Danyelle Means

Route 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and an exhibit in Santa Fe highlights how the Mother Road both exploited Indigenous cultures, and created opportunities for Native American artists. Executive Director for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) Danyelle Means (Oglala Lakota) spoke with KUNM about the show “Route 66 is Indian Country.”

During this weekend’s Santa Fe Indian Market, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is opening its newest exhibition, “Driving the Market.” It showcases the role of markets as a bridge between Indigenous artists and those who buy their work.

After more than four decades, the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe has closed its doors to the public after a yearslong struggle with funding and low attendance.