The Restructuring Initiative: A Reflection on the Coe Center's Final Journey Santa Ana Pueblo at the Coe Center: (Left to right) Coe Center Vice Chair Laurence A.G. Moss, Collections Manager Rose Burns, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer and Director Monica Murrell,...
December 1, 2023–December 31, 2024 Final Report | SummaryThe Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts has completed the Native American Collections Digital Resource Pilot Project, a groundbreaking initiative graciously funded by the Henry Luce Foundation. This project focused...
The Coe Center and Lightning Boy Foundation Celebrate Indigenous Art Through Hoop DanceThe Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts is thrilled to unveil the final iteration of its Hands-On Program, marking the culmination of this innovative programming. As part of our...
Taking to the Streets:Indigenous Public Art InterventionsHeld on August 15, 2024, at the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, the roundtable brought together renowned voices like Bob Haozous, Joseph Sanchez, Rachelle B. Pablo, and America Meredith. They explored the role...
Crafting pottery is an ancestral part of my heritage. I am eager to learn about it. I am a Native American living in Pojoaque Pueblo, and in writing this article, I decided to explore the variety of Northern Pueblo pottery within the Coe Center Collection and...
"Reflections on Movement" logo created by the Coe Center'sHands-On Curatorial Program students, 2024. 03/17/2024 | Opening Day! The 2024 Hands-On Curatorial Program's student-curated exhibition Reflections on Movement was a great success! Over seventy people came to...
Hi, this is Rose at the Coe. One exciting project we have going on right now is putting light-blocking material over some of the shelves that get more sunlight to prevent any light damage to these objects. As you can see behind me, there are shelves with beautiful...
Request for Proposals (RFP)NOW CLOSEDDear Friends, Supporters, and Community Members, We are deeply moved by the overwhelming response to our call for proposals regarding the future of the Coe Collection. Your innovative ideas and passionate commitment to caring for...
Hi, I'm Rose at the Coe. Today we're going to talk about how to handle a piece safely, using this pot as our example. First, ensure your hands are clean and dry. Oils and compounds on your hands can harm or discolor the piece over time. Some places use gloves to...
Ted Coe Christmas Card, 2008.Calvin Hunt, Hams'pek Pole (2007), the inspiration behind the Coe's logo. In 2007, a life-changing phone call from my Uncle Ted (Ralph T. Coe) marked the beginning of a journey I never anticipated. That was the day he asked me to start his...
January 1, 2024Diné Hataałii Association September 19, 2023.Anson Etsitty, Dr. Avery Denny, Emery Denny, and Dr. Michael Lema (Not pictured: Daniel Johnson) The Coe Center has undertaken a significant project to transform its Collection Management System. This project...
It's Rose again. Today we're looking at how to prevent damage by physical forces. In this box, we have a lot of ivory pieces, primarily from the far north. This box helps prevent physical damage to the objects, such as knocking into each other, being bumped, or...