Why We Serve Presentation with Guest Curators

Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us for a curator-led presentation  of the exhibit "Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces." The presentation features two visiting curators from the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI): Alexandra Harris, who curated "Why We Serve," and Rebecca Trautmann, curator for the National Native American Veterans Memorial […]

Behind the Scenes: Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West

Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Dr. Jessica Nelson, Ph.D., guest curator for a behind-the-scenes look at Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West. Dr. Nelson, the Eiteljorg’s former director of religion and culture initiatives, wrote the companion book, Religion and the American West: Violence, Belief, and Resilience from 1800 to Today, available for purchase in the Frank and […]

Indy Folk Series

Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Eiteljorg Museum of Native and Western Art and the Indy Folk Series present a special concert at the Eiteljorg Museum on Saturday July 20, 2024 (at 1 pm Eastern time) followed by a songwriting workshop on Sunday July 21, 2024 (1 pm to 3 pm Eastern time). Concert Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 1 […]

Member-Only Coffee & Conversation with Jessica Nelson, Ph.D., curator

Join us for an exciting member-only Coffee & Conversation centered around Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West! Jessica Nelson, Ph.D., one of the exhibition contributors and author of the companion book Religion and the American West: Belief, Violence, and Resilience, will lead the discussion. She will delve into the section of the exhibit […]

Alfred Jacob Miller: Revisiting the Rendezvous Exhibition Opening

Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us for the opening day of Alfred Jacob Miller: Revisiting the Rendezvous, a traveling exhibition of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. The exhibition explores painter Alfred Jacob Miller’s early 19th-century expedition to paint scenes from the American West and Miller’s relationship with his Scottish patron, William Drummond Stewart. Opening […]

Member-only Inside Look at the State of the Eiteljorg Museum Collection: Part Three-AT CAPACITY

Join Eiteljorg Museum staff and Jonathan Hess, principal and chairman of the board at Browning Day, as we continue our look at the museum's evolving storage enhancements. Hess believes a space can integrate science and art while answering users' needs. Hess has worked on many local projects, including the Eiteljorg Museum, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, […]

19th Annual Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale

Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Meet 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 […]

How to Advance your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield

Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join 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 States

Location: 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 States

Join 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 […]

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