Tony Abeyta
Scenes from the old West will come to life in paintings and sculptures that will...
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Coming Up
At The Eiteljorg
Curator's Choice Series: Horns, Hides, and Thundering Hooves: The Bison in Western Art
September 6 @ 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
Majestic and powerful, bison are frequent subjects in Western art. Join Elisa Phelps, vice president and chief curatorial officer, on the first Friday in September at noon for a discussion…
MUSEUM HOURS
Monday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5:00 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.
Upcoming Exhibition:
Quest for the West®
Art Show and Sale
This must-see show and sale features more than 50 of the nation’s most renowned Western artists working today. Explore the history and beauty of the American West through the eyes of incredibly talented artists through these exquisite works of art.
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Featured Exhibition:
REIMAGINED WESTERN ART GALLERIES
Come experience Western art like you’ve never seen it before in our newly renovated gallery. Step back in time and experience the American West in an all new way.
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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 never seen before black-and-white photos taken by Kiowa photographer Horace Poolaw (1906 – 1984).
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Featured Exhibition:
Harry Fonseca: The Art of Living
This brilliant collection of contemporary Native American art celebrates the life of Harry Fonseca, an artist who has been a long-time friend of the Eiteljorg Museum.
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Special Exhibition:
A Sense of Beauty: Showcasing the Power and Beauty in Native Art
Our new special exhibition premieres many recently acquired Native American artworks that rarely or never have been on display. See contemporary and customary Native art — baskets, pottery, textiles, jewelry, and glass — in innovative displays as beautiful as the art itself.
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Special Exhibition:
Bringing Friends Together: Contemporary Hopi Carvings
Enjoy astonishing contemporary Hopi carvings, donated by Mike Eagle and the late Juanita Eagle, Terry and Becky Rader, and Mel and Joan Perelman, who developed a friendly rivalry in their collecting of carvings over the years.
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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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Join us for incredible stories, awe-inspiring art, and a deeper understanding of life and culture in the American West.