Eiteljorg Museum
19th Annual Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesMeet nationally acclaimed artists, celebrate and purchase their artwork during two luck-of-the-draw art sales. Pre-registered guests will participate in opening weekend events, including a Friday miniature luck-of-the-draw art sale, a special exhibit honoring 2023 Quest Artist of Distinction Krystii Melaine, plus a VIP tour of the exhibition Alfred Jacob Miller: Revisiting the Rendezvous, and a […]
Alfred Jacob Miller – Rough Draughts for Notes to Indian Sketches: A Playwright’s Reading
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin us for a reading of Rough Draughts for Notes to Indian Sketches by playwright Gregory Hinton, a performance based on Alfred Jacob Miller’s journal entries from his early 19th century travels in the West. It’s followed by a gallery walk and Q-and-A with curators Karen McWhorter and Johanna M. Blume. About Gregory Hinton: Author, […]
How to Add Life to your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin other watercolor artists on a journey as acclaimed Western artist Gayle Weisfield guides you through creating a landscape painting and creating a story by adding life to your painting. This workshop will take place in the classrooms inside the Eiteljorg Museum. Pack a lunch and snacks, or order food from the Museum Cafe. Plan […]
Artist in Residence: Ephraim Anderson (Navajo/Diné)
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesWe are excited to welcome Ephraim Anderson (Navajo/Diné) to the Eiteljorg Museum! Ephraim 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 his residency, he will visit classrooms, libraries and senior centers throughout the area. About […]
Artist in Residence: Glenda McKay (Cook Inlet Region – Athabascan)
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesWe 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 […]
How to Advance your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin other watercolor artists as acclaimed Western artist Gayle Weisfield works with you to advance your painting. Either from the 2-day workshop or bring a painting you're currently working on. This workshop will take place in the classrooms. Pack a lunch and snacks, or order food from the Museum Cafe. Gayle will provide the supply […]
The Death of Bernadette Lefthand by Ron Querry
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesLocation: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. Members come together bimonthly to discuss books that represent the diversity of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America. Meetings take place via […]
Weaving Workship with Artist in Residence Ephraim Anderson (Navajo/Diné)
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin us for an exclusive weaving workshop with our esteemed artist-in-residence, Ephraim Anderson (Navajo/Diné). Dive into the rich history of Southwestern Indigenous weaving as Ephraim shares his vast knowledge and passion for preserving ancient techniques. This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a master weaver. Whether you're an experienced weaver or a […]
Member-Only Coffee & Conversation with artist Ephraim Anderson (Navajo/Diné)
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin artist in residence, Ephraim Anderson (Navajo/Diné), as he delves into the intricate artistry of weaving. Ephraim, a multi-disciplinary artist from the southwestern United States, is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing ancient arts through history and archaeology. His mission is to ensure these traditional crafts are not forgotten. By teaching the lost history and weaving […]
8th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Teach In
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin us for the 8th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Teach In presented in partnership with Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and Teaching for Change. This event is an opportunity for educators to convene in person to strategize ways to uplift Native voices in the classroom. The day will begin at 10 a.m. with […]
Member-Only Coffee & Conversation with artist Glenda McKay (Ingalik-Athabascan)
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin artist in residence Glenda McKay, an Ingalik-Athabascan from Anchorage, Alaska, whose artistry in doll making is deeply rooted in her heritage and the teachings of her mother, grandmother, and aunts. From a young age, Glenda mastered skills such as embroidery, beading, trapping, snaring, tanning hides, and gathering natural materials, all of which have become […]
Artist Workshop with Glenda McKay (Cook Inlet Region – Athabascan)
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin us for an enriching workshop with artist in residence Glenda McKay (Cook Inlet Region - Athabascan) where you can dive into the world of traditional and cultural art! This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to learn from skilled artists, explore the rich heritage behind the art forms, and create your very own masterpiece […]