IAIS is honored to highlight the artistry of Jeanne Rorex Bridges during the months of February and March. She is an award-winning artist of Cherokee descent.  She lives in eastern Oklahoma on part of the farm land where she as raised.  Jeanne attended Bacone College in Muskogee, OK where one of her courses included Indian art.  This is a flat style of painting originated by the "Kiowa Five".

For this exhibit we are featuring her "Sisters Series".  For several years, she has incorporated painting depicting the shared history of Southeastern Indians and African Americans with her Native American work. The exhibit includes an assortment of ceramic tiles (with easel backs), prints, a framed tile and more. All items are for sale.

Artist Corner and Sale opens in our "Four Directions" gift shop on Sunday, February 1, 2015 and runs through March 31, 2015.  There is no charge to view this exhibit.

What's New In The Shop?: IAIS is proud to highlight the artistry of Takara ...

What's New In The Shop?: IAIS is proud to highlight the artistry of Takara ...: IAIS is proud to highlight the artistry of Takara Matthews during the months of April and May 2014.  Takara, a member of the Abenaki Sokoki ...

IAIS is proud to highlight the artistry of Takara Matthews during the months of April and May 2014.  Takara, a member of the Abenaki Sokoki tribe is a Champion Women's Fancy Dancer and Jingle Dress Dancer.

Born in Naugatuck Connecticut, she has been raised in the traditions of her Abenaki, Lumbee, and Muskogee heritage.  Takara has toured the New England area with the W'Abenaki Dance Troupe helping to educate and promote Abenaki culture.  She has been a fancy shawl dancer since the age of four and is currently a jingle dress dancer.

Takara's artistry focuses on beadwork, applique and regalia.  For sale will be a variety of beaded purses, medallions, earrings and jewelry.  Takara also proudly serves her country as Airman 1st Class in the Vermont Air National Guard.  She and her family reside in Vermont.

Artist Corner and Sale opens in our Museum Gift Shop on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 and runs through May 31, 2014.

May and June Gift Shop Sale 2014

The "Four Directions Gift Shop"  will feature a Sale during the months of May & June.  Whether you love silver & turquoise jewelery, need a Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation or wedding gift, IAIS has what you are looking for.  Choose from our wide assortment of Southwestern pottery, Northeastern baskets, colorful woven rugs, runners, pillows and coasters, "Nuwati" herbal products, Zuni fetishes, Kachina dolls, dreamcatchers, hand painted leather pouches, hand-carved wooden sculptures, framed artwork, matted prints and more!  Gift Certificates are also available.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist.

*10% off/ 20% IAIS Members

* Sale does not apply to consigned items or children's items $5 and under.

Open seven (7) days a week!

Daniel "Red Bear" Bosques

Beautiful Buffalo hide with bear fur collar jacket.  All hand stitched with fringed arms and tie front closure.  Exquisite stiching!  Call our "Four Directions" Gift Shop for more details.

Price  $800