Institute of American Indian Arts

MFA Program

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MFA Program Established:

2013

Location:

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Genres Include:

Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Nonfiction

Residency:

Low

Duration:

2 Years

Application Deadline:

04/15/2013

Application Fee:

Website:

http://www.iaia.edu/academics/mfa-in-creative-writing [2]

Contact E-mail:

mfa@iaia.edu [3]

Contact Name:

Jon Davis

Core Faculty Includes:

Sherman Alexie, Sherwin Bitsui, Amanda Boyden, Joseph Boyden, Jon Davis, Natalie Diaz, Melissa Febos, Santee Frazier, Sterlin Harjo, Geoff Harris, Joan Naviyuk Kane, Chip Livingston, Susan Power, Eden Robinson, Orlando White

Funding/Employment Opportunities:

Two full-tuition Truman Capote Trust Scholarships are available.

Other Features:

This program begins with a week-long residency on the campus in Sante Fe. At the end of the program, students participate in a May graduation residency, during which they present their theses and craft essays for approval. Students also present public craft talks, give theses readings, and team-teach undergraduate workshops. A focus in screenwriting is also available.

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