(October 30, 2026—Los Angeles, CA) The Autry Museum of the American West will host an Indigenous film screening on Friday, November 6, featuring Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) student and alum work, including Dark Winds and AMC+ collaborations, a student film showcase, and the IAIA Indigenous Film Academy.

The event will include a panel moderated by Jhane Myers (Comanche and Blackfeet), producer of Free Leonard Peltier, with confirmed panelists Jessica Matten (Red River Métis and Cree), Chris Eyre (Cheyenne and Arapaho), Deanna Allison (Diné and Colorado River Indian Tribes), and Avery Hale (San Carlos Apache, San Felipe Pueblo, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara). In addition, enjoy a reception with IAIA President Dr. Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo) and panel guests.

About IAIA:
Through the concept of art as a traditional path of creativity, the Institute of American Indian Art (IAIA) excels at skill building, provoking thought and providing exceptional educational opportunities. IAIA is a place to embrace the past, enrich the present, and create the future, moving ahead to paths yet unexplored and undiscovered. 

Here on our stunning 140-acre Santa Fe campus, the beauty of learning is enhanced by the beauty of our surroundings. For generations, the unique landscape, dramatic light, and rugged physical beauty have made Santa Fe a mecca for artists seeking to express the deepest reaches of their creativity. We are a fine arts school in a fine arts town, which adds immensely, and positively, to the atmosphere and learning possibilities. The Institute of American Indian Arts sits on the homelands of the Pueblo nations.

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