Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association http://www.atada.org The Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association (ATADA) is a professional association of dealers whose purpose is to provide education for the public and set standards for the trade. As members, members offer each buyer a guarantee that objects sold are as represented regarding age, authenticity and extent of restoration (if any). Members also ensure that objects have been properly acquired and fall within the restrictions of laws concerning cultural sensitivity. Autry Museum - Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA http://www.theAutry.org/ The The Autry National Center of the American West is an intercultural center that celebrates the diversity and history of the American West through three interconnected institutions: The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, The Museum of the American West, and The Institute for Study of the American West. Heard Museum - Phoenix, AZ http://www.heard.org Native peoples of the Southwest are celebrated at the Heard through its world-renowned collections, spectacular exhibitions, colorful festivals, artist demonstrations and residency programs. There is no place comparable to learn about the rich and fascinating cultures of the Southwest. Indian Arts & Crafts Association http://www.iaca.com IACA is an organization that symbolizes authenticity, quality and integrity in Native American arts and crafts. Members are responsible for adhering to the high standards of the industry. IACA currently has more than 700 members in the United States, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - Albuquerque, NM http://www.indianpueblo.org/ Owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico. The doors were opened in August, 1976, to showcase the history and accomplishments of the Pueblo people, from Pre-Columbian to current time. Museum of Northern Arizona http://www.musnaz.org/ Founded in 1928 as a community effort by a group of Flagstaff citizens, the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) is a private, nonprofit institution that was originally established as a repository for Native American artifacts and natural history specimens from the Colorado Plateau. National Museum of the American Indian - Washington, D.C. http://www.nmai.si.edu The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) was chartered by Congress in 1989 as the 16th museum of the Smithsonian Institution. The NMAI is the only national museum dedicated to the Native peoples of North, South, and Central America. Its educational mission is to preserve, present, and celebrate the Native cultures of the Americas. Palace of the Governors - Santa Fe, NM http://www.palaceofthegovernors.org/ Originally constructed in the early 17th century as Spain's seat of government for what is today the American Southwest, the Palace of the Governors chronicles the history of Santa Fe, as well as New Mexico and the region. This adobe structure, now the state's history museum, was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1960 and an American Treasure in 1999. Southwestern Association for Indian Arts http://www.swaia.org SWAIA's mission of "cultural preservation, intercultural understanding and providing economic opportunities for American Indians through excellence in the arts" is not only evident throughout Santa Fe Indian Market but in all of its programs, as well. These include SWAIA's Lifetime Achievement Awards, Fellowship Awards, Business Training Seminars, Youth Markets, Council of Artists and committees which establish and uphold the highest known standards for traditional and contemporary Native American art. Wheelwright Museum - Santa Fe, NM http://www.wheelwright.org A traditional Navajo hooghan was the inspiration for the design of the eight-sided building housing the museum. Changing exhibitions in the main gallery include contemporary and traditional American Indian art, with an emphasis on the Southwest. Old Adobe Traders © 2005  Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Development & Hosting by TechXpress