Indian Arts and Crafts Board

A special message from Secretary Debra Haaland in support of Indian artists and authentic Indian art follows.

 
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) promotes the economic development of federally recognized American Indians and Alaska Natives (Indians) through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market.
 
  • The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) Commissioners and staff are deeply aware of the challenges facing Indian artists in the current economic climate, and we will be posting information about relevant assistance on this webpage as soon as it becomes available.
    Resources for Indian Artists

    Resources for Indian Artists

  • Craftsmanship, Authenticity, Quality, Value. As part of its program to promote Native American art and craftwork, the IACB created a convenient Source Directory of some 400 Native American owned and operated businesses to assist customers with selecting authentic Indian art and craftwork from across the nation.
    Source Directory

    IACB Source Directory

  • Painting of two bison fighting.
    The Sioux Indian Museum, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, announces the opening of a new exhibition, Connections: Past Present, and Future, showcasing the artwork of Nathaniel Ruleaux.
    Connections: Past Present, and Future, featuring Nathaniel Ruleaux to Open at t…

    Connections: Past Present, and Future, featuring Nathaniel Ruleaux to Open at the Sioux Indian Museum

  • While the beauty, quality, and collectability of authentic Indian arts and crafts make each piece a unique reflection of our American heritage, it is important that buyers be aware that fraudulent Indian arts and crafts compete daily with authentic Indian arts and crafts in the nationwide marketplace.
    Report a Violation

    Report A Potential Violation

  • Man who sold fake Native Art to Seattle customers sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
    Man who sold fake Native Art to Seattle customers sentenced to two years of pro…

    Man who sold fake Native Art to Seattle customers sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service

  • Photograph of a landscape on lustre paper by Galen LaRoche.
    Lakota Landscapes, featuring Galen LaRoche to Open at the Sioux Indian Museum
    Lakota Landscapes, featuring Galen LaRoche to Open at the Sioux Indian Museum

    Lakota Landscapes, featuring Galen LaRoche to Open at the Sioux Indian Museum

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    Washington Man Receives Monumental Sentence in Indian Arts and Crafts Act Case
    Washington Man Receives Monumental Sentence in Indian Arts and Crafts Act Case

    Washington Man Receives Monumental Sentence in Indian Arts and Crafts Act Case

  • A photograph of a doll in a red outfit by artist Gene Swallow.
    Fiber Arts, featuring Gene Swallow to Open at the Sioux Indian Museum
    Fiber Arts, featuring Gene Swallow to Open at the Sioux Indian Museum

    Fiber Arts, featuring Gene Swallow to Open at the Sioux Indian Museum