SWAIA Hires Ira Wilson (Navajo) as Executive Director of the Prestigious Santa Fe Indian Market
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Ira Wilson spent 26 years as the Lead Buyer for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) ( http://indianpueblo.org ) in Albuquerque, where he transformed Shumakolowa from a small gift shop into an international online resource for the finest Native art.Ira Wilson is originally from Teec Nos Pos, AZ, in the Four Corners area— where he was raised in a traditional Navajo way with influence from his grandmother, a weaver.Elizabeth Kirk (Isleta Pueblo/Navajo), Board Chair for SWAIA, says, "Ira brings decades of experience in business and artistry, as well as a strong dedication to the cause of Native artists and the arts.It creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists by producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market, the biggest and most prestigious Indian art event in the world since 1922; cultivating excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms; and developing programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists year-round.Related Links SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) ( http://swaia.org ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ira Wilson (Navajo) as its new Executive Director, effective February 26, 2018.