Funding Opportunities The Wheelwright Museum received a notable $60,000 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation, indicating a potential for continued funding or sponsorship collaborations, especially in initiatives related to activism, Native American art, and cultural projects.

Cultural Collaborations Recent partnerships with the Grand Canyon Music Festival and active community engagement highlight opportunities for developing joint programs or sponsorships with organizations in the arts and Native American cultural sectors.

Leadership & Diversity With Cynthia Chavez Lamar, the first Native woman director of a Smithsonian-affiliated American Indian museum, there's potential to support and partner on initiatives promoting Native American leadership, cultural preservation, and educational programs.

Exhibit & Program Funding The museum's focus on contemporary Native American art and activism aligns with grants and sponsorships from organizations invested in Indigenous issues, social activism, and arts education, presenting opportunities for tailored funding proposals.

Market Expansion The museum's unique positioning as New Mexico’s oldest independent Native American art museum, combined with recent news and active community projects, creates prospects for service offerings, technological upgrades, or exhibit sponsorships aimed at expanding visitor engagement and educational outreach.