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,...
Native American Collections Digital Resource Pilot Project Final Report
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 Dance
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 Interventions
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...
Restructuring Program: Request for Proposals
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...
Native American Collections Digital Resource Pilot Project Mid-Grant Report
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...
Meet the Next Wave of Indigenous Art Curators
Speakers: Indigenous Art Curators Moderator: America Meredith (Cherokee Nation), Independent Curator, Norman, OK Panelists: Kalyn Fay Barnoski (Cherokee Nation/Muscogee), Assistant Curator of Native Art, Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi, PhD...
A New Collaboration: Local Contexts
Working with... We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new initiative where the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts is actively engaging with Local Contexts. This engagement is based on our shared commitment to respecting and safeguarding Indigenous cultural heritages....
Native American Collections Digital Resource Pilot Project
The Henry Luce Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to the Ralph T. Coe Center to fund the Coe's Native American Collections Digital Resource Pilot Project. The Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts has received a $100,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to support a...
First Friday Special Guests: Santa Fe Animal Shelter Mobile Adoption
Friday, May 5, 20231-4 PMThe Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter are excited to announce their second collaboration for the upcoming First Friday event on May 5th, 1:00-4:00 pm. This special event will feature the Santa Fe Animal Shelter's...
First Friday Special Guests: New Mexico Wild Life Center
Special Collaboration: The New Mexico Wildlife CenterFriday, March 3, 20231-4 PMThe Coe is pleased to announce that Beth Thompson from the New Mexico Wildlife Center will be presenting at the next First Friday, March 3, from 1-2 pm. Joining her are the wonderful and...
Affirmation and Resistance: ʻAi Pōhaku, Stone Eaters – Sovereignty and Contemporary Native Hawaiian Art
Special Collaboration: Coe Center x IAIA Collaborations Across the GlobeThe Coe and the IAIA MFA Studio Arts Program collaborated on February 24, 2023, to host an important discussion among artists, curators, and educators. Participants came together from the mainland...










