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Jul 25, 2025

Shelly C. Lowe named next president of Institute of American Indian Arts


The Institute of American Indian Arts has appointed Shelly C. Lowe as its next president, according to a July 23 announcement. Lowe will begin her role on Aug. 1, succeeding longtime president Robert Martin, who plans to retire.

Lowe previously chaired the National Endowment for the Humanities and held leadership roles at Harvard University, Yale University and the University of Arizona. “IAIA is an extraordinary institution dedicated to nurturing creativity, innovation and leadership within Indigenous communities,” Lowe said in a statement. IAIA Board of Trustees Chairperson Beverly Morris said Lowe’s leadership and commitment to Indigenous education make her “uniquely suited to lead IAIA into its next era of excellence.”

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July 25, 2025

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