IACAEF Programs

Since its inception, the Indian Arts and Crafts Association Education Fund has been dedicated to the education of collectors, retailers and wholesalers of American Indian art, as well as to the education of American Indian artists.

The IACAEF accomplishes this through a variety of programs designed to reach the public, as well as those involved in the Indian Art industry.

Public Programs

• Publishing that includes booklets on many specific categories of Indian Art, including consumer tips about buying Indian Art and the IACA Journal
• Town Hall Meetings that provides the opportunity for the public and industry members to learn about the various areas of Indian Art, and the laws that protect the art form.
• Legislation Input to federal and state agencies that will improve laws covering all aspects of Indian Art

Indian Art Industry Programs

• Business of Art Seminars designed to help industry members to understand how to ethically and lawfully market Indian art.
• Wholesale Seminars to help the Indian Art wholesale industry understand the laws governing the sale of Indian Art
• Artist Seminars to help Indian artists understand the dynamics of the Indian Art market, and how to get their work to market.
• Young Artist Program (12 - 18) that provides young Indian artists the opportunity to display their work, cost free, at major shows of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association.
• Artist Demonstrations at Indian Arts and Crafts Association shows to teach both wholesale and retail sectors about the creation of Indian Art.
• Roundtable discussions for the exchange of ideas, threats and opportunities for Indian Art.
• Booth Exchange Program at Indian Arts and Crafts Association markets for other non-profit Indian Art organizations