CIAC is a division of Southwest Learning Centers, Inc., a 501 c3, non-profit, educational organization, est. 1972. The Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures (CIAC) is the producer of the new arts & entertainment series, Go Native Arts!  CIAC also produces and publishes the American Indian Art Series, an encyclopedia of Native arts. In the past decade, over 10,000 Native artists have been profiled in the ongoing series.

MEET THE STAFF

Dr. Gregory Schaaf (Cherokee, tribally enrolled) is the Director of the Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures in Santa Fe. He earned his doctorate in American Indian History and a degree in Art History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. During his distinguished teaching career, he became an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Native American Studies Programs. As a recognized scholar, he addressed the United Nations and testified before the United States Senate on Indian Affairs. As a historical consultant and scriptwriter, he has worked with Kevin Costner (500 Nations - CBS) and Jon Voight (Last of His Tribe - HBO).

Angie Yan Schaaf is a fine arts graduate of California State University, Los Angeles. She enjoyed a long career in graphic design and publishing. She is a specialist in digital photography. Together with Dr. Schaaf, they produce the "American Indian Art Series."

OTHER ASSOCIATES

Jilann Spitzmiller

Hank Rogerson

Bill Hanson

Cody Harrington

Bryan Parker is our senior intern at Go Native Arts! He will be graduating from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Spring 2010 with a BFA in New Media.

Carey Tully

The new Arts & Entertainment series
for the whole family!

A new television series is coming soon. Get ready to engage in a totally new experience, Journey with our celebrity guests and host, Dr. Gregory Schaaf, to visit the Original People of this land. See the miracle . . . after more than 500 years of impact, Native languages are still spoken, ancient and innovative new songs are being composed, and some of the most beautiful arts in the world have survived.

“Go Native Arts!” will explore and celebrate Native arts and artists from throughout the Western Hemisphere. The program is unique because each episode tells the “family stories” of tribal artists. A general call for auditions is being issued to all interested Native American artists – singers, dancers, musicians, and performing artists, as well as painters, sculptors, potters, basketmakers, beadworkers, weavers, jewelers, photographers, and graphic artists. Native artists throughout the Western Hemisphere will be profiled.

Go Native Arts!

Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures