The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe has announced the return of its “Breakfast with the Curators” lecture series this August. The program offers visitors a chance to interact with artists, anthropologists, scholars, and curators over breakfast at the Museum Hill Cafe. After breakfast, attendees participate in presentations, gallery tours, and behind-the-scenes experiences at the museum.
Each session starts at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and continues until 10:30 a.m., including a presentation and exhibition tour. Tickets are priced at $40 for general admission and $35 for members of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation; museum admission is included. Advance reservations are required.
The 2025 schedule features three events:
On August 7, Elisa Phelps, Head of Curatorial Affairs at the museum, will discuss “Engaging the Future: The Goodman Fellowship Artists.” This exhibit highlights work by nineteen emerging Native artists supported by the Goodman Aspiring Artist Fellowship since its founding in 2016. According to organizers: "Hear about the exhibit, the Goodman Fellowship and the stories of these talented young artists. Join us for a delicious breakfast and special tour of the exhibition."
August 8 will feature an event on “Printing the Pueblo World: Juan Pino of Tay Tsu’geh Oweenge,” led by curator Tony Chavarria (Santa Clara Pueblo) and Mark Mitchell (Tesuque Pueblo), former Governor of Tesuque Pueblo and grandson of Juan Pino. Attendees can listen to their conversation about Juan Pino’s legacy and view related works. "Listen to the conversation between Tony and Mark, stories of his grandfather and the work that was involved in creating this exhibit. Join us for a delicious breakfast and special tour of the exhibition."
On August 12, Dr. Elisabeth Stone, Deputy Director at the museum, along with Marlon Magdalena (Jemez Pueblo), Instructional Coordinator for Jemez Historic Site, will present “Makowa: The Worlds Above Us.” They will discuss their vision behind this collaborative exhibit. "Hear the curators speak about their vision behind the collaborative work of this extraordinary exhibit. Join us for a delicious breakfast and special tour of the exhibition."
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture operates as part of New Mexico’s Department of Cultural Affairs under oversight from its Board of Regents. Support comes from both public funding sources like the Museum of New Mexico Foundation as well as private donors.
According to its mission statement, "The mission of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology is to serve as a center of stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the artistic, cultural, and intellectual achievements of the diverse peoples of the Native Southwest."
