Student Organization Hosts Artists on Campus

Event features artists in recognition of Native American Heritage Month

The American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) is hosting the inaugural Lobo Red Tuesday Indian Market, an Arts & Crafts event in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. This event marks the culmination of various UNM Department and student organization-hosted events. Lobo Red Tuesday Indian Market was organized and implemented by AIBL. The event will take place Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ballroom B in the UNM Student Union Building. The event is free and open to the public.

This student organized event is the first of a series of events AIBL plans to host throughout the 2009-2010 school year. Visitors and attendees will be able to view and purchase artwork from various Native American artists. Planning and hosting this event gives members of AIBL the opportunity to undertake the processes of organizing and implementing an event that will allow the organization to grow.

"Organizing and hosting this event gives our organization the experience that we may not get from textbooks. Not only do we have the opportunity to contribute to UNM's recognition of Native American History Month, but we can
gain valuable experience. We are able to implement various aspects of business including budgeting, marketing, planning and public relations. We get to share our culture with others on campus and learn something unique", says Allison Sarracino, 2009-10 AIBL President.

AIBL's Lobo Red Tuesday Indian Market is currently still accepting applications for artists. For more information visit: American Indian Business Leaders or e-mail, aibl@unm.edu for more information and to apply to become apart of this AIBL event.