Artist in Residence: Glenda McKay (Cook Inlet Region – Athabascan)

We are excited to welcome Glenda McKay (Cook Inlet Region – Athabascan) to the Eiteljorg Museum! Glenda will join us as part of our annual Artist in Residence program, featuring Native and Western artists from across North America to spotlight their work and cultures. During her residency, she will visit classrooms, libraries and senior centers throughout the area.

About Glenda: Glenda McKay’s mission is to teach and share the traditions and culture of the Athabacan people, ensuring that they continue to live on and are not forgotten. Each of her art creations is deeply rooted in her culture, telling the story of her people’s lifeways. True to her Native heritage, her ancestry plays a crucial role in the creation of her traditional art and dolls, which are not mere playthings but cultural objects. Glenda meticulously uses indigenous materials such as ivory, whalebone, feathers, beaver, moose, caribou, deer, walrus, and sealskin, all adorned with intricate sewing, beading, and ivory carving.

Artist in Residence Schedule:

Open Studios
September 28th & October 5th: 1 – 4 p.m.
During open studios, you can observe and learn from Glenda while she works. This is available with your museum admission, no additional charge is required.

Public Workshop
October 5th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn more about the traditional & cultural art and create something to take home! Registration required, click on the button below.

Member-Only Coffee & Conversation
October 5th, 9 – 10 a.m.
Eiteljorg members, you can hear more from Glenda as she talks about her work, inspirations and background over coffee and donuts. Click here for more information.

We hope you join us in welcoming Glenda to Indy and take the time to meet her!