Beatresea (“Tressy) Kien put pressing questions to IAIA alum and artist Tammy Rahr. Below are Kien’s questions and Rahr’s responses, based on the interview. Dear Tammy, Institute of American Indian Arts Alumni, How do you think IAIA helped you? What is your degree in? What does it take to graduate from IAIA? How did IAIA...Read More
As she finished off a Marlboro Red, she stood outside of the entrance to the IAIA library, a woman of statuesque proportions wearing a short black dress. I greeted her with a smile before she stepped on the cigarette, crushing the poor thing. She can usually be seen rushing from class to class, but...Read More
“I never understood the idea of finding your voice,” says Jon Davis, “because I found so many.” This is from the man most famous for his readings as Chuck Calabreze, the raspy-voiced ex-biker who loves cargo pants, bandannas, sunglasses at night, and reading poems on why everyone at a poetry reading is only waiting for...Read More
Toward the end of the Institute of American Indian Arts’ administrative offices, there’s a tiny cubicle, exceptional only for its décor. Wire sculptures perch atop dividing walls that are papered in old flyers from Culture Club sales and events. In the midst of all this chaos,...Read More
Standing in a bathroom stall, partially naked, I begin to wonder what guys are thinking when they come in and see my clothes scattered on the floor. With a quick break in between class, an opportunity has emerged, to get a quick run in between sessions....Read More
He sits calmly, awaiting his afternoon interview, sporting his white Fudgesicle T-shirt, jeans, unlaced shoes and his plastic “I love boobies” bracelet. Dalton J. Torres who is known in exclusive social circles by the moniker of D.J. is quietly watching his fancy formal Chinese tea being prepared by an upperclassman named Mildred. There is a...Read More
