remarkable exhibition that highlights Pueblo pottery and celebrates Pueblo voices. Grounded in Clay, which has been touring the country since 2023, returned to New Mexico earlier this […]
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Harvest Season: Beaded Corn Activity
Celebrate the harvest season this November with a hands-on beaded corn activity. Learn about the importance of corn in Pueblo culture and the traditions surrounding the harvest season while creating a decorative beaded corn craft to take home. Free with museum admission.
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Native American Student Art Show: Shaping Tomorrow
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is thrilled to present the 46th Annual Native American Student Art Show showcasing artwork by Native American students K-12 in New Mexico. The theme this year is “Shaping Tomorrow,” offering students the chance to interpret or re-interpret designs inspired by Southwest pottery in 2D form of their own artistic style (i.e. collage, painting, […]
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Water Strider Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni)
The Water Strider Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator. They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The […]
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Native American Student Art Show Opening Reception
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for the opening of the annual Native American Student Art Show as we celebrate Native American youth artists in New Mexico. Explore young artists' interpretation of this year's theme, “Shaping Tomorrow,” focusing on designs inspired by Southwest pottery. Free admission for featured student artists and their families and teachers. […]
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Water Strider Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni)
The Water Strider Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator. They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The […]
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Stories from the Pot: The Use of Micaceous Pottery in Pueblo Communities
Discover the enduring role of micaceous pottery in Pueblo life through a special panel discussion featuring three Pueblo community members. Guests will hear personal stories, cultural perspectives, and firsthand experiences related to the traditional and contemporary uses of micaceous pottery for cooking and other utilitarian purposes. Representing Northern Pueblo communities, the panelists will explore the […]
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Family Friday
Join us for a full day of festive fun at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center! Shop beautiful handcrafted art, ornaments, and gifts from Native artists and enjoy live cultural dances throughout the day along with games and activities taking place in our courtyard and Silver and Turquoise Rooms. Warm up with delicious treats from the […]
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Northern/Southern Tewa Dancers (Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblo of Jemez)
The Northern/Southern Tewa Dancers (Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblo of Jemez) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator. They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. […]
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Northern/Southern Tewa Dancers (Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblo of Jemez)
The Northern/Southern Tewa Dancers (Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblo of Jemez) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator. They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. […]
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Coffee with a Curator
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for Coffee with a Curator, a series delving into each curator's creative process of selecting their pottery for the Grounded in Clay exhibit. Each hour-long event includes coffee and Pueblo cookies from the Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Following the conversations will be a short tour of the exhibition. This event […]
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Stories by the Fireside
A family-friendly evening featuring Pueblo storytelling around a bonfire. This event, in partnership with Visit Albuquerque, will explore the connections between traditional stories and pottery designs as well as feature cultural dance performances and complimentary refreshments. Guests can deepen their appreciation for Pueblo heritage, support intergenerational learning, and strengthen community connections. More information to come.
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Coffee with a Curator
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for Coffee with a Curator, a series delving into each curator's creative process of selecting their pottery for the Grounded in Clay exhibit. Each hour-long event includes coffee and Pueblo cookies from the Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Following the conversations will be a short tour of the exhibition. This event […]
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Coffee with a Curator
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for Coffee with a Curator, a series delving into each curator's creative process of selecting their pottery for the Grounded in Clay exhibit. Each hour-long event includes coffee and Pueblo cookies from the Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Following the conversations will be a short tour of the exhibition. This event […]
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Coffee with a Curator
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for Coffee with a Curator, a series delving into each curator's creative process of selecting their pottery for the Grounded in Clay exhibit. Each hour-long event includes coffee and Pueblo cookies from the Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Following the conversations will be a short tour of the exhibition. This event […]
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Coffee with a Curator
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for Coffee with a Curator, a series delving into each curator's creative process of selecting their pottery for the Grounded in Clay exhibit. Each hour-long event includes coffee and Pueblo cookies from the Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Following the conversations will be a short tour of the exhibition. This event […]
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Coffee with a Curator
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for Coffee with a Curator, a series delving into each curator's creative process of selecting their pottery for the Grounded in Clay exhibit. Each hour-long event includes coffee and Pueblo cookies from the Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Following the conversations will be a short tour of the exhibition. This event […]
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American Indian Week at IPCC
Celebrate the vibrant cultures and living traditions of New Mexico’s Pueblos during American Indian Week at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Join us for a week of connection, creativity, and cultural celebration. There’s something new to discover every day at IPCC. More information to come.
PDF Event Calendar
To access the October Calendar of Events in PDF format, view or download here.
Feast Day Calendar
Cultural Dance Program
Spring (April)
Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Summer (May - August)
Fridays: 2:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Fall (September - October)
Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Winter (November* - March)
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 PM
*Dances will take place on the Indian Pueblo Kitchen Patio
