News Release: Beautiful sculptures by blind Native American sculptor are a multisensory experience
Touchable exhibition of artist Michael Naranjo’s work is at Eiteljorg Jan. 18-...
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Curator's Choice Series: Renowned artist Michael Naranjo talks about his exhibition
February 7 @ 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
Join renowned artist Michael Naranjo, on the first Friday of February at noon for a talk about his fascinating exhibition of touchable bronze sculptures. Cost: Eiteljorg members - Free Non-members/General…
MUSEUM HOURS
Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day
ADMISSION
- Adults: $15
- Seniors 65+: $12
- Youth 5–17: $8
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- Children 4 & under: Free
- Members, Native Americans, & IUPUI Students & Faculty: Free
LOCATION
We are located within White River State Park at
500 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
When you visit, remember that we offer free parking when available in the White River State Park underground parking garage.
Holiday Exhibition:
JINGLE RAILS: THE GREAT WESTERN ADVENTURE
A family favorite holiday tradition returns with new, exciting additions. See G-scale trains chug through the Indianapolis skyline and landmarks of the West, with scenes made of all-natural materials. NEW This Year: The Iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and historic Spanish Colonial missions of the Southwest. Open until 8 p.m. Mondays in December.
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Special Exhibition:
BLURRING THE LINE: THE EITELJORG COMTEMPORARY ART FELLOWSHIP
The nationally renowned Eiteljorg Fellowship features the compelling work of five powerful contemporary Native artists.
“The line that separates contemporary native art from customary Native art does not exist. The work of contemporary Native artists today is a continuum of Native expression,” according to Jennifer Complo McNutt, curator of contemporary art.
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Featured Exhibition:
FOR A LOVE OF HIS PEOPLE: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF HORACE POOLAW
Our newest exhibition is on loan from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit features more than 75 black-and-white photos taken by Kiowa photographer Horace Poolaw (1906 – 1984).
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New Exhibition:
PLEASE TOUCH! THE SCULPTURES OF MICHAEL NARANJO
This fascinating exhibition features touchable sculptures of bronze by renowned artist Michael Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo) as part of an initiative to make exhibitions accessible to all individuals..
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WESTERN
Collection
The Western collection features art created in the 1890’s as well as art created today. Enjoy works from members of the Taos Society of Artists as well as creations by early modernist artists including Georgia O’Keffee, Robert Henri, and many more.
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NATIVE AMERICAN
Collection
Native Art is diverse. This collection includes art and artifacts representing all major culture areas of the Western Hemisphere from tribes in the United States and Canada.
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CONTEMPORARY
Collection
This collection is a display of diversity. Everything from photographs, beadwork, works on paper and canvas, to beaver fur, hides, and large installations are exhibited here for visitors to understand Native and Western art outside of typical representations.
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OUTDOOR
Collection
The history and expression of Western and Native Art is on display inside and out of the museum. Outdoor pieces can be found throughout the grounds in a compelling balance between sculpture and nature.
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About The
MUSEUM
The Eiteljorg tells the stories of the peoples of North America in all their diversity and complexity. It’s a place for historical context, artistic expression, new ideas and individual perspectives. Here, visitors immerse themselves in the diverse cultures of the West and Native America, and sharing these amazing American stories is what we do at the Eiteljorg.
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There’s always something new happening at the Eiteljorg. Read up on our latest news and press releases.
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News Coverage of “Blurring the Line: The Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship 2019”
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