Celebrating 50 Years of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & Indian Pueblo Store
Since its founding in 1976, the Indian Pueblo Store — formerly Shumakolowa Native Arts — has been the premier destination for authentic Native American art. The store showcases handcrafted works from award-winning artists and emerging talents. Each piece reflects beauty, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to tradition, offering visitors a chance to bring home a piece of Pueblo culture.
The Indian Pueblo Store is located inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), which opened its doors in 1976 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization owned by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. IPCC provided a multipurpose center to present the history, accomplishments, and culture of the Pueblo people.
IPCC’s founders had a vision of creating a cultural and business corridor that would benefit the 19 Pueblo communities. In creating the Cultural Center, they wanted to give visitors the opportunity to learn about both Pueblo history and living Pueblo culture directly from Pueblo sources.
“From the first year to the 50th, respectfully sharing our Pueblo history, art, and culture has been at the core of our work and we invite you to be a part of our journey in this milestone year,” said IPCC President and CEO Monique Fragua.
Initially, IPCC included a museum, library, research center, and the Institute for Pueblo Indian Studies. The land was an approximately 11-acre subsection of a 57-acre plot located along 12th Street just north of 1-40 in Albuquerque and owned by the 19 Pueblos. The land located across the street from the IPCC originally housed the Albuquerque Indian School (AIS). When AIS closed in 1982, the federal government put the land in trust. The Pueblo Governors dedicated this land for commercial development in 1993 to generate revenues for the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.
As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the visionaries who made IPCC possible and the artists, educators, and community members who keep Pueblo culture thriving. For 50 years, IPCC has been more than a cultural center — it’s been a living testament to resilience, creativity, and heritage.
Join us as we continue this journey into the next 50 years. When you visit the Indian Pueblo Store, make sure to also explore IPCC's museum and experience the vibrant traditions of the Pueblo people.
About the 50th Anniversary Logo
To commemorate this milestone year, IPCC has created a special 50th Anniversary logo. The design retains the familiar look of the IPCC logo with the Avanyu serpent symbol, with the names of the 19 Pueblos encircling Avanyu to represent unity and collective strength. The border draws inspiration from Pueblo pottery designs—many of which can be seen in the museum—and incorporates turquoise, a traditional Pueblo color, adding a vibrant and meaningful element to the anniversary design.
