The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the 46th Annual Native American Student Art Show showcasing artwork by Native American students K-12 in New Mexico.
The juried exhibition will be held in our Pueblo Homes section of our permanent exhibition from November 21, 2026, through March 5, 2027.
Accepting Applications Now through October 5, 2026 - Apply Below
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, drawing etc.) using each canvas as a storytelling vessel inscribed with personal memory and/or traditional folklore.
Consider these questions:
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- How do geometric shapes and patterns tell a story?
- What specific motifs, like the rain cloud, feathers, or animals represent in our culture?
- How can you design a pattern that tells a story about your own life or community?
Applications
Online applications for student submissions and the parent/guardian permission form will be available through October 5, 2026.
Please note that space is limited.
We will be limiting the number of student artworks selected for the 2026 NASAS to fit our available gallery space to 80 pieces. We appreciate your understanding.
Young artists are given the choice of making their works available for sale during the show, with 100% of each purchase returning directly to the artist. Unsold artworks must be picked up on March 5 – March 8 from 9 am to 4:30 pm, at the IPCC. Unsold artworks not picked up will be considered abandoned.
Artwork Information & Requirements
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- Each student may submit only one artwork.
- Art mediums may include any 2D format: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Collage.
- Two-dimensional pieces on paper will be placed within an 8x11 inch frame (provided by IPCC); please plan students’ paper sizes to match (8x11 or smaller).
- Canvas size should not exceed 8x11 inches.
- No 3D art will be accepted
- Please note that we cannot accept artworks requiring electricity or digital technology.
- Artworks must be delivered to the South Entrance between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from November 2, 2026 to November 8, 2026. The IPCC cannot accept artworks after November 8, 2026.
Important Dates
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- Online Application Period: September 9 - October 5
- Artwork Delivery: November 2-November 8, 9am – 5pm
- Opening Ceremony & Reception: November 21, 2pm – 4pm
- Exhibition On View: November 21, 2026 – March 5, 2027
- Artwork & Award Pickup: March 5-8, 9am – 5pm
Questions:
Contact Eddie Vargas, Museum Curatorial Assistant, 505.212.7052, evargas@indianpueblo.org