Fundraising momentum IAIA MoCNA recently achieved a substantial fundraising milestone, grossing over $1 million for student scholarships at the 2026 Benefit & Auction. This indicates strong donor engagement and potential for continued sponsorships, art auction partnerships, and tiered giving programs.
Academic leadership A new Provost and Executive VP joined IAIA in 2026, signaling leadership expansion and strategic initiatives. This presents an opening for partnerships around accredited programs, grant collaborations, and corporate sponsorships tied to academic and student scholarship goals.
Cinematic partnerships IAIA’s collaboration with AMC Networks to provide internships for the Dark Winds production demonstrates industry ties and a pathway to co-branded media projects, sponsored fellowships, and multi-year production-related training programs.
Indigenous art platform MoCNA holds the National Collection of Contemporary Native Art with thousands of works since 1962, highlighting opportunities for licensing, digital exhibitions, catalog partnerships, and exclusive sponsorship in major touring or online exhibitions.
Community sponsorships Active partnerships and local engagement in Santa Fe due to IAIA’s events and education focus suggest a strong market for venue-based sponsorships, experiential programs, and donor-advised funds aligned with Indigenous art, culture, and scholarship.