Eiteljorg Events
Member Appreciation Breakfast (AT CAPACITY)
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesAT CAPACITY Honoring Our Members, Celebrating a Community Join us on July 13, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a morning of gratitude and inspiration at the Eiteljorg Museum's Member Appreciation Breakfast. This special event is our way of thanking you, our dedicated members. Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the company of fellow Eiteljorg supporters […]
Interweaving Cultures: A Dance Performance by Joti Singh and Zenon
Step into a mesmerizing world of cultural fusion with a dance performance and workshop featuring Joti Singh and Zenon. Experience their captivating work exploring the fusion of Sikh and Hispanic cultures through the art of dance. After the performance, dive deeper into their creative process during an interactive workshop and talk. Gain valuable insights into […]
Why We Serve Presentation with Guest Curators
Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesThe 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 StatesJoin 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 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 […]